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PM Ishiba Talks with Leaders of the Opposition
In order to implement policies and implement political reform, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized Monday the significance of collaboration between the two opposition parties and…
On profit-booking, the Nikkei stock average in Japan reverses its course and trades lower.
On Thursday, investors booked profits from the previous session’s sharp gains, causing Japan’s Nikkei share average to reverse course and trade lower. The Nikkei rose…
US Election: PM Shigeru Ishiba Congratulates Trump
Following Donald Trump’s announcement of victory in the U.S. presidential election on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba congratulated the Republican nominee. At the Prime…
TGI Fridays operator files for bankruptcy amid financial woes
After enduring prolonged financial difficulties and a failed deal with UK-based Hostmore, the American casual dining chain said on Saturday that it had filed for…
Japanese Painter Atsushi Uemura Dies at 91
Atsushi Uemura, a famous Japanese-style painter known for his elegant paintings of birds and flowers, passed away on Friday from natural causes, he was 91….
Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito Likely to Be Next Komeito Leader
According to sources within Komeito, transport minister Tetsuo Saito will likely succeed Keiichi Ishii, 66, as party leader of the ruling junior coalition partner Komeito….
Japan’s Factory Declines Accelerate as Demand Sags, PMI Shows
A private-sector survey found on Friday that weak domestic and international demand is hurting sales and output, leading to Japan’s factory activity shrinking at its…
Toyota to Get Suzuki’s First-Ever EV as Partnership Expands
In a move that marks their first collaboration on environmentally friendly vehicles, Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor’s Indian unit will supply Toyota Motor with its first…
Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority
The Yomiuri Shimbun conducted a nationwide poll on public opinion on Monday and Tuesday, and the results show that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s administration has…
Komeito Leader Keiichi Ishii Hints at Resignation
Komeito plans to hold a convention to select a party leader to succeed Keiichi Ishii and establish new party systems following its defeat in the…