Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 5, 2024
WEB1 day ago · TOKYO - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is considering endorsing lawmakers who were punished for failing to report political funds to run as its official candidates in the upcoming general election, sources familiar with the plan said Friday, in a setback for the party's new leader Shigeru Ishiba. The plan could draw fresh criticism ...
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Japan PM vows to ease public anxiety amid security, economic woes
WEB2 days ago · Japan PM vows to ease public anxiety amid security, economic woes. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday promised to restore trust in politics following a series of scandals and tried to reassure the public amid security threats from Japan's neighbors and higher living costs. The former defense minister called the security environment facing ...
Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 2, 2024
WEB4 days ago · TOKYO - The Nikkei stock index dropped 2 percent at one point Wednesday afternoon, weighed down by concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. At 2 p.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 755.26 points, or 1.95 percent, from Tuesday to 37,896.71. The broader Topix index was down 32.34 points, or 1.20 percent, at …
Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 1, 2024
WEB5 days ago · TOKYO - Japan's top currency diplomat pledged Tuesday to continue taking necessary measures to stabilize the movements of the yen, underscoring his willingness to intervene in the foreign exchange market if necessary. As his predecessor, Masato Kanda, oversaw bouts of yen-buying operations to prevent the currency's sharp fall in recent …
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New Japan PM seeks stronger security ties by phone with Biden ...
WEB3 days ago · LDP Ishiba elected Japan's new PM amid economic, security fears. Oct 3, 2024 | KYODO NEWS. Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba tells leaders of other countries, including U.S. President Joe Biden, during phone talks that he aims to strengthen security cooperation with their nations.