Taro Kono, Japan’s minister in charge of fighting COVID-19 and a top choice of voters for Japanese prime minister, may also pick up the backing of a popular ruling party heavyweight in the race for …
More than a technocrat, Japan wants a prime minister who communicates well with the public: Expert
Tobias Harris of the Center for American Progress says Taro Kono, the minister in charge of Japan’s Covid vaccination rollout, might have an advantage above his competitors as the public has responded …
Green Energy Stocks Surge in Japan on Bets for Anti-Nuclear PM
Frenzied buying from retail traders sent Japan’s renewable energy stocks soaring Monday as Taro Kono — a politician known for opposing nuclear power — emerged as a top contender to become prime …
Myanmar junta agrees to ASEAN call for ceasefire to distribute aid -Kyodo
Myanmar’s military rulers have agreed to an ASEAN call for a ceasefire until the end of the year to ensure distribution of humanitarian aid, Japan’s Kyodo news agency said, citing the envoy of the …
Japan’s stock market emerges as clear winner of Suga’s abrupt resignation
While the race for ruling party leader remains wide open, the Japanese stock market has emerged as a clear winner of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s abrupt departure, with the broad Topix index …
Japan business lobby wants quarantine exemption for the vaccinated
The Japan Business Federation on Monday put forward a set of proposals aimed at normalizing the nation’s economic activity now that vaccinations have made steady progress. One of the group’s proposals …
Stocks Climb Aided by Japan; Aluminum Jumps: Markets Wrap
Most Asian stocks rose Monday amid an ongoing rally in Japan sparked by the planned exit of the prime minister and as traders mulled slower U.S. hiring that may delay a reduction in Federal Reserve …
Japan’s government should let greater opportunities for entrepreneurship: WisdomTree
Jesper Koll of WisdomTree says the Japanese government should deregulate and let greater entrepreneurship opportunities. Japan needs more innovation and bigger incentives to encourage young …
Pressure grows on South Korea’s Son, Japan’s Furuhashi
Japan’s shocking loss to Oman and South Korea’s scoreless draw with Iraq to open the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying has increased the pressure on the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi and Son …
Yen Seen Getting a Boost as Japan Political Uncertainties Mount
The yen is expected to gain some strength as political uncertainty in Japan spurs local investors to reduce buying riskier assets overseas. At the same time, the prospect of a new premier may give …