In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan’s long-governing Liberal Democrats is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party …
Japan set for first female PM after Sanae Takaichi wins leadership race
Sanae Takaichi is primed to become Japan’s first-ever female prime minister after the country’s ruling Liberal Democratic party elected her as its new president in a tightly contested leadership race.
Japan’s Takaichi, Koizumi in runoff to be likely next PM
A vote to determine Japan’s likely next prime minister headed to a runoff on Saturday, with the ruling party picking between its first female leader and the youngest of the modern era. The Liberal Democratic Party will select either hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi,
Trump wants Japan to fund his government’s ambitious government spending. What’s in it for them?
The Trump administration has big plans for the massive pot of money promised by Japan and other countries as part of their trade deals with the United States. But the eye-popping sums, as well as the …
Nomura’s Laser Digital bets on Japan’s crypto market to sustain growth
Nomura’s Laser Digital is betting on Japan’s crypto boom, positioning itself to capitalize on the Country’s growing crypto market.
What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.
Nomura unit Laser targets Japan’s booming crypto trading market
The news comes with crypto pushing further into mainstream financial services in the country Read more at The Business Times.
Japan’s ruling party is in crisis as voters swing to right-wing rivals. Can a new leader save it?
Japan’s ruling party is in crisis as voters swing to right-wing rivals. Can a new leader save it? Japan’s ruling party is in trouble, and it knows it. The country is rife with political instability, …
Japan-US business summit aims to enhance ties
Business leaders from Japan and the United States are meeting in Tokyo to boost corporate ties. The conference kicks off amid concerns over the impact of US tariff measures.
Anti-foreigner sentiments are on the rise as Japan faces a population crisis
A Japanese nationalist party led by fiery anti-globalist Sohei Kamiya was among the biggest winners in this summer’s parliamentary election …