Dan Fineman of Credit Suisse discusses why he prefers investing in Korea and other Asian markets to Japan right now .
After Sweeping Party Poll, Japan’s Suga Faces Tricky Call on Snap Election
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga poses for a picture following his press conference at LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan September 14, 2020. Nicolas …
Analysis: With Abe’s exit, Seoul seeks to mend Japan ties
It took a bombshell resignation before Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe heard anything nice from South Korea. The rare praise came after years of diplomatic …
Japan’s Next Prime Minister Emerges From Behind the Curtain
Yoshihide Suga’s years as a shadow power in Japanese politics left him a bit of a cipher. Now he is emerging to take control of the world’s third-largest economy at a time of deep uncertainty.
Japan’s Aso Says Should Consider Early Dissolution of Parliament
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that thought should be given to an early dissolution of parliament given that the Olympic Games will be held in Japan next year. “When to dissolve …
Suga wins party vote, all but assuring election as Japan PM
Yoshihide Suga has been elected as the new head of Japan’s ruling party, virtually guaranteeing him parliamentary election as the country’s next prime minister …
Japan’s Suga Will Struggle to Pull off Abe’s Defense Transformation
The new Japanese prime minister shares many of outgoing Shinzo Abe’s policies—but isn’t as wedded to Abe’s big overhaul.
Analyst: South Korea, Japan relations may not change under Suga
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is unlikely to change course on Japan’s relationship with South Korea.
Japan’s Yoshihide Suga Rises To Prime Minister From Humble Origins
Suga is seen as a pragmatic backroom negotiator, but loyal to Abe’s policies Suga also pledged to hike the minimum wage, promote agricultural reforms and boost tourism. Japan’s ruling party has …
Suga to reappoint Aso as Japan’s finance minister
TOKYO — Yoshihide Suga, the newly chosen leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will retain Taro Aso as finance minister and deputy prime minister after his expected election as prime …