The freshly minted head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and incoming Japanese prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, who has vowed to continue the policies of his predecessor Shinzo Abe, was set to …
Suga elected as Japan’s new Prime Minister
The former Abe right-hand man faces a raft of challenges including reviving an economy battered by the COVID-19 crisis.
Japan’s Suga Elected as Country’s First New PM in Eight Years
Yoshihide Suga was elected as Japan’s prime minister on Wednesday, becoming the country’s first new leader in nearly eight years and facing a raft of challenges including reviving an economy battered …
Former Nissan executive trial begins in Japan…
Watch “Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly’s trial begins in Japan after being charged with helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn to conceal money”, a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN …
Japan PM Abe, Cabinet set to resign ahead of new leadership
Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet are set to resign Wednesday, clearing the way for his successor to take over after parliamentary confirmation later in the day …
A Spoonful of Suga Could Sweeten Japan’s Post-Abe Economy
As Yoshihide Suga replaces Shinzo Abe as Japanese Prime Minister, radical departures from Mr. Abe’s broad economic program are unlikely. But Mr. Suga could still leave a lasting impact if he declines …
Ex-Nissan executive Greg Kelly pleads not guilty in Japan trial
A highly-profile trial is underway in Japan featuring an American lawyer, Nissan and a famous fugitive. CBS News’ Lucy Craft reports on the latest developments from Tokyo where former executive Greg …
Toyota Halts India Growth, Blaming ‘We Don’t Want You’ Taxes
Local unit of Japanese automaker slams the high rates levied. Comes as Modi trys to woo global manufacturers to offset slump.
Philippines, Japan sign ¥50-B standby loan for post-disaster response
The Philippines and Japan on Tuesday inked a JP¥50-billion (roughly P23 billion) loan agreement to support the government’s immediate budgetary needs for post-disaster response upon the declaration of …
Here’s how Bank of Japan’s ETF purchases affect stock market returns: Jefferies
Companies where the Bank of Japan accounts for the highest daily trading value have outperformed the markets significantly, says Shrikant Kale at Jefferies. Got a confidential news tip? We want to …