Trump's new man in Japan is key political adviser
William Hagerty will replace Caroline Kennedy after Trump assumes office on Jan 20, media reports say
Add BT as a preferred source
Tokyo
A BUSINESSMAN and close political confidante of US President-elect Donald Trump will become the next US ambassador to Japan. William Hagerty will replace Caroline Kennedy after Mr Trump assumes office on Jan 20, according to media reports on Thursday.
Mr Trump is considering appointing Mr Hagerty, a key aide in his transition team, as ambassador, Japan's Kyodo news service reported "sources familiar with bilateral relations", as saying. Reuters reported on Thursday from Washington that sources there had confirmed the appointment.
TRENDING NOW
E-commerce job cuts signal S-E Asia’s shift from scaling to deeper user engagement
With AI, it’s not about coding better; workers need to think better: Koh Boon Hwee
Employers want AI-fluent employees. Hiring them is the challenge
Early payout from Philippines’ Maharlika Investment Fund raises eyebrows over its true nature
