Sanae Takaichi
Japan PM planning to call snap election
Sanae Takaichi is considering holding it on Feb 8, say two ruling party lawmakers
Japan finance minister says US Treasury’s Bessent shares concerns about weak yen
JAPAN’S Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared concerns over what she called the yen’s recent “one-sided depreciation”, as Tokyo stepped up threats o...
Why is Japan souring on foreign workers and tourists?
It is a dangerous attitude for an ageing country that needs more immigrants
China bans exports of dual-use items to Japan military users
The curbs mark the latest move in a pressure campaign after PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan
Japan sees first primary balance surplus in 28 years in 2026
It forecasts a surplus of 1.34 trillion yen, which has been a government goal for more than 2 decades
Japan PM says country must pursue proactive spending for growth
It is about the strategic deployment of fiscal stimulus, and not a reckless expansion of spending, Takaichi adds
Japan parliament enacts US$118 billion extra budget
It funds a 21.3-trillion-yen stimulus announced last month, including energy subsidies, cash handouts and AI incentives
Trump advises Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan: WSJ
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan’s sovereignty, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, after a diplomatic spat between T...
China asks airlines to extend Japan flight cuts until March 2026: sources
Airlines are told to make the changes ‘for now,’ suggesting shifts as diplomatic developments unfold
Japan’s Takaichi rejects China demand to retract Taiwan remarks
There is no change to Tokyo’s stance on how it would respond to a major regional security crisis
