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InterviewJapan must play to Trump's desire for a win: ex-PM Kishida Former leader also urges engagement with ASEAN, EU to defend global norms U.S. [1]

International relationsJapan PM Kishida says international order in 'grave crisis' At Tokyo forum, U.S. [2]

PoliticsJapan PM Kishida's approval rating mired near record low Concerns over LDP fundraising scandal linger after ethics hearings Support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet has slumped below 30% in recent months. (confirmed by 2 sources) [3]

International relationsJapan PM Kishida kicks off diplomacy with Quad phone calls New leader reaches out to Biden and Morrison with eye on China’s rise Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who had served as foreign minister for over four years, kic... [4]

PoliticsJapan PM Kishida's support hits 3rd slump as ruling LDP wobbles Lack of threats to party had kept leader safe, but dip in polls stirs concern Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's approval rating slid to 39% in June in Nikkei polling, while... [5]

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced this week that he will not seek reelection as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), essentially stepping down and opening up Japan's top post following a high-profile political funding scandal. [6]

TOKYO -- Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is already backpedaling on one of his major policies, after markets reacted coolly to his proposal to raise taxes on investment income. [7]

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s production complex in Kumamoto prefecture on Saturday, touring a site where Japan plans to spend more than 1.2 trillion yen ($7.9 billion) in subsidies. (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-22 · 75% match

Japan must play to Trump's desire for a win: ex-PM Kishida

InterviewJapan must play to Trump's desire for a win: ex-PM Kishida Former leader also urges engagement with ASEAN, EU to defend global norms U.S.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-10-21 · 75% match

Japan PM Kishida says international order in 'grave crisis'

International relationsJapan PM Kishida says international order in 'grave crisis' At Tokyo forum, U.S.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-03-25 · 75% match

Japan PM Kishida's approval rating mired near record low

PoliticsJapan PM Kishida's approval rating mired near record low Concerns over LDP fundraising scandal linger after ethics hearings Support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet has slumped below 30% in recent months.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-10-06 · 75% match

Japan PM Kishida kicks off diplomacy with Quad phone calls

International relationsJapan PM Kishida kicks off diplomacy with Quad phone calls New leader reaches out to Biden and Morrison with eye on China’s rise Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who had served as foreign minister for over four years, kic

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-07-25 · 75% match

Japan PM Kishida's support hits 3rd slump as ruling LDP wobbles

PoliticsJapan PM Kishida's support hits 3rd slump as ruling LDP wobbles Lack of threats to party had kept leader safe, but dip in polls stirs concern Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's approval rating slid to 39% in June in Nikkei polling, while

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-08-17 · 75% match

On topic: Japan prepares for new PM as Kishida steps aside

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced this week that he will not seek reelection as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), essentially stepping down and opening up Japan's top post following a high-profile political funding scandal.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-10-11 · 75% match

Japan's PM Kishida backpedals on raising tax on investment income

TOKYO -- Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is already backpedaling on one of his major policies, after markets reacted coolly to his proposal to raise taxes on investment income.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-04-06 · 75% match

Japan PM Kishida visits TSMC's Kumamoto chip plant

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s production complex in Kumamoto prefecture on Saturday, touring a site where Japan plans to spend more than 1.2 trillion yen ($7.9 billion) in subsidies.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-09-14 · 75% match

Japan cabinet reshuffle fails to lift PM Kishida's support: Nikkei poll

TOKYO -- Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet stayed at 42% in a Nikkei-TV Tokyo poll conducted after Wednesday's revamp, as nearly half of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the new lineup.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-05-29 · 75% match

Japan PM Kishida sacks son as secretary after holiday party scandal

TOKYO -- The Japanese government said on Monday that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's eldest son, Shotaro, will step down from his position as the prime minister's secretary on June 1.

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