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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar:

Photo/(L-R) Myanmar’s Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chi... [1]

TOKYO -- Japan's next prime minister, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, has decided to fill three key cabinet posts with a former top government spokesman as well as two of his successors in his old job, Nikkei has learned. [2]

TOKYO -- A battle royale it is not. Campaigning for the next president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicks off this Friday with only two candidates expected to run, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe squares off against former defense minister... [3]

TOKYO -- Shigeru Ishiba, a frank-speaking veteran politician and former defense minister, on Friday was elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on his fifth try, besting eight other candidates and ensuring he will become the country... [4]

WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrives in Washington on Thursday for his first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump the following day. [5]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-10-11 · 100% match

Philippines confronts China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet

Photo/(L-R) Myanmar’s Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chi

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-09-30 · 100% match

New Japan cabinet: Kato to be named finance minister, Iwaya as foreign minister

TOKYO -- Japan's next prime minister, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, has decided to fill three key cabinet posts with a former top government spokesman as well as two of his successors in his old job, Nikkei has learned.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-09-05 · 100% match

Shigeru Ishiba, the dovish warship aficionado

TOKYO -- A battle royale it is not. Campaigning for the next president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicks off this Friday with only two candidates expected to run, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe squares off against former defense minister

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-09-27 · 100% match

Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan's next PM after winning LDP leadership election

TOKYO -- Shigeru Ishiba, a frank-speaking veteran politician and former defense minister, on Friday was elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on his fifth try, besting eight other candidates and ensuring he will become the country

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-02-06 · 100% match

Can Japan's Ishiba convey strength at Trump summit? 5 things to watch

WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrives in Washington on Thursday for his first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump the following day.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-03 · 100% match

Japanese leader to visit Philippines, Vietnam in diplomatic push

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is preparing to visit the Philippines and Vietnam in late April or early May, Nikkei has learned, doubling down on his diplomatic focus on Southeast Asia.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-20 · 100% match

Japan to strengthen ties with Africa via India, Middle East

TOKYO -- Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for closer ties between Africa and countries around the Indian Ocean and promised more investment in the region.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-04-04 · 100% match

Coronavirus: Week of Mar. 28 to Apr. 4, Indonesia now has more deaths than South Korea

The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Follow the latest updates. Global cases have reached 976,249, according to the World Health Organization.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-09-17 · 100% match

Asian NATO proposal by Japan's Ishiba seen as 'fantasy' in U.S.

WASHINGTON -- The NATO-style collective-security arrangement in Asia proposed by former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, now in the running for prime minister, has been met with a cold reception in the U.S.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-10-28 · 100% match

Japan ruling coalition projected to lose majority in election

Officials of the election administration committee count ballots for Japan’s general election in Tokyo on October 27, 2024.

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