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Japan's Kishida announces he will not run in September, paving the way for a new prime minister

Japan's Kishida announces he will not run in September, paving the way for a new prime minister

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, announced he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister.
Vietnam, Japan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam, Japan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam, Japan sign three ODA projects valued at $500M

Vietnam, Japan sign three ODA projects valued at $500M

N. Korea fires two more missiles into its 'firing range' of the Pacific

N. Korea fires two more missiles into its 'firing range' of the Pacific

North Korea launched two more ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, with the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un saying Pyongyang's use of the Pacific as its "firing range" would depend on the behaviour of U.S. forces.
February 20, 2023 | 01:08 am PT
Japan PM wants defense spending to double to 2% of GDP to counter China

Japan PM wants defense spending to double to 2% of GDP to counter China

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed ministers to double defense spending to about 2% of gross domestic product in five years, the defense minister said on Monday, to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.
November 28, 2022 | 05:28 am PT
Japan's prime minister Kishida has Covid, is recuperating

Japan's prime minister Kishida has Covid, is recuperating

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been infected with Covid-19 and is recuperating at his official residence, his office said on Sunday.
August 21, 2022 | 03:49 am PT
Japanese PM Kishida's support edges down, voters critical about rising prices

Japanese PM Kishida's support edges down, voters critical about rising prices

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's support edged down less than a month before a parliamentary election, with more than half of voters critical of how his government is handling rising prices, according to a survey published on Thursday.
June 16, 2022 | 01:05 am PT
At Asia security summit, Japan vows to boost regional security role

At Asia security summit, Japan vows to boost regional security role

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Friday to boost its regional security presence to counter multiple threats, from China’s expansion in the South China Sea to North Korea’s nuclear missile program.
June 10, 2022 | 03:54 pm PT
Japan's Q1 GDP shrinks as Ukraine, cost of living cloud outlook

Japan's Q1 GDP shrinks as Ukraine, cost of living cloud outlook

Japan's economy fell for the first time in two quarters in the first three months of the year as Covid-19 curbs hit the service sector and the Ukraine conflict and surging commodity prices created new headaches for consumers and businesses.
May 17, 2022 | 07:11 pm PT
Enhanced trust key outcome of Japanese PM's Vietnam visit

Enhanced trust key outcome of Japanese PM's Vietnam visit

A strong commitment to boosting trust and friendship between Japanese and Vietnamese leaders is a remarkable development amid complicated political developments around the world, experts say.
May 4, 2022 | 08:00 pm PT
Japan PM agrees defense deal with Thailand

Japan PM agrees defense deal with Thailand

The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defense agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade their economic relations, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wrapped up the last leg of a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia.
May 2, 2022 | 05:50 pm PT
Japan PM says his relationship with Vietnam 'predestined'

Japan PM says his relationship with Vietnam 'predestined'

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his visiting Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
April 30, 2022 | 10:00 pm PT
Japan PM set to visit Vietnam

Japan PM set to visit Vietnam

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Vietnam April 30-May 1 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh.
April 27, 2022 | 05:01 am PT
Japan plans record defense spending in 2022 with 10th straight annual increase

Japan plans record defense spending in 2022 with 10th straight annual increase

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government on Friday approved record defense spending, with a 10th straight annual increase in 2022.
December 23, 2021 | 07:38 pm PT
Japan ruling coalition holds power as PM Kishida touts 'trust'

Japan ruling coalition holds power as PM Kishida touts 'trust'

Japan's ruling coalition celebrated holding on to a strong majority in weekend elections, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hailing the results as a "big deal" for trust while saying he wants to focus on boosting the world's third-biggest economy.
October 31, 2021 | 07:44 pm PT
Japan's new PM defends pro-nuclear stance in parliamentary debut

Japan's new PM defends pro-nuclear stance in parliamentary debut

Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, defended his pro-nuclear energy policies on Monday, saying that re-starting nuclear power plants mothballed since the 2011 Fukushima disaster was vital.
October 11, 2021 | 12:41 am PT
New photo of Japanese hostage appears with message pleading for help

New photo of Japanese hostage appears with message pleading for help

The Japanese government said on Monday it was doing all it could to secure the release of a Japanese journalist being held hostage by an al Qaeda affiliate in Syria, after an apparent photograph of the man was posted on the internet.
May 29, 2016 | 08:43 pm PT
 
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