Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sought support for his minority government with the opening of parliament on Friday, as he aims to pass a record ¥115.5 trillion ($738 billion) annual budget and navigate ties with the new US administration.
Japan's concerns over a potential U.S. retreat from the region have grown amid China's increasingly assertive military posture.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday pledged to build a cross-party consensus through parliamentary debate as his minorit
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has pledged to rebuild the nation by pressing ahead with regional revitalization in his policy speech in the Diet. He called it "a plan for remodeling the Japanese archipelago in the Reiwa era.
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed on Friday the importance of close ties with the United States for regional stability, as he seeks to arrange a meeting with President Donald Trump.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivered his policy address at the ordinary Diet session today. In his speech, he said he wants to ensure the survival and sustainability of the country. Mr Ishiba emphasised on revitalising the rural areas by attracting youth,
The head of Japan's ruling coalition partner on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to issue a fresh war anniversary statem
Taking a "Japan First" mindset is vital for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to build meaningful ties with Donald Trump, according to a former policy adviser to the U.S. president, whose second term is likely to see alliances rattled and a return of protectionist policies.
Japan and Indonesia have pledged to deepen economic and defense ties during a visit by the Japanese prime minister amid heightened global geopolitical tensions
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday (Jan 21) congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House and said he wanted to build a "relationship of trust".
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday underscored the importance of close ties with the United States for regional stability, as he seeks to arrange a meeting with US President Donald Trump.