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Japan’s Ishiba says he’ll stay in office to tackle inflation and US tariffs despite election loss
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he will stay in office to tackle challenges such as rising ...
Japan’s Ishiba Vows to Stay in Power After Debilitating Election Loss
This means that Ishiba no longer has easy control over the upper or lower houses of parliament; last October, the LDP lost ...
Japan’s Ishiba Vows to Hold On to His Job After Elections
If the current ruling party loses its majority, the country’s waters could become uncharted at a critical time.
Asian markets are mixed and Japan’s shares slip after election leaves Ishiba’s future in doubt
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stock indexes inched to more records at the start of a week of profit updates from big U.S. companies. Japan’s benchmark surged and then ...
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Japanese bonds remain vulnerable as unpopular Ishiba holds on
Benchmark 10-year bonds fell only slightly as trading resumed in Tokyo, pushing yields up by 1.5 basis points.
Japan's Ishiba calls for debate on pros and cons of sales tax cut
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday stressed the need to establish a common understanding among parties on the ...
Japanese prime minister refuses resignation calls after election loss due to Trump’s Aug. 1 tariff deal deadline
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, which Prime Minister Ishiba leads, secured 47 seats in parliament, short of the 50 it needs for a majority.