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Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet

Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet

Ishiba won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

The LDP will hold a contest in September to replace Fumio Kishida as president of the ruling party, and by extension as the PM of Japan.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP

Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced two LDP executives in a bid to restore public trust amid a funding scandal.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV

Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV

The LDP's parliamentary majority all but guarantees that its president will be prime minister.
Wed Jun 14 2023
Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election

Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election

While an election for parliament's more powerful lower house is not due until 2025, Fumio Kishida is keen to beef up his strength in LDP.
Mon May 22 2023
Freed Russian arms dealer Bout joins Kremlin-loyal ultranationalist party

Freed Russian arms dealer Bout joins Kremlin-loyal ultranationalist party

Bout, the Russian arms dealer who was freed after 14 years in US custody, joins the Liberal Democratic Party.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church

Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church

Kishida seeks to distance his administration from the controversial church group and reverse a slump in opinion polls.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Japan PM Kishida to unveil plans to revive economy after pandemic

Japan PM Kishida to unveil plans to revive economy after pandemic

Kishida was re-elected by the parliament in whose powerful lower chamber the LDP won 261 out of 465 seats.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Japan PM Kishida surprises with comfortable election win

Japan PM Kishida surprises with comfortable election win

Kishida leds his ruling party to an unexpectedly strong election win to solidify his status in a fractious party.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Explainer - Why Japan's election is a bigger deal than it looks

Explainer - Why Japan's election is a bigger deal than it looks

Here are some scenarios to watch as the vote unfolds.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability

Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability

Japanese voters went to the polls today to decide whether to endorse the conservative government of Fumio Kishida.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Polls suggest Japan's ruling bloc will cling to election majority

Polls suggest Japan's ruling bloc will cling to election majority

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to win a clear voter mandate to press ahead with his coronavirus response.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Soft-spoken Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote

Soft-spoken Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote

Former foreign minister Fumio Kishida won the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Outcome uncertain as Japan's ruling party heads to vote on next PM

Outcome uncertain as Japan's ruling party heads to vote on next PM

The winner of the Sept. 29 contest to lead the conservative Liberal Democratic Party is almost certain to succeed Suga as premier.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Japan PM candidates differ on same-sex, women rights issues

Japan PM candidates differ on same-sex, women rights issues

Whoever wins the LDP presidency on Sept. 29 will become prime minister because of the LDP's majority in the lower house parliament.
Sat Sep 18 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024