OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces
Abe first took office in 2006 as Japan's youngest prime minister since World War Two.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Japan's Shinzo Abe sought to revive economy, fulfil conservative agenda
Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" policies beefed up Japan's military and sought to counter China's growing clout in a historic two-term tenure.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Japan's 'Suganomics' will target quick wins, not grand visions
Japan's new prime minister will pursue economic structural reforms through a mixed bag of policies that target specific industries.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Japan's Suga in pole position for PM as debate kicks off
Suga already has 58 per cent of total LDP votes - more than the majority required - without even counting the additional 141 votes.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Japan PM contender Suga suggests overhaul of health ministry
Suga also told it was essential to streamline the government's digital strategies, managed separately by each respective ministry.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Japan PM Abe set to resign, citing worsening health - Media
Abe has battled the disease ulcerative colitis for years and two recent hospital visits within a week.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Fitch: Wage growth key to continued success of Abenomics
Fitch says that Abenomics has supported the reflation of Japan's economy in the five years since it was launched, but is yet to have a significant impact on wage growth.
Thu Feb 08 2018
Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule
Media forecasts show Abe's gamble on the snap poll is likely to pay off.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Abe claims win in Japan parliamentary poll
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has claimed victory in weekend elections, giving a boost to his long-cherished desire to water down the country's pacifist constitution.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Japan kicks off election campaigning in 'Abenomics referendum'
Official campaigning kicked off in Japan ahead of its December 14 national poll.
Tue Dec 02 2014
Women and 'Womenomics' is the future of Japan's economy
The government led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who came up with revolutionary economic sanctions known as Abenomics is now focusing on womens economic power or "Womenomics".
Wed Sep 17 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024