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
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024