thejapantimes, 4 hours ago to business

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a public push to woo foreign investment, pledging further capital market reforms and promoting asset management in a speech to hundreds of global investors in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/23/economy/japan-kishida-pushes-capital-market-reform/ #business #economy #fumiokishida #investments #stocks #banks #japaneseeconomy #morganstanley

thejapantimes, 1 day ago to Japan

The modernization of Japan's defense strategy is not just about military capabilities, it is also about building consensus and fostering public understanding. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/21/japan/japans-defense-modernization-program/ #commentary #japan #sdf #fumiokishida #defense #us

thejapantimes, 1 day ago to Japan

A proposed revision to Japan’s immigration law that will allow the government to revoke a foreign national's permanent resident status if the holder deliberately fails to pay taxes has cleared the Lower House. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/21/japan/politics/permenant-residency-law-revision/ #japan #politics #foreignworkers #immigrationservicesagency #immigration #expats #taxes #justiceministry #visas #fumiokishida #ryujikoizumi

thejapantimes, 3 days ago to Japan

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman postponed a planned four-day trip to Japan due to concerns over the king’s health, Japan’s top government spokesman, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/politics/saudi-arabia-mbs-japan-visit-cancel/ #japan #politics #saudiarabia #saudiarabiajapanrelations #oil #energy #fumiokishida #mohammedbinsalman #salmanbinabdulaziz

thejapantimes, 3 days ago to Japan

The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea are considering a plan for a joint statement highlighting economic ties and cooperation in fighting infectious diseases at an expected trilateral summit later this month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-china-summit-preview/ #japan #politics #southkoreajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #fumiokishida #liqiang #yoonsukyeol

thejapantimes, 3 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a hospital in northeastern Japan on Sunday to learn firsthand about the situation surrounding local medical services. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/kishida-visits-yamagata/ #japan #fumiokishida #yamagata #hospitals #health #mynumber

thejapantimes, 4 days ago to Japan

The road to a nuclear-free world is becoming rockier a year after leaders from the Group of Seven adopted a landmark document on nuclear disarmament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/g7-nuke-free-world-goal/ #japan #hiroshima #g7 #nuclearweapons #fumiokishida #joebiden #russiaukrainewar

thejapantimes, 5 days ago to Japan

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Japan next week, where he will hold talks on energy while hunting more opportunities in gaming as he seeks to improve Saudi Arabia's image. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/18/japan/saudi-japan-mohammed-bin-salman/ #japan #videogames #saudiarabia #saudiarabiajapanrelations #fumiokishida #energy #oil #mohammedbinsalman

thejapantimes, 5 days ago to Japan

In a rare move, the LDP has submitted an independent proposal to revise the political funds control law in parliament after failing to reach a consensus on various points with its junior coalition partner. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/17/japan/politics/ldp-submits-bill/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #fumiokishida #politicalfunds

thejapantimes, 6 days ago to Japan

On Thursday, Meta's oversight board began soliciting public opinions about a post criticizing PM Fumio Kishida on its Threads platform. The board is seeking opinions on how its political content policy impacts access to information and political speech. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/17/japan/society/meta-seeks-opinions-on-threads-post-rapping-kishida/ #japan #society #meta #apps #hatespeech #fumiokishida

thejapantimes, 9 days ago to Japan

Japanese companies are increasingly investing in U.S. states like North Carolina. "Friend-shoring" ensures economic resilience even in the face of political change. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/13/japan/japanese-companie-investment-us-alliance/ #commentary #japan #us #fumiokishida #usjapanrelations #japanesecompanies #economicsecurity #china #uschinarelations #toyota #northcarolina

thejapantimes, 11 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday reiterated his eagerness to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in an effort to swiftly resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/12/japan/politics/kishida-seeks-meeting-with-north-korean-leader/ #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #fumiokishida #kimjongun

thejapantimes, 13 days ago to Japan

Japan's parliament on Friday enacted a bill to introduce a security clearance system that grants certain individuals access to important information related to economic security. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/politics/security-clearance-bill/ #japan #politics #economicsecurity #securitylaws #diet #fumiokishida

thejapantimes, 13 days ago to Japan

While ties between Japan and South Korea have improved greatly in recent years, historical issues continue to cast a shadow over them. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-ties/ #japan #politics #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #fumiokishida

thejapantimes, 13 days ago to Japan

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito have reached a rough agreement on a proposal for revising the political funds control law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/09/japan/politics/ldp-komeito-political-funds/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #fumiokishida #politicalfunds

thejapantimes, 15 days ago to business

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda says he has told Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that he is carefully watching the impact of the weak yen on prices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/08/economy/boj-ueda-monitoring-impact-of-weak-yen/ #business #economy #yen #boj #kazuoueda #fumiokishida #japaneseeconomy #dollar

thejapantimes, 15 days ago to Japan

Thousands protested when Japan passed a controversial state secrets law 10 years ago. Now, as parliament debates a new security bill, no such backlash can be seen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/07/japan/politics/economic-security-legislation/ #japan #politics #economicsecurity #securitylaws #sanaetakaichi #diet #fumiokishida #shinzoabe #cdp #russia #ukraine

thejapantimes, 16 days ago to Japan

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has begun considering the idea of disclosing the usage of so-called policy activity funds, sources in the party have said, amid a funding scandal roiling the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/07/japan/politics/japan-ldp-political-funds-reform-talks/ #japan #politics #ldp #fumiokishida #politicalfunds

thejapantimes, 16 days ago to Japan

As Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa continues to be a pillar of support for the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the diplomatic front, some in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are hoping she might succeed him as party president. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/07/japan/politics/japan-foreign-minister-supports-kishida-cabinet/ #japan #politics #yokokamikawa #foreignministry #fumiokishida #ldp #cabinet

thejapantimes, 16 days ago to Japan

Calls have been growing from opposition parties urging Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to quickly dissolve the Lower House for a general election following the LDP's thumping in three by-elections late last month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/07/japan/politics/japan-opposition-snap-election/ #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #nipponishin #jcp #diet #fumiokishida #2024byelections

thejapantimes, 18 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke to Japanese-Brazilians during a welcoming ceremony in Sao Paulo, Brazil's biggest city, on Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/05/japan/politics/kishida-japanese-brazilians/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #brazil #braziljapanrelations

thejapantimes, 18 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has outlined his vision for Japan's ties with Latin America, as Tokyo looks to deepen relations with Global South countries while trying to counter China’s growing clout in the resource-rich region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/05/japan/politics/kishida-central-south-america-analysis/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #southamerica #centralamerica #brazil #paraguay #china

thejapantimes, 18 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida he plans to meet with his ruling Liberal Democratic Party immediately following his trip abroad to discuss how to revise a political funds law amid a scandal roiling the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/05/japan/politics/kishida-funds-scandal-election/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #southkorea #china #diet

thejapantimes, 19 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday agreed that the two countries will cooperate in conserving the Amazon rainforest as a way to fight global warming. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/04/japan/politics/kishida-brazil-climate-fight-vow/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #luizinacioluladasilva #braziljapanrelations

thejapantimes, 21 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal have agreed to expand bilateral ties in various fields, including the economy, security and culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/02/japan/politics/japan-pm-kishida-in-france/ #japan #politics #francejapanrelations #fumiokishida #gabrielattal #minerals