Japan inflation accelerates in blow to new PM

Japan's inflation accelerated to 2.9% in September, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Despite this, her ...

Why Japan’s first female PM is winning hearts – even with scandal-hit cabinet

Early polls show strong approval ratings for Sanae Takaichi, despite cabinet picks linked to one of the country’s biggest political scandals.
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Munir Majid: New Japan PM’S ASEAN Summit debut can signal continuity and possible policy shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s maiden appearance at the ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur will mark Tokyo’s ...