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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Here are some scenarios to watch as the vote unfolds.
Sun Oct 31 2021
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
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
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
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
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