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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba faces uphill battle snap election amid scandal fallout. What’s at stake?
Japan’s upcoming election will test Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s leadership amid scandals within the ruling LDP. Polls suggest the party may lose seats, raising questions about his capability during economic uncertainty and tensions with China,
Japan's new PM Shigeru Ishiba's approval ratings fall as election approaches
As Japan’s general election on October 27 approaches, Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba’s approval ratings have fallen and a survey suggests that the ruling coalition would struggle to win a majority
Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Snap Elections
By dissolving parliament now, Shigeru Ishiba wants to put his party to the test before his "honeymoon" period ends, a political science professor said.
Japan PM Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine ahead of election
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing criticism from South Korea which views the shrine as a symbol of Japan's militaristic past.
Japan PM Facing Lukewarm Approval Ahead Of Election
Approval ratings for Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have fallen ahead of an October 27 general election, one weekend poll showed, with another survey suggesting the ruling coalition could struggle to secure a majority.
Japan: PM Shigeru Ishiba's Approval Rating Slips
Approval ratings for Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have dropped ahead of the October 27 general election, according to one weekend poll, while another suggests the ruling coalition may struggle to obtain a majority.
What to expect from Japan's Oct 27 general election
Japan's general election on Sunday will be a test for new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is seeking to solidify his ...
Bad Polls for Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Cloud BOJ Rate Path
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition is continuing to soften in the runup to this coming ...
Key Watchpoints For Japan As Shigeru Ishiba Takes The Helm As Prime Minister
The Japanese economy remains on solid footing, with consumer spending at healthy levels and corporate earnings moving higher.
Japan's Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine, angering S.Korea, China
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing ...
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Commentary: PM Ishiba’s grand vision for Japan defence finds little support, even at home
With an election looming, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has good reason to moderate his stance on divisive national ...
Japan PM Ishiba sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent a ritual offering to the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Thursday, the first day of ...
Japan’s governing party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested
A man has thrown several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, according to public broadcaster ...
Explainer-What to expect from Japan's Oct 27 election
Japan's general election on Sunday will be a test for new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is seeking to solidify his ...
Japan’s New Leader Is Scrambling to Stem the Electoral Bleeding
The ruling party looks set for a bruising election night. The question for its leader Shigeru Ishiba is how bad the damage will be.