カテゴリー: Shinzō Abe
PM acclaimed Japan’s response as a model for the world, but has been largely silent amid record case risesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAfter Japan appeared to have brought the coronavirus outbreak under control in late Ma…
Shinzo Abe says lockdown measures will remain in place in all regions until 31 MayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageJapan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has extended the country’s state emergency until the end of the month, ami…
Yuriko Koike is expected to name the businesses she wants closed under PM’s state of emergencyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTokyo’s governor, Yuriko Koike, is poised to call for further business closures to contain the cor…
Monday’s talks aim to strengthen financial markets and improve coordination on finding vaccineCoronavirus – latest newsAll our coronavirus coverageWorld leaders are to hold a G7 video summit on Monday devoted to strengthening the financial markets duri…
Tokyo Shimbun journalist says she is buoyed by ‘ordinary people’ to shrug off abuse and efforts by Abe’s administration to frustrate her“Even Abe’s friends in the media can’t ignore this,” says Isoko Mochizuki over lunch in between interviews and chasi…
Analysts say Abe has benefited from a weak opposition and a desire for stability among votersShinzo Abe has become Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, but the milestone came amid a political scandal and doubts over his ability to realise his dream …
Taxpayer-funded festivities are meant to honour praiseworthy citizens but critics say they have turned into an exercise in political patronageIn a bid to contain a blossoming scandal over lavish flower-viewing parties, Japan’s prime minister has cancel…
Speculation rises over Abe’s successor as PM set to become Japan’s longest-serving leaderJapan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has brought one of the country’s rising political stars into his cabinet, sparking speculation over his successor as he prepare…
Trump: corn sales ‘tremendous for farmers’ hit by tariffsAbe: goal is to sign agreement at UN General Assembly The US and Japan agreed in principle on Sunday to core elements of a trade deal that Donald Trump and Shinzo Abe said they hoped to sign in N…