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Katsunobu Kato

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Katsunobu Kato
加藤勝信
The latest news and top stories on Katsunobu Kato. He is currently Japan's Minister of Finance, also holding portfolios for financial services and overcoming deflation. A long-serving politician, he has been a Member of the House of Representatives since 2003 and previously served as Chief Cabinet Secretary and three times as Minister of Health Labour and Welfare. With a background in the Ministry of Finance, he is a proponent of Abenomics, focusing on economic growth and addressing deflation. Kato has played significant roles in various administrations, demonstrating expertise in economic policy social security and public health. He was a contender for the prime ministership, reflecting his prominent standing.
China-Russia relations

‘Act of defiance’: China’s crude oil imports from Russia rise despite US pressure

Shipments from Indonesia and Brazil are also up, while purchases of US crude remain suspended, customs data shows.

After India, US tells Japan to stop importing Russian energy

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‘Summer of stablecoins’: how will China respond to US dollar’s crypto surge?

Beijing is wary of crypto but may be forced to act, as dollar-backed stablecoins risk deepening US power across global finance.

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