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A former defence chief, Shigeru Ishiba was elected leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on September 27, 2024.
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7 October, 2024
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Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.

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Small Japanese firms are going broke at rapid pace amid dire worker shortage

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Opinion | China can win Japan and South Korea over from a US under Trump

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‘Make the nation happier’: Japan PM’s same-sex marriage comment spurs hope

His remarks come after a series of court rulings saying the country’s current prohibitions on marriage equality were unconstitutional.

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Plaintiffs and their supporters celebrate after a Japanese high court ruled that the country’s refusal to recognise same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, outside the Fukuoka High Court in southern Japan, on December 13. Photo: AP
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago dinner with Akie Abe raises questions about Japan-US ties

Analysts believe the meeting, held before a scheduled meeting with current Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, could be a tactic to pressure him to uphold ties with the US.

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Okinawa governor seeks deadline to relocate 9,000 US Marines amid safety concerns

Analysts doubt Governor Denny Tamaki’s request will be met due to the logistical complexity of transferring thousands of US troops to Guam.

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Japan, UK, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet

The aircraft is due to enter service in 2035 and is expected to be in service until 2070.

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The Global Combat Air Programme’s 6th generation fighter jet concept design, bathed in the colours of the United Kingdom’s national flag, on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow in London on July 22. Photo: AFP
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Japan may delay tax hikes for military build-up as Trump’s return adds pressure

Tokyo is yet to decide on the timing of the proposed tax increases to cover the US$280 billion cost.

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Is Japan’s Ishiba too ‘weak’ to deal with Trump? Split views on talks

Conservatives urge Ishiba to wait until his domestic political position stabilises, while others say avoiding Trump could pose greater risks.

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For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

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US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP
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Japan’s PM Ishiba to push ahead with ‘difficult’ political funds reforms

Analysts are optimistic Ishiba will be able to tackle corruption in Japanese politics as he has a ‘clear majority’ for carrying out reforms.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Photo: Pool via Xinhua
Japan

Lawmakers vote to keep Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister

Ishiba was formally reelected as Japan’s PM on Monday after a rare run-off vote in a parliament that his ruling coalition no longer controls.

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Japan ‘bracing for what might come’ from Trump’s return to the White House

Tokyo is concerned about potential US troop withdrawals, higher defence costs, and the impact of new tariffs on Japanese businesses operating in China.

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Macroscope | Japan’s election results could have global ramifications

Tokyo’s power vacuum, and questions over Japan’s policies and its relationship with the US under Harris or Trump, could have deeper economic impacts.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at a media interview at the headquarters of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on October 27. Photo: Kyodo
Japan

Japan’s ruling party projected to miss majority in election, in blow for new PM

NHK poll shows the LDP and Komeito are set to win between 174 and 254 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Japan’s parliament.

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Officials of the election administration committee open ballot boxes to count the votes for Japan’s general election in Tokyo on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Japan

Will Japan PM Ishiba’s call for snap election backfire on him, LDP?

Analysts say waning support due to LDP growing distant from the public, with several opinion polls predicting it will struggle to win seats.

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Japan PM Ishiba’s defence reforms face election hurdle with expected LDP losses

Polls suggest the LDP will lose a number of seats in Sunday’s elections, with voters focused more on domestic issues than foreign policy.

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Election clouds loom over Japan’s ruling party amid Ishiba’s low approval

A poor showing at the October 27 polls could weaken the LDP’s grip on power and render Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba a lame duck.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba makes a stump speech on Thursday ahead of the October 27 general election. Photo: Kyodo
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Man firebombs Tokyo headquarters of Japan’s ruling party

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is increasingly unpopular with the Japanese public due to a ballooning money scandal.

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Japan’s new PM Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine

The Yasukuni shrine is seen as a symbol of Japan’s wartime militarism by China and South Korea.

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China’s Li Qiang and Japanese PM Ishiba pledge stable ties in first meeting

Japan’s new ‘military geek’ prime minister is looking to strengthen his country’s defences and roll out security innovations.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (left) and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the Asean leaders’ meetings on East Asia cooperation in Vientiane on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
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My Take | Japan’s Ishiba to focus on security ties with South Korea to counter Pyongyang

Shigeru Ishiba’s ‘progressive’ views on thorny historical issues have raised hopes that ties between Japan and South Korea could improve.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (middle) oversees a launch of a ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea. The threat from North Korea is expected to be a key focus in Shigeru Ishiba’s engagement with Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo: AP
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Japan’s new PM calls snap election to ‘create a new Japan’

Shigeru Ishiba’s LDP and its junior coalition partner are almost certain to be re-elected on October 27.

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Japan

Japan axes Russia cooperation post in sign of tougher Moscow stance

The move reflects Tokyo’s growing frustration at stalled negotiations over disputed islands and marks a departure from Shinzo Abe’s policies.

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Japan admits editing ‘embarrassing’ cabinet photo amid social media mockery

The untidy patches of white shirt and sagging trousers captured by local media had mysteriously vanished from the official cabinet photo.

Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (front, centre) poses for a photo with the members of his cabinet on October 1. Photo: Jiji press/AFP
China-Japan relations

Should China worry as Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba takes the reins?

New leader has work cut out between bold security proposals, getting out of US shadow and need to improve Beijing ties, observers say.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers his first policy speech to parliament, in Tokyo on Friday. Photo: AP
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Japan PM Ishiba warns ‘today’s Ukraine could be tomorrow’s East Asia’

In his first policy speech to parliament, the new leader also called the country’s birth rate situation a ‘quiet emergency’.

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My Take

Opinion | Will Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba lead the Asia-Pacific down a nuclear path?

The Japanese prime minister supports the creation of an ‘Asia Nato’ to deter China, Russia and North Korea.

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