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Prime Minister Takaichi
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tass.compolitics14 days ago
Prime Minister Takaichi Says Food Tax Cut Will Last Two Years Then Return to 8%
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a Lower House budget committee on Monday that any consumption tax reduction on food and beverages would revert after two years. She called the measure a temporary bridge to a refundable tax credit program.
Japan Timespolitics62 days ago
Japan's LDP Loses Local Elections Despite Prime Minister Takaichi's High Approval Ratings
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has experienced defeats in recent local elections, even as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi maintains high approval ratings after more than six months in office. The party lost several mayoral races in April and a gubernatorial election in Mar…
Japan Timesfinance63 days ago
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Visits Australia for Defense and Economic Discussions
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Australia for a three-day visit focused on defense, critical minerals, and economic security. The trip aims to strengthen ties between the two nations amid regional security concerns. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong greete…
Japan Timesfinance68 days ago
Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Vows Efforts for Wage Hikes at Tokyo May Day Event
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addressed a May Day rally in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, pledging government support for sustained wage increases that outpace inflation. The event, organized by the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, marked her first such appearance since taking offic…
csmonitor.comworld72 days ago
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Pushes for Constitutional Reform Amid Defense Shifts
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is advocating for revisions to the country's postwar constitution to recognize its Self-Defense Forces. This effort comes amid increased defense spending and partnerships in response to regional threats. Public opinion remains divided on the…
upi.comworld74 days ago
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Seeks Energy Procurement Help from Saudi Crown Prince
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed energy procurement with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a recent phone call. The request aims to secure additional energy supplies for Japan. Specific outcomes of the call were not detailed in the report.
Zagyoso, Barryob, DerFuchs, and Ayumu Ozaki / Prime Minister's Office of Japan / Wikimedia (Public domain)finance87 days ago
Japan Prime Minister Announces Release of 20 Days' Worth of Oil Reserves from Early May
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has announced plans to release oil reserves equivalent to 20 days of supply starting from early May. The move aims to address potential supply disruptions. Details on the exact volume and implementation remain pending further government statements…
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