Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi appears set to become Japan’s first female premier as the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) prepares to sign a coalition deal.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi is almost certain to become Japan's first female prime minister on ...

The Australian dollar strengthened due to optimism about China's resilient economy and potential stability in U.S.-China ...

Takaichi, a fiscal dove, has called for higher spending and tax cuts to cushion consumers from rising inflation and has criticized the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates ...

Japan's governing party leader Sanae Takaichi is on track to become the country's first female prime minister.

Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, with support from the Japan Innovation Party, Ishin. The ...

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped to a record high of ¥48,880 on Monday, continuing a strong bull run that started in 2022 ...

Asian shares advance, with Japan’s benchmark surging after ruling party forms new coalitionBy ELAINE KURTENBACHAP Business WriterThe Associated PressBANGKOKAsian markets have surged after Wall Street ...

Japan's ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to ...

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held ...

Japanese stocks rose sharply after fiscal expansionist Sanae Takaichi won the leadership election of Japan's ruling party, raising hopes for more aggressive government spending to support the economy.