One major boost for the administration is the Japanese stock market, which has shrugged off the volatility seen in the bond market. Japan’s major benchmark indexes, including the Nikkei 225, have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan election live: LDP lawmakers celebrate victories
TOKYO -- Exit polls for Japan's lower house election on Sunday indicate that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to win a single-party majority. Results will ...
Japan election live: Opposition suffers heavy losses, exit polls show
TOKYO -- Exit polls for Japan's lower house election on Sunday indicate that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to win a single-party majority. Results will ...
Japan’s Takaichi set for landslide election win, exit poll shows
By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition is set for a landslide victory in Sunday's lower house election, exit polls showed, a ... ( read original story ...)
Live Updates: Japan’s Leader Targets a Big Win in Snap Election
Ms. Takaichi has energized right-wing groups with promises to tighten immigration and build a “strong and prosperous” Japan. She shares the conservative vision of her mentor, Shinzo Abe, Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Live: Japan’s Takaichi on track for big majority in snap election, Thailand vote counting under way
Japan's public broadcaster NHK forecast Takaichi's LDP would win 274-328 seats, well above the 233 needed for a majority. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snowfall hits northern, western Japan, Tokyo also blanketed by snow
Heavy snowfall hit a wide swath of Japan along the Sea of Japan coast on Sunday, while the capital city center was also lightly blank ... ( read original story ...)
Japan election live: Voting enters final hours
Voting ends at 8 p.m. local time, when counting begins and exit polls will give an indication of the state of play. Results will dribble in throughout the evening with the final tally expected in the ...
Nikkei 225: Unraveling Japan’s Premier Stock Index
Learn about the Nikkei 225, Japan's premier stock index, and how it showcases top blue-chip companies, providing a snapshot of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Snow blankets Tokyo as powerful storm system tightens grip on Japan
Central Tokyo recorded around 3 centimeters of snow early Sunday, while the heaviest accumulations were recorded along the Sea of Japan coast. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election
By Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japanese voters trudged through snow on Sunday to cast their ballots in an election predicted to hand Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a resounding ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s Leader Wants to Shape the Economy
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushed through a record supplemental budget and is proposing tax cuts, raising questions about how the government will pay for it all. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leader Makes a Bold Election Bet. Here’s What to Know.
Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crypto Industry Faces Critical Test Ahead of Snap Election
Japan heads to polls as crypto industry watches tax reform, stablecoin rules, and legal reclassification timelines.
Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s snap election results to be key in Bank of Japan’s policy decision
Japan’s Feb. 8 snap elections will be decisive in the monetary policy decisions of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) this year, while the bank is expected to leave its rates unchanged on Friday. The bank may ...