Japan's Nikkei share gauge extended its record-breaking rally on Tuesday as fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi cleared a parliamentary vote to become the nation's next prime minister.
Japan’s Nikkei extends record, bonds stable, on Takaichi PM election
Japan's Nikkei share gauge extended its record-breaking rally on Tuesday as fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi cleared a parliamentary vote to become the nation's next prime minister.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rises 1.5% to hit a new record with Takaichi all set to become prime minister
Sanae Takaichi is likely to become Japan's next prime minister, after the opposition Japan Innovation Party said Monday it was ready to back her premiership.
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister
Though her election is a milestone, Takaichi enters office with a fragile coalition and facing a number of pressing challenges, including a visit next week by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
What to expect for Japan’s economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister
Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi, who was chosen Tuesday to be Japan’s first female prime minister, will double down on market ... ( read original story ...)
Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female premier
By John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was voted in by parliament as Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, emulating her hero, Britain's late leader Margaret ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Has a New Leader, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer
Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead Japan to the right. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets extend gains, Japan’s Nikkei nears 50,000-level
Asian markets have advanced, with Japan's benchmark approaching the symbolically important 50,000 level for the first time as conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi was poised to become the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA may allow banks to invest in crypto assets if risks are managed
The Financial Services Agency is also considering allowing banking groups to apply for licenses to operate cryptoexchanges, according to a source. ( read original story ...)
Deals for startups reach record in Japan before listing curbs
Starting in 2030, the Tokyo Stock Exchange will seek to delist companies that fail to reach a market value of at least ¥10 billion within five years of going public. ( read original story ...)
Japan lawmakers voting to confirm country’s first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi, who calls herself Japan's Margaret Thatcher, stitched up a late night deal to bring her within two votes of the PM chair. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA Explores Reforms to Allow Banks to Invest in Digital Assets
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) explores reforms that could permit banks to acquire and hold digital assets, including Bitcoin.
Takaichi to appoint Japan’s first female finance minister
Japan's likely next prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans to appoint former minister Satsuki Katayama as the first female finance minister, broadcaster FNN said, underscoring the symbolic shattering ...
Japan’s parliament is set to elect Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister
Japan’s parliament is set to elect ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Breaking Barriers: Sanae Takaichi to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister in historic power shift
CNBC's Kaori Enjoji talks about the upcoming vote in Japan's Parliament, and the expected move to confirm Liberal Democratic Party's leader Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female Prime Minister, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan retailers halt online sales after cyberattack cripples supplier’s operations
The disruption, coming weeks after one suffered by brewer Asahi Group Holdings, will raise questions about the vulnerability of Japan’s e-commerce infrastructure. ( read original story ...)