Sanae Takaichi was elected prime minister of Japan on Tuesday, becoming her the first woman to lead the country. ( read original story ...)
Yen slides after Takaichi elected as Japan’s PM, dollar firms
The yen eased to a six-day low after hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan's first female prime minister, with traders betting her government could bring about a muddied rate ... ( read original story ...)
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 ...)
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 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’s Takaichi to Appoint Senior Lawmaker Katayama as Finance Minister, FNN Says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's likely next prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has finalised a plan to appoint former regional revitalisation minister, Satsuki Katayama, as finance minister, broadcaster FNN ... ( read original story ...)
Japan likely will have its first woman prime minister
Sanae Takaichi will likely become Japan's first female prime minister, thanks to a coalition between her party and a right-wing party. She is a security hawk. ( read original story ...)
Takaichi expected to become Japan’s new prime minister
Japanese lawmakers will elect the country's next prime minister Tuesday. Ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader Takaichi Sanae is expected to win. She would be the first woman to hold the position in ... ( read original story ...)
LDP head Takaichi set to be elected 1st female Japan PM with JIP support
Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is set to be elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday ( read original story ...)
Map: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan
A moderately strong, 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 4:04 a.m. Japan time about 7 miles southwest of Takahama, Japan, data from the agency shows. ( read original story ...)
Airfares from S’pore to Tokyo fall, but prices to Japan’s regional cities Fukuoka, Nagoya up
Discover shifting airfare trends from Singapore to Japan, with prices to regional cities like Fukuoka and Nagoya on the rise while Tokyo fares drop. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s unique fermentation culture
I recently discovered more about Japan’s fermentation when Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd. and Yamamotoya Co., Ltd. Had a presentation about these at Ikomai in Salcedo Village, Makati. ( read original story ...)