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SHINZO ABE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 2, 2017
Abe will propose a bold ¥2 trillion economic spending package in early December
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday he will compile a bold economic package worth ¥2 trillion early next month to combat various woes related to Japan's rapidly aging population.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2017
After formal re-election, Abe faces robust opposition to goal of revising pacifist Constitution
Following opposition criticism, the ruling LDP-Komeito bloc agreed to keep the Diet session open until early December and have Abe deliver a policy speech.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2017
LDP unveils Line stickers featuring Abe in apparent bid to appeal to female voters
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has created stickers for the Line messaging app featuring Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is also the LDP president.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 31, 2017
Abe notes North Korean threat to Europe as Japan and NATO agree on need for boosted pressure
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg agreed Tuesday that strong international pressure is needed to force North Korea to halt its nuclear and missile ambitions, which they called a global threat.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 30, 2017
Abe confirms ¥1 trillion aid package with Duterte as Tokyo races Beijing for Manila's support
Japan is looking for cooperation from the Philippines in dealing with China's aggressive territorial ambitions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2017
Golfer Matsuyama and Pikotaro to entertain Trump during Japan visit
Japan will roll out its top golfer and the singer known for his viral hit "PPAP" to entertain U.S. President Donald Trump, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe angles to maintain an upbeat mood during his official visit.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 29, 2017
Trump and Abe expected to focus on North Korea rather than spar over FTA: experts
U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to push Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to accept Washington's calls to begin negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2017
Abe and Trump to agree on technology cooperation in Tokyo meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump will agree on cooperating toward the development of next-generation mobile communication and other new technologies when they meet in Tokyo next month, a source close to Japan-U.S. relations said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2017
Test-happy Pyongyang accuses Abe of 'hysteric' campaigning to win election
North Korea on Saturday accused Japan's ruling party of playing up the nuclear threat posed by Pyongyang to achieve a huge win in last weekend's general election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 28, 2017
Taro Aso explains comments crediting snap election win to North Korea
Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso has sought to clarify comments he made earlier in the week attributing the ruling party's decisive election win last weekend to North Korea, after the remarks drew claims of exploitation from the main opposition party.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 28, 2017
Abe to retain entire Cabinet and LDP leadership: party exec
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to reappoint all of his Cabinet ministers next week in light of the ruling coalition's big win in the snap election last week, a senior lawmaker said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 27, 2017
Winners and losers in the election
Last week's Lower House election was quite different from the contests the ruling alliance won in recent years.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 27, 2017
Abe asks big business to partially shoulder cost of free-child-care initiative
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls on the private sector to chip in u00a5300 billion toward his vow to provide free child care.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2017
Abe calls on firms to reach 3 percent pay hike at next spring's wage talks
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday called for pay hikes through negotiations between management and labor unions next spring, making such a request for the fifth straight year in a bid to inject fresh momentum into wage growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 26, 2017
Abe's post-election policy targets wages but delays fiscal reform
The prime minister's economic agenda is shaping up after his election win with a focus on steering firms to hike wages, and with moves to shift fiscal prudence targets.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 26, 2017
Diet to convene session Wednesday to re-elect Abe as PM
A special eight-day Diet session will be convened Wednesday, with members of the Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner Komeito expected to re-elect Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the top post following last weekend's general election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 25, 2017
Abe and Micronesia's president affirm importance of free and open order in the Pacific
The government said Wednesday that it will offer grant aid of ¥350 million ($3 million) to the Federated States of Micronesia for infrastructure development, as the leaders of the two countries held talks in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 25, 2017
Japan aims to improve ties with China after new leadership team under Xi emerges
Japan hopes to improve its relationship with China following the appointment of a new leadership team under President Xi Jinping, Tokyo's top spokesman said Wednesday.
Japan Times
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Oct 25, 2017
Hideki Matsuyama calls chance to golf with Shinzo Abe, Donald Trump 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity
World No. 4 Hideki Matsuyama said Wednesday he had to think twice but gratefully accepted a surprise request to play golf with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump next month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2017
Japan eyes tobacco tax hike to cover revenue shortfall after consumption levy is raised
To make up for the loss of revenue when levies on certain necessities are lowered when the consumption tax is raised, the government may hike the tobacco tax, sources said Tuesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.

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