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SHINZO ABE

JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2014
Abe's snap election claims first victim as Your Party disbands
An opposition party once seen as a possible third force in Japanese politics has decided to disband ahead of next month's snap election.
BUSINESS
Nov 19, 2014
Businesses have mixed reaction to putting off sales tax hike
The business community voiced mixed reactions Tuesday to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to delay the next consumption tax hike and call a snap election for the Lower House.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 18, 2014
Abe to dissolve Lower House on Friday for Dec. 14 election
After weeks of leaks and speculation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Tuesday he will dissolve the Lower House on Friday for a snap election next month, after his administration decided to delay a second consumption tax hike planned for next October.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 18, 2014
Abe is banking on getting a new voter mandate
It's finally official. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday he will dissolve the Lower House and call a snap election next month, after his administration decided to delay the next hike in the consumption tax until April 2017.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 18, 2014
Japan needs action, not a general election
It's time for Abe to show some teeth and enact his restructuring program.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 18, 2014
Abe confirms postponing sales tax hike, calling Dec. 14 election
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told his ruling coalition partner Monday that he will call a general election on Dec. 14 after announcing on Tuesday the postponement of the planned consumption tax hike, a coalition source said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Nov 17, 2014
Hate speech law faces uphill battle as snap poll may derail debate
Over the past few months, hate speech in Japan and efforts to address the situation with legislation have drawn domestic and international attention.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2014
Lee of Singapore hails Abe's 'proactive contribution to peace'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told his Singapore counterpart Monday that Japan will play an assertive role in promoting regional stability and "proactively contribute to peace," a Foreign Ministry official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 16, 2014
Abe, Obama vow to work to revise Japan-U.S. defense guidelines
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Barack Obama agree to strengthen their security ties to enhance stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 15, 2014
Abe may dissolve Lower House on Tuesday, call snap December election
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to announce Tuesday the dissolution of the Lower House and call a snap election in December, senior ruling party lawmakers say.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 15, 2014
Two opposition parties consider merging ahead of expected snap election
The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan and Your Party, a small opposition group, are considering merging ahead of the snap election that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to call soon, party officials said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2014
Abe to postpone tax hike, call December election: report
Many in the Abe administration expect the prime minister will delay a planned consumption tax hike amid signs of a weak economic recovery, setting the stage for a December election.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Despite denial, don't be surprised if Abe calls snap election
The possibility that the prime minister will dissolve the Lower House is gaining credence, especially if he decides not to raise the consumption tax again.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Abe says he hopes to hold more talks with Xi
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed hope Tuesday of holding further talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and overcoming difficulties in the bilateral relationship.
EDITORIALS
Nov 11, 2014
A step in the right direction
A long-awaited meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping takes place in Beijing, but it's just the first step in restoring bilateral relations that have reached their lowest ebb since the two nations normalized diplomatic ties in 1972.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Abe, Park chat briefly in Beijing, agree to advance working-level talks
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Park Geun-hye spoke informally Monday during an APEC dinner and agreed to move bilateral senior working-level talks forward, Japanese and South Korean government officials said.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 11, 2014
Japan has lost ground on five economic fronts since last China summit
Japan had the upper hand when Shinzo Abe visited Beijing in October 2006 in his first stint as prime minister. China has since improved its position.
BUSINESS
Nov 11, 2014
Japanese business leaders welcome Abe-Xi summit
Domestic business chieftains welcomed the long-sought meeting by the leaders of Japan and China on Monday, saying they hope it will help Asia's two biggest economies improve strained relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Awkward looks reveal hard work to come as Abe finally meets Xi
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's long-sought meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was supposed to herald a fresh start to soured relations. Their body language told a different story.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 10, 2014
Abe denies plan to delay tax hike, dissolve Lower House
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe claims he has no plans to dissolve the Lower House, brushing aside speculation that he may gamble on a snap election if he decides against raising the consumption tax again next year.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
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.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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