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SHINZO ABE

JAPAN
Oct 20, 2018
Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct first joint drills with Indian Army in late October
The Ground Self-Defense Force will conduct joint anti-terrorism drills with the Indian Army starting later this month, the Japanese Defense Ministry's Ground Staff Office has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 20, 2018
At Asia-Europe Meeting, Abe issues appeal for upholding multilateral free trade system
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday delivered a full-throated appeal for maintaining the multilateral free trade system led by the World Trade Organization to counter U.S. protectionist policies and China's assertive approach to trade.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 18, 2018
Abe wants foreigners to bolster Japan's shrinking workforce but finds vocal resistance
A strict immigration policy has helped make Japan one of the world's oldest and most homogeneous societies. Now, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to invite as many as half a million foreign workers is testing the country's tolerance for change.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 14, 2018
Leadership lessons for Japan
Comparing Eisaku Sato's prime ministership with that of Shinzo Abe offers insights into what it takes to create enduring leadership.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 13, 2018
Abe pursues thaw with China amid frigid U.S.-Chinese ties
While U.S. President Donald Trump appears to wage a trade "Cold War" on China, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will promote a thaw with Beijing at a summit this month where business ties will be in the spotlight.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 13, 2018
Poll shows Shinjiro Koizumi is public's favorite to be next prime minister of Japan
Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Shinjiro Koizumi is the public's top pick to be the next prime minister, a recent Jiji Press opinion poll showed.

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