Japan Takaichi Says BOJ Rate Decisions Must Align With Govt Goal

"Specific monetary policy means fall under the jurisdiction of the BOJ. But any decision it makes must align with the ...

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Sanae Takaichi Poised to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Known for her conservative views, Takaichi opposes same-sex marriage and male-female surname reforms, supports the imperial ...

Takaichi adviser calls for caution over BOJ interest rate hikes

The Bank of Japan should be cautious about raising interest rates further as Japan's gradual return to an inflationary ...

Japan’s Takaichi may skip visit to Tokyo’s Yasukuni war shrine

The autumn festival, which will be held from Oct 17 to 19, is a popular time to go to the shrine. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Anti-spy law a touchstone of how Takaichi uses state power

In her expected capacity as prime minister, Sanae Takaichi will likely pour her efforts into realizing a long-cherished goal ...

Will Takaichi's 'Abenomics' weaken the yen and raise the ire of Trump?

Markets have responded to Takaichi's victory with the "Takaichi trade," pushing the Nikkei to record highs and weakening the ...

Takaichi to make a break from mentor Abe to humour China, South Korea

In a break from her mentor Shinzo Abe, Sanae Takaichi, the incoming Prime Minister of Japan, may skip a visit to a shrine ...
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Takaichi Sanae’s Rise Highlights the Gender Paradox in Japanese Politics

Takaichi is set to be Japan’s first female prime minister – but she and many other female lawmakers are socially conservative ...