Japanese PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down next month
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will step down next month and will not run for re-election for a second term as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party amid a series of political scandals that called for his resignation.
Japan strengthens diplomacy to avoid 'losing' Global South to China
Tokyo: With the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima just a month away, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is all set to embark on a multi-country trip in a bid to compete against China and Russia for influence in Africa, reported Nikkei Asia.
Japanese PM Funio Kishida to visit UK amid 5 nation tour
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom on Wednesday as part of a tour to allied Western countries.
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to visit Italy
Tokyo/Rome/UNI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will pay an official visit to Italy on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and international issues, including Ukraine.
Japan, US coordinating leaders' meeting in Washington on Jan 13
Tokyo/UNI: The Governments of the United States and Japan are coordinating the meeting of US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington on Jan 13, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Japan PM Fumio Kishida tests COVID-19 positive
Tokyo: Japan PM Fumio Kishida has tested COVID-19 positive, media reports said on Sunday.
Japanese PM Kishida reshuffles cabinet
Tokyo/UNI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffled his cabinet and the executive line-up of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Wednesday as the administration faces slipping public support.
Japan: Shinzo Abe's party wins big in upper chamber election
Tokyo/UNI: Japan's ruling party has swept the House of Councillors election held on Sunday.
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated
Tokyo: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died Friday after he was shot twice during a campaign event in the Nara region, the hospital treating him confirmed, media reports said.
Shinzo Abe in 'very grave condition' after being shot, says Japan PM Fumio Kishida
Tokyo/UNI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said his predecessor Shinzo Abe is in a "very grave condition" after being shot during a speech at a campaign event.
Japan PM voices strong concern over China human rights issues at Asia-Europe summit
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed strong concern over the human rights issues in China during his remarks to a virtual meeting of leaders from about 50 Asian and European countries at the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), The Japan Times reported.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida may visit US in November: Reports
Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may make an official visit to the United States in November, media reported on Friday.
PM Fumio Kishida promises to restore Japan's economy as ruling bloc keeps majority in election
Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: Following the victory of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in coalition with the Komeito Party in the lower parliamentary house elections, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that his government will work hard on restoring Japan's economy, following the aftermath of the pandemic.
Fumio Kishida becomes new Japan PM
Tokyo/IBNS: Former Japan Defence Minister Fumio Kishida became the new Prime Minister of the country, succeeding Yoshihide Suga.
US to establish close ties with new Japan PM amid rise of Chinese competition: Expert
A geo-political expert believes that the US government will soon reach out to forge close ties with the presumed next Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid rising competition from China.