Fumio Kishida

Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as Japan’s new prime minister, replacing Fumio Kishida and raising questions about future U.S.-Japan relations. What Happened: Experts predict how Shigeru’s appointment might crop up changes in the relations between Tokyo and Washington, as reported by...

In a recent development, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has declared his intention to step down in September. This announcement has drawn a range of responses from government officials and analysts alike. What Happened: Kishida’s decision to not contest in the upcoming reelection as...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is reportedly set to announce his decision to step down from his role as the leader of the ruling party in September. What Happened: Kishida, who has been in office for three years, will not seek re-election as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party,...

The population of Japan is shrinking at an alarming rate, with the latest data revealing a significant drop in the number of Japanese citizens. This trend could have severe implications for the country’s economy and social welfare system. What Happened: The number of Japanese citizens...

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that his government is formulating legislation aimed at augmenting domestic investment in AI and semiconductor production. What Happened: The proposed bill, which is expected to be presented to the Diet shortly, is designed to bolster research,...

Global leaders have united in their condemnation of the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened: Leaders from G-20 countries have expressed their concern and best wishes to Trump, CNBC reported on Monday. China’s President Xi Jinping “expressed...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang praised the renewal of relations with Japan and South Korea during their first trilateral talks in four years on Monday. What Happened: The summit, held in Seoul, aimed to revive trade and security dialogues that have been stalled by global tensions, Reuters reported. Li...

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit  U.S. Asian ally Japan later this month, which is expected further to strengthen the economic relationship between the two countries. What Happened: The Crown Prince, who is the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, will be in Japan...

Analysts react to Japan’s newly announced plans with the U.S. to send an astronaut to the moon in a move to outpace China in the space race. What Happened: President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have recently disclosed Japan’s collaboration with the U.S. to launch an...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook attended the state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Other prominent personalities like SoftBank's Masayoshi Son and...

As part of a “crowning partnership,” U.S. President Joe Biden‘s administration is hosting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit this week. What Happened: The initiatives are focused on aligning closer U.S. and Japanese military cooperation and coordination. The...

In a strategic move to strengthen economic ties, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reached out to American business leaders, advocating for an uptick in technology investments within Japan. What Happened: Kishida has made a pitch to American executives for greater investment in Japan’...

In a forthcoming meeting in Washington, President Joe Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are reportedly set to discuss a proposal to construct the first high-speed rail in the U.S. using Japanese bullet train technology. What Happened: The leaders might express their support for...

North Korea has fired ballistic missiles into the sea, marking the first such launch in two months. The incident coincides with a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul for a democracy conference. What Happened: The missiles were fired on Monday from a region south of Pyongyang,...

In a show of solidarity with Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, a key U.S. ally in Asia Japan has pledged a new tax treaty and a $10 billion aid package for the war-torn country. What Happened: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal in Tokyo...