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Fumio Kishida
Fumio Kishida (born July 29, 1957) is the current Prime Minister of Japan, having assumed office on October 4, 2021. A veteran politician from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Kishida succeeded
...Read more- Katy Perry joins boyfriend Justin Trudeau for diplomatic lunch with ex-Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in Tokyo
Katy Perry paused her world tour to accompany boyfriend Justin Trudeau for a high-profile lunch with former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, highlighting their growing relationship.
- Man who attacked Japan's ex-PM Fumio Kishida convicted and sentenced to 10 years: Reports
Ryuji Kimura, 25, was charged with attempted murder for the April 15, 2023 attack on Kishida at a small fishing port in the city of Wakayama, as well as four other charges including violations of laws on explosives and other weapons.
- North Korea's Growing Threat: Outgoing Japanese PM promises warmer ties with South Korea
Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to solidify improving ties. The nations have mended relations recently, enhancing military cooperation amidst North Korea's growing threats.
- Japan's governing party to choose its head, will also be new PM on September 27
The internal election must be held by the end of September, which marks the end of Prime Minister's Fumio Kishida's three-year term and will only include the party's parliamentarians and its 1.1 million dues-paying members
- Japan PM Kishida plans US visit in late September: Report
The visit may take place for several days starting on Sept. 22, the report said, citing multiple government sources it did not identify.
- Japan's Kishida championed 'new capitalism' but was undone by weak yen, scandals: Experts
Fumio Kishida’s major wage increases were overshadowed by the weak yen and scandals, leading to his resignation as Japan’s prime minister. Persistent low public support and economic challenges were key factors.
- Explained: As Kishida resigns, all you need to know about picking Japan's next Prime Minister
Kishida's nearly three-year tenure has faltered due to a slush fund scandal, Unification Church links, and economic woes, with his approval rating consistently below 30%, prompting potential leadership changes.
- Top contenders for Japan leadership after Kishida announces exit
The president of the LDP is virtually assured of becoming prime minister because of the party’s dominance in parliament. Here’s a look at some of the potential contenders to replace Kishida.
- Kishida To Step Down: Japan to gear up for new leadership as PM bows out amid scandals, says report
His drop out of the race means a new leader who wins the party vote will succeed him as prime minister because the LDP controls both houses of parliament.
- Japan PM Fumio Kishida to discuss AI with Meta's Mark Zuckerberg today
The meeting follows reports that Zuckerberg would visit South Korea at the end of this month to discuss AI with Samsung Electronics chairman, Jay Y. Lee, and possibly meet South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
- Japan's Kishida announces $113-bln package to combat inflation pain
The rising cost of living is partly blamed for pushing down Kishida's approval ratings, piling pressure on the prime minister to take steps to ease the pain on households.
