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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning measures to ease the impact of inflation on consumers that draw on ...

Japan has lodged a protest with China about a statement that misquoted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks during ...

The ministry said Saturday that it has already protested for a correction. According to Beijing's announcement, Ishiba said during the meeting that he respects the position detailed by the Chinese ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, center, is seen ahead of a House of Councillors Budget Committee session, on March 19, 2025. (Mainichi/Akihiro Hirata) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The approval rating for ...

Yokosuka, Kanagawa Pref., March 22 (Jiji Press)--Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his determination to strengthen Japan's deterrence capabilities to counter threats from neighboring ...

I write about economics, markets and policymaking throughout Asia. It’s quite clear that Shigeru Ishiba didn’t read the job description when he became Japan’s prime minister. Back in October ...

Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo on March 21, 2025. [Photo / Ministry of Foreign Affairs] China and Japan should enhance mutual trust and ...