BOJ Unlikely to Hike Before March, Says Panelist Advising PM Takaichi

A member of a key panel advising Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the central bank isn’t likely to raise its ...

5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who ...
The Diplomat

Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks: Much Ado About Nothing?

Her recent comments do not represent a new commitment for Japan to defend Taiwan – or a departure from previous policy.

Takaichi Faces Pressure Before Ueda Meeting as Yen, Bonds Slide

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces mounting pressure to soften her stance on Bank of Japan policy and unveil an ...

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister

Japan's parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister Tuesday, after her party struck a ...

Takaichi risks big losses over Taiwan row with China; Can Japan handle fallout if U.S. holds back?

China and Japan are staring each other down like never before and one phrase from Tokyo has just raised the temperature ...

Japan Bond Rout Deepens on Fears Over Takaichi’s Fiscal Package

Japan’s longer-maturity sovereign bonds tumbled further Tuesday as investor worries deepened that a big economic package from ...

Takaichi flags looser fiscal goal, urges BOJ rate hike caution

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she would work on setting a new fiscal target extending through several ...