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Shigeru Ishiba will be Japan’s next prime minister. What should we expect?

In a vote to replace Fumio Kishia as head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP’s majority in parliament, the party leader will become prime minister by default.

The Conversation

Japan’s ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba to become next PM

Former defence chief elected leader of Liberal Democrats and vows to end ‘widespread distrust’ in party

The Guardian - UK

Shigeru Ishiba Wins Japan's Prime Minister Race

Shigeru Ishiba's victory in LDP leadership contest signals potential shift in policy direction, focusing on economic stability and regional diplomacy.

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Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning governing party vote

Ex-defence minister wins the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.

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A crucial party election Friday will determine Japan's new prime minister

A crucial party election in Japan on Friday will determine the nation’s new prime minister

The Independent UK

Japan's Next Prime Minister To Be Elected Friday

Japan's ruling party to elect new leader facing economic, security challenges, and regional tensions. Top contenders include Takaichi, Koizumi, and Ishiba.

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Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister?

Japan’s governing party is choosing a new leader in a race analysts say is more unpredictable than usual.

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Japanese Prime Minister Election: Key Vote For New Leader

The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan is set to elect a new prime minister from a diverse pool of candidates, including two women, amidst changing politica...

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Nine ruling party candidates in Japan vie to replace outgoing prime minister

Japan finds out its next leader on Friday when the ruling party of outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida picks his replacement in a key vote that could affect the country’s political stability in coming months

The Independent UK

What to know about the party vote that will determine Japan's next leader

Japan's governing party will pick a new leader Friday who will succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

The Independent UK

After vowing to restore Japan’s economy, Kishida leaves unfinished business

Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but daunting economic challenges remain, analysts say.

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Japan has just 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies, survey shows

Fewer than 1% of chief executive officers at the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange are women, survey finds

The Guardian - AU

Who will Japan’s next PM be? A policy wonk, ultra-conservative or surfer making the climate fight ‘sexy’

Polls show Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi and Shinji Koizumi are best placed to replace PM Fumio Kishida later this month

The Guardian - AU

A record 9 lawmakers are vying to become Japan's leader, with pledges of change and stronger defense

A record nine Japanese lawmakers have formally entered the race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as head of the governing party and leader of the nation, hoping to regain public support for the party following corruption scandals

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International Business Times

Race To Become Japan's Next PM Kicks Off

Japan's leadership race kicked off Thursday with a record nine candidates including the surfing son of a former prime minister and an arch-nationalist vying to be the first woman premier.

The Independent UK

The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert

Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement

International Business Times

Outgoing Japan PM Heads To Seoul Hoping Warmer Ties Outlast Him

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to arrive in South Korea on Friday for a final round of talks, hoping to cement improving ties between the two countries before he leaves office.

Al Jazeera

Japan’s ruling party faces ‘generational battle’ as it chooses new leader

Fumio Kishida promised reform when he said he was stepping down as prime minister after a term marred by controversy.

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Japan's governing party to choose its head who will also be the new prime minister on Sept. 27

Japan’s ruling party says it will hold a vote on Sept. 27 to choose its new leader after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s surprise announcement that he will be stepping down

The Guardian - AU

Who will be Japan’s next PM? Ruling LDP set to begin ‘especially chaotic’ party election

Two women and two MPs under the age of 50 are on potential list of candidates after current PM Fumio Kishida decided to step down

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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida To Step Down In September

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida steps aside from party leadership vote, setting the stage for a new leader amidst corruption scandals and declining s...

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Japan's Prime Minister Kishida To Step Down Next Month

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida steps down, triggering LDP leadership election. Potential for first female PM. Opposition faces challenges.

The Independent UK

Explainer: Japan's prime minister prepares to step down. Why, and what's next?

Japan’s embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida surprised the country Wednesday by announcing that he’ll step down when his party picks a new leader next month

International Business Times

Japan PM Kishida, Once A Safe Pair Of Hands, Fumbles Top Job

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was seen as a safe pair of hands when his party installed him three years ago, but he soon became a liability as scandals and inflation eroded his popularity.

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Why did Japan’s prime minister decide to step down? And who might replace him?

In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end.

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