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JAPAN: BOJ holds during the interregnum, details green lending facility

JAPAN: BOJ holds during the interregnum, details green lending facility | Speevr

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held steady on policy and interest rates and remains cautiously optimistic on growth prospects, despite growing headwinds across Asia. Governor Kuroda also gave additional details of the new Climate Response Financing Operations, underlining how Jap…   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]

JAPAN: The next prime minister’s economic policy agenda is emerging

JAPAN: The next prime minister’s economic policy agenda is emerging | Speevr

Taro Kono continues to lead in the polls as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential race officially began on 17 September but the contest to become Japan’s next prime minister remains in flux, with factional unity breaking down and a fourth contender making a disrupti…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

JAPAN: Kono enters the race as government charts a path out of restrictions

JAPAN: Kono enters the race as government charts a path out of restrictions | Speevr

Favorite Taro Kono has announced his LDP leadership candidacy running as a paternalistic conservative and has notably softened his opposition to nuclear power. Fumio Kishida is adopting a more populist economic rhetoric, and low-polling hardliner Sanae Takaichi would doubl…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

JAPAN: The silence defeated Suga, as eyes turn now to Kono

JAPAN: The silence defeated Suga, as eyes turn now to Kono | Speevr

Strategic silence from Abe and Aso undermined Yoshihide Suga, but the prime minister’s own gambits hastened his departure. Taro Kono is set to enter the race as the favorite, and Kishida may now be joined by Ishiba and other candidates. The LDP’s prospects for the gener…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

JAPAN: Suga juggles team but struggles to charm key groups; stimulus possible

JAPAN: Suga juggles team but struggles to charm key groups; stimulus possible | Speevr

In a fast-changing political environment, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga looks set to contest the 29 September party leadership contest as scheduled and may call the general election for mid-October. Amid a spirited challenge from Fumio Kishida, Suga will reshuffle his deck but …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

JAPAN: Suga fights to win, as Kishida challenges and Kono ponders

JAPAN: Suga fights to win, as Kishida challenges and Kono ponders | Speevr

With the pandemic reaching new levels of intensity, struggling Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will fight for his position as head of his party and the government. Fumio Kishida is the most significant challenger to declare to date, while the popular Taro Kono has yet to ind…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

JAPAN: Yokohama loss narrows path forward for Suga, with no good options left

JAPAN: Yokohama loss narrows path forward for Suga, with no good options left | Speevr

The defeat of the candidate he endorsed in the 22 August Yokohama mayoral election has further damaged Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s hopes of retaining power in two forthcoming elections, and calls into question casino resort proposals in that city. The nature of the def…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

JAPAN: Challenges pour down for Suga as elections approach, contenders emerge

JAPAN: Challenges pour down for Suga as elections approach, contenders emerge | Speevr

Surging Covid-19 cases are putting increasing pressure on both the medical system and the government, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga struggles to contain a fourth wave ahead of three elections that will determine his political fate. Record rains throughout the peak Obon …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

JAPAN/US: Biden and Suga use first meeting to offer new vision

JAPAN/US: Biden and Suga use first meeting to offer new vision | Speevr

US President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to the White House on Friday, 16 April, Biden’s first in-person summit with a foreign leader since his inauguration and Suga’s first visit to the US as prime minister. Despite Japanese concerns about Su…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

JAPAN: Suga has no good option as he weighs election timing

JAPAN: Suga has no good option as he weighs election timing | Speevr

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held its annual convention for the first time since 2019 on 21 March amid speculation that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga could call a general election as soon as April. Suga could be tempted as his approval ratings have recovered as the p…   Become a member to read the rest […]