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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the government intends to limit new public bond issuance for fiscal year 2027 to 40 trillion yen. The policy shift aims to address mounting national debt while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that a new growth strategy is crucial for strengthening the yen. He emphasized that economic growth would be a 'game changer' for the currency.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited an LNG receiving terminal in the Philippines, which was built with investment from Japanese companies. He emphasized the increasing importance of simultaneously achieving energy security, economic growth, and decarbonization, especially in light of the Middle East situation.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that he would convey to President Trump what Japan can and cannot do regarding the dispatch of warships to the Hormuz Strait, within the bounds of Japanese law.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, calling it "absolutely unacceptable." The visit has reignited tensions between the two nations over the strategically important archipelago.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with LDP Secretary-General Suzuki and others to accelerate discussions on reducing the number of seats in the House of Representatives. This comes as the Japan Innovation Party advocates for a reduction of 45 seats solely from proportional representation.
Japan's former prime minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit the Philippines this week to discuss energy cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that existing funds and reserve funds could be used to mitigate sharp increases in gasoline prices, which are rising due to the situation in Iran, without requiring additional budget measures.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated in an interview that joint US-Japan intervention has temporarily supported the yen but is not a game-changer for the currency or economy, emphasizing the importance of communication with the Bank of Japan and markets.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, now a special envoy, visited the Batangas LNG Terminal in the Philippines, which is jointly operated by Tokyo Gas and Philippine companies.
Japan's top court has upheld the 10-year sentence for the 27-year-old man who attacked then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with an explosive during an election campaign event in Wakayama in 2023.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to hold a press conference to explain the policies of his second cabinet.