A closer look at the LDP lawmakers who support Suga
Yoshihide Suga became prime minister because he was able to secure the support of the most powerful formal faction leaders in the Liberal Democratic Party, whose members voted for him over rivals Fumio Kishida and Shigeru Ishiba, who also lead their own factions. But ...
Meet Japan's new top government spokesman, same as the last one
Some believe what appealed most to Yoshihide Suga about Katsunobu Kato, the new chief Cabinet secretary, is how much he resembles the new prime minister.
Suga takes the reins as Japan’s new prime minister, replacing Abe
Suga's reported Cabinet appointees underscore how he has embraced the label of being Abe’s heir for the sake of continuity.
Japan business leaders expect economic reforms under new leadership
Business leaders in Japan expressed expectations Wednesday that Yoshihide Suga, the country's new prime minister, will carry out economic reforms to boost the country's competitiveness and ensure a swift recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. "We believe the new Cabinet has a lineup which is capable ...
Breaking down Suga's picks for his first Cabinet
With Yoshihide Suga formally appointed as prime minister on Wednesday, all eyes will be watching to see how the newly minted leader will steer Japan.
In shake-up of LDP officials, Suga rewards loyalty while maintaining status quo
Taro Aso, Toshimitsu Motegi and Toshihiro Nikai will remain, as Japan's next leader looks to tap Katsunobu Kato, public face of the novel coronavirus fight, as spokesman.
Suga vows to 'create a Cabinet that works for people' after LDP election win
Newly elected party president says his Cabinet will include 'reform-minded people' from a variety of the LDP's factions.
Japan marks 75th surrender anniversary in solemn ceremony thinned by pandemic
A minute of silence was observed to remember the estimated 3 million Japanese who perished in World War II, as the emperor and prime minister paid their respects.
Abe Cabinet support rate falls to 36.7% after ex-minister's arrest
Arrests of former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai and his lawmaker wife pushes approval rate down.
Abe Cabinet's disapproval rating leaps to 61.3% in new mail-in survey
The proportion of respondents who gave bad scores to the state response to the coronavirus pandemic stood at 60 percent, swamping the 37.4 percent who expressed favorable views.
