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SHINZO ABE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 29, 2016
Security laws usher in new era for pacifist Japan
Marking a historic change in Japan's pacifist diplomacy, two divisive security laws take effect that allow Tokyo to engage in collective self-defense based on the reinterpreted Constitution.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 29, 2016
Budget clears Upper House as focus shifts to possible tax hike delay, double election
The Upper House easily passes the hefty fiscal 2016 budget as the opposition focuses on whether Prime Minister Abe will again delay the consumption tax hike.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 28, 2016
Abe offers ¥600 million grant to Zimbabwe in bid to counter Chinese economic offensive
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe a ¥600 million welcome to Japan in the form of an aid pledge intended to lure more Japanese companies back to the former agricultural powerhouse and counter an aggressive foray by China. But the move could also raise eyebrows in the West....
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 28, 2016
'Womenomics' has to wait in line as tenure obstructs Abe's goal
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sought to have women hold 30 percent of supervisory positions in all fields by the time Tokyo hosts the Olympics in 2020. But as of now, his own government is at least 15 years behind schedule.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 27, 2016
Democratic Party launches with vow to halt ruling coalition
At its inauguration ceremony, Japan's newest and largest opposition party vows to dethrone Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 26, 2016
'Teflon Abe' gets high marks despite unpopular policies
Is Japan a democracy?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 24, 2016
Government, media equally to blame in debate on free speech, say journalists
Veteran Japanese journalists have stepped up their criticism of communications minister Sanae Takaichi over her comments that the government can suspend broadcasters' operations if they air what it considers politically-biased programs.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 18, 2016
Suspicions Abe will again delay tax hike bolstered by pro-government daily
Speculation that the delayed second stage of the consumption tax hike will be postponed yet again was reinforced Friday after a pro-government daily reported that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering the option.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 16, 2016
Abenomics seen stalling with Toyota pushback against raise
To understand what Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is up against in trying to spring Japan from the deflationary trap stunting its economy, consider the pushback by its most prominent industrialist Akio Toyoda at the wage negotiating table this month.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 15, 2016
Blogger's viral tirade on day care puts Abe on back foot
An anonymous Japanese blogger's tirade about failing to secure a day care place for her child has spurred Prime Minister Shinzo Abe into action.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 14, 2016
Japan Inc.'s lack of leadership roles for women fuels gender imbalance on boards
Sakie Fukushima remembers the novelty of being the only woman on Korn/Ferry International's board of directors, which she joined in 1995. Ditto when she joined the Sony Corp., Kao Corp. and Benesse Corp. boards years later.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 13, 2016
LDP voices policies in lead-up to pivotal Upper House election
Delegates at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's annual convention adopt important policy measures such as revising the Constitution and breathing new life into the moribund economic recovery.

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