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Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

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Japan’s political landscape shifted decisively after a historic election victory handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate — and with it, rising expectations that she will finally deliver on long-promised tax cuts. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party swept Sunday’s election, buoyed by a bold pledge to ease everyday pressure on households by suspending the 8 […]

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Sanae Takaichi Announces Bid to Become Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi Announces Bid to Become Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

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TOKYO, Sept 18 — Sanae Takaichi, a prominent conservative voice in Japanese politics and a known critic of China, has officially launched her campaign to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), setting the stage for a historic bid to become Japan’s first female prime minister. At 64, Takaichi brings decades of political experience, a […]

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