Tokyo, February 9: According to exit polls, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi’s coalition is poised for a significant victory in Sunday’s elections, paving the way for tax cuts. The market has shown some apprehension, anticipating an increase in military spending to counter China. Public broadcaster NHK reports that Takaiichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its … Read more
New Delhi, February 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, on her historic election victory and expressed confidence in elevating India-Japan friendship to new heights. In a post on the social media platform X, Modi stated, “Congratulations, Sanae Takaichi, on your historic win in the House of Representatives elections! … Read more
Tokyo, February 8: Voting for Japan’s general elections commenced on Sunday morning. A total of 1,284 candidates are contesting for 465 seats in the House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament. According to Xinhua News Agency, the key issue in this election is whether the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and … Read more