Japan plans anti-sexual harassment training for officials
Japan is drawing up plans requiring all senior government bureaucrats to undergo anti-sexual harassment training, an official said today, after a scandal involving a top finance ministry employee.
Jun 07, 2018, 10:39 AM IST
Japan PM Shinzo Abe to reshuffle cabinet as support plunges to lowest since 2012
Last week's loss, delivered by a novice political group, spotlights Abe's potential vulnerability after nearly five years in power, with many blaming voter perceptions of arrogance on his part and that of his powerful Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga.
Jul 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
Huge floods sweep southern Japan, two dead, 20 missing
Japan is deploying 7,800 police, rescue personnel and troops in affected areas of Kyushu.
Jul 06, 2017, 18:36 PM IST
Japan's Abe, eyeing lengthy rule, to opt for stability in cabinet rejig
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looks set to put priority on stability when he rejigs his cabinet and top party line-up on Wednesday, retaining key ministers and tapping a veteran lawmaker who favours big spending as ruling party number two.
Aug 02, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
Japan PM may face no-confidence motion over tax issue
Finance Minister Taro Aso said that if the tax hike is postponed, the Prime Minister should dissolve the Lower House to seek a public mandate in a general election.
May 30, 2016, 10:53 AM IST
Japan's Taro Aso - China may find it difficult to continue buying yuan
Taro Aso said on Friday that China may find it difficult to continue supporting the yuan.
Jan 08, 2016, 06:17 AM IST
