Fumio Kishida all set to become new Japan PM, will succeed Yoshihide Suga
A former banker from Hiroshima, Kishida spearheaded Japan`s effort to realise US President Barack Obama`s historic 2016 visit to the city devastated by US bombing seven decades earlier. Asked about his leadership style, Kishida, 64, said last month that bottom-up consensus building is just as important in politics as a top-down approach.
Sep 30, 2021, 10:00 AM IST
Quad: A new cooperation in cyberspace, leaders pledge to combat cyber threats
The leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the US on Friday (September 24) said that they will promote resilience and secure the critical infrastructure of the member nations when it comes to the cyber space
Sep 25, 2021, 18:32 PM IST
Meenakari chess set to sandalwood Buddha statue: PM Narendra Modi's unique gifts to Kamala Harris, Quad leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special gifts for leaders, all the way from India
Sep 24, 2021, 15:40 PM IST
Japan PM candidate Kishida wants to delay economic stimulus debate
"I`ll lay out the general direction of my stimulus package idea, but it won`t be easy for the government to boil down details of the plan," said Fumio Kishida.
Sep 05, 2021, 09:26 AM IST
PM to resign over COVID mess; Japan under serious threat
According to Reuters report, Suga’s support ratings sink to below 30 percent as the nation struggles with its worst wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of a general election this year.
Sep 04, 2021, 11:57 AM IST
Japan's struggling Prime Minister Suga steps down, sets stage for new leader
Suga took over after Shinzo Abe resigned last September citing ill health, has seen his support ratings sink to below 30% as the nation struggles with its worst wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of a general election this year.
Sep 03, 2021, 16:13 PM IST
US President Joe Biden congratulates Japan PM Yoshihide Suga for successful hosting of Tokyo Olympics
This year the Games were held with COVID-19 induced restrictions and all sports were played behind closed doors.
Aug 10, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Japan, India share fundamental values, strategic interest: PM Yoshihide Suga
His comments came at the inauguration of the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jul 15, 2021, 15:27 PM IST
COVID-19 crisis, Chinese aggression feature in Modi-Suga talks
During the talks, Japan's Suga wished for India’s early recovery from the "current spread of COVID-19 under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi".
Apr 26, 2021, 21:14 PM IST
Japan declares state of emergency for 3 weeks to curb COVID-19 spread
Japan has declared a state of emergency for the next three weeks in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. It is the third state of emergency in Japan since the pandemic broke out.
Apr 25, 2021, 15:27 PM IST
Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga meets US President Joe Biden, pledges to strengthen Quad
It was Joe Biden's first face-to-face talks with a foreign leader as president.
Apr 17, 2021, 15:29 PM IST
US, Japan actions are stoking division, says China
The US and China have clashed over a wide range of issues in the last few years, including human rights in Tibet and the Xinjiang region, a crackdown on protests and political freedom in Hong Kong, China's assertion of its territorial claims to Taiwan and most of the South China Sea and accusations Beijing was slow to inform the world about the COVID-19 outbreak.
Apr 17, 2021, 15:08 PM IST
Japan PM Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for China-focused talks with President Joe Biden
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden to show the strength of the two nations' security alliance at a time when both the nations are concerned with China's growing economic and military clout.
Apr 16, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
Quad leaders' Summit to announce 'COVID-19 vaccine initiative' with India's manufacturing in focus
A mega Quad vaccine initiative with India as the key will be one of the main outcomes of the first-ever Quad grouping's leadership summit.
Mar 12, 2021, 15:14 PM IST
First Quad leaders’ summit today, focus on cooperation in Indo-Pacific region, COVID-19, climate change
The Quad Summit comes at a time of increased Chinese aggressiveness, not only in the region but with Quad member countries as well. Beijing has locked horns with Australia and the US on the trade front, Japan over Senkaku islands, and a border stand-off with India, that has seen disengagement at one area so far.
Mar 12, 2021, 06:58 AM IST
Japan PM Yoshihide Suga appoints 'Loneliness' minister amid spike in suicide cases
Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga tapped minister Tetsushi Sakamoto, who is simultaneously in charge of combating the nation`s falling birth rate and revitalizing regional economies, for the new portfolio. Japanese government also reportedly created an 'isolation/loneliness countermeasures office' for issues such as suicide and child poverty.
Feb 24, 2021, 15:02 PM IST
Yoshihide Suga to formally take charge as Japan PM, may announce cabinet soon
Japanese ruling party president Yoshihide Suga was poised to become the nation`s next prime minister on Wednesday, pulling together a "continuity" cabinet, about half of which will not change from the current makeup, local media reported.
Sep 16, 2020, 08:25 AM IST
Japan: A day after strong earthquake, landslide alerts issued in Osaka
Government spokesperson Yoshihide Suga advised people to monitor the situation through television and radio news.
Jun 19, 2018, 13:05 PM IST
Japan chief cabinet secretary Suga says Japan to impose additional sanctions on North Korea
No secret of its plans to develop a nuclear-tipped missile.
Jul 28, 2017, 09:35 AM IST
Japan protests South Korea's 'comfort women' heritage bid
The reaction comes after Seoul's gender equality minister yesterday expressed support for efforts to include the papers in the "Memory of the World" register of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Jul 11, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
