Japan’s New Leader Faces an Early Test: Winning Over Trump
As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks reassurance from President Trump on trade and security, she will likely play up her ties to Shinzo Abe, a mutual friend.
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Japan’s parliament elects first female prime minister. She’s against LGBTQ+ rights.
She’s a staunch opponent of same-sex marriage and gender equality.
Ishiba Calls for UN Security Council Reform
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru delivered a general debate speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 24th, where he underscored the need to expand the Security Council and questioned whether the UN is fulfilling the role originally expected of it.
Long-Term Interest Rates in Japan Rise to 17-Year High
Long-term interest rates in Japan, which influence fixed mortgage rates, rose to their highest level in 17 years as the yield on 10-year government bonds briefly reached 1. 665 percent in trading on September 22nd, the highest since 2008.