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Ex-Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party and become prime minister
Japan’s governing party has picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week.
Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan’s leader, winning on 5th attempt
TOKYO >> Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he wanted to clean up his ruling party, revitalize the economy and see off security threats from powerful neighbors after triumphing in his fifth and what he called final leadership bid on Friday.
Shigeru Ishiba to lead Japan after dramatic intra-party vote
Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday won a race to lead Japan’s conservative ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a victory that puts him in line to succeed resigning Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Shigeru Ishiba Triumphs in Dramatic LDP Leadership Race, Promises Economic Revitalization and Security Reforms
Shigeru Ishiba has won the leadership of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, setting him up to become the next prime minister. He plans to clean up the party, boost the economy, and strengthen national security.
Former defence minister Ishiba to be Japan's PM after winning party vote
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan's next prime minister after winning the ruling party's leadership vote on Friday, the official count showed.
Shigeru Ishiba to be next Japanese premier after winning LDP leadership
Shigeru Ishiba will become the next prime minister of Japan after winning the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a closely contested run-off vote on Friday. As president of the LDP the 67-year-old former defence and agriculture minister will succeed Fumio Kishida after a parliamentary vote on October 1.
The LDP Leadership Race: Ishiba Shigeru Wins
Takaichi, in fact, emerged at the top in the first round of voting, with Ishiba in second place. Seven hundred thirty-six votes were up for grabs, half from party members around the country and half from legislators.
Ishiba Becomes Japan's Likely Next PM After Winning LDP Leadership Contest - TaiwanPlus News
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has picked Ishiba Shigeru as its next leader. Ishiba is expected to succeed Kishida Fumio, who is stepping down from the position, as the country's next prime minister.
Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s former defence minister chosen by ruling party to become next prime minister
Japan ’s former defence minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) presidential election ...
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Former defense minister Ishiba to be Japan’s PM
Shigeru Ishiba had come close to the top job before, including in 2012 when he lost to nationalist Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader who was later assassinated.
Japan’s ruling party elects Shigeru Ishiba as new prime minister
Ishiba, who wants an “Asian NATO” to counter security threats from China and North Korea, is the Liberal Democratic Party’s ...
Former Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party. He'll become PM next week
Japan’s ruling party on Friday picked former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader, setting him up to become prime ...
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Japan’s soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
The person chosen Friday to lead Japan's governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with ...
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Public urges incoming Japan leader Ishiba to improve cost of living
Members of the public on Friday urged Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's incoming prime minister, following his victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, to implement measures that will ...
Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party and become prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba, right, with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, and other candidates, celebrates after Ishiba was ...