Tag: Sanae Takaichi

US and Japan unveil $36bn of oil, gas and critical minerals projects in challenge to China

US and Japan unveil $36bn of oil, gas and critical mine...

Feb 18, 2026

Donald Trump says deals ‘end our foolish dependence on foreign sources’, while J...

Japan’s first woman PM wins big, markets rally — but inflation, debt may limit her power

Japan’s first woman PM wins big, markets rally — but in...

Feb 10, 2026

Japan’s first woman PM poised for landslide win amid economic and China jitters

Japan’s first woman PM poised for landslide win amid ec...

Feb 5, 2026

Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament for Feb 8 snap poll, banking on cabinet popularity

Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament for Feb 8 snap...

Jan 23, 2026

Japan risks its own Liz Truss moment and Britain should take note

Japan risks its own Liz Truss moment and Britain should...

Nov 22, 2025

New prime minister Sanae Takaichi has triggered fears among bond vigilantes

Japan’s Iron Lady picks fight with China

Japan’s Iron Lady picks fight with China

Nov 19, 2025

Sanae Takaichi has not backed down on threat of military action if Beijing attac...

Japan’s new PM to court Trump with deals on pickups, soybeans and gas

Japan’s new PM to court Trump with deals on pickups, so...

Oct 22, 2025

In Nara, pride and unease as hometown daughter Sanae Takaichi prepares to lead Japan

In Nara, pride and unease as hometown daughter Sanae Ta...

Oct 7, 2025