#Sanae Takaichi

Chinese experts and Kissinger's predictions suggest Japan could develop nuclear weapons in under 3 years. Read about the shifting security landscape in Tokyo.

Japan's cabinet approves a record 122 trillion yen ($783B) budget for FY2026. As interest rates rise, the sustainability of Japan's massive debt is under the microscope.

Japan approves a record ¥9.04 trillion defense budget for 2026. Under PM Takaichi, Japan hits its 2% GDP target early, focusing on the SHIELD unmanned system and hypersonic missiles.

A review of Asia's top stories in 2025, based on Nikkei Asia's roundup. Explore the year's key political, economic, and social shifts, from Japan's first female PM to Southeast Asia's boom.

In 2025, new leaders—Sanae Takaichi in Japan and Lee Jae Myung in South Korea—took power, setting the stage for a new era in bilateral relations. An analysis of the diplomatic, economic, and security issues.

Prime Minister Takaichi has confirmed cooperation with the Ishin party on a 'secondary capital' plan, while the government and Bank of Japan pressure the economy on wage hikes and potential rate increases.

Japan's government is finalizing a record $785 billion budget for fiscal 2026, assuming a 3% interest rate for debt servicing. The move signals a major shift away from the era of ultra-low rates.

A series of high-level visits by Japanese lawmakers to Taiwan is deepening ties with Taipei but risks further escalating tensions with Beijing, putting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's diplomacy to the test.

On Dec. 23, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi urged for more corporate investment to counter US and EU protectionism, signaling continued fiscal stimulus and rejecting austerity. What this means for investors.

As Japan's 10-year government bond yield hits a 26-year high of 2.1%, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vows to maintain fiscal discipline, rejecting 'irresponsible' tax cuts or bond issuance.

Japan's government is planning a new foreign worker program to replace its controversial intern system by 2027, considering a cap of 426,000 workers in the first two years to balance labor shortages with public concerns.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi rejected "irresponsible" spending, but her government's plan for a record budget is sending mixed signals. With 10-year JGB yields hitting a 26-year high of 2.1%, markets are testing her fiscal credibility.