Fumio Kishida to Become Japan’s Next Prime Minister

Fumio Kishida win paves way to PM position

Former Japanese minister of foreign affairs Fumio Kishida yesterday won the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is set to become the nation’s next prime minister. Kishida replaces Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as party leader, with Suga stepping down after serving only one year since taking office in September last year. As leader of the LDP, Kishida is certain to be elected the next prime minister on Monday ne…

Stability over change: Fumio Kishida to become Japan's new PM

Japan’s former foreign minister, Fumio Kishida, is likey to become prime minister following Wednesday’s party election. He promises to increase Japan’s military budget, stand up to China, and herald a “new capitalism” focused on growth and income distribution.

Fumio Kishida set to Become Japan’s 100th Prime Minister

Fumio Kishida, 64, is set to become Japan's 100th prime minister following a leadership vote on Wednesday by the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

Japan ruling party elects Fumio Kishida leader, next PM

Japan's ruling party elected former foreign minister Fumio Kishida its new leader on Wednesday, setting him on course to become the next prime minister of the world's third-largest economy.The post Japan ruling party elects Fumio Kishida leader, next PM appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Fumio Kishida: a ‘safe pair of hands’ for Japan’s ruling party

Analysis: election result marks return of pragmatic and centrist policies, spearheaded by a decent, if unexciting, leaderJapan’s governing Liberal Democratic party [LDP] has chosen stability and moderation in electing Fumio Kishida as its new leader – a post that all but guarantees that he will become the country’s prime minister on Monday.Kishida, like Taro Kono – the man he defeated in a second round of voting on Wednesday – is a hereditary po…

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to become prime minister

Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only one year.