Suga To Launch New Ldp Leadership

Suga to launch new LDP leadership

The new leader of Japan's main governing Liberal Democratic Party appears to have decided on the lineup of the party's executive posts.

Suga Yoshihide won the party's leadership race on Monday by taking nearly 70 percent of the votes.

Suga Envisions Reform-oriented Government

Suga envisions reform-oriented government

The new leader of Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party says he will choose reform-minded people for party executives and cabinet ministers.

Suga Yoshihide spoke to reporters on Monday after being elected as the president of the Liberal Democratic Party. He is expected to be chosen as prime minister in Diet elections on Wednesday.

Business Leaders Express Expectations For Suga

Business leaders express expectations for Suga

Japanese business leaders have been expressing what they hope to see from Suga Yoshihide, who was elected as the new leader of the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday.

The chairman of the Japan Business Federation, Nakanishi Hiroaki, says he wants Suga to stop the further spread of coronavirus infection, while also working on economic recovery.

New Ldp Leader Suga Lays Out Priorities

New LDP leader Suga lays out priorities

Japan's main ruling party has elected Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide its new leader. The 71-year-old politician is virtually assured to succeed Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who announced last month his intention to step down to deal with his health.

Suga said, "I would like to proceed with regulatory reforms by defeating such things as bureaucratic sectionalism, vested interests, and blind adherence to precedent. And I want to form a cabinet that will work hard for the people."

Abductees' Relatives Urge Suga To Make Progress

Abductees' relatives urge Suga to make progress

Families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea have urged the new leader of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, Suga Yoshihide, to make progress in resolving the issue.

Some of the relatives spoke to the media after Suga was elected LDP president on Monday. He is most likely to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Abe Shinzo this week.

Japan's Main Ruling Party Elects Suga New Leader

Japan's main ruling party elects Suga new leader

Japan's main ruling party has elected Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide its new leader.

The 71-year-old politician is virtually assured to succeed Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who announced last month his intention to step down to deal with his health.

Suga Elected Ldp President

Suga elected LDP president

Japan's main ruling party has elected Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide its new leader.

The 71-year-old politician is virtually assured to succeed Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who announced last month his intention to step down to deal with his health.

Suga Elected As Ldp President

Suga elected as LDP president

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide has been elected the new leader of the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party. He is expected to win a vote in the Diet on Wednesday to become prime minister.

Suga Eyes Stable Ties With Other Countries

Suga eyes stable ties with other countries

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide said on Monday that it is extremely important to build broad, stable relations with other countries, based on the Japan-US alliance at the core and with an eye on the overall international situation.

Suga is expected to win the presidency of the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party later in the day to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.

Suga Certain To Win Ldp Presidential Race

Suga certain to win LDP presidential race

Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party is choosing its new leader on Monday. Suga Yoshihide, the top spokesperson of the current administration of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, is almost certain to win.

The vote also effectively decides who will be the country's prime minister after Abe, who is stepping down because of health issues.

Suga Leading Ldp Leadership Race

Suga leading LDP leadership race

NHK has found that Japan's chief cabinet secretary is leading the race to become the new leader of the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party as the successor of outgoing Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.

The winner is set to become the country's next prime minister. Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide is vying with former LDP Secretary-General Ishiba Shigeru, and LDP policy chief Kishida Fumio for the party leadership.

Suga: Consumption Tax Will Need To Be Raised

Suga: Consumption tax will need to be raised

Japan's chief cabinet secretary, one of the candidates vying for leadership of the main ruling party, says the consumption tax rate will need to be raised as the country's population is shrinking.

Suga Yoshihide made the remark in a commercial TV program on Thursday. He is one of three candidates seeking to win the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party on Monday. The winner is almost certain to become the next prime minister, replacing Abe Shinzo, who is stepping down for health reasons.

Suga: No Issue Of Sovereignty Exists Over Senkaku

Suga: No issue of sovereignty exists over Senkaku

Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide has stressed that the government will respond firmly to repeated entries by Chinese ships into Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands.

Japan controls the islands. China and Taiwan claim them. Next Monday will mark 10 years since a Chinese fishing boat rammed into a Japan Coast Guard vessel in the islands' territorial waters in the East China Sea.

Suga Secures Strong Support Within Ldp

Suga secures strong support within LDP

The race to lead Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the country will likely be a three-person contest. The winner will succeed Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who announced last week he will step down over health issues.

Among the frontrunners, the government's top spokesperson is riding a wave of support that could prove impossible to beat.