Category: Taro Kono

‘Serious Mistake’: Sen. Risch Blasts Biden’s Consideration of New Nuclear Policy

December 7, 2021
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Sen. James Risch (R-Idaho) condemned the Biden administration’s consideration of implementing a “sole purpose” policy for its nuclear weapons on Dec. 7, saying that such a move would leave the nation’s allies and partners vulnerable to aggression from China. “I believe that the administration is making a serious, serious mistake in even considering this, as…

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Candidates Compete to Be Japan’s Prime Minister Amidst Multiple Crises

September 26, 2021
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Candidates are scrambling to fill a power vacuum left by the sudden resignation of Japan’s prime minister Yoshihide Suga, whose popularity plummeted amidst a renewed wave of COVID infections. But although four candidates have successfully collected the signed endorsements of 20 or more parliamentarians required to enter the race, one political expert has said the…

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Japan’s Investors Raise Bets on Kono in Leadership Race

September 13, 2021
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TOKYO—Japan’s stock investors have raised bets Taro Kono will become the country’s next prime minister, snatching up renewable energy and office technology shares that are expected to benefit under his economic policies. At the same time, investors are now trimming holdings of some medical service shares that had previously benefited on now fading expectations former…

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Japan Minister Kono May Gain Rival Camp’s Support in Prime Minister Race

September 7, 2021
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TOKYO—Japanese COVID-19 vaccine minister Taro Kono’s chances of becoming the next leader of the ruling party, and subsequently prime minister, were boosted on Tuesday when a rival’s party faction splintered. Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership election on Sept. 29, after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced last Friday he was stepping down….

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Japan Minister Kono May Gain Rival Camp’s Support in Prime Minister’s Race

September 7, 2021
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TOKYO—Japanese COVID-19 vaccine minister Taro Kono’s chances of becoming the next leader of the ruling party, and subsequently prime minister, were boosted on Tuesday when a rival’s party faction splintered. Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership election on Sept. 29, after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced last Friday he was stepping down….

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Japan Minister Says ‘Anything Can Happen’ With Tokyo Games

January 15, 2021
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TOKYO—Japanese cabinet minister Taro Kono has said “anything can happen” in regard to the postponed Tokyo Olympics, raising more doubts about the games scheduled to begin in just over six months. Kono’s statements contradict the official government position and that of the local organizing committee. They have both said repeatedly the games will take place…

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