World & Nation
Nationalist Taro Aso will be the next prime minister. He pledges to focus on rebuilding the economy.
Sept. 23, 2008
Japan’s finance minister, Taro Aso, said Friday that recent moves by China to allow its currency to depreciate are a concern and could pose problems for Tokyo.
Aug. 21, 2015
Outspoken conservative Taro Aso took office as Japan’s prime minister, promising “emergency measures” to revive the economy and vowing to keep Tokyo in the fight against global terrorism.
Sept. 25, 2008
Hatoyama set to assume office
Sept. 16, 2009
Ruling party must move quickly to find a new premier. That may favor Abe ally and fellow nationalist Taro Aso.
Sept. 13, 2007
Japan, South Korea fortify ties amid economic crisis, but history interferes
Jan. 15, 2009
Business
The World Trade Organization on Tuesday ruled that the U.S. had applied unfair anti-dumping duties on a number of goods, overturning an earlier decision that its tariff rates on some carbon steel products and ball bearings were in line with international trade rules.
Jan. 10, 2007
One of Japan’s most heated elections in years got underway today, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the unusual position of playing underdog amid a surge of support for a conservative opposition group.
July 29, 2007
Japan’s transport minister has resigned over a string of gaffes, according to Kyodo News agency.
Sept. 28, 2008
Official quits in train pass scandal
May 13, 2009