Japan PM Fumio Kishida tests COVID-19 positive 

Tokyo: Japan PM Fumio Kishida has tested COVID-19 positive, media reports said on Sunday.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida may visit US in November: Reports

Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may make an official visit to the United States in November, media reported on Friday.

Japan's Fumio Kishida takes charge as new PM

Tokyo: Japan's Fumio Kishida on Monday took charge as the new Prime Minister of the country at a time when he will need to fight to recover the nation from COVID-19 pandemic challenge.

US to establish close ties with new Japan PM amid rise of Chinese competition: Expert

A geo-political expert believes that the US government will soon reach out to forge close ties with the presumed next Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid rising competition from China.

Japan PM Suga confirms coronavirus state of emergency will be lifted on October 1

Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga confirmed the plans to completely lift the coronavirus-related state of emergency, which is still in force in 19 out of 47 prefectures, from October 1.

UK Prime Minister congratulates Japan's Suga on election as Prime Minister

Moscow/Sputnik: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday congratulated Yoshihide Suga on winning the race for the position of Japan's new prime minister and expressed hope to cooperate and further develop relations between Tokyo and London.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe to step down over health problems

Tokyo/UNI: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who suffers from a chronic illness, is to step down from his post owing to health issues.

At UN Assembly, Japanese Prime Minister defends free trade

New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): Addressing world leaders at the General Assembly’s annual general debate, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a strong case for free trade, highlighting its benefits for countries with little natural resources.