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Japan’s new PM says she loves ‘Korean skincare and dramas’

Takaichi says the relationship between Japan and South Korea is ‘now greater than ever’

The Independent UK

'Stealth Husband' Of Japan's New PM Vows Quiet Support

The spouse of Japan's first woman Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to support her by being a "stealth husband", cooking meals but staying out of the spotlight.

International Business Times

'Get Married': The Reality Of Japanese Politics For Women

After Sanae Takaichi took office as Japan's first woman prime minister, AFP spoke to some of her younger counterparts who called it a symbolic victory.

International Business Times

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Heavy Metal Lady: Japan’s first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was a heavy metal drummer

Did you know that Sanae Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female Prime Minister this week, was once a heavy metal drummer?

Euronews

Thatcher 2.0? How the UK's Iron Lady Inspired Japan's New Premier Sanae Takaichi

Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, draws Thatcher comparisons as she steps into power with a bold yet deeply conservative agenda.

International Business Times UK

Japan’s economy needs foreign workers, not the nationalist approach pushed by its new leader

Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister. However, this was hardly a win for feminist or progressive politics.

The Conversation

The new Japanese Prime Minister appeared on Babymetal's podcast and talked about her love of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Deep Purple

"I play songs like this to let off steam" - Sanae Takaichi

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Dollar Climbs and Gold Plunges

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.34% to a four-session high. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday due to weakness in the yen, which slid to a one-week low against the dollar on expectations that new Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi will maintain an expansionary fiscal policy. The...

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Sanae Takaichi Baffles Japan: How a Heavy Metal Drummer Became Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi, a conservative lawmaker and former heavy metal drummer, has become Japan's first female prime minister — a surprise turn that's shaking up the country's political and cultural landscape.

International Business Times UK

Dollar Climbs on Yen Weakness and Easing US-China Trade Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.30% at a four-session high. The dollar is moving higher today on weakness in the yen, which has fallen to a one-week low against the dollar, as expectations rise that new Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi will maintain an expansionary fiscal policy....

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Marathon runner reveals how he survived black bear attack that shattered his arm

Billy Halloran was set upon by a bear half way through an 8k run in Japan but somehow managed to get away

The Independent UK

Sanae Takaichi appoints just two women to cabinet after becoming Japan’s first female PM

New leader had promised levels of female representation comparable to those in Iceland, where six of cabinet of 11 are women

The Guardian - UK

A Trump visit, a creaking coalition and a cost of living crisis: Japan’s new PM needs a fast start

Sanae Takaichi has made history but will have little time to settle in before negotiating the pitfalls of rising prices, power struggles and a mercurial US president

The Guardian - UK

Stock Index Futures Muted With Focus on Corporate Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.08% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street after yesterday’s rally, as investors await a fresh batch of corporate earnings reports, with a particular focus on results from blue…

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Gold falls from new record, European markets show signs of recovery

European markets bounced back from recent weakness on Tuesday morning amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

The Independent UK

Who is Japan’s first female prime minister? Sanae Takaichi in her own words

From international tourism, immigration, women’s maiden names, and visits to a controversial wartime shrine, Takaichi has made colourful and controversial statements about issues that matter to Japan

The Independent UK

Japan's first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape

The Independent UK

New Japanese PM is Thatcher fan who wants to be ‘Iron Lady’

Hardline conservative and heavy metal drummer wins parliamentary ballot in male-dominated politics

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The Independent UK

Japan elects its first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi

Ms Takaichi's untested alliance is still short of a majority in both houses of parliament

Euronews

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi elected as country’s first female prime minister

Takaichi replaces Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum and wrangling since the Liberal Democratic Party’s disastrous election loss in July.

The Independent UK

Asian markets extend gains, Japan's Nikkei nears 50,000-level

Asian markets have advanced, with Japan's benchmark approaching the symbolically important 50,000 level for the first time as conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi was poised to become the country's first female prime minister

International Business Times

Sanae Takaichi, Iron Lady 2.0 Poised To Be Japan PM

Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, is expected to become Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, but analysts say her rise does not necessarily signal a feminist victory.

International Business Times

Equities Rally On China-US Hopes, New Japanese PM Lifts Tokyo

Stocks extended gains Tuesday on further signs that China-US trade tensions were easing, with Tokyo hitting another record as Japan prepares to swear in a new prime minister and bring an end to a period of political uncertainty.

International Business Times

China Hawk Takaichi Set To Be Japan's First Woman PM

Japan was set to get its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged an 11th-hour deal to form a new coalition.

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Dollar Edges Higher as US-China Trade Tensions Cool

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.15%. The dollar moved higher on Monday due to an easing of US-China trade tensions, which is positive for global growth prospects and the dollar after President Trump said on Sunday that, “I think we’re going to be fine with China.”...

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