Yoshihide Suga1 Nov 2021Japan PM Kishida declares victory for ruling partyHe has defied initial expectations to lead the Liberal Democratic Party to a comfortable majority.1 Nov 20214 Oct 2021Fumio Kishida announced as Japan's new PMMr Kishida succeeded Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just one year in office.4 Oct 202129 Sep 2021Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan's next PMMr Kishida will succeed Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just one year in office.29 Sep 20213 Sep 2021Japan's Suga to step down as prime ministerMr Suga had been appointed to the role just a year ago following the resignation of Shinzo Abe.3 Sep 202119 May 2021Japan pulls controversial asylum bill amid debateCriticism of the bill was mounting after the death of a Sri Lankan refugee held in detention.19 May 20218 Dec 2020Fresh Covid-19 stimulus for Japanese economyThe $708bn (£530bn) package includes subsidies for green investment and spending on digitalisation.8 Dec 2020
