Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC
 / people

Taro Aso

(麻生太郎)

Taro Aso
麻生太郎
The latest news and top stories on Taro Aso, former Prime Minister of Japan from 2008 to 2009. He held significant cabinet roles including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance for an unprecedented nine years, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications. He is a Senior Advisor to the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and leads the influential Shikōkai faction.
Japan

Why Japan’s Takaichi is already facing resistance inside her own party

Observers say the prime minister’s assertive style and policy agenda have caused unease among the Liberal Democratic Party’s old guard.

videocam

Japan’s ‘love hotel’ mayor stages comeback, shattering political taboos

videocam

Japan’s ruling LDP tips into crisis mode with PM’s expected exit

As rumours swirl of Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation, a leadership contest now looms that risks tearing the ruling Liberal Democratic Party apart.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement