Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Ex-Japan leader Abe assassinated in shooting at campaign rally

"For this to happen during an election, which is the foundation of democracy is unforgivable. I condemn it."
Japanese Prime Minister Suga continues with Abenomics in line with positioning Japan as an international financial hub - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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Japanese Prime Minister Suga continues with Abenomics in line with positioning Japan as an international financial hub

Suga’s long term plan is for Japan to become an international finance hub in Asia and the world.

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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga wins ruling party race to replace Prime Minister Abe

A farmer’s son long known as Abe’s back-room fixer, Suga won 377 of the 535 available votes Monday, the LDP said.

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Abe resigns over health reasons

Japan’s Topix index dropped as much as 1.6%, while the yen rebounded from losses following the report.

Japan PM calls for snap election, readies $24 bil package

(Sept 25): Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he’ll dissolve the lower house of parliament on Sept 28 for a general election as he announced an US$18 billion ($24.3 billion) economic package.
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