Ishiba opts for continuity in early Cabinet picks
The Straits Times|September 30, 2024
Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba signalled continuity on Sept 29 in his early decisions on key posts for his government, suggesting a desire for stability after an unpredictable leadership race.

His picks for finance, defence and foreign ministers, as well as the pivotal post of chief Cabinet secretary, appear to draw on seasoned veterans from his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as he prepares to form a government on Oct 1.

Mr Ishiba, 67, won the LDP leadership race on Sept 27, clinching a run-off win after a contest among an unprecedentedly large field of nine candidates.

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