Japan's next PM announces snap polls
The Philippine Star|October 01, 2024
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said yesterday he aimed to call snap elections for Oct.27, as equities plunged on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards.

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said yesterday he aimed to call snap elections for Oct.

27, as equities plunged on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards.

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