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Japan Forecast: Ruling Party to Push Fund-Raising Transparency, Evaluate Kishida Leadership
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval rating fell to a record low in the first half of 2024 due to a political funding scandal that involved kickbacks made to many prominent members of the leading party. Kishida has vowed to advance legislative reforms that would bring more transparency to political funding; however, it is unclear how this alone would boost his popularity. Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock market index has continued edging higher following a 25 percent surge in 2023, … Continue Reading
Kiyoaki Aburaki
