Sanae Takaichi, likely Japan's next prime minister, plans to appoint Satsuki Katayama as finance minister. Katayama, a former finance ministry official, has expertise in economic policies and will manage Japan's financial strategies.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi is almost certain to become Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, after the right-wing opposition Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin

Japan's likely next prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has finalised a plan to appoint former regional revitalisation minister, Satsuki Katayama, as finance minister, broadcaster FNN reported on Tuesday.

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the major opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) signed a coalition agreement on Monday, with LDP head Sanae Takaichi almost certain to become Japan’s first woman prime minister the following day, Kyodo News Agency reported.

TOKYO -- With Sanae Takaichi on track to be voted in as Japan's next prime minister Tuesday, work is underway on assembling her cabinet, with all four of her opponents in the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race set for key roles.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Anticipation grew on Monday that Sanae Takaichi will become Japan's first female premier, with the backing of the right-wing opposition Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, pushing

Asia stocks trade higher on Monday, driven by a split between political optimism in Japan and economic data in China. Japanese shares soared to a new record as investors bet on Sanae Takaichi securing the premiership,