The new twist in Japan
Article Abstract:
The Liberal Democratic Party gained strength in the latest Japanese elections, though prime minister Ryutaro Hashimoto recognizes the need for further political reform. Most essential is further deregulation so that the economy can regain momentum.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Japan's aged plotters
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The Japanese LDP is split amongst younger, more progressive members and older, more conservative members. Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto is part of the younger coalition, and will likely be elected president of LDP on Sep 8, 1997.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Japan's old gang comes back
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Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto is likely to call an election in Oct 1996 rather than wait until the deadline of Jul 1997. The Liberal Democratic Party lost is majority in the Diet in 1993 but stands a good chance of regaining it.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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