Japan Makes History With First-Ever Female PM
Bloomberg Television·2025-10-21 06:53

In a historic first, Japan has elected its first ever female prime minister. Hardline conservative Sai Takayichi replaces outgoing Prime Minister Shiger Ishiba as the leader of the world's fourth largest economy. She has her work cut out for her.Although she secured the backing of new ally Ishin after a shock exit by a former coalition partner, the ruling block is short of a majority by two seats. Her government will still be on shaky ground. One of her first tests will be a string of diplomatic engagements ...