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Japan, Vietnam agree to strengthen economic security

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau shake hands at the ministry in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. They agreed to strengthen cooperation on economic security, including efforts to build more resilient supply chains for critical minerals amid concern about China's restrictions on rare earth exports.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

TOKYO, Japan, May 21 Kyodo - A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Kyodo)

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan-Poland summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and her Polish counterpart Donald Tusk (far L) hold talks at her office in Tokyo on April 15, 2026. They agreed to elevate ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, strengthening economic and security cooperation.

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Syrian and Turkish Foreign Ministers' Press Conference - Damascus

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (R) and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attend a joint press conference in Damascus, Syria, on December 22, 2025. Al-Shibani and Fidan met here on Monday to discuss refugee returns, economic cooperation and regional security. TO GO WITH "Syrian, Turkish FMs discuss refugees, economy and security in Damascus" Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian and Turkish Foreign Ministers' Press Conference - Damascus

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (R) and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attend a joint press conference in Damascus, Syria, on December 22, 2025. Al-Shibani and Fidan met here on Monday to discuss refugee returns, economic cooperation and regional security. TO GO WITH "Syrian, Turkish FMs discuss refugees, economy and security in Damascus" Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

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Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

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Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

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Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

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Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

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Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks to the press in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks to the press in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Inauguration of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda (L), and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama are pictured after being formally inaugurated in a ceremony with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Lineup of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Kimi Onoda, who is set to become economic security minister in the Cabinet of new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, before an attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace.

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Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

- Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, also former president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), after winning LDP presidential election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won Japan's LDP presidential election on Saturday, making her likely to become Japan's first female prime minister. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

- Sanae Takaichi is pictured after winning Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won Japan's LDP presidential election on Saturday, making her likely to become Japan's first female prime minister. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

- Sanae Takaichi is pictured during Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won Japan's LDP presidential election on Saturday, making her likely to become Japan's first female prime minister. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

- Sanae Takaichi (1st R) reacts after winning Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won Japan's LDP presidential election on Saturday, making her likely to become Japan's first female prime minister. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, also former president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), casts his ballot during LDP presidential election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won Japan's LDP presidential election on Saturday, making her likely to become Japan's first female prime minister. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi casts his vote in the first round of voting in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025.

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[Breaking News]Japan LDP leadership election

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 22 Kyodo - The five candidates for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election -- former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi and agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi -- prepare to make policy speeches at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, the first day of official campaigning for the Oct. 4 election.

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[Breaking News]Japan LDP leadership election

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 24 Kyodo - Takayuki Kobayashi, former Japanese economic security minister and a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming leadership election, speaks during a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Japan LDP leadership election

Five candidates for the Oct. 4 ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election -- (from L) former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi and farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi -- take part in a live internet debate in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan LDP leadership election

Takayuki Kobayashi, former Japanese economic security minister and a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming leadership election, speaks during a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2025.

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Candidates hold debate ahead of LDP leadership election

The five candidates running in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election -- (from L) former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi and agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi -- take part in a debate at LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2025, ahead of the Oct. 4 vote.

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Joint press conference ahead of LDP leadership poll

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi answers a reporter's question during a joint press conference with four other candidates for the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party leadership election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2025.

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LDP leadership election

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi makes a policy speech at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, as official campaigning for the Oct. 4 LDP leadership election begins.

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LDP leadership race

Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi (R) raises his fist during a pep rally at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, after filing his candidacy for the Oct. 4 LDP presidential election.

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Japan LDP leadership election

The five candidates for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election -- (seated in front row of stage, from L) former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi and agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi -- prepare to make policy speeches at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, the first day of official campaigning for the Oct. 4 election. ==Kyodo

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