JAPAN: Cabinet offers post-Koizumi clues

Thursday, November 3 2005

Relevant Country Data: Japan

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EVENT: Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announced the line-up of his new cabinet on October 31.

SIGNIFICANCE: He appointed some possible successors to key posts in an administration designed to push ahead with his reforms.

Word Count (approx): 1177

Headings

  • Succession
  • Abe
  • Aso
  • Tanigaki
  • Surprises
  • Policy
  • Reform

Primary Keywords: AP, Japan, economy, industry, politics, banking, election, finance, fiscal, government, legislation, opposition, party, policy, reform

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