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Who will be Japan's next prime minister?

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Japan's next prime minister will be chosen in an emergency leadership election after Shigeru Ishiba's resignation. Frontrunners include Senai Takeichi, who could become the first female prime minister, and Shinjiro Koizumi, the youngest potential leader. Sanae Takahashi and the current chief cabinet secretary are also mentioned as possible candidates.

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Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets roiled

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  • Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned after his coalition lost its majority. 12s
  • The Liberal Democratic Party will hold an emergency leadership election. 25s
  • Financial markets reacted with volatility following the resignation. 34s
  • Senai Takeichi and Shinjiro Koizumi are seen as frontrunners for the leadership. 57s
  • Potential successors' economic policies are under scrutiny by investors. 53s
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Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets roiled
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Reuters
23 hours ago
Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets roiled

The frontrunners are Senai Takeichi, who would become Japan's first female prime minister, and Shinjiro Koizumi, who at 44 would be the youngest leader in the modern era. Neither has yet formally announced their candidacy.

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign
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France 24
2 days ago
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign

Potential successors include Shinjiro Koizumi, the current agriculture minister, the current chief cabinet secretary, and Sanae Takahashi, a former LDP policy chief.

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