Japanese exports in September snapped four months of declines, climbing 4.2% year on year, as shipments to Asia saw robust growth.

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape.

Japan's exports rose for the first time in five months in September due to a boost from a weak yen, although U.S. shipments continued to fall despite lower U.S. tariffs on Japanese autos that took effect in the month.

Japan’s exports rose for the first time in five months as shipments of chips and electronic parts advanced, while goods destined for the US continued to decline amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Hawkish on security policy, dovish on fiscal policy and traditionalist on social policy, she will move her country to the right

Japan's financial regulator is mulling allowing members of banking groups to launch cryptocurrency trading services, in a move to expand market access and foster competition, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday.

Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead Japan to the right.