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Japanese PM Takaichi's government kicks off with strong support

The Straits Times

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October 24, 2025

Newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi started off her term with high approval ratings, in a show of optimism that she could deliver on her pledges that include countering inflation and strengthening the economy.

Ms Takaichi has pledged to do more for households struggling with rising costs and is known to be a fiscal expansionist.

Her government, which she convened on Oct 21, is already working on an economic package aimed at easing the burden of inflation on households and companies.

Her Cabinet's approval ratings were 64.4 per cent, according to a poll conducted earlier this week by Kyodo news agency, with 26.6 per cent of respondents saying the reason they supported the government was because they trusted Ms Takaichi, while 22.5 per cent said they had high hopes for her economic policies.

A separate poll by the Yomiuri newspaper showed a 71 per cent approval rating.

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