Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving premier, announced his resignation on Friday, citing poor health, Daily Times gathered. “I have decided that I will step down as prime minister, with the belief that I cannot continue being prime minister if I do not have the confidence that I
The Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe announced at a news conference on Friday that he will step down after a record seven years and eight months amidst troublesome health conditions, DAILY TIMES gathered. According to the 65-year-old Abe, he resigned to ‘avoid causing problems’ for the government because of his deteriorating health conditions. “I […]
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet on Tuesday approved bills to call on businesses to allow their employees to work until the age of 70. The step was taken to help mitigate a chronic labour shortage and cover growing social security costs in the rapidly ageing country. Minimum Wage: FCTA commences payment, clears N4bn arrears The […]