New prime minister aims to hit target of 2 per cent of GDP two years ahead of target

In vista della visita del presidente Usa Donald Trump

The country’s first female prime minister must manage a nation in a state of painful flux

In her first policy speech, Takaichi told parliament that Japan aims to reach a defence spending goal of 2% of GDP in the current fiscal year through March.

New prime minister aims to hit target of 2 per cent of GDP two years ahead of target

Plus, US president visits Japan on Asia tour, Dutch elections, and US, Japanese and European central banks set rates

Surge in equities comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Tokyo

US president’s talks with new prime minister Sanae Takaichi expected to focus on trade and security