Asia-Pacific markets were set for a higher open with Japan equities expected to lead gains in the region.

The poll showed that the LDP-led coalition was likely to secure more than 300 of the 465 seats in the Lower House.

Polls show the Liberal Democratic Party (PLD) of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on course for a decisive victory in the February 8 legislative elections.

Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.

Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win as many as 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.

Ministerpräsidentin Sanae Takaichi hatte sich vorgenommen, dass ihre Partei die absolute Mehrheit der Stimmen erhält. Ersten Prognosen zufolge geht ihr Plan auf.

Exit polls point to public endorsement of new prime minister Sanae Takaichi

PM Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to win between 274-328 seats in the Lower House, higher than the 233 seats needed for a majority, NHK says.

While final results are not expected until Monday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed what he called a 'big victory' for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Prime minister’s Liberal Democratic Party gains two-thirds majority in stunning landslide victory

Takaichi aims to boost Japan’s economy and military capabilities as tensions grow with China and she tries to nurture ties with the United States.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's snap election won her Liberal Democratic Party a two-thirds majority in parliament's lower house.

Asia-Pacific markets were set for a higher open with Japan equities expected to lead gains in the region.

Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party overwhelmingly found the support of voters in a Sunday election, sweeping a supermajority.

Prime minister will command government with biggest majority in decades

Japanese stocked jumped as markets opened on Monday morning, after prime minister Sanae Takaichi won a landslide victory.

LDP looks set to secure 316 seats in Japan's 500-member house, marking its best result since its founding in 1955.

Takaichi led the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to a supermajority in the Lower House, securing 316 seats in Japan's largest election win since World War Two.

Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party overwhelmingly found the support of voters in a Sunday election, sweeping a supermajority.

Prime minister’s Liberal Democratic party to be pressed on promised tax cuts and fiscal stimulus plans

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