SINGAPORE: With the nomination of Sanae Takaichi, 64, as head of Japan’s ruling party on Saturday (Oct 4), the country appears to be headed towards having its first female Prime Minister. Due to tensions across the globe and a sluggish economy at home, whoever leads Japan next has a challenging road ahead. Ms Takaichi is [ ]
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