US EditionBREAKING NEWS: Japan PM vows to restore public trust after voucher scandal
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Ishiba Admits to ‘Losing Sight of Myself’ in Gift Voucher Fallout; Once Again Apologizes over Matter
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has apologized for handing out gift vouchers worth ¥100,000 to 15 newly elected Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers, admitting that he “lost sight of myself” in the process. “I apologize once again. I wanted to show my appreciation [by handing out the vouchers], but it was clearly not in line with public sentiment,” he said at the start of his press conference on Tuesday. “Over the years, I’ve been told that I’m unso…
Ishiba pledges to win trust after scandal, ensures inflation relief
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged Tuesday to win back public trust in his ruling party, already weakened and further damaged by his own voucher-giving scandal, while vowing to implement inflation-relief measures "seamlessly" as the House of Councillors election looms this summer. During a press conference a day after parliament…
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