TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Naoto Kan faces a tough challenge from powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa in a party vote on Tuesday that could reset fiscal priorities as Japan struggles with a strong yen, a weak economy and bulging public debt.
Japanese media surveys have shown the race between Kan, 63, who took office three months ago as the country's fifth premier in three years, and the 68-year-old Ozawa, a veteran strategist known for shaking things up, is too close to call.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!