Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet

FILE PHOTO: Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a press conference after the LDP leadership election, in Tokyo, Japan September 27, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool/File Photo

TOKYO (Reuters) -Shigeru Ishiba was set to be voted in by parliament as Japan's next prime minister on Tuesday and unveil his cabinet as he seeks to heal party divisions and prepare for an Oct. 27 snap election.

The 67-year-old former defence minister, who won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.