Kishida Announces Cabinet Reshuffle and Economic Overhaul

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to retain Toshimitsu Motegi as secretary general and Taro Aso as vice president in a reshuffle of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Cabinet and party executives. Kishida sees their retention as crucial for the stable management of his administration and is also considering appointing more females to key posts. The personnel overhaul comes amid low approval ratings for Kishida's Cabinet.