Japan’s voters have spoken — delivering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful supermajority just four months into her leadership. It comes at a moment when Japanese voters are feeling the strain of rising living costs, markets are uneasy over proposed tax cuts, and the region is watching closely as Tokyo sharpens its stance on defence, China and Taiwan.

Dr. Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what this election changes and what businesses and investors in Singapore should be watching next.

 

 

Japan&rsquo;s voters have spoken &mdash; delivering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful supermajority just four months into her leadership. It comes at a moment when Japanese voters are feeling the strain of rising living costs, markets are uneasy over proposed tax cuts, and the region is watching closely as Tokyo sharpens its stance on defence, China and Taiwan.
Dr. Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what this election changes and what businesses and investors in Singapore should be watching next.
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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.