Posts Tagged as ‘Muto’

March 12, 2008

Opposition Parties Oppose LDP Choice for BoJ Governor

The Asahi Shinbun reports today that the DPJ has formally decided to oppose the LDP candidate for next Governor of the Bank of Japan, Toshiro Mutou (currently BoJ Deputy Governor).

March 7, 2008

New Governor of Bank of Japan – Fukuda selects Candidate

With Toshihiko Fukui (福井俊彦) due to step down as Governor of the Bank of Japan on 19th March, and with barely enough time for the Diet to discuss and approve a new candidate, PM Fukuda has announced that he will be consulting with the DPJ leader Ozawa for approval of