I write about economics, markets and policymaking throughout Asia. It’s quite clear that Shigeru Ishiba didn’t read the job description when he became Japan’s prime minister. Back in October ...

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stressed the importance of free trade and multilateralism and decried threats against democracy as he and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ...

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during their meeting at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo Wednesday ...