Japan PM Abe replaces 9 ministers
October 7, 2015
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffled his Cabinet on Wednesday to focus on reviving the world’s third-biggest economy. Nine ministers were replaced. New government minister Katsunobu Kato will steer programs aimed at strengthening the economy. Finance Minister Taro Aso, as well as the defense and foreign ministers, will retain their portfolios. The reshuffle comes as Abe turns to the economy after pushing through unpopular security legislation last month, AP said.