Japan Appoints Masato Kanda as Special Adviser to PM Kishida on International Financial Trends, Says Hayashi

Japan has appointed Masato Kanda, the former chief currency diplomat, as a special adviser to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The announcement was made by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, who stated that Kanda will provide guidance on international financial trends. This appointment is seen as a strategic move to bolster Japan's economic policy amid ongoing global financial challenges.