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Japan's First Female PM Takaichi Ranked Third Most Powerful Woman

12/12/2025

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Forbes named Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the third most powerful woman in the world on December 10, noting she is Japan's first female premier.
Forbes placed Takaichi behind Ursula von der Leyen and Christine Lagarde.
The list includes women from 25 countries, with 44% in CEO roles.
Her leadership comes amid inflation and demographic pressures in Japan's $4.2 trillion economy.

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Forbes named Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the third most powerful woman in the world on December 10, noting she is Japan's first female premier.
Forbes placed Takaichi behind Ursula von der Leyen and Christine Lagarde.
The list includes women from 25 countries, with 44% in CEO roles.
Her leadership comes amid inflation and demographic pressures in Japan's $4.2 trillion economy.