Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda gives a speech after winning Japan's ruling party presidential election in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 29, 2011. Finance minister Yoshihiko Noda is almost certain to become Japan's next prime minister after beating Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Banri Kaieda in a run-off to win the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) presidential election Monday. [Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng]