Political News(2023/08/22)
Former Prime Minister Thaksin returns home Election of new prime minister of his own faction [Thailand 22nd movement]
2023-08-22 23:25:00
In Thailand, a Southeast Asian country where many Japanese companies are also expanding, the political vacuum that has continued since the general election in May has come to an end. On the afternoon of the 22nd, Mr. Seter was elected as the new prime minister from the second party of the former Prime Minister Thaksin. Prior to the election of this prime minister, the person who returned to Japan for the first time in 15 years was former Prime Minister Thaksin himself, who had been living in virtual exile abroad after being forced out of power by a military coup. Following the return of the former prime minister and the election of a new prime minister, a day in Thailand was shaken.
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Support for decarbonization by using government bonds to invest, etc. More than 1.2 trillion yen in next fiscal year's budget proposal
2023-08-22 23:13:00
Towards the realization of a decarbonized society, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of the Environment, and other related ministries will use the new government bonds to support capital investment in hydrogen production equipment and research and development of next-generation nuclear reactors. As for expenses, we decided to include a total of more than 1.2 trillion yen in the budget request for next fiscal year's budget proposal.
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Prime Minister Kishida “Summary of fuel oil price hike measures, to consider additional economic measures next month”
2023-08-22 21:14:00
In response to rising prices, Prime Minister Kishida has announced that he intends to formulate measures to deal with soaring fuel oil prices, such as gasoline, by the end of this month, and to consider additional economic measures next month, including responses to electricity and gas charges. I made it
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Japan, the United States, South Korea confirm that they will ask North Korea to stop launching "satellites"
2023-08-22 21:03:00
In response to a report from North Korea that it would launch a "satellite", senior government officials from Japan, the United States, and South Korea held telephone discussions and confirmed that they would strongly urge North Korea to stop the launch.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Meets with Governor of Fukushima Prefecture “Taking full responsibility for countermeasures against rumors”
2023-08-22 20:07:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, the government decided to start releasing it on the 24th. I met with him and emphasized that the government will take full responsibility for dealing with rumors.
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Liberal Democrats start considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares Proposals will be summarized in the fall
2023-08-22 19:58:00
To finance an increase in defense spending, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares. We will discuss the effects and issues of the sale and make proposals.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 19:46:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the government said that there is a certain degree of understanding of the plan at the relevant ministerial meeting both in Japan and overseas, and if there are no problems such as weather conditions. Decided to start releasing on the 24th.
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Liberal Democratic Party Chairman "Supporting the government so that Prime Minister Kishida will be re-elected in the presidential election"
2023-08-22 19:03:00
Endo, general affairs chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party, gave a greeting at a training session of the Tanigaki Group, to which he belongs, and expressed his intention to support the administration so that Prime Minister Kishida will be re-elected in the party's presidential election scheduled for next fall.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 18:43:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 18:39:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the government said that there is a certain degree of understanding of the plan at the relevant ministerial meeting both in Japan and overseas, and if there are no problems such as weather conditions. Decided to start releasing on the 24th.
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Liberal Democrat Rui Matsukawa resigns as director of female bureau criticized for posting photos during training in France
2023-08-22 18:00:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party, resigned on the 22nd after being criticized for posting photos taken during training in France on SNS.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 17:56:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the government said that there is a certain degree of understanding of the plan at the relevant ministerial meeting both in Japan and overseas, and if there are no problems such as weather conditions. Decided to start releasing on the 24th.
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``Fish won't sell'' Local concerns about the release of treated water into the ocean What are the measures?
2023-08-22 17:45:00
Following the government's decision to dilute the treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea as early as the 24th, some fishermen in Fukushima Prefecture have voiced their dissatisfaction with the release, and they are concerned about the damage caused by rumors. I was. After the release of treated water begins, the Fisheries Agency will strengthen countermeasures against harmful rumors, such as testing fish caught within a 10-kilometer radius of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant for tritium every day for the time being.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Meets with Governor of Fukushima Prefecture “Taking full responsibility for countermeasures against rumors”
2023-08-22 17:25:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, the government decided to start releasing it on the 24th. I met with him and emphasized that the government will take full responsibility for dealing with rumors.
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Liberal Democrat Seko ``If fuel prices continue, economic measures and supplementary budget proposals need to be considered''
2023-08-22 16:58:00
Seko, secretary-general of the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party, indicated the idea that if fuel prices continue to rise for a long time, it is necessary to consider formulating economic measures and formulating a supplementary budget.
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Liberal Democrats start considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares Proposals will be summarized in the fall
2023-08-22 16:28:00
To finance an increase in defense spending, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares. We will discuss the effects and issues of the sale and make proposals.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 16:25:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 16:08:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the government said that there is a certain degree of understanding of the plan at the relevant ministerial meeting both in Japan and overseas, and if there are no problems such as weather conditions. Decided to start releasing on the 24th.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 15:12:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the government said that there is a certain degree of understanding of the plan at the relevant ministerial meeting both in Japan and overseas, and if there are no problems such as weather conditions. Decided to start releasing on the 24th.
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Meets with Prime Minister Kishida Exchanges Opinions on Monetary Policy, etc.
2023-08-22 14:23:00
On the 22nd, Governor Ueda of the Bank of Japan met with Prime Minister Kishida and exchanged opinions on monetary policy and economic conditions at home and abroad.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 13:49:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 13:46:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the government said that there is a certain degree of understanding of the plan at the relevant ministerial meeting both in Japan and overseas, and if there are no problems such as weather conditions. Decided to start releasing on the 24th.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 12:53:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the government said that there is a certain degree of understanding of the plan at the relevant ministerial meeting both in Japan and overseas, and if there are no problems such as weather conditions. Decided to start releasing on the 24th.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 12:46:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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Liberal Democrat Rui Matsukawa resigns as director of female bureau criticized for posting photos during training in France
2023-08-22 12:44:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party, resigned on the 22nd after being criticized for posting photos taken during training in France on SNS.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 11:54:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the government said that there is a certain degree of understanding of the plan at the relevant ministerial meeting both in Japan and overseas, and if there are no problems such as weather conditions. Decided to start releasing on the 24th.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 11:32:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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Treated water to be released on the 24th at the earliest, decided at the relevant ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 10:57:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, the government held a meeting of related ministers and decided to start releasing it on the 24th at the earliest.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 10:31:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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Treated water to be released the day after tomorrow Relevant ministerial meeting begins
2023-08-22 10:10:00
Prime Minister Kishida also attended a ministerial meeting on the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea. It is expected to decide to start releasing as early as the 24th.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 09:05:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 07:40:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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North Korea 24th to 31st report "satellite" launch Japan Coast Guard
2023-08-22 07:10:00
On the 22nd, North Korea notified the Japan Coast Guard that it would launch a "satellite" between the 24th and the 31st of this month. The waters where the fall is expected are the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean, which are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone = EEZ, and the Japan Coast Guard has issued a navigation warning and is calling for caution.
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Cost of eliminating teacher shortages and long working hours to be included in next fiscal year's budget Ministry of Education
2023-08-22 06:08:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is working to solve the shortage of teachers and long working hours at schools by collaborating with universities and companies to discover potential future teachers, as well as supporting the management work of vice-principals. We have established a policy to include the cost of assigning human resources to the next fiscal year's budget proposal in the budget request.
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Ministry of Defense to establish a permanent ``Joint Command'' to centrally command the Self-Defense Forces
2023-08-22 05:47:00
The Ministry of Defense believes that there is an increasing need to deal on a daily basis in fields such as cyber and electromagnetic waves that cannot be covered by the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces, and next fiscal year, the Ministry of Defense will establish a permanent "Joint Command" that will collectively command each of the Self-Defense Forces. The policy is to set up a department with a scale of about 240 people.
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Treated water to be released as early as 24th Today's related ministerial meeting
2023-08-22 04:59:00
The government will hold a ministerial meeting on the morning of the 22nd regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea. It is expected that the release will start on the 24th at the earliest, as the understanding of the plan is progressing both in Japan and overseas.
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