Political News(2023/09/27)
Prime Minister Kishida adjusts to attend regular conference of the coalition, emphasizes cooperation on wage increase?
2023-09-27 23:20:00
Prime Minister Kishida is making arrangements to attend the RENGO's regular convention to be held next month. This is the first time in 16 years that a prime minister from the LDP and Komei government has attended the meeting, and it appears that he is aiming to further emphasize his emphasis on cooperation with the labor community in order to achieve wage increases.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announces details of package to be implemented from October to counter “annual income wall”
2023-09-27 22:59:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced the details of a package that will be implemented starting next month as a measure against the so-called "annual income wall," and will provide up to a maximum per employee to companies that work to prevent their employees' take-home pay from decreasing even if their annual income exceeds a certain level. We are planning to provide a subsidy of 500,000 yen.
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Prime Minister Kishida orders construction of medical system based on approval of new Alzheimer's drug
2023-09-27 20:26:00
In order to strengthen measures against dementia, the government held a new meeting on the 27th, with the participation of those affected. Prime Minister Kishida has instructed his ministers to expedite the construction of the necessary testing and medical care systems so that the approved new drugs for Alzheimer's disease can be put to good use.
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Minister of Okinawa and Northern Territory Jimi visits Okinawa Prefecture for the first time after taking office “Supporting restoration of Shuri Castle”
2023-09-27 18:54:00
Minister for Okinawa and the Northern Territories Minister Jimi visited Okinawa Prefecture for the first time since taking office, and inspected Shuri Castle, which was destroyed in a fire four years ago and is currently undergoing reconstruction work, and emphasized his intention to support its restoration.
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Liberal Democratic Party mid-ranking and young members “Size of supplementary budget proposal to be around 20 trillion yen”
2023-09-27 18:44:00
Regarding new economic measures being put together by the government in response to rising prices, mid-ranking and young members of the Liberal Democratic Party, who are calling for aggressive fiscal spending, are insisting that the size of the supporting supplementary budget bill be around 20 trillion yen. I have confirmed that.
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The governor requests the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to “increase the number of civil aircraft flights arriving and departing from Ibaraki Airport”
2023-09-27 18:07:00
Governor Oigawa of Ibaraki Prefecture met with Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito on the 27th and handed over a written request that included consideration of further increasing the number of civil aircraft flights at Ibaraki Airport.
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“Economic measures, priority issues such as tax cuts” Council for the Realization of New Capitalism
2023-09-27 17:45:00
On the 27th, the government's ``Council for the Realization of New Capitalism'' discussed new economic measures in response to rising prices, placing priority on corporate wage increases and tax breaks to encourage domestic investment, and related ministries and agencies to develop specific measures. We decided to proceed with the design.
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Defense Minister Kihara meets with commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and confirms close cooperation
2023-09-27 17:04:00
Minister of Defense Kihara met with Commander Aquilino, the head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, and confirmed that the role of the Japan-US alliance is important and that they will work closely together through joint training and other activities, with China in mind as it strengthens its maritime expansion. Did.
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Opposition parties call on the ruling party to promptly convene the autumn extraordinary Diet session
2023-09-27 16:59:00
Opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party called on the ruling party to promptly convene an extraordinary session of the Diet in the fall, stating that there are many issues that need to be discussed in the Diet, including responses to rising prices.
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Meiji Restoration Representative Baba: “I think the main opposition party will fight for 70-80 seats in the House of Representatives election.”
2023-09-27 16:53:00
Regarding the next House of Representatives election, Representative Baba of the Japan Restoration Party predicted that he would be competing with the Constitutional Democratic Party for 70 to 80 seats to become the main opposition party.
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Opposition parties call on the ruling party to promptly convene the autumn extraordinary Diet session
2023-09-27 15:41:00
Opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party called on the ruling party to promptly convene an extraordinary session of the Diet in the fall, stating that there are many issues that need to be discussed in the Diet, including responses to rising prices.
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Fiscal System Council begins discussions on proposals for next year's budget formulation
2023-09-27 14:25:00
In preparation for the formulation of next year's budget, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance, made up of experts, began discussions, and opinions were exchanged regarding measures to secure financial resources to strengthen measures to combat the declining birthrate, which will be the focus of year-end budget formulation.
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Leaders of opposition party committees meet to discuss “immediate convening of extraordinary Diet session”
2023-09-27 13:51:00
The heads of the parliamentary task force of opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party, met and called on the government and the government to promptly convene an extraordinary session of the Diet, stating that there are many issues that need to be discussed in the Diet, such as responses to rising prices. We confirmed what we would like the ruling party to do.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno continues to coordinate for early holding of Japan-China-Korea Summit
2023-09-27 13:06:00
Regarding the summit meeting between the three countries of Japan, China, and South Korea, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated that it is meaningful for the leaders to gather together to discuss the direction of cooperation and various regional issues, and continues to work towards holding the summit as soon as possible. He indicated his intention to proceed with adjustments.
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Leaders of opposition party committees meet to discuss “immediate convening of extraordinary Diet session”
2023-09-27 12:26:00
The heads of the parliamentary task force of opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party, met and called on the government and the government to promptly convene an extraordinary session of the Diet, stating that there are many issues that need to be discussed in the Diet, such as responses to rising prices. We confirmed what we would like the ruling party to do.
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New Alzheimer's disease drug ``recanemab'' approved, price to be discussed
2023-09-27 05:32:00
Following the official approval of "recanemab," a new drug that directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease, the Chuikyo-Central Social Insurance Medical Council will begin discussions on pricing and coverage of public health insurance starting on the 27th. begins. The focus is on how to evaluate the effectiveness of drugs and their impact on insurance finances.
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Extraordinary Diet session to be convened as early as mid-October for adjustments Government/ruling party
2023-09-27 05:25:00
The government and ruling parties are making arrangements to convene an extraordinary Diet session in the fall as early as the middle of next month. On the other hand, the opposition parties are calling for an early convocation of the Diet, stating that there are many issues to be resolved, such as dealing with rising prices, and that these issues should be discussed in the Diet.
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New economic measures: Government to discuss wage increases and tax cuts to encourage domestic investment
2023-09-27 05:21:00
Regarding new economic measures in response to rising prices, the government will begin discussions on the 27th regarding priority items such as wage increases for companies and tax breaks to encourage domestic investment, and will consider specific system designs.
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