2023-11-08 23:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with President Zelenskiy of Ukraine, and confirmed that the foreign ministers of the G7 (G7) countries held in Tokyo until the 8th confirmed strict sanctions against Russia and continued strong support for Ukraine. I told you.
2023-11-08 22:39:00
Regarding the bill to increase the salaries of national civil servants in special positions, Prime Minister Kishida has entered into negotiations to return the increased amount, saying that it is necessary to take into account the current situation where the people are suffering from high prices.
2023-11-08 21:20:00
Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with President Zelenskiy of Ukraine, and confirmed that the foreign ministers of the G7 (G7) countries held in Tokyo until the 8th confirmed strict sanctions against Russia and continued strong support for Ukraine. I told you.
2023-11-08 20:26:00
At the end of the two-day G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in Tokyo, the two countries agreed to support a humanitarian cessation of fighting in the Gaza Strip to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation.
2023-11-08 19:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with President Zelenskiy of Ukraine for approximately 30 minutes starting at 6:00 pm on the 8th. It appears that he reported on the contents of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting and conveyed his intention to continue to unite with the G7 countries in imposing tough sanctions on Russia and providing support to Ukraine.
2023-11-08 19:10:00
Working-level consultations between the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party were held for the first time in two months regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, and the government renewed its views on how equipment jointly developed with other countries should be exported to third countries. We have confirmed this and have decided to accelerate discussions going forward.
2023-11-08 18:58:00
A bill to increase the salaries of national civil servants in special positions began deliberation at the House of Representatives Cabinet Committee on the 8th. A vote is expected to take place on the 10th, but the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has decided to submit an amended bill, arguing that it is inappropriate to increase the salaries of Prime Minister Kishida and cabinet members while the people are suffering from high prices.
2023-11-08 18:56:00
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, who is visiting Japan, held a press conference in Tokyo on the 8th and expressed his belief that a cessation of fighting for humanitarian purposes is necessary regarding the conflict between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas. He emphasized that we should aim for peace through the coexistence of two nations.
2023-11-08 18:49:00
The G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in Tokyo ended its two-day meeting, and regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation, the two countries agreed to support a humanitarian cessation of fighting in the Gaza Strip to deal with the humanitarian crisis.
2023-11-08 18:47:00
The number of people who passed this year's bar exam was 1,781, exceeding the number from the previous year for the first time in eight years.
2023-11-08 18:46:00
Minister of Finance Suzuki stated that the increase in tax revenue will be returned to the people, and regarding tax cuts such as income tax included in the new economic measures, the increase in past tax revenue has already been spent on policies and the redemption of national bonds. , he recognized that if taxes were cut, the amount of government bonds issued would increase accordingly.
2023-11-08 18:29:00
With China in mind, the Liberal Democratic Party proposed that the government work to strengthen supply chains during peacetime in order to deal with "economic coercion," which puts pressure on partner countries through restrictions on exports and imports.
2023-11-08 18:10:00
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, who is visiting Japan, said at a press conference about the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, ``The G7 has demonstrated unprecedented unity of purpose and action. Our free world, our security, and our values are facing severe challenges.'' In the face of these challenges, the unity of the G7 is stronger and more important than ever."
2023-11-08 17:49:00
Regarding the bill to raise the salaries of national civil servants in special positions, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno acknowledged that it is necessary to spread the wage increases to the private sector, and from the perspective of administrative and fiscal reform, the prime minister will receive a 30% salary increase, while cabinet ministers will receive a 30% salary increase. Since 20% of the tax will be returned, he asked for understanding for the early establishment of the tax.
2023-11-08 17:47:00
The government will collect support funds from a wide range of generations and companies through medical insurance under the newly established ``Support System'' to secure the financial resources necessary to strengthen measures to combat the declining birthrate. We have put together a draft outline of how the funds will be used to support the
2023-11-08 17:46:00
The G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in Tokyo ended its two-day meeting, and regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation, the two countries agreed to support a humanitarian cessation of fighting in the Gaza Strip to deal with the humanitarian crisis.
2023-11-08 17:06:00
At the end of the two-day G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in Tokyo, the two countries agreed to support a humanitarian cessation of fighting in the Gaza Strip to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation.
2023-11-08 16:33:00
The government is currently formulating a supplementary budget for this fiscal year to implement new economic measures centered on measures to combat rising prices, but it plans to issue an additional 8.8 trillion yen in government bonds as a source of funds. I found that it was adjusted.
2023-11-08 16:27:00
A meeting of the secretaries of the House of Councilors Constitution Review Committee was held, and the ruling and opposition parties will hold their first review session in the current Diet session on the 15th of next week, in response to the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the so-called one-vote disparity in last year's House of Councilors election. We confirmed that we would exchange opinions.
2023-11-08 15:54:00
This is a move by the opposition party regarding a bill to increase the salaries of national civil servants in special positions.
2023-11-08 15:48:00
Regarding constitutional revision, the Japan Restoration Party and the Democratic Party of Japan will discuss a proposed article that includes the creation of an "emergency clause" that has been compiled by both parties during the current Diet session at the Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives. We have confirmed that we will work with each party to do so.
2023-11-08 14:16:00
Concerning a bill to increase the salaries of national civil servants in special positions, the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Assembly Committee Chairman Azumi has indicated that he intends to submit an amendment bill to the Diet on the 10th that would freeze the salary increases of Prime Minister Kishida and others. Ta.
2023-11-08 14:07:00
As the importance of semiconductors increases from the perspective of economic security, the government will spend this fiscal year supporting Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC in establishing production bases in the country, including a second factory it is considering in Kumamoto Prefecture. We have decided to include approximately 1.9 trillion yen in the supplementary budget bill.
2023-11-08 14:01:00
The foreign ministers of the G7 (G7) countries, which are being held in Tokyo, are in their second day, and they confirmed that they will continue to provide sanctions and support to Russia over the situation in Ukraine. We have decided to issue a joint statement that will include our response to the situation in the Middle East, and we hope to send out a unified message.
2023-11-08 13:47:00
Regarding the bill to raise the salaries of national civil servants in special positions, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno acknowledged that it is necessary to spread the wage increases to the private sector, and from the perspective of administrative and fiscal reform, the prime minister will receive a 30% salary increase, while cabinet ministers will receive a 30% salary increase. Since 20% of the tax will be returned, he asked for understanding for the early establishment of the tax.
2023-11-08 13:12:00
Regarding the income tax reduction, Liberal Democratic Party tax research research chairman Miyazawa predicted that it would be implemented once in June next year.
2023-11-08 12:45:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Assembly Committee Chairs met, and the Constitutional Democratic Party reiterated its request for a bill to be passed in the current Diet session to preserve the church's assets in order to provide relief to the victims of the former Unification Church. As the ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party has announced its intention to submit the necessary legislation.
2023-11-08 12:04:00
The foreign ministers' meeting of the G7 = seven major countries, which is being held in Tokyo, is in its second day, and the situation in Ukraine and China is being discussed. We plan to issue a joint statement on the afternoon of the 8th, and we hope to send out a unified message that includes our response to the situation in the Middle East.
2023-11-08 11:15:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has put together a new economic policy proposal and has stated that its immediate goal is to raise the nominal wage increase rate to 3% in order to achieve wage increases that exceed the rise in prices.
2023-11-08 06:39:00
On the 7th, the foreign ministers of the G7 (G7) countries held in Tokyo discussed the Israeli-Palestinian situation, and Foreign Minister Kamikawa appealed for the need for a temporary suspension of hostilities for humanitarian purposes. . On the 8th, we will discuss the situation in Ukraine and China and announce a joint statement.
2023-11-08 05:28:00
In order to speed up emergency transportation, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has decided to introduce a system that allows emergency teams to read patients' My Number cards, which are integrated with health insurance cards, on the spot and view information such as hospital attendance history. We have decided to include the necessary expenses in this year's supplementary budget bill.
2023-11-08 04:28:00
On the 7th, the former Unification Church announced that it would deposit up to 10 billion yen as a ``special deposit'' with the government in the event it becomes necessary to compensate former members. In response, the government states that there is no legal basis for accepting a deposition and that it cannot respond.
