2023-11-09 22:56:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has a policy of increasing patient costs for brand-name drugs whose patents have expired in order to further promote the substitution of cheaper generic drugs, and plans to finalize specific measures by the end of the year.
2023-11-09 22:35:00
A training exercise was held to connect the country and prefectures online to share information based on the assumption that a new type of influenza had occurred overseas, and relevant ministers and governors reviewed initial response procedures to prevent the spread of infection. .
2023-11-09 22:25:00
The government has announced the progress of a comprehensive inspection following a series of troubles surrounding My Number cards, and 284 new errors were discovered, including cases where My Numbers were linked to other people's public money receiving accounts. clarified.
2023-11-09 21:53:00
At a panel of experts considering the form of the Science Council of Japan, the Cabinet Office presented the advantages of making the Science Council an independent corporation from the national government. It is said that they will be able to independently select members and secure income, and experts will continue to consider the matter.
2023-11-09 21:02:00
Regarding the support money that the government widely collects from businesses and citizens in order to secure financial resources for countermeasures against the declining birthrate, the Children and Family Affairs Agency presented a proposal to collect money through medical insurance at a meeting of experts, and the participants gained understanding of the system. Opinions were expressed that the government should take responsibility and explain the situation.
2023-11-09 20:30:00
Rengo, the central organization of labor unions, has decided on a basic policy for the next House of Representatives election, clearly stating that candidates with the Communist Party in mind who receive support such as entering into policy agreements with political parties that differ from Rengo's views cannot be nominated.
2023-11-09 19:33:00
Former Secretary-General Amari, who is the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Semiconductor Strategy Promotion League, gave a speech in Tokyo and said, ``Having a semiconductor manufacturing base means that we have the power to make or break the world,'' and said that the party has no intention of developing production bases, etc. He expressed his intention to strengthen support for the
2023-11-09 19:32:00
Governor Shioda visited the Ministry of Defense regarding the ongoing construction of the Self-Defense Forces base on Mageshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and as the construction will reach its peak in the future, he vowed to ensure the safety of the residents of Tanegashima, where construction vehicles will pass, and to take necessary environmental conservation measures. I requested that you look forward to it.
2023-11-09 19:20:00
Regarding the bill to increase the salaries of national civil servants in special positions, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated that it is necessary to take into account the current situation where the people are suffering from high prices, and that Prime Minister Kishida and other cabinet ministers will increase their salaries if the bill is enacted. It has been announced that the entire amount will be returned to the national treasury.
2023-11-09 16:36:00
State Minister of Finance Kanda acknowledged in a weekly magazine that he had failed to pay taxes in the past, and at a House of Councilors committee on the 9th, he acknowledged the fact and said he was ``deeply remorseful.'' I apologized. Regarding his own progress, he said, ``I will continue to devote all my efforts to the execution of his duties.''
2023-11-09 16:23:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to postpone the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the end of the year. On the morning of the 9th, he told reporters, ``First of all, we will focus on economic measures and each issue that cannot be postponed.I am not thinking about anything else.''
2023-11-09 15:27:00
While Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to postpone the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the end of the year, leaders at meetings of various factions of the Liberal Democratic Party have expressed the opinion that the Diet should approach deliberations with a sense of urgency in order to quickly pass a supplementary budget bill. It was pointed out that we do not know when the dissolution will occur, and that we need to proceed with preparations for elections.
2023-11-09 14:22:00
The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee was held, and Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Mori promptly discussed the ``emergency clause,'' which stipulates responses in the event of large-scale disasters or wars in the Constitution, from the perspective of maintaining the functioning of the Diet. We recognized that we need to fill in the gaps.
2023-11-09 14:18:00
State Minister of Finance Kanda acknowledged in a weekly magazine that he had failed to pay taxes in the past, and at a House of Councilors committee on the 9th, he acknowledged the fact and said he was ``deeply remorseful.'' I apologized. Regarding his own progress, he said, ``I will continue to devote all my efforts to the execution of his duties.''
2023-11-09 14:12:00
Regarding tax cuts such as income tax, Finance Minister Suzuki acknowledged that past increases in tax revenue have already been expended, and Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's Political Affairs Research Chair Nagatsuma said that Prime Minister Kishida was ``giving the people an increase in tax revenue.'' He pointed out that the statement "to give back" should be revised.
2023-11-09 13:57:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to postpone the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the end of the year. On the morning of the 9th, he told reporters, ``First of all, we will focus on economic measures and each issue that cannot be postponed.I am not thinking about anything else.''
2023-11-09 13:44:00
Regarding how to handle the next House of Representatives election, Rengo Chairman Yoshino met with Constitutional Democratic Party Representative Izumi and conveyed his idea that candidates who receive support from the Communist Party, which has different policies and other ideas, cannot be recommended.
2023-11-09 13:23:00
Regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation, Foreign Minister Kamikawa expressed his intention to make every effort to realize the joint statement reached at the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, including a humanitarian cessation of hostilities.
2023-11-09 13:12:00
State Minister of Finance Kanda acknowledged in a weekly magazine that he had failed to pay taxes in the past, and at a House of Councilors committee on the 9th, he acknowledged the fact and said he was ``deeply remorseful.'' I apologized. Regarding his own progress, he said, ``I will continue to devote all my efforts to the execution of his duties.''
2023-11-09 12:22:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to postpone the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the end of the year. On the morning of the 9th, he told reporters, ``First of all, we will focus on economic measures and each issue that cannot be postponed.I am not thinking about anything else.''
2023-11-09 12:03:00
Prime Minister Kishida is considering holding a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, and Director-General of National Security Akiba departed for Beijing on the 9th to coordinate with the Chinese side.
2023-11-09 11:15:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to postpone the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the end of the year. On the morning of the 9th, he told reporters, ``First of all, we will focus on economic measures and each issue that cannot be postponed.I am not thinking about anything else.''
2023-11-09 10:43:00
Prime Minister Kishida is considering holding a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, and Director-General of National Security Akiba departed for Beijing on the 9th to coordinate with the Chinese side.
2023-11-09 10:16:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to postpone the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the end of the year. On the morning of the 9th, he told reporters, ``First of all, we will focus on economic measures and each issue that cannot be postponed.I am not thinking about anything else.''
2023-11-09 06:53:00
Opposition parties are increasingly criticizing the bill to raise the salaries of national civil servants in special positions, saying that it is unacceptable for the prime minister and others. After the enactment of the Act, Prime Minister Kishida is making arrangements to return the increased amount to the national treasury.
2023-11-09 05:23:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to postpone the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the end of the year. For the time being, we will focus on economic measures in response to the rise in prices, and will carefully consider the timing while keeping an eye on the cabinet's approval rating after the turn of the year.
2023-11-09 05:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida is considering holding a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in conjunction with the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) meeting to be held in the United States next week. There is a plan to carry out such measures as early as the 16th, and the plan is to begin full-fledged coordination, including sending high-ranking officials to China.
2023-11-09 05:04:00
The foreign ministers of the G7 (G7), which was held until the 8th, issued a joint statement in support of a cessation of fighting in order to deal with the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Japan intends to persistently continue its diplomatic efforts to calm the situation.
2023-11-09 00:03:00
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.
