2024-04-09 21:55:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to establish a specialized organization, the National Institute for Health Risk Management, in April next year to prepare for new infectious disease outbreaks.
2024-04-09 21:04:00
In order to make it easier to use the adult guardianship system, which manages assets on behalf of people with dementia, a subcommittee of the Legislative Council began discussions on revising the system on the 9th.
2024-04-09 21:01:00
In response to the issue of people who took supplements containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease, the New Komeito Party is calling for a review of its information collection system and improvements to the system for foods with functional claims. We have submitted urgent recommendations to the government.
2024-04-09 20:08:00
The Japan Restoration Society called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nukaga, to quickly set up a forum for representatives of each party and faction to discuss the issue of a stable succession to the Imperial Throne.
2024-04-09 19:54:00
Regarding the Koto ward mayoral election held in April last year, in which the previous ward mayor was charged with violating the Public Offices Election Act for posting paid advertisements calling for votes for him on the Internet, the ward's election management committee secretariat While I pointed out to him that some of the contents of the ward mayor's income and expenditure report were ``in general terms illegal,'' it was soon discovered that he had received a report with that content deleted. No records were kept of reports being replaced, and the secretariat said it would review its operations.
2024-04-09 19:04:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives asked questions regarding the ``support system'' that is collected through public medical insurance in order to secure financial resources to counter the declining birthrate. It was pointed out that the use of such a system is problematic and should be reconsidered.
2024-04-09 18:54:00
Ahead of the by-election for the Shimane 1st Ward of the House of Representatives to be announced on the 16th of this month, an information session for polling station staff was held in Matsue City on the 9th. When they visit, they are asked to respond based on "reasonable accommodation."
2024-04-09 18:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, will hold a summit meeting with President Biden on the 11th, Japan time. In addition to deepening cooperation in the field of defense, such as facilitating coordination between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is expected that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space.
2024-04-09 18:34:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, special committees will be established in the House of Representatives on the 11th and in the House of Councilors on the 12th to discuss political reforms to prevent recurrence. .
2024-04-09 17:05:00
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi and Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairman Hamada, and Komeito Party Secretary-General Ishii and Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairman Sato met in the Diet on the 9th.
2024-04-09 16:34:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, an Abe faction who was advised to leave the Liberal Democratic Party due to issues surrounding a faction's political funding party, is considering requesting a reconsideration of the punishment, and plans to make a decision by the deadline of this week, the 13th. was shown.
2024-04-09 15:48:00
In order to secure financial resources to combat the declining birthrate, the Children and Families Agency has compiled an estimate of the amount that company employees and others should contribute by annual income to the ``Support Fund System,'' which is collected through public medical insurance. By 2028, people with an annual income of 6 million yen will be paying about 1,000 yen per month, and people with an annual income of 10 million yen will be paying about 1,650 yen.
2024-04-09 15:31:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, special committees will be established in the House of Representatives on the 11th and in the House of Councilors on the 12th to discuss political reforms to prevent recurrence. .
2024-04-09 15:12:00
A bill aimed at creating a "security clearance" system that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose credibility has been verified by the government was passed by a majority in the House of Representatives plenary session.
2024-04-09 14:54:00
Prime Minister Kishida's movements April 8, 2024
2024-04-09 14:37:00
In order to secure financial resources to combat the declining birthrate, the Children and Families Agency has compiled an estimate of the amount that company employees and others should contribute by annual income to the ``Support Fund System,'' which is collected through public medical insurance. By 2028, people with an annual income of 6 million yen will be paying about 1,000 yen per month, and people with an annual income of 10 million yen will be paying about 1,650 yen.
2024-04-09 14:36:00
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi and Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairman Hamada, and Komeito Party Secretary-General Ishii and Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairman Sato met in the Diet on the 9th.
2024-04-09 14:25:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 9th, the government decided to appoint Koichi Mizushima, the Israeli ambassador, as the new Korean ambassador.
2024-04-09 14:18:00
Regarding the government's decision to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets to third countries with restrictions in place, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan pointed out at the House of Representatives Security Committee on the 9th that the government was ``disrespecting the involvement of the Diet.'' In response, Defense Minister Kihara stated that he would make a decision on whether to actually export the product based on discussions in the Diet.
2024-04-09 13:46:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, will hold a summit meeting with President Biden on the 11th, Japan time. In addition to deepening cooperation in the field of defense, such as facilitating coordination between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is expected that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space.
2024-04-09 13:07:00
Director-General of the National Security Agency Akiba wrote an article in a leading American newspaper in conjunction with Prime Minister Kishida's visit to the United States, stating, ``Japan will be able to transfer a wider variety of defense equipment, including fighter jets jointly developed with other countries.'' "Japan's security policy has reached a turning point," he said, emphasizing that Japan's security policy has reached a turning point.
2024-04-09 12:22:00
Regarding the government's goal of breaking away from deflation, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Shindo stated in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 9th that a comprehensive judgment will be made based on factors such as whether sustainable economic growth has been achieved. He also expressed his intention to consider policies for the future.
2024-04-09 11:53:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, special committees will be established in the House of Representatives on the 11th and in the House of Councilors on the 12th to discuss political reforms to prevent recurrence. .
2024-04-09 11:10:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito, who is scheduled to accompany Prime Minister Kishida on his visit to the United States, will discuss policies for realizing a decarbonized society and strengthening supply chains for semiconductors and other products through talks with relevant American ministers and others. He expressed his intention to advance cooperation between Japan and the United States.
2024-04-09 06:52:00
Prime Minister Kishida recently arrived in the United States for a visit. The two leaders are scheduled to hold a Japan-U.S. summit meeting in the early hours of the 11th, Japan time, where they are expected to deepen cooperation in the field of defense and confirm the strengthening of cooperation in a wide range of areas, including economic security and space.
2024-04-09 05:55:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties are expected to hold discussions regarding revisions to the Political Funds Control Act at special committees to be established in both the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors soon. The focus will be on whether the Liberal Democratic Party will include the introduction of the ``coalition system'' that each party has advocated in its concrete plan.
2024-04-09 05:26:00
Ahead of the Japan-U.S. summit meeting to be held in Washington, the capital of the United States, this week, the ambassadors of both countries attended an event hosted by a think tank on the 8th. He emphasized that this will be an important step in further deepening the relationship.
2024-04-09 05:14:00
When asked in an NHK opinion poll how they evaluate the Bank of Japan's decision to end its negative interest rate policy and raise interest rates for the first time in 17 years, 60% of people said they appreciated it.
