2024-04-27 05:54:00
Regarding decarbonization efforts, Prime Minister Kishida will hold a summit meeting with President Lula in Brazil next month, where he will discuss a new government-to-government agreement to mutually utilize the resources and technologies of both countries, such as biofuels and hybrid engines. We are making adjustments to launch a framework.
2024-04-27 05:39:00
Discussions on amending the Political Funds Control Act have begun at a special committee of the Diet. Although all parties agree on the direction of strengthening the responsibilities of members of parliament, such as by introducing the so-called ``council system,'' there are differences in opinion regarding the specific requirements for penalties, so the focus is on whether they can reach an agreement.
2024-04-26 21:26:00
Regarding the question of how to ensure a stable succession to the Imperial Throne, the Liberal Democratic Party submitted to the Speakers of both Houses of Representatives the party's idea that measures are needed to ensure the number of members of the Imperial Family, as stated in the report of the government's panel of experts. In response to this, House of Representatives Speaker Nukaga announced his intention to begin discussions with representatives of each party after the long holidays.
2024-04-26 19:39:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, a special committee of the House of Representatives was held for the first time to discuss political reform, and each party advanced its arguments toward amending the Political Funds Control Act.
2024-04-26 19:21:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Reiwa Shinsengumi has strongly called for the resignation of the relevant members and has called for amendments to the Political Funds Control Act to include a ban on corporate and group donations. We have announced our ideas for
2024-04-26 19:16:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, a special committee of the House of Representatives was held for the first time to discuss political reform, and each party advanced its arguments toward amending the Political Funds Control Act.
2024-04-26 18:57:00
In preparation for the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, officials from both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party agreed to require members of Congress to submit income and expenditure reports online in order to improve the transparency of political funds.
2024-04-26 18:39:00
The National Association of Towns and Villages issued a comment regarding the ``Population Strategy Council,'' a private group of experts, publishing an analysis stating that 744 local governments across the country ``may eventually disappear.'' "This is putting a damper on the efforts and efforts of local governments to deal with the decline," he said.
2024-04-26 18:25:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa announced that he will visit Africa, France, and Southwest Asia during the long holidays. The aim is to deepen cooperation in areas such as economy and oceans with emerging and developing countries in the so-called "Global South."
2024-04-26 17:34:00
On the 26th, the government approved a new bill to regulate the giant IT companies that hold a dominant position in the smartphone field. The law indicates in advance prohibited acts that impede competition, and includes measures that will make the company pay a surcharge of 20% of sales in the event of a violation.
2024-04-26 15:57:00
Regarding the question of how to ensure a stable succession to the Imperial Throne, the Liberal Democratic Party submitted to the Speakers of both Houses of Representatives the party's idea that measures are needed to ensure the number of members of the Imperial Family, as stated in the report of the government's panel of experts. In response to this, House of Representatives Speaker Nukaga announced his intention to begin discussions with representatives of each party after the long holidays.
2024-04-26 15:30:00
On the 26th, the government approved a new bill to regulate the giant IT companies that hold a dominant position in the smartphone field. The law indicates in advance prohibited acts that impede competition, and includes measures that will make the company pay a surcharge of 20% of sales in the event of a violation.
