2023-05-26 23:03:00
The government's panel of experts on generative AI has compiled a list of issues. Generative AI has the potential to contribute to solving a wide range of social issues, and we are asking the government to work together to address risks and pursue its usability.
2023-05-26 22:27:00
Regarding the review of child allowances to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, the government plans to expand measures that add the amount of payments after the third child. We are making adjustments to increase the amount of the additional payment, which is now up to elementary school students, to high school students, and double the current amount to 30,000 yen per month.
2023-05-26 21:33:00
As the LDP and Komeito parties struggle to adjust their electoral districts for the next House of Representatives election, LDP Secretary-General Motegi announces that Komeito will field new candidates, including prefectural leaders in Aichi and Saitama. I met with them individually and discussed how to deal with them in the future.
2023-05-26 21:25:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's Shizuoka 5th Section, which was virtually vacant due to the withdrawal of the House of Representatives member Takeshi Yoshikawa, the Liberal Democratic Party's prefectural federation decided to appoint Goshi Hosono, a member of the House of Representatives, who joined the party two years ago. Hosono is expected to become an official candidate in the next House of Representatives election.
2023-05-26 21:22:00
A study group of the city council of Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, which has been discussing the establishment of an ordinance to prevent harassment by lawmakers, has compiled a draft ordinance that includes the disclosure of the names of lawmakers when harassment is confirmed. .
2023-05-26 21:13:00
The Japan Restoration Party said that Mizuho Umemura, a member of the House of Councillors who said that a Sri Lankan woman who died in an immigration facility might be on a hunger strike, repeatedly made remarks without following the party's instructions and disrupted discipline. Banned party membership for six months.
2023-05-26 20:59:00
Intensive deliberations were held by the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors, and it was pointed out that securing financial resources to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate by adding to social insurance premiums would not be appropriate as it would increase the burden on the working generation. The Prime Minister expressed his recognition that it is important to consider the perspective that, by supporting financial resources from society as a whole, households raising children will receive more benefits than burdens.
2023-05-26 20:55:00
The government has compiled a draft outline for this year's ``Basic Policy''. Towards the realization of "new capitalism," the government plans to work on structural wage increases through labor market reforms, as well as to fundamentally strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate.
2023-05-26 20:18:00
In the working group of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, which examines the role of public broadcasting in the Internet age, NHK has decided to establish the scope of work, governance, I showed the basic way of thinking such as the way of burden.
2023-05-26 19:04:00
In response to the troubles surrounding My Number cards, Prime Minister Kishida instructed Digital Minister Kono to take measures to prevent recurrence, such as rechecking data and systems.
2023-05-26 18:29:00
Regarding the financial resources to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, President Kobayashi of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry pointed out at a press conference on the 26th that reform of social security expenditures is indispensable, and will discuss financial resources at the end of this year. I showed the idea that I should deepen it over time.
2023-05-26 18:19:00
In order to reduce the burden of rising gasoline prices, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will gradually reduce the scale of subsidies provided to oil wholesalers from June, and will end at the end of September this year. announced.
2023-05-26 16:30:00
Prime Minister Kishida's eldest son, secretary Shotaro, held a year-end party with relatives at the Prime Minister's official residence at the end of last year. "Weekly Bunshun" released this week reported that Prime Minister Kishida's eldest son, Secretary Shotaro, held a year-end party with relatives at the Prime Minister's official residence at the end of last year and took pictures. I explained again that my actions were inappropriate and I was very careful.
2023-05-26 16:09:00
At the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, Governor Koike said that Komeito plans to end its cooperative relationship with the Liberal Democratic Party, saying, ``I don't think there will be any change in the attitude of both the LDP and Komeito to take the necessary actions in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.'' .
2023-05-26 16:07:00
Regarding the policy of canceling election cooperation in Tokyo with the LDP, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said that limiting the election to Tokyo was a consideration for the LDP, and indicated that he would watch over the LDP's response in the future. .
2023-05-26 16:05:00
Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said, ``It is very regrettable that it cannot be said to be appropriate,'' regarding the fact that Secretary-General Shotaro, the eldest son of Prime Minister Kishida, held a year-end party with relatives at the Prime Minister's official residence at the end of last year. I asked him to work with a sense of urgency.
2023-05-26 16:04:00
Ahead of the government's finalization of its "Basic Policy" next month, so-called fiscal reformist lawmakers within the Liberal Democratic Party won't rule out discussing future tax increases if needed to maintain fiscal sustainability. I approved the content of the proposal in general.
2023-05-26 16:02:00
Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's eldest son, Secretary Shotaro, who held a year-end party with relatives at the Prime Minister's official residence at the end of last year and took pictures, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``The behavior was inappropriate and was strictly cautioned.'' I explained again.
2023-05-26 15:42:00
To promote understanding of LGBT people, the Japan Restoration Party and the Democratic Party for the People have jointly submitted their own bill to the Diet, translating expressions that differ between the ruling and opposition parties into English.
2023-05-26 14:24:00
Regarding the policy of canceling election cooperation in Tokyo with the LDP, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said that limiting the election to Tokyo was a consideration for the LDP, and indicated that he would watch over the LDP's response in the future. .
2023-05-26 14:12:00
A bill to strengthen the production base of defense equipment has entered deliberation in the House of Councilors. Defense Minister Hamada indicated that even if the production line of the defense industry, which is difficult to continue, is nationalized, it will work to transfer it to the private sector as soon as possible.
2023-05-26 14:10:00
It has been pointed out that the revision of the Inns and Hotels Act, which allows guests who are suspected of being infected with a specific infectious disease to stay, promotes discrimination. It was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives Health, Labor and Welfare Committee.
2023-05-26 14:08:00
Discussions were held at meetings of the Liberal Democratic Party regarding financial resources to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, and there was a series of opinions opposing the government's efforts to raise social security costs through expenditure reforms.
2023-05-26 14:00:00
Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said, ``It is very regrettable that it cannot be said to be appropriate,'' regarding the fact that Secretary-General Shotaro, the eldest son of Prime Minister Kishida, held a year-end party with relatives at the Prime Minister's official residence at the end of last year. I asked him to work with a sense of urgency.
2023-05-26 13:50:00
The government signed an agreement with the UAE (United Arab Emirates) on the export of defense equipment and technology transfer for the first time in the Middle East, and Foreign Minister Hayashi said that it will lead to the maintenance and improvement of the production technology base of the Japanese defense industry. I emphasized that
2023-05-26 13:47:00
As the number of foreigners living in Japan increases and the demand for Japanese language education increases, the Japanese language education institution authorization law was approved and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 26th, including the requirement that Japanese language teachers be nationally certified.
2023-05-26 13:25:00
In response to the problem that a former member of Johnny's office complained of sexual assault in his teens, the Constitutional Democratic Party reported to the police if they saw a child sexually assaulted in an entertainment office or club activity place. We have submitted a bill to revise the Child Abuse Prevention Act that includes the obligation to
2023-05-26 12:50:00
Finance Minister Suzuki said that as part of the government's efforts to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, when raising the eligible age for child allowances, it is necessary to consider reviewing measures that reduce income tax for those supporting high school students. I have shown that I need it.
2023-05-26 12:24:00
Regarding the policy of canceling election cooperation in Tokyo with the LDP, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said that limiting the election to Tokyo was a consideration for the LDP, and indicated that he would watch over the LDP's response in the future. .
2023-05-26 12:21:00
Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said, ``It is very regrettable that it cannot be said to be appropriate,'' regarding the fact that Secretary-General Shotaro, the eldest son of Prime Minister Kishida, held a year-end party with relatives at the Prime Minister's official residence at the end of last year. I asked him to work with a sense of urgency.
2023-05-26 12:02:00
Following the closing of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Governor Yuzaki of Hiroshima Prefecture and Mayor Matsui of Hiroshima City met with Minister Hayashi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I told you my idea.
2023-05-26 11:59:00
In light of the G7 Hiroshima Summit's agreement to strengthen sanctions against Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine, the government has decided to impose additional sanctions, including adding 102 individuals and groups to the list of assets frozen.
2023-05-26 11:33:00
In response to the troubles surrounding My Number cards, Prime Minister Kishida instructed Digital Minister Kono to take measures to prevent recurrence, such as rechecking data and systems.
2023-05-26 11:30:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto apologized for the trouble in which points were mistakenly given to other people when acquiring a My Number card, and called for confirmation that points were given correctly. rice field.
2023-05-26 11:23:00
Defense Minister Hamada announced that he will meet with US Secretary of Defense Austin in Tokyo on the 1st of next month. We will discuss specific measures to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-US alliance.
2023-05-26 11:15:00
Next week, a Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ship is expected to participate in a multilateral exercise in South Korea, displaying the flag of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. It seems to be a move in response to the trend of improving Japan-South Korea relations.
2023-05-26 10:37:00
A bill to amend the Penal Code, which changed the name of the crime of "forcible sexual intercourse" to "nonconsensual sexual intercourse," specifically indicated cases in which it is difficult for the victim to express "will not consent," was approved by the House of Representatives Jurisprudence. It was voted on by the committee and passed unanimously.
2023-05-26 05:51:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who is visiting the United States, will meet with Secretary of Commerce Lemond on the 26th. Among them, it was found that the two countries will announce cooperation between the two countries as a joint statement, such as formulating a new process chart for technological development of advanced semiconductors.
2023-05-26 03:47:00
In the candidate coordination of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito for the next House of Representatives election, Komeito decided to cancel election cooperation in Tokyo, saying that it was dissatisfied with the response of the Liberal Democratic Party. Prime Minister Kishida instructed the Liberal Democratic Party executives to respond politely, but there are strong opposition voices within the party, and it is expected that the situation will be prolonged.
