2023-06-13 21:05:00
Diet members' legislation aimed at promoting understanding of LGBT people is a revision of the ruling party's bill agreed by the LDP/Komeito Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People. passed and sent to the Senate.
2023-06-13 20:50:00
Regarding whether to dissolve the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Kishida indicated at a press conference that he would make a decision after assessing the situation toward the end of the Diet session on the 21st of next week.
2023-06-13 19:58:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference in response to the decision of the "Children's Future Strategic Policy" aimed at strengthening countermeasures against the declining birthrate. We have revealed our policy to start applying insurance for childbirth expenses from fiscal 2026. On the other hand, in securing financial resources, he emphasized that he would thoroughly implement expenditure reforms so as not to impose a substantial additional burden on the people.
2023-06-13 19:20:00
South Korean media reported that President Yoon Sung-ryeol expressed displeasure over remarks made by the Chinese ambassador to South Korea that were perceived to criticize South Korea's foreign policy. The exchange between China and South Korea continues, and the rift deepens.
2023-06-13 19:17:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party has compiled a summary of the April by-election that failed to win seats. While citing candidate coordination among opposition parties as an issue, he said that gaining the support of independents is the key, and that he is hurrying to strengthen his posture for the next House of Representatives election.
2023-06-13 19:15:00
Concerning the fact that senior Liberal Democratic Party officials have pointed out one after another that the submission of a no-confidence motion against the Cabinet will lead to the dissolution of the House of Representatives, Secretary-General Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said at a press conference, It's a problem to disband just because it's so," he questioned.
2023-06-13 19:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference in response to the decision of the "Children's Future Strategic Policy" aimed at strengthening countermeasures against the declining birthrate. We have revealed our policy to start applying insurance for childbirth expenses from fiscal 2026. On the other hand, in securing financial resources, he emphasized that he would thoroughly implement expenditure reforms so as not to impose a substantial additional burden on the people. We will update the press conference of Prime Minister Kishida from time to time.
2023-06-13 18:40:00
In order to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, the government has made a cabinet decision on the "Children's Future Strategic Policy," which includes specific measures such as expanding child allowances and childcare leave benefits. Over the next three years, we will secure an annual budget in the mid-3 trillion yen range, and while we will work intensively, we will secure financial resources through expenditure reforms and other measures.
2023-06-13 18:10:00
The government will hold the first joint meeting of relevant ministries and agencies to discuss the issue of sexual abuse by the former president of Johnny & Associates, and next month will come up with concrete measures to prevent children and young people from being sexually abused. I decided to put it together in the middle of the day.
2023-06-13 17:55:00
South Korean media reported that President Yoon Sung-ryeol expressed displeasure over remarks made by China's ambassador to South Korea that were perceived to criticize South Korea's foreign policy. The exchange between China and South Korea continues, and the rift deepens.
2023-06-13 17:52:00
Following the death of former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi, the Japanese government is making final arrangements to dispatch former Secretary-General Amari of the Liberal Democratic Party as a special envoy for Prime Minister Kishida to the state funeral that will be held locally soon.
2023-06-13 17:36:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea, it was found that coordination is proceeding with IAEA Director General Grossi visiting Japan early next month. rice field. Prime Minister Kishida is expected to make a final decision on when to start the release after meeting with Secretary-General Grossi.
2023-06-13 16:48:00
Diet members' legislation aimed at promoting understanding of LGBT people is a revision of the ruling party's bill agreed by the LDP/Komeito Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People. passed and sent to the Senate.
2023-06-13 16:38:00
Regarding the financial resources for the increase in defense spending, the government is considering postponing the implementation of the tax increase until the year after next. He emphasized that efforts should be made toward economic growth so that it will not be necessary.
2023-06-13 15:42:00
Regarding the financial resources for the increase in defense spending, the government is considering postponing the implementation of the tax increase until the year after next. He emphasized that efforts should be made toward economic growth so that it will not be necessary.
2023-06-13 14:58:00
As prices continue to rise, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a bill to the Diet that will effectively refund half of the consumption tax burden for middle- and low-income households.
2023-06-13 14:54:00
Regarding the transfer of defense equipment overseas, Komeito representative Yamaguchi said that it is related to the country's major policies and economic foundations, and that the discussion should continue without being obsessed with reaching a conclusion during the current session of the Diet. I showed the recognition that it is.
2023-06-13 14:27:00
In order to improve the operational efficiency of municipalities, a comprehensive decentralization law was passed and established at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 13th, such as making it possible to use tax information when issuing disaster certificates.
2023-06-13 14:24:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), the House of Councilors Diet Affairs Committee Chairpersons, held talks on the bill to secure financial resources to increase defense spending, which the government positions as the most important bill in the current Diet session, and agreed to postpone the committee vote on the 13th Did. The Liberal Democratic Party proposed a vote on the 15th and will continue to discuss.
2023-06-13 14:17:00
Regarding the reform of the Diet, the ruling and opposition parties agreed in principle to abolish the daily allowance of 6,000 yen paid to the chairpersons of both houses of the Diet at the board of directors of the House of Representatives Committee on Management. We are aiming to amend the law.
2023-06-13 14:04:00
Diet members' legislation aimed at promoting understanding of LGBT people is a revision of the ruling party's bill agreed by the LDP/Komeito Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People. passed and sent to the Senate.
2023-06-13 13:04:00
Regarding the ideal form of the Science Council of Japan, Minister for Economic Revitalization Goto said that he would like to reconsider the required functions and appropriate organizational system, etc., and announced that he would set up a new panel of experts.
2023-06-13 12:48:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito indicated that he would like to lead the discussion as the chair country for the G7 = transportation ministers' meeting of seven major countries, which will be held in Shima City, Mie Prefecture on the 17th and 18th of this month.
2023-06-13 12:42:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato apologized for 60 new cases where information about other people was registered on the health insurance card integrated with the My Number card.
2023-06-13 12:17:00
Regarding the problem that another person's pension information could be viewed on a dedicated site for My Number card holders, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto said that it was a human error caused by entering the name incorrectly when linking pension information. Above, I indicated my intention to hurriedly check for similar cases.
2023-06-13 12:00:00
The Ministry of Defense has started construction of a new garrison for the Osprey to be stationed at Saga Airport in preparation for the deployment of the Ground Self-Defense Force's transport aircraft, the Osprey.
2023-06-13 11:42:00
Regarding the implementation timing of the tax increase over the financial resources of the increase in defense spending, the government is considering including an expression that can be postponed to the year after next (2025) in this year's "Basic Policy", Minister of Finance Suzuki expressed his intention to flexibly decide when to implement the tax increase.
2023-06-13 11:37:00
The "Space Security Concept" was decided as the first guideline for the security policy of outer space. As the threat in outer space is rapidly expanding, we aim to participate in surveillance activities operated by the United States and others.
2023-06-13 10:22:00
The "Space Security Concept" was decided as the first guideline for the security policy of outer space. As the threat in outer space is rapidly expanding, we aim to participate in surveillance activities operated by the United States and others.
2023-06-13 09:52:00
A key policy for women's empowerment and gender equality this year, the "Women's version of the basic policy," has been decided. By 2030, it aims to increase the proportion of women on the board of top listed companies to at least 30%.
2023-06-13 05:41:00
Regarding the government's goal of increasing the ratio of female executives at top-ranking listed companies to 30% or more by 2030, 17% of NHK polls said that the timing is "too early," while " 34% said it was appropriate, and 33% said it was too late.
2023-06-13 05:15:00
The ruling party is aiming for a prompt vote in a committee of the House of Councillors on the bill to secure financial resources for increasing the defense budget, which the government has positioned as the most important bill in the current Diet session. Opposition parties are also considering submitting a resolution to dismiss the chairman in order to block the vote, and the battle between the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying.
