Political News(2023/09/28)
Donation of 100,000 yen to a political organization representing the prime minister Not listed in the political funds balance report
2023-09-28 22:42:00
It has been revealed that the political organization that Prime Minister Kishida represents failed to record in its political funds balance report a 100,000 yen donation it received from another political organization the year before. Prime Minister Kishida's office responded to NHK's interview, saying, ``This is a clerical error and we would like to correct it as soon as possible.''
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Defense Minister Kihara holds first telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Defense since taking office, confirms close cooperation, etc.
2023-09-28 21:30:00
Defense Minister Kihara had his first telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin since taking office, and stated that Japan and the U.S. will work closely together to respond to China's maritime expansion, as well as ``counterattacks'' that can attack missile launch sites, etc. They confirmed that they would continue to discuss issues such as the effective use of "capacity."
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa keen to visit Ukraine ``at the right time''
2023-09-28 21:21:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa expressed his desire to visit Ukraine in order to understand its needs for the country's reconstruction, which continues to be invaded by Russia.
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Minister of Okinawa and the Northern Territories inspects US military bases, etc. “Doing our best to build a strong Okinawa economy”
2023-09-28 20:13:00
During his visit to Okinawa Prefecture, Minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Jimi visited the U.S. military base Futenma, etc., and pointed out that reducing the burden on the bases is an important issue, and expressed his intention to do everything in his power to realize a strong Okinawa economy. I did.
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Communist Party Chairman Shii announces party’s economic revitalization plan “Convene an extraordinary Diet session”
2023-09-28 18:51:00
In response to rising prices, Communist Party Chairman Shii announced the party's economic revitalization plan, which calls for lowering the consumption tax rate to 5%, and suggested that an extraordinary Diet session should be convened immediately.
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“Prime Minister Kishida adjusts attendance at regular convention of the Union” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-09-28 18:28:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno announced that he is coordinating Prime Minister Kishida's attendance at the RENGO's regular conference to be held in October, and that he will continue to communicate with the labor community to develop policies aimed at realizing wage increases. He expressed his desire to move forward.
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Ground construction in Henoko: The government sends a document instructing Okinawa Prefecture to approve it
2023-09-28 18:19:00
Regarding ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the national government has recommended that Okinawa Prefecture approve the construction work by September 27th. Because it was not approved by the deadline, the national government sent a document to the prefecture on the 28th instructing it to approve it.
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Meiji Restoration Representative Baba Duplicate candidacy with proportional representation in Osaka Exchange of opinions and decision
2023-09-28 17:54:00
Regarding the next House of Representatives election, Representative Baba of the Nippon Ishin no Kai will soon exchange opinions with prospective candidates running in single-seat constituencies in Osaka Prefecture, and then decide whether to allow dual candidacy with proportional representation. I showed my thoughts.
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Before the “invoice system” starts on October 1st, related ministerial meetings will be held tomorrow
2023-09-28 17:52:00
Ahead of the start of the invoice system on October 1st to accurately grasp the amount of consumption tax paid, the government will hold a meeting of relevant ministers on the 29th to discuss measures to make the system more established. We plan to discuss such matters.
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Komeito proposes new economic measures and support measures such as wage increases for small and medium-sized enterprises
2023-09-28 15:02:00
Regarding new economic measures in response to rising prices, the New Komeito Party has compiled a support package, stating that it is necessary to focus on supporting wage increases for small and medium-sized enterprises, and will submit it to the government next week.
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“Prime Minister Kishida adjusts attendance at regular convention of the Union” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-09-28 13:52:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno announced that he is coordinating Prime Minister Kishida's attendance at the RENGO's regular conference to be held in October, and that he will continue to communicate with the labor community to develop policies aimed at realizing wage increases. He expressed his desire to move forward.
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Minister of Okinawa and Northern Territories Jimi meets with Governor Tamaki for the first time since taking office
2023-09-28 12:22:00
Minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Jimi met with Governor Tamaki for the first time since taking office at the Okinawa Prefectural Office. In response to Governor Tamaki's request to abandon the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma to Henoko, Nago City, Minister Jimi emphasized the importance of reducing the burden and emphasized his intention to work towards the development of Okinawa.
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Prime Minister plans to include measures to deal with logistics “2024 problem” in economic package at the end of October
2023-09-28 11:31:00
In order to respond to the ``2024 problem,'' which concerns the worsening labor shortage in the logistics industry, Prime Minister Kishida has announced that he will put together urgent measures by the end of October, such as automating the loading and unloading of packages and reducing redeliveries. We presented ideas to include in the countermeasures.
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Government/ruling party to consider new economic measures and benefit measures to reduce household financial burden
2023-09-28 06:04:00
Regarding new economic measures in response to rising prices, the government and ruling party have a policy of considering the implementation of handout measures as a measure to alleviate the burden on household budgets due to increases in food prices, etc., and have not yet elaborated on the form and targets of the handouts. It is expected that discussions will take place.
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