2023-10-24 21:37:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with members of a committee formed from South Korea's political and business circles, and called for cooperation to further develop relations, noting that Japan and South Korea are important neighbors who should cooperate on issues facing the international community. .
2023-10-24 21:33:00
To strengthen economic security, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has compiled a new action plan regarding regulations and support for businesses. In order to prevent the leakage of important technologies, we plan to review the export control system, and we will begin a detailed study this fall.
2023-10-24 21:21:00
A full-fledged discussion has begun at the council regarding a proposal to extend the payment period for national pension contributions by five years, which the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is considering to prevent future declines in pension benefit levels as much as possible. There were a number of opinions in favor of this.
2023-10-24 20:47:00
In response to the exchange of opinions between the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japanese Communist Party with an eye toward the next House of Representatives election, the Democratic Party of Japan declined the constitutional Democratic Party's greeting tour scheduled for the 24th. Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan explained that he has not had any specific discussions with the Communist Party.
2023-10-24 19:24:00
At the plenary session of the House of Representatives from the 24th, representatives from each party began questioning Prime Minister Kishida's policy speech. Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan representative Izumi stated that new economic measures in response to rising prices should focus on handouts rather than income tax cuts, but Prime Minister Kishida said that in order to return the increased tax revenue to the people, he would reduce income tax as well as handouts. He expressed his intention to move forward with consideration as soon as possible.
2023-10-24 18:37:00
Regarding the income tax reduction that Prime Minister Kishida instructed the ruling party to consider, Komeito representative Yamaguchi expressed the recognition that the tax reduction amount of 30,000 yen is insufficient, given the past record of payment of benefits.
2023-10-24 17:45:00
Regarding income tax cuts, which are the focus of economic measures, the government has proposed a flat rate tax reduction of 40,000 yen per person, as well as a 70,000 yen grant to households exempt from resident tax. In the future, it is expected that the government and ruling parties will discuss specific system designs.
2023-10-24 17:42:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Secretary-General Kao Kim-Hong, who was visiting Japan, and agreed to work closely in preparation for the Japan-ASEAN special summit meeting to be held in Tokyo in December. confirmed.
2023-10-24 16:25:00
The Liberal Democratic Party held discussions on the formulation of new economic measures, and said that given the situation where prices continue to rise, the government is considering providing benefits to low-income people that need to be expanded beyond households exempt from resident tax. Opinions have been expressed.
2023-10-24 14:56:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 24th, the government decided to appoint Mr. Shigeo Yamada, who served as the Deputy Director-General for Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the new American ambassador, and the Indonesian ambassador, Mr. Kenji Kanasugi, as the new ambassador to China.
2023-10-24 14:06:00
Regarding the income tax reduction that Prime Minister Kishida instructed the ruling party to consider, Komeito representative Yamaguchi expressed the recognition that the tax reduction amount of 30,000 yen is insufficient, given the past record of payment of benefits.
2023-10-24 13:16:00
At a press conference, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama Moriyama stated at a press conference that Nihon University, where two members of the American football club were arrested, was denied all state subsidies for this year. He expressed his intention to seek restructuring of the management system.
2023-10-24 12:03:00
The Diet will begin questioning Prime Minister Kishida's policy speech from the afternoon of the 24th, with representatives from each party asking questions. The ruling and opposition parties are expected to debate over economic measures in response to soaring prices and diplomatic strategies in light of the situation in Israel and Palestine.
2023-10-24 10:33:00
While the government allows the use of medicinal products made from cannabis plants, it also prohibits the ``use'' of cannabis in addition to the already prohibited ``possession'' and ``transfer'' in order to prevent abuse by young people. Amendments to the Control Law and other laws were approved at the cabinet meeting on the 24th.
2023-10-24 05:27:00
Following the two by-elections for the House of Representatives, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is hoping to coordinate candidates among opposition parties for the next House of Representatives election, believing that they can compete if they take on the ruling party one-on-one. On the other hand, the Japan Restoration Association is not prepared to respond, and it is difficult to foresee any progress.
2023-10-24 05:09:00
In order to strengthen economic security, the government has designated cutting-edge electronic components used in data centers and electric vehicles as "specified important supplies" that are essential to people's lives, and has provided the support necessary to ensure a stable supply. We are adjusting accordingly.
2023-10-24 04:55:00
The Diet will begin questioning Prime Minister Kishida's policy speech on the 24th, with representatives from each party asking questions. Regarding the response to rising prices, while the Liberal Democratic Party is demanding an explanation of measures to return money to the people, including tax cuts, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is pressing the party to accept its own measures centered on the payment of benefits.
