2023-11-15 22:02:00
Minister of Economic Security Takaichi has launched a study group within the Liberal Democratic Party. Minister Takaichi has expressed his desire to run for president in the presidential election scheduled for next fall, and some within the party believe that he is solidifying his footing.
2023-11-15 22:01:00
Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Miyake has denied reports that he was suspected of sexually harassing a staff member in his office 10 years ago, saying, ``I have no recollection of this.'' Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he had instructed the Ministry of Defense to provide an appropriate explanation, taking into account that it is working to eradicate harassment.
2023-11-15 21:17:00
Prime Minister Kishida departed for the United States to attend the APEC summit meeting. Prior to this, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to work to provide an opportunity to communicate Japan's position on matters such as free and open trade.
2023-11-15 20:31:00
A government panel of experts considering a review of the technical intern training system for foreigners proposed that the new system be called ``development work,'' as the purpose of the new system is to secure and develop human resources.
2023-11-15 19:54:00
Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Miyake has denied reports that he was suspected of sexually harassing a staff member in his office 10 years ago, saying, ``I have no recollection of this.''
2023-11-15 19:32:00
A working-level meeting was held between the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, and the country where the foreign company is located is required to complete "licensed production," which involves importing technology from a foreign company and manufacturing it domestically. The opinion was raised that it should be possible to export products, and further discussions were held.
2023-11-15 19:29:00
A "government-labor-management conference" was held between the government, the business community, and the labor world, and Prime Minister Kishida, taking into account recent price trends, hoped to achieve a wage increase higher than this year's level in preparation for next year's spring labor union. I requested your cooperation.
2023-11-15 19:08:00
Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Miyake has denied reports that he was suspected of sexually harassing a staff member in his office 10 years ago, saying, ``I have no recollection of this.''
2023-11-15 19:04:00
Regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, Komeito's Political Affairs Research Chairman Takagi emphasized the idea of aiming for legislation in the current Diet session in line with the recommendations compiled by the ruling party's working team.
2023-11-15 18:46:00
A "government-labor-management conference" was held between the government, the business community, and the labor world, and Prime Minister Kishida, taking into account recent price trends, hoped to achieve a wage increase higher than this year's level in preparation for next year's spring labor union. I requested your cooperation.
2023-11-15 18:42:00
Regarding next year's revision of medical fees, representatives of three organizations, including the Japan Medical Association, told Prime Minister Kishida that it is necessary to raise wages on par with other industries. I requested that the part be lifted.
2023-11-15 18:32:00
The House of Councilors Constitution Review Committee was held for the first time in the current Diet session, and the ruling and opposition parties exchanged opinions on the future of the electoral system in response to the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the so-called one-vote disparity in last year's House of Councilors elections.
2023-11-15 17:22:00
Regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, Komeito's Political Affairs Research Chairman Takagi emphasized the idea of aiming for legislation in the current Diet session in line with the recommendations compiled by the ruling party's working team.
2023-11-15 16:31:00
In response to concerns about an overrun in venue construction costs and delays in preparations for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Japan Restoration Association Secretary-General Fujita said that the party that had been promoting the bid for the event should also bear some responsibility. If so, he expressed his intention to highlight the economic effects and other aspects.
2023-11-15 10:49:00
The APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Council) ministerial meeting began in San Francisco, USA. As conflicts continue between China, Russia, and the United States, Japan plans to demonstrate its intention to contribute to sustainable growth in the region through support for decarbonization.
2023-11-15 10:38:00
Regarding the 15th anniversary of the 46th anniversary of Megumi Yokota's abduction by North Korea, Prime Minister Kishida stated, ``I am extremely sorry for the loss of the abductee,'' and expressed his intention to do everything in his power to help the abductee return home. I have shown it again.
2023-11-15 10:13:00
The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea met in the United States to discuss multi-layered cooperation among the three countries, including in the security field, in light of North Korea's continued nuclear and missile development and China's increasing maritime expansion. We agreed to move forward.
2023-11-15 09:12:00
The APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Council) ministerial meeting began in San Francisco, USA. As conflicts continue between China, Russia, and the United States, Japan plans to demonstrate its intention to contribute to sustainable growth in the region through support for decarbonization.
2023-11-15 07:16:00
Regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation, Foreign Minister Kamikawa spoke by phone with the foreign ministers of Egypt and Jordan, explained the contents of the statement made at the G7 foreign ministers' meeting last week, and called for a humanitarian halt to the fighting and a calming of the situation. We confirmed that we will continue to work together.
2023-11-15 03:16:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's working team, which is considering the future of the NTT Act, has compiled a draft proposal. It calls for the requirement for NTT to publish its research results and the requirement for the government to own shares to be abolished, and ultimately calls for the law to be repealed by the regular Diet session next year.
2023-11-15 02:09:00
Prime Minister Kishida will depart for the United States on the 15th to attend the APEC summit meeting. Locally, we are making final arrangements to hold a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the hope of building a constructive and stable Japan-China relationship.
2023-11-15 02:00:00
The ruling and opposition parties will hold basic questions at the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 21st and 22nd of this month regarding this year's supplementary budget bill, which supports new economic measures, with Prime Minister Kishida and all cabinet ministers invited to attend. We basically agreed on that.
