2024-05-23 23:05:00
In order to make it easier for cancer patients to receive advanced medical care, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi has indicated that he will consider expanding the scope of the system that allows cancer patients to receive medical treatment combined with insurance and voluntary treatment.
2024-05-23 22:36:00
Prime Minister Kishida said that he hopes to use the trilateral summit meeting next week, which will be held for the first time in four and a half years, as an opportunity for continued cooperation towards peace and prosperity in this region, which faces many challenges. was shown.
2024-05-23 22:22:00
The chairs of both houses of the House of Representatives and representatives of each party held a meeting to discuss how to ensure a stable succession to the Imperial Throne, and confirmed each party's views on measures to ensure the number of members of the imperial family. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nukaga expressed his intention to listen to the opinions of each party individually and sort out the legislative body's thinking.
2024-05-23 21:42:00
A draft of the government's science and technology strategy for this year has been finalized. In order to strengthen global competitiveness, Japan will promote research and development in important technology fields such as AI and quantum technology, and will also lead the creation of international rules in collaboration with related countries.
2024-05-23 20:35:00
Regarding this year's ``robust policies'', Prime Minister Kishida stated that in order to make society sustainable as the population continues to decline, it is necessary to create an environment where people can continue working regardless of gender or generation. He announced his intention to correct wage disparities and include measures to support relearning.
2024-05-23 20:17:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar, who is visiting Japan, and the two countries agreed to advance cooperation in a wide range of areas, including decarbonization and strengthening supply chains.
2024-05-23 19:30:00
The Liberal Democratic Party said it is important for the country to accumulate and utilize a large amount of data, and handed Prime Minister Kishida a proposal calling for the use of AI and strengthening the Digital Agency system.
2024-05-23 19:28:00
The proposed amendment to the Child and Childcare Support Act, which includes the establishment of a "support subsidy system" to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, was questioned by the House of Councilors Cabinet Committee, and questions were asked about how to secure financial resources and how to improve childcare. Opinions were exchanged regarding this.
2024-05-23 18:27:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives has begun questioning the bill submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties to revise the Political Funds Control Act. Discussions took place over specific measures to strengthen penalties for members of parliament and the handling of "policy activity expenses" provided by the party.
2024-05-23 17:36:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives has begun questioning the bill submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties to revise the Political Funds Control Act. Discussions took place over specific measures to strengthen penalties for members of parliament and the handling of "policy activity expenses" provided by the party.
2024-05-23 17:09:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party's campaign committee chairman Ogushi revealed that they are planning to hold a political fund party next month, but until the bill submitted by the party to completely ban political fund parties is enacted. It was recognized that there would be no restrictions on holding the event.
2024-05-23 15:57:00
Constitutional Democratic Party's House of Representatives member Mamoru Umetani apologized once again, stating that he "deeply regrets this thoughtless action" as the party is proceeding with disciplinary action for distributing sake to voters. .
2024-05-23 15:50:00
The House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee was held, and the Liberal Democratic Party reiterated its request to create an outline that would serve as the basis for a draft article for constitutional revision and to proceed with discussions regarding maintaining the functions of the Diet in emergency situations such as large-scale disasters. However, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan argued that it was too early.
2024-05-23 15:09:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, New Komeito Party, and the Japan Restoration Party are discussing a proposed amendment to the Local Autonomy Act that would include special provisions that would allow the national government to issue necessary instructions to local governments in the event of a serious situation such as an infectious disease or disaster. , submitted an amendment bill that would require reporting to the Diet after the national government issues instructions.
2024-05-23 14:53:00
In preparation for the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, a special committee of the House of Representatives began questioning bills submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties, and debated specific measures to strengthen penalties for members.
2024-05-23 14:06:00
In preparation for the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, a special committee of the House of Representatives began questioning bills submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties, and debated specific measures to strengthen penalties for members.
2024-05-23 14:03:00
A bill to introduce the ``Japanese version of DBS'', a system to check whether people working in jobs that involve children have a history of sexual crimes, was unanimously passed at a plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 23rd, and was sent to the House of Councilors.
2024-05-23 12:26:00
In preparation for the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, a special committee of the House of Representatives began questioning bills submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties, and debated specific measures to strengthen penalties for members.
2024-05-23 08:27:00
On the 22nd, 38 Japanese people staying in New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific where chaos continues due to riots, departed for Australia on a plane prepared by the French government.
2024-05-23 07:32:00
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 22nd that it would impose sanctions on 12 American defense companies and their executives in retaliation for the United States' sanctions against China and arms sales to Taiwan.
2024-05-23 07:10:00
On the 22nd, 38 Japanese people staying in New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific where chaos continues due to riots, departed for Australia on a plane prepared by the French government.
2024-05-23 06:43:00
The government is coordinating with the Philippines to hold Ministerial Consultations on Foreign Affairs and Defense, or so-called 2+2, as early as July 2024. As China strengthens its maritime expansion in the East China Sea and South China Sea, the two countries would like to strengthen cooperation in the security field.
2024-05-23 06:18:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's movements May 22, 2024)
2024-05-23 05:27:00
Substantive deliberations on the bill submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties to amend the Political Funds Control Act will begin on the 23rd. The focus will be on whether the ruling and opposition parties can find common ground on specific measures to strengthen penalties for members and the handling of policy activity expenses paid by the party.
