2024-05-31 20:41:00
Regarding future economic policy, Prime Minister Kishida stated that in order to establish wage increases that outpace price increases from next year onward, it is necessary to strengthen the earning power of companies, and that this year's ``robust policy'' will be adopted. He indicated his intention to incorporate related measures.
2024-05-31 20:32:00
The chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party has decided ex officio to hold a vote on June 3rd at a special committee of the House of Representatives regarding a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Act submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties. However, after the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan strongly protested, the Liberal Democratic Party's Diet Measures Committee Chairman Hamada announced his intention to withdraw the schedule for the vote. In addition, the Liberal Democratic Party presented a new revision proposal based on the arguments of the Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party during revision discussions between the ruling and opposition parties. We will tell you the details of the movement on the 31st.
2024-05-31 19:42:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, a Komeito Party official told reporters when the threshold for disclosing party ticket purchasers will be lowered from the current ``over 200,000 yen'' to ``over 50,000 yen.'' After coordinating with the Liberal Democratic Party, the government announced that it will be implemented from January 2027, one year after the law goes into effect. After that, the party made it clear that it would support the Liberal Democratic Party's proposed amendments.
2024-05-31 19:39:00
As the yen continues to experience historic depreciation in the foreign exchange market, it has been revealed that the government and the Bank of Japan invested a total of 9,788.5 billion yen in market intervention from April to May.
2024-05-31 19:30:00
The government's key policy proposals for this year aimed at promoting women's empowerment have been finalized. In order to eliminate the wage gap between men and women, we will strengthen support for re-studying and work on reviewing systems to enable work styles that are not bound by the so-called ``annual income barrier''.
2024-05-31 19:09:00
In order to introduce "active cyber defense," which takes countermeasures before a cyber attack occurs, the government has set up an expert panel whose members include former U.S. ambassador Kenichiro Sasae and University of Tsukuba associate professor Yoichi Ochiai. We will begin serious consideration of legal reforms starting next month.
2024-05-31 19:07:00
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Finance, the government and the Bank of Japan invested a total of 9,788.5 billion yen in market intervention between April 26th and May 29th.
2024-05-31 19:03:00
Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to positively coordinate the request from a bipartisan parliamentary group to hold a government-sponsored commemorative ceremony next year, which will mark the 100th anniversary of the change of name to the Showa era.
2024-05-31 18:58:00
The chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party has decided ex officio to hold a vote on June 3rd at a special committee of the House of Representatives regarding a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Act submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties. However, after the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan strongly protested, the Liberal Democratic Party's Diet Measures Committee Chairman Hamada announced his intention to withdraw the schedule for the vote. In addition, the Liberal Democratic Party presented a new revision proposal based on the arguments of the Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party during revision discussions between the ruling and opposition parties. We will tell you the details of the movement on the 31st.
2024-05-31 18:31:00
Regarding the "Japanese version of ride sharing," Prime Minister Kishida will quickly examine and evaluate the current state of the business, which is dominated by taxi companies, and will also consider new legislation regarding the entry of other industries into the business. I have instructed the relevant ministers to proceed with the discussion.
2024-05-31 18:23:00
In response to China's Ambassador to Japan, Wu Jianghao, regarding the situation in Taiwan, saying that if Japan was complicit in Taiwan's independence, ``the people of Japan would be brought into the fire,'' the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Okano It was revealed that the Permanent Secretary directly protested to the ambassador, calling it ``extremely inappropriate.''
2024-05-31 17:56:00
The chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party has decided ex officio to hold a vote on June 3rd at a special committee of the House of Representatives regarding a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Act submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties. However, after the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan strongly protested, the Liberal Democratic Party's Diet Measures Committee Chairman Hamada announced his intention to withdraw the schedule for the vote. In addition, the Liberal Democratic Party presented a new revision proposal based on the arguments of the Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party during revision discussions between the ruling and opposition parties.
2024-05-31 17:55:00
Toshio Tamogami, former Chief of the Air Staff of the Air Self-Defense Force, has announced his intention to run in the Tokyo gubernatorial election to be held in July.
2024-05-31 17:31:00
Regarding the fact that it was revealed that a corporation owns some of the rooms for investment purposes in the Harumi Flag apartment complex, which is a renovated former athletes' village whose project is supervised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Governor Koike said, ``There are various forms of investigation.'' I think it will be used in the future, so I look forward to seeing how it develops in the future."
2024-05-31 17:23:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with the governors and mayors of four regions, including Tokyo and Osaka, which are candidates for designation as "Special Financial and Asset Management Zones," and talked about strengthening cooperation between the country and the region with the aim of realizing an international financial center. I have expressed my thoughts on the future.
2024-05-31 17:15:00
The chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party has decided ex officio to hold a vote on June 3rd at a special committee of the House of Representatives regarding a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Act submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties. However, after the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan strongly protested, the Liberal Democratic Party's Diet Committee Chairman Hamada announced his intention to withdraw the schedule for the vote.
2024-05-31 16:43:00
In order to expand domestic investment and achieve sustainable wage increases, the revised Act on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness includes the new positioning of companies larger than small and medium-sized enterprises as "medium-sized companies" and support for their growth. ” was approved and enacted at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 31st.
2024-05-31 16:14:00
Ahead of the implementation of the fixed tax reduction from June, the government has announced how the tax reduction will be applied to salaried employees such as office workers, with specific information on income and family structure.
2024-05-31 16:08:00
The special committee of the House of Councilors that discusses regional revitalization, etc., has approved the resignation of Gaku Hasegawa of the Liberal Democratic Party, who had indicated his intention to resign as chairman over his coercive behavior toward Hokkaido and Sapporo city officials, and appointed his successor. I chose Shunji Furukawa of the Liberal Democratic Party.
2024-05-31 16:05:00
In response to China's Ambassador to Japan, Wu Jianghao, regarding the situation in Taiwan, saying that if Japan was complicit in Taiwan's independence, ``the people of Japan would be brought into the fire,'' the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Okano It was revealed that the Permanent Secretary directly protested to the ambassador, calling it ``extremely inappropriate.''
2024-05-31 15:45:00
In preparation for the introduction of a new My Number card, the revised My Number Act, which includes the deletion of the gender notation listed on the current card, was passed and enacted with a majority vote at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 31st.
2024-05-31 14:21:00
A meeting of the members of the special committee of the House of Representatives was held from noon on the 31st to discuss the amendments to the Political Funds Control Act submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties. I proposed that a vote be held after a question and answer session on June 3rd. Opposition parties, however, objected to the vote and walked out, citing insufficient deliberations. In response to this, Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Masatoshi Ishida decided ex officio to hold a vote on the 3rd.
2024-05-31 14:10:00
A meeting of the members of the special committee of the House of Representatives was held from noon on the 31st to discuss the amendments to the Political Funds Control Act submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties. I proposed that a vote be held after a question and answer session on June 3rd. Opposition parties, however, objected to the vote and walked out, citing insufficient deliberations. In response to this, Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Masatoshi Ishida decided ex officio to hold a vote on the 3rd.
2024-05-31 13:55:00
Minister of Defense Kihara departed from Haneda Airport on the 31st to attend the Asian Security Conference in Singapore. In conjunction with the conference, he held talks with the Chinese defense minister and called for restraint on maritime expansion in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and also spoke with the South Korean defense minister to prevent a recurrence of the issue of the South Korean military's radar irradiation of Self-Defense Force aircraft six years ago. It is expected that discussions will be held regarding measures and other matters.
2024-05-31 13:12:00
A meeting of the directors of the special committee of the House of Representatives was held from noon to discuss the amendments to the Political Funds Control Act submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties, and the Liberal Democratic Party presented new amendments and submitted them on June 3 at the beginning of the week. I proposed that a vote be held after a question-and-answer session on the same day. Opposition parties, however, objected to the vote and walked out, citing insufficient deliberations. In response to this, Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Masatoshi Ishida decided ex officio to hold a vote on the 3rd.
2024-05-31 12:48:00
Prime Minister Kishida and Japan Restoration Party Representative Baba held a meeting in preparation for the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, and the Japan Restoration Party requested receipts after 10 years for the "policy activity expenses" paid by the party. They agreed to include a proposal to make public information publicly available in the revised bill.
2024-05-31 12:47:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Prime Minister Kishida met with Komeito representative Yamaguchi and, taking into account the Komeito party's insistence on the standard amount for disclosing purchasers of party tickets, the current amount of ``more than 200,000 yen'' was changed to ``50,000 yen.'' The government announced its policy to lower the tax rate to 2020, exceeding the Japanese yen. After that, Mr. Yamaguchi expressed his intention to continue adjusting the implementation date, and conveyed his intention to take the proposal back to the party for consideration.
2024-05-31 12:16:00
Prime Minister Kishida and Japan Restoration Party Representative Baba held a meeting in preparation for the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, and the Japan Restoration Party requested receipts after 10 years for the "policy activity expenses" paid by the party. They agreed to include a proposal to make public information publicly available in the revised bill.
2024-05-31 11:49:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Prime Minister Kishida met with Komeito representative Yamaguchi and, taking into account the Komeito party's insistence on the standard amount for disclosing purchasers of party tickets, the current amount of ``more than 200,000 yen'' was changed to ``50,000 yen.'' The government announced its policy to lower the tax rate to 2020, exceeding the Japanese yen. After that, Mr. Yamaguchi expressed his intention to continue adjusting the implementation date, and conveyed his intention to take the proposal back to the party for consideration.
2024-05-31 11:46:00
Regarding the issue of four non-life insurance companies leaking personal information such as the contract details of insurance policy holders to competitors, Financial Affairs Minister Suzuki said, ``I would like to confirm the specific details of the incident,'' and confirmed the scale of the information leak. It has been announced that an investigation into the cause is underway.
2024-05-31 11:16:00
In order to promote recovery and reconstruction from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the government will provide financial support of 52 billion yen through the newly established "Reconstruction Fund" so that Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged, can flexibly carry out necessary projects. I decided.
2024-05-31 11:14:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Prime Minister Kishida met with Komeito representative Yamaguchi and, taking into account the Komeito party's insistence on the standard amount for disclosing purchasers of party tickets, the current amount of ``more than 200,000 yen'' was changed to ``50,000 yen.'' The government announced its policy to lower the tax rate to 2020, exceeding the Japanese yen.
2024-05-31 11:00:00
During talks between the ruling and opposition parties to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party did not present any new proposals, citing ongoing adjustments to amend the bill. The opposition party objected, saying it was "extremely regrettable," and it was decided that talks would resume once the Liberal Democratic Party's new proposal was finalized.
2024-05-31 10:57:00
At a meeting between Minamata disease patient organizations and other organizations, Minister of the Environment Ito cut off the sound of the microphones while members of the organizations were speaking. It has been announced that arrangements are being made to hold another meeting with the government sometime in July.
2024-05-31 09:46:00
The government has decided on an implementation plan to strengthen its child policy. In addition to measures to combat the declining birthrate, we plan to promote approximately 400 policies, including measures to combat child poverty and suicide, and to enhance support for so-called "young carers."
2024-05-31 05:46:00
In preparation for the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party has lowered the threshold for disclosing the purchasers of party tickets to "over 50,000 yen" based on Komeito's insistence, but has set a target date for implementation three years after the law goes into effect. We are considering a proposal to do so. Furthermore, regarding the ``policy activity expenses'' provided by the party, we are making adjustments to incorporate the idea of making the receipts public after 10 years, as requested by the Japan Restoration Party.
2024-05-31 05:38:00
The government is planning to establish a base in Tokyo to support the development of start-up companies that will generate new business, and a panel of experts has put together a proposal to consider how this should be done. We are seeking to create an environment in which excellent researchers and investors from Japan and abroad can be brought together to quickly commercialize research in cutting-edge fields such as AI and biotechnology.
