2024-06-07 22:32:00
In response to the problem of doctors being concentrated in urban areas, the government has begun making adjustments to expand the number of medical institutions that require work experience in areas where there are few doctors to be appointed as hospital directors.
2024-06-07 19:50:00
The Okinawa Prefectural Assembly election was announced on the 7th, and a 9-day campaign has begun. This election is also positioned as an "interim evaluation" of the prefectural government management of Governor Tamaki, who is serving his second term, and the focus will be on whether the prefectural ruling party, which supports Governor Tamaki, will secure a majority.
2024-06-07 19:20:00
On the 7th, the government compiled a revised draft implementation plan for the ``new capitalism.'' In addition to promoting wage increases for small and medium-sized enterprises and labor market reform, the government is aiming to strengthen its international competitiveness by positioning content industries such as movies and animation as priority areas.
2024-06-07 18:15:00
On the 7th, a bill revised by the Liberal Democratic Party based on the arguments of Komeito and Nippon Ishin no Kai to revise the Political Funds Control Act was deliberated in the House of Councilors. The main points of contention are expected to be the specific system design to ensure the transparency of the ``policy activity expenses'' provided by the party.
2024-06-07 17:45:00
Both the so-called fiscal reconstruction faction and the active fiscal policy faction of the Liberal Democratic Party made recommendations to Prime Minister Kishida regarding the handling of the fiscal consolidation goal, which is one of the focuses of this year's "robust policy."
2024-06-07 16:57:00
Both the so-called fiscal reconstruction faction and the proactive fiscal policy faction of the Liberal Democratic Party made recommendations to Prime Minister Kishida regarding the handling of fiscal consolidation goals, which are one of the focuses of this year's "robust policy."
2024-06-07 16:46:00
On the 7th, a bill revised by the Liberal Democratic Party based on the arguments of Komeito and Nippon Ishin no Kai to revise the Political Funds Control Act was deliberated in the House of Councilors. The main points of contention are expected to be the specific system design to ensure the transparency of the ``policy activity expenses'' provided by the party.
2024-06-07 15:50:00
Norihiko Yoshida, a member of the House of Representatives of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, acknowledged that he had donated funds to the branch of the political party he represents and received tax deductions, but acknowledged that there was no legal problem with the donation.
2024-06-07 15:38:00
An expert committee of the ruling and opposition parties that discusses the election system for the House of Councilors stated that ``the majority opinion was that the ``joint constituencies'' introduced in electoral districts to correct the so-called 1-vote disparity should be abolished.'' We have compiled a report on the following.
2024-06-07 13:40:00
In order to strengthen relations with emerging and developing countries in the so-called Global South, the Liberal Democratic Party recommended that Prime Minister Kishida take an effective approach by strategically positioning countries and regions that should be prioritized.
2024-06-07 13:24:00
In order to respond to the serious labor shortage in the construction industry, the revised Construction Business Act, which includes measures to increase wages and encourage work style reform for workers on site, was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 7th.
2024-06-07 13:23:00
The revised Firearms and Swords Act, which includes stricter regulations and penalties regarding guns, was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 7th.
2024-06-07 12:50:00
A bill to introduce a ``Japanese version of DBS'', a system to check whether people working in jobs that involve children have a history of sexual crimes, has been debated in the House of Councilors. Minister for Children's Policy Kato stated that urgent efforts are needed to prevent sexual violence, and asked for understanding for the early enactment of the bill.
2024-06-07 12:17:00
A government panel of experts held its first meeting to introduce "active cyber defense," which takes countermeasures before a cyber attack occurs. instructed the Minister of Digital.
2024-06-07 11:12:00
A government panel of experts held its first meeting to introduce "active cyber defense," which takes countermeasures before a cyber attack occurs. instructed the Minister of Digital.
2024-06-07 09:13:00
(Prime Minister Kishida, June 6, 2024) 07:35 Departing from the official residence on foot 07:36 Arriving at the official residence 07:40 Meeting with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroshi Moriya (~09:00) 09:50 Departing from the official residence 09:53 House of Councilors 23 Enter the committee room 09:56 Conversation with Minister of Justice Ryu Koizumi (~09:59) 10:00 House of Councilors Legal Affairs Committee opening 11:06 House of Councilors Judicial Affairs Committee leave midway through 11:07 Departure from the Diet 11:10 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Office 11:55 Departing from the Prime Minister's Residence 11:57 Arriving at Liberal Democratic Party Headquarters 11:59 Arriving at the Party's International Politics and Diplomacy Essay Contest Award Ceremony (~12:13) 12:15 Departing from the same location 12:18 Arriving at the Prime Minister's Residence 13:46 Departing from the Prime Minister's Residence 13:47 Arriving at the Diet 13: 48 Attendance at the plenary session of the House of Representatives 14:01 Adjournment of the plenary session of the House of Representatives. Leaving the House of Representatives plenary session 14:02 Conversation with Acting Representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Seiji Osaka (until 14:03) 14:04 Departing from the Diet 14:05 Arriving at the Prime Minister's Office 14:34 Interview with the monthly magazine "Voice" (until 15:19) 15: 47 Departed from the Prime Minister's Office and arrived at Tokyo Kaikan in Marunouchi, Tokyo at 15:56. Attended an international conference sponsored by the French investment bank Natixis at the banquet hall "Rose" and gave a greeting 16:16 Departed from the same place at 16:23 Arrived at the Prime Minister's office 16:41 Courtesy call on the American cherry blossom queen Alessandra Eventalista (~16:00) 58) 17:01 Digital Administrative and Financial Reform Conference (~17:41) 17:58 Interviews with media companies (~17:59) 18:00 Depart from the Prime Minister's Residence 18:07 Arrive at Hotel New Otani in Kioicho, Tokyo. Attended the regular general meeting of the National Federation of Lifestyle Industry and Consumer Organizations at the banquet hall "Tsuru no Ma" and gave greetings at 18:18 Departed from the same location and arrived at the official residence at 18:27
2024-06-07 05:44:00
Prime Minister Kishida will hold a summit meeting with President Zelenskiy of Ukraine in conjunction with the G7 Summit to be held in Italy next week, and will make arrangements to conclude a bilateral cooperation document that includes economic support measures for reconstruction. We are.
2024-06-07 05:10:00
A bill submitted by the Liberal Democratic Party to amend the Political Funds Control Act passed the House of Representatives on the 6th and was sent to the House of Councilors. Although the bill is expected to be passed during the session, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan plans to continue pursuing the bill, saying it is insufficient and ineffective.
