2024-06-14 23:39:00
The G7 Summit, currently taking place in Italy, is on its second day. The issue of China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other technologies is expected to be a focus of discussion. Discussions are also planned regarding the use and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). For the first time, the Pope is attending a G7 Summit.
2024-06-14 22:50:00
Prime Minister Kishida's Activities June 13, 2024
2024-06-14 21:49:00
The G7 Summit, currently taking place in Italy, is on its second day. The issue of China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other technologies is expected to be a focus of discussion. Discussions are also planned regarding the use and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). For the first time, the Pope is attending a G7 Summit.
2024-06-14 20:57:00
Former Prime Minister Noda of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said of the current political situation, "This is a chance for a change of government that comes around once every 10 years or so," and emphasized that his role is to pave the way for a change of government to be realized, regardless of one's position within the party.
2024-06-14 20:40:00
The G7 Summit, currently taking place in Italy, is on its second day. The issue of China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other technologies is expected to be a focus of discussion. Discussions are also planned regarding the use and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). For the first time, the Pope is attending a G7 Summit.
2024-06-14 20:15:00
The G7 Summit, currently taking place in Italy, is on its second day. The issue of China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other technologies is expected to be a focus of discussion. Discussions are also planned regarding the use and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). For the first time, the Pope is attending a G7 Summit.
2024-06-14 19:08:00
It has been decided that the first debate between Prime Minister Kishida and the opposition party leaders will take place on the 19th of next week. The debate is expected to focus on political reform and other issues, and is expected to influence the battle between the ruling and opposition parties in the final stages of the Diet, including how to handle the motion of no confidence in the Cabinet.
2024-06-14 19:06:00
The G7 Summit, currently taking place in Italy, is on its second day. The issue of China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other technologies is expected to be a focus of discussion. Discussions are also planned regarding the use and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). For the first time, the Pope is attending a G7 Summit.
2024-06-14 19:05:00
The House of Councilors passed a majority vote in favor of the revised Immigration Control Act, which aims to create a new training and employment system to replace the technical intern training system for foreign workers. The new system will treat foreign workers as a labor force and protect their human rights as workers. Experts say, "As the global competition for talent intensifies, this will be a test of whether Japan will become a country of choice."
2024-06-14 19:03:00
The chairpersons of the House Management Committees of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors are expected to hear opinions from former House of Representatives Speaker Hideaki Ohshima and others next week to consider how to use and make public the "research, study and public relations accommodation expenses" provided to members of the Diet.
2024-06-14 19:02:00
Regarding how to ensure stable imperial succession, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nukaga has indicated his intention to continue discussions with each political party even after the current Diet session closes, meaning that the goal of reaching a consensus as the legislature during the current session will be postponed.
2024-06-14 18:04:00
The G7 Summit, currently taking place in Italy, is on its second day. The issue of China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other technologies is expected to be a focus of discussion. Discussions are also planned regarding the use and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). For the first time, the Pope is attending a G7 Summit.
2024-06-14 18:01:00
As the fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues to drag on, the House of Councillors at its plenary session on the 14th passed a resolution by a majority vote calling on the government to continue diplomatic efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and bring about an early calm.
2024-06-14 16:52:00
In preparation for the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, a special committee of the House of Councillors questioned and answered expert witnesses, and opinions were exchanged regarding issues such as the structure of a third-party organization that would check the spending of "policy activity expenses" included in the Liberal Democratic Party's bill.
2024-06-14 16:36:00
The government is working to develop "child and youth shelters" as temporary refuges for children and young people who have no place to go at home or elsewhere. The Agency for Children and Families has set up a study group of experts and has begun discussions to formulate guidelines for how to handle children who are admitted to these shelters.
2024-06-14 14:46:00
Following the arrest of a suspect on probation who was receiving support for the murder of a male probation officer in Otsu City, the Liberal Democratic Party has recommended to Justice Minister Koizumi that he take steps to create the necessary environment to ensure the safety of probation officers.
2024-06-14 14:35:00
Regarding how to respond to the final stages of the Diet session, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Izumi indicated that he will decide whether to submit a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet based on the remarks made by Prime Minister Kishida at the party leaders' debate to be held on the 19th of next week.
2024-06-14 14:05:00
The chairpersons of the House Management Committees of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors are expected to hear opinions from former House of Representatives Speaker Hideaki Ohshima and others next week to consider how to use and make public the "research, study and public relations accommodation expenses" provided to members of the Diet.
2024-06-14 14:01:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii expressed the view that it would be desirable to make full disclosure of receipts for the expenditure of "policy activity expenses," which the LDP bill stipulates will be made public after 10 years, without allowing any information to be blacked out.
2024-06-14 13:59:00
Regarding Japan Post's plan to raise postal rates for letters, postcards, etc. in October of this year, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has expressed his intention to ask Japan Post to make further management efforts, including reviewing costs.
2024-06-14 13:44:00
It has been decided that the first debate between Prime Minister Kishida and the opposition party leaders will take place on the 19th of next week. The debate is expected to focus on political reform and other issues, and is expected to influence the battle between the ruling and opposition parties in the final stages of the Diet, including how to handle the motion of no confidence in the Cabinet.
2024-06-14 12:26:00
The government has decided on this year's "White Paper on Gender Equality," stating that balancing work and health is important to realizing a society in which both men and women can thrive, and that it is hoped that many companies will pay attention to health issues specific to women, such as poor health due to menstruation.
2024-06-14 12:20:00
Regarding the agreement reached by G7 leaders to use Russian assets frozen by sanctions to support Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi emphasized that no matter what the Russian reaction is, Japan will take every possible measure to protect Japanese people and Japanese companies.
2024-06-14 11:50:00
The revised Immigration Control Act, which aims to establish a new training and employment system to replace the technical intern training system for foreign workers, was passed and enacted by a majority vote in the House of Councilors.
2024-06-14 11:37:00
A new law aimed at strengthening food security, which includes measures to deal with food shortages caused by abnormal weather, conflicts, and other factors, was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councillors on the 14th.
2024-06-14 11:02:00
The revised Immigration Control Act, which aims to establish a new training and employment system to replace the technical intern training system for foreign workers, was passed and enacted by a majority vote in the House of Councilors.
2024-06-14 10:04:00
The government has decided on this year's "White Paper on Gender Equality," stating that balancing work and health is important to realizing a society in which both men and women can thrive, and that it is hoped that many companies will pay attention to health issues specific to women, such as poor health due to menstruation.
2024-06-14 06:20:00
The G7 Summit, or the summit of the seven major countries, began in Italy on the evening of the 13th, Japan time. On the first day, the leaders exchanged opinions on the situation in Ukraine and other issues, aiming to reach an agreement on aiding Ukraine using the assets of the Russian central bank that were frozen due to sanctions.
2024-06-14 06:06:00
With less than 10 days left until the end of the session, the Liberal Democratic Party is hoping to pass the bill to revise the Political Funds Control Law by the middle of next week. On the other hand, the Japan Restoration Party, which voted in favor of the bill in the House of Representatives, is increasingly criticizing the LDP for being dishonest in its response to the disclosure of the use of the "research, research, and public relations accommodation expenses."
