2024-08-08 22:45:00
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Kamikawa spoke by telephone with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi and agreed that it is important to avoid an exchange of attacks and to calm the situation, and confirmed that they will continue to work together.
2024-08-08 22:30:00
Following the registration of the Sado Island Gold Mine as a World Heritage Site, Prime Minister Kishida met with Niigata Governor Hanazumi and others, and expressed the government's intention to cooperate in promoting the site's appeal.
2024-08-08 20:41:00
Regarding the election management committee's plan to follow current regulations regarding the proportion of party member votes in the LDP presidential election in September, former Secretary-General Ishiba expressed concern that this could lead to a backlash, as there are many opinions in local organizations calling for an increase in the proportion.
2024-08-08 19:37:00
The fiscal year 2022 financial statements for the National Health Insurance, which is subscribed to by self-employed individuals and others, have been compiled, showing that insurance premium income has fallen below the previous year for the ninth consecutive year due to a decrease in the number of subscribers, resulting in an actual deficit of 106.7 billion yen.
2024-08-08 19:27:00
The Japan Restoration Party, which aims to review the pension system, held a study session inviting the Constitutional Democratic Party's Policy Research Council Chairman Nagatsuma, who has experience as Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare. The Japan Restoration Party's Policy Research Council Chairman Otokita expressed his intention to continue cooperating on policies that the two parties can agree on.
2024-08-08 18:31:00
As stock prices continue to fluctuate volatilely, the ruling and opposition parties in the House of Councillors' Financial and Monetary Affairs Committee have agreed to hold an out-of-session hearing in late August, citing the need to seek explanations from the government and the Bank of Japan.
2024-08-08 16:02:00
As the shortage of national civil servants becomes an issue, the National Personnel Authority has recommended to the Cabinet and the Diet that starting salaries be raised by more than 29,000 yen for university graduates in general positions and more than 21,000 yen for high school graduates in general positions. If the recommendation is adopted, both will be the largest increases in history.
2024-08-08 14:33:00
Constitutional Democratic Party Policy Research Council Chairman Nagatsuma expressed his intention to actively work to approach voters using social media in order to expand support in the run-up to the next House of Representatives election.
2024-08-08 14:32:00
Following the scandal involving Kawasaki Heavy Industries misappropriating slush funds generated from repairs to submarines contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he has asked other defense-related companies to check whether similar issues are occurring.
2024-08-08 14:12:00
Regarding constitutional reform, Prime Minister Kishida has instructed that a summary of the issues for clarifying the existence of the Self-Defense Forces be made by the end of this month. Some within the party have speculated that this instruction may be in preparation for next month's party presidential election, and it is expected that there will be more activity in the run-up to the election.
2024-08-08 13:58:00
As the shortage of national civil servants becomes an issue, the National Personnel Authority has recommended to the Cabinet and the Diet that starting salaries be raised by more than 29,000 yen for university graduates in general positions and more than 21,000 yen for high school graduates in general positions. If the recommendation is adopted, both will be the largest increases in history.
2024-08-08 13:17:00
As the shortage of national civil servants becomes an issue, the National Personnel Authority has recommended to the Cabinet and the Diet that starting salaries be raised by more than 29,000 yen for university graduates in general positions and more than 21,000 yen for high school graduates in general positions. If the recommendation is adopted, both will be the largest increases in history.
2024-08-08 09:25:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities August 7, 2024)
2024-08-08 07:49:00
It has been decided that the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's leadership election will be held on September 23rd. There are voices within the party saying that "We should hold a full-scale debate among multiple candidates to demonstrate their ability to govern," and it is expected that efforts to field candidates will become more active after the Obon holiday.
2024-08-08 07:46:00
Regarding constitutional reform, Prime Minister Kishida has instructed that a summary of the issues for clarifying the existence of the Self-Defense Forces be made by the end of this month. Some within the party have speculated that this instruction may be in preparation for next month's party presidential election, and it is expected that there will be more activity in the run-up to the election.
2024-08-08 00:27:00
Prime Minister Kishida is considering visiting Fukushima Prefecture in late August, one year after the start of the ocean release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and meeting with fishery workers. He is expected to convey his intention to continue taking all possible measures to counter rumors.
