2024-10-02 21:24:00
The day after the inauguration of the new Cabinet, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I would like to make efforts to gain the sympathy and understanding of the people."
2024-10-02 20:58:00
At his inauguration press conference, Finance Minister Kato emphasized that he would manage the economy and finances with the top priority of escaping deflation, and would work to create a growth-oriented economy driven by wage increases and investment. He also expressed his intention to provide tailored support to those whose wage increases have not kept up with rising prices.
2024-10-02 20:49:00
In the new personnel changes of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Ichiro Ozawa, a member of the House of Representatives, was appointed as the acting head of the General Election Strategy Headquarters for the next House of Representatives election. Meanwhile, the number of candidates planning to run in the House of Representatives election has exceeded the target of 200.
2024-10-02 20:39:00
Prime Minister Ishiba and Bank of Japan Governor Ueda met for the first time on the 2nd and agreed that the government and the Bank of Japan will continue to work closely together. After the meeting, Governor Ueda told reporters that the current monetary policy is extremely accommodative, and that he intends to carefully consider raising interest rates after carefully watching the economic and price situation.
2024-10-02 20:26:00
Prime Minister Ishiba held his first telephone talk with Australian Prime Minister Albanese since taking office, and confirmed that the two countries will continue to cooperate closely in a wide range of areas, including security.
2024-10-02 19:33:00
At a plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 1st, when the prime ministerial election was held, Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Oishi held up a piece of paper with his views written on it on the podium. In response, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and others submitted a motion to punish him, claiming that this was an act that disrupted order in the House.
2024-10-02 19:20:00
Prime Minister Ishiba and Bank of Japan Governor Ueda met for the first time on the 2nd and agreed that the government and the Bank of Japan will continue to work closely together. After the meeting, Governor Ueda told reporters that the current monetary policy is extremely accommodative, and that he intends to carefully consider raising interest rates after carefully watching the economic and price situation.
2024-10-02 19:16:00
At his first press conference since taking office, Foreign Minister Iwatake stated that regarding the creation of a new multilateral security system in Asia, an "Asian version of NATO," which Prime Minister Ishiba is keen to establish, "it would be difficult to establish right now," indicating that he recognizes this as an issue that needs to be considered in the medium to long term.
2024-10-02 19:01:00
At his first press conference since taking office, Defense Minister Nakatani said in relation to the "Asian version of NATO" that Prime Minister Ishiba is keen to create, "As the security environment is changing, each country is building networks of allies and like-minded nations, and it is important to expand these networks and strengthen deterrence. The government as a whole will now consider the scope of the role Japan should play and the countries that should be targeted."
2024-10-02 18:21:00
At his first press conference since taking office, Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Fukuoka expressed his intention to stick to the government's policy of halting the issuance of new health insurance cards in December of this year in order to promote the spread of "My Number Health Insurance Cards" that are integrated with My Number cards, citing its importance for the provision of appropriate medical care.
2024-10-02 18:12:00
In his policy speech on the 4th, Prime Minister Ishiba will express his determination for the national and local governments to work together to revitalize local areas, and is making arrangements to introduce a policy aimed at doubling subsidies for regional revitalization.
2024-10-02 18:06:00
Liberal Democratic Party Election Strategy Chairman Junichiro Koizumi visited Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by heavy rains, and expressed the Ishihara administration's intention to do everything in its power to provide swift support, focusing on the use of reserve funds.
2024-10-02 17:07:00
Regarding the issue of politics and money, Japan Restoration Party Secretary-General Fujita stated at a press conference that he intends to continue making arrangements to submit a bill on political reform to the Diet on the 4th in collaboration with the Constitutional Democratic Party and others, which would include the abolition of policy activity expenses paid by the party to lawmakers.
2024-10-02 17:07:00
Former Minister of State for Child Policy, Masanobu Ogura of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced on his blog that he will not run in the next House of Representatives election. He cited poor health as the reason.
2024-10-02 16:58:00
At a press conference on the 2nd, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa emphasized that the government and the Bank of Japan will maintain cooperation in order to escape from deflation, and expressed the view that future interest rate hikes should be carefully considered while monitoring the price and wage situation.
2024-10-02 15:41:00
At his inauguration press conference on the 2nd, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto stated that the restart of Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture is important from the perspective of electricity rates and decarbonization, and expressed his intention to work together as a government to gain local understanding.
2024-10-02 15:28:00
The day after the inauguration of the new Cabinet, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I would like to make efforts to gain the sympathy and understanding of the people."
2024-10-02 15:08:00
At his inauguration press conference on the 2nd, Digital Minister Taira reiterated his intention to maintain the policy of ending the issuance of the current health insurance cards in December of this year in line with their integration with My Number cards, saying, "We would like to proceed according to the original schedule."
2024-10-02 14:25:00
Regarding the schedule for the extraordinary Diet session that was convened on October 1, the Liberal Democratic Party once again proposed holding a debate between party leaders on the 9th of next week, at the end of the session, but the Constitutional Democratic Party insisted that sufficient deliberation should be held in the Budget Committee, and the two parties were unable to reach an agreement, with discussions to continue.
2024-10-02 11:38:00
The day after the inauguration of the new Cabinet, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I would like to make efforts to gain the sympathy and understanding of the people."
2024-10-02 11:37:00
On the morning of the 2nd, Prime Minister Ishiba held his first telephone conversation since taking office with US President Biden. The two leaders shared the view that it is important to continue to improve the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-US alliance, and agreed to coordinate summit meetings between Japan, the US, and related countries, including the three countries including South Korea.
2024-10-02 10:38:00
The day after the inauguration of the new Cabinet, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I would like to make efforts to gain the sympathy and understanding of the people."
2024-10-02 10:31:00
On the morning of the 2nd, Prime Minister Ishiba held his first telephone conversation with U.S. President Biden since taking office, and the two leaders agreed to coordinate summit meetings between Japan, the United States, and related countries, including the three countries including South Korea.
2024-10-02 09:08:00
On the morning of the 2nd, Prime Minister Ishiba held his first telephone conversation since taking office with US President Biden. It is believed that he conveyed his intention to continue to work closely with the Japan-US alliance as the cornerstone.
2024-10-02 08:49:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities October 1, 2024)
2024-10-02 08:48:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities October 1, 2024)
2024-10-02 08:00:00
(New LDP President Ishiba's activities October 1, 2024)
2024-10-02 06:38:00
Regarding economic policy, Prime Minister Ishiba has stated that he will continue with a "growth economy" driven by wage increases and investment, and aim to completely escape from deflation. The focus going forward will be on what specific policies he will introduce as part of the economic measures he has instructed to be considered.
2024-10-02 05:03:00
Prime Minister Ishiba said he wanted to ask for a vote of confidence for the new Cabinet that was inaugurated on the night of the 1st, and announced that he would dissolve the House of Representatives on October 9th, the last day of the extraordinary Diet session, and hold an election with voting scheduled for October 27th. With an eye on the election, the ruling and opposition parties are accelerating the review of their campaign pledges and coordination with other parties on candidates.
2024-10-02 01:58:00
The first Cabinet meeting was held since the formation of the Ishihara Cabinet, and a basic policy was decided upon to realize politics that can gain the understanding and sympathy of the people and bring peace of mind and safety to all.
2024-10-02 00:05:00
Prime Minister Ishiba held his first press conference since taking office at the Prime Minister's Official Residence just after 9 pm on the 1st, where he announced his intention to dissolve the House of Representatives on the 9th of this month, the last day of the extraordinary Diet session, and to hold a House of Representatives election with the announcement of the votes on the 15th and the voting on the 27th. In response to the politics and money issue, he also indicated his intention to immediately begin considering further political reforms.
