2024-10-29 21:05:00
Following the successive landslides and floods that have ravaged the Philippines since Typhoon No. 20 passed, leaving many dead and missing, Prime Minister Shinzo Ishiba sent a message of condolences to President Marcos.
2024-10-29 20:59:00
Hyakuta, leader of the Japanese Conservative Party, which won three seats in the House of Representatives election, said he cannot praise the current politics of the LDP and expressed his opinion that there will basically be no cooperation with the party.
2024-10-29 19:19:00
According to an NHK calculation, this year's political party subsidy amounts, which will be reviewed in light of the results of the House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party, which saw a large loss of seats, is expected to see a reduction of approximately 400 million yen, while the Constitutional Democratic Party, which saw a large increase in seats, is expected to see an increase of just over 200 million yen, and the Democratic Party for the People, which saw an increase of just over 100 million yen.
2024-10-29 18:44:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan held an online briefing for the members of the Diet who were elected for the first time in this House of Representatives election. Secretary-General Ogawa called on them to be aware of their responsibilities as public figures and to work hard in their local and national Diet activities to meet the expectations of voters.
2024-10-29 18:29:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' working group, which is discussing the NTT Act, has compiled a report stating that fixed-line telephones using mobile phone networks should be included in the nationwide uniform telephone service, and that the conditions currently imposed on NTT as a provider should be reviewed.Hearings were held with the four major telecommunications companies in regard to the report.
2024-10-29 15:53:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' working group, which is discussing the NTT Act, has compiled a report stating that fixed-line telephones using mobile phone networks should be included in the nationwide uniform telephone service, and that the conditions currently imposed on NTT as a provider should be reviewed.Hearings were held with the four major telecommunications companies in regard to the report.
2024-10-29 14:43:00
Minister Ito, in charge of regional revitalization, has indicated his intention to hold the first meeting of the headquarters for realizing regional revitalization in early November, with discussions focused on improving living conditions in regional areas and addressing the issue of over-concentration in Tokyo.
2024-10-29 13:39:00
At a press conference, Democratic Party for the People leader Tamaki reiterated his party's intention not to join a coalition government with the LDP and Komeito, and emphasized that he would like to decide whether they could cooperate on each policy to realize the policies the party has put forward.
2024-10-29 12:47:00
Prime Minister Ishiba greeted reporters with a "Good morning" as he entered the Prime Minister's Office just before 10 a.m. He then attended the first Cabinet meeting since the Lower House election. Also attending the Cabinet meeting were Justice Minister Makihara and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Osato, who lost in the election and were unable to secure seats.
2024-10-29 12:39:00
Regarding the fact that the voter turnout in the House of Representatives election held on the 27th was the third lowest since the war, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated his intention to work to improve voter turnout by creating an environment that makes it easier to vote and by raising awareness and education among voters.
2024-10-29 12:38:00
The President of the House of Councillors, Otsuji, has decided to resign from his position as Speaker, citing poor health which makes it difficult for him to continue his duties.
2024-10-29 11:57:00
At a press conference, Democratic Party for the People leader Tamaki reiterated his party's intention not to join a coalition government with the LDP and Komeito, and emphasized that he would like to decide whether they could cooperate on each policy to realize the policies the party has put forward.
2024-10-29 11:47:00
The government has decided to start using the "My Number License," which combines the My Number Card and driver's license, from March 24th next year.
2024-10-29 10:02:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities October 28, 2024)
2024-10-29 06:18:00
The Supreme Court referendum, which took place on the 27th along with the House of Representatives election, saw all six judges in question receive a vote of confidence. However, the percentage of voters who voted for their removal from office was the highest in the last 20 years, leading experts to suggest that "voters' voting behavior may be changing, with people now gathering information on social media, for example."
2024-10-29 05:32:00
Following his defeat in the House of Representatives election, Komeito leader Ishii is making arrangements to announce his soon to step down as leader.
2024-10-29 05:30:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is trying to maintain its coalition government with the Komeito Party and is working behind the scenes with the opposition parties to ensure that Ishiba is nominated in the election for prime minister. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) plans to ask other opposition parties for their cooperation in voting for Noda, and the ruling and opposition parties are actively working to form a majority in the election.
