2024-11-01 23:09:00
Japan and the European Union, mindful of the actions of Russia and China, said they both face attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force, and agreed to strengthen cooperation in all areas related to security. They have drawn up a document of agreement that includes the establishment of a framework for director-general-level dialogue between foreign and defense authorities.
2024-11-01 21:17:00
With one day marking one month since the inauguration of the Ishiba Cabinet, Prime Minister Ishiba has expressed his intention to humbly accept the public will expressed in the recent House of Representatives election and to run the government carefully.
2024-11-01 20:53:00
Japan and the European Union, mindful of the actions of Russia and China, said they both face attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force, and agreed to strengthen cooperation in all areas related to security. They have drawn up a document of agreement that includes the establishment of a framework for director-general-level dialogue between foreign and defense authorities.
2024-11-01 19:54:00
The government has set up a preparatory office to establish a Disaster Prevention Agency, and Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed officials to steadily advance preparations with the aim of establishing the agency within fiscal 2026, citing the need to quickly establish a disaster prevention system that prioritizes human life.
2024-11-01 19:03:00
Regarding the new economic measures to be decided as soon as this month, Prime Minister Ishiba indicated his intention to include measures to combat high prices, as well as policies aimed at revitalizing regional areas, creating an environment for wage increases, and promoting domestic investment in growth areas.
2024-11-01 18:48:00
On October 31, North Korea launched an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile)-class missile, the highest altitude it has ever reached. The government has decided to step up vigilance and surveillance as there is a possibility that North Korea may take further provocative actions, including nuclear tests.
2024-11-01 18:15:00
The government has set up a preparatory office to establish a Disaster Prevention Agency, and Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed officials to steadily advance preparations with the aim of establishing the agency within fiscal 2026, citing the need to quickly establish a disaster prevention system that prioritizes human life.
2024-11-01 18:00:00
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), which manages public pension reserves, posted a deficit of over 9.12 trillion yen from July to September this year due to factors such as the strong yen and falling domestic stock prices.
2024-11-01 17:36:00
With the ruling party falling short of a majority in the House of Representatives, the secretaries-general of the Komeito Party and the Democratic Party for the People met and agreed to continue discussions on issues such as a review of the "1.03 million yen barrier" that the Democratic Party for the People has been advocating.
2024-11-01 16:36:00
The government has set up a preparatory office to establish a Disaster Prevention Agency, and Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed officials to steadily advance preparations with the aim of establishing the agency within fiscal 2026, citing the need to quickly establish a disaster prevention system that prioritizes human life.
2024-11-01 16:16:00
The Liberal Democratic Party is making arrangements to nominate House of Councillors Chairman Sekiguchi as the new speaker to succeed House of Councillors President Otsuji, who has indicated his intention to resign due to health reasons.
2024-11-01 15:57:00
In preparation for drawing up next year's budget, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance discussed how to support the domestic semiconductor industry, with both the Ministry of Finance and committee members repeatedly expressing the need for a multi-year medium- to long-term strategy and encouraging investment from the private sector.
2024-11-01 15:33:00
To coincide with Child Abuse Prevention Month, Prime Minister Ishiba posted on social media, "Raising children comes with many worries, so please do not bear them alone," and called for the use of dedicated hotlines and other means to receive advice.
2024-11-01 15:28:00
The LDP will be operating with a total of 197 members, including six people who ran as independents and were elected in the recent House of Representatives election, in addition to the members of the factions that work together in the Diet.
2024-11-01 15:10:00
Regarding this year's "Autumn Review," a public review of government projects, Minister for Administrative Reform Taira announced that it will be conducted this month and will cover nine themes, including subsidies to accelerate the reconstruction of Fukushima, and indicated his intention to hold discussions without being bound by precedent.
2024-11-01 15:02:00
At a conference of representatives from each faction following the House of Representatives election, the ruling party proposed that the speaker be selected from the Liberal Democratic Party, which is the largest party in the country, in line with tradition. However, the opposition party argued that there have been exceptions in the past, and no compromise was reached, so it was decided that discussions would continue.
2024-11-01 13:36:00
Regarding the release of footage showing a device capturing "nuclear fuel debris" produced by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident, Reconstruction Minister Ito commented that this is a highly difficult technology and called on Tokyo Electric Power Company to continue to take all possible measures to complete the decommissioning of the plant.
2024-11-01 13:00:00
On October 31, North Korea launched an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile)-class missile, the highest altitude it has ever reached. The government has decided to step up vigilance and surveillance as there is a possibility that North Korea may take further provocative actions, including nuclear tests.
2024-11-01 12:25:00
With roughly one month left until the suspension of new issuance of health insurance cards, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Fukuoka has expressed his intention to work to alleviate public anxiety by informing people that health insurance cards will remain valid for up to one year after the suspension.
2024-11-01 12:23:00
The secretaries-general of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People met and agreed to discuss how to cooperate on individual issues in future Diet responses. They agreed that political reform is necessary, and agreed to hold a meeting between the party leaders, Noda and Tamaki, next week.
2024-11-01 12:15:00
The secretaries-general of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People met and agreed to discuss how to cooperate on individual issues in future Diet responses. They agreed that political reform is necessary, and agreed to hold a meeting between the party leaders, Noda and Tamaki, next week.
2024-11-01 10:28:00
(Prime Minister's Activities October 31, 2024)
2024-11-01 06:47:00
On the evening of October 31, the foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea held a telephone conference and issued a joint statement in which they strongly condemned North Korea's launch of an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) class missile and called for an immediate end to provocative actions.
2024-11-01 05:25:00
With the ruling coalition losing control of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People will hold policy-specific discussions. The Democratic Party for the People plans to call for a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen barrier," and the focus will be on whether the two parties can find common ground.
2024-11-01 05:01:00
On October 31, North Korea launched an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile)-class missile, the highest altitude it has ever reached. The government has decided to step up vigilance and surveillance as there is a possibility that North Korea may take further provocative actions, including nuclear tests.
