Political News(2025/02/03)
Foreign Minister Iwatake meets with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister and signs memorandum of understanding for summit dialogue
2025-02-03 23:25:00
Foreign Minister Iwatake met with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal in Tokyo and signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a new framework for dialogue between the leaders of the two countries in order to continue cooperation toward peace and stability in the Middle East and to strengthen relations in a wide range of areas, including the economy.
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Ishin's Secretary General Iwatani: "Opposition parties to hold primaries to be decided in February"
2025-02-03 23:10:00
Regarding this summer's House of Councillors election, Japan Restoration Party Secretary-General Iwatani has indicated that he would like to make a decision by the end of February, based on discussions with each party, as to whether or not to go ahead with a primary election aimed at unifying opposition candidates.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee debates "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" and "Japan-US summit"
2025-02-03 19:08:00
On the 3rd, the House of Representatives Budget Committee held a debate on the new fiscal year 2025 budget proposal. In the afternoon, the Democratic Party for the People called for the increase in tax revenue to be returned to the people, including a significant increase in the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." Prime Minister Ishiba, however, pointed out that the government is not in a position to return the revenue and that it is necessary to work on stabilizing the national finances.
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LDP official: "Accounting officer wishes to refrain from attending witness hearing"
2025-02-03 19:02:00
A senior Liberal Democratic Party official revealed that the accounting officer of the former Abe faction, who was scheduled to appear as an expert witness before the House of Representatives Budget Committee in relation to an issue surrounding the faction's political fundraising parties, had conveyed his intention to "refrain from attending" through the House of Representatives secretariat.
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Ishin Party again calls for free childcare and school meals for 0-2 year olds
2025-02-03 14:26:00
Discussions regarding education policy were held between the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party, with the Restoration Party reiterating its call for making childcare and school lunch fees free for children aged 0 to 2 years old starting in April next year. The three parties will continue discussions toward reaching a consensus on the direction to be taken by the middle of this month.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee Prime Minister "Japan-U.S. summit meeting confirms importance of rule of law, etc."
2025-02-03 13:39:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee was deliberating on the new fiscal year budget. In response to the opposition parties' questioning of Prime Minister Ishiba's stance on the Japan-U.S. summit to be held this week, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his intention to confirm with President Trump the importance of a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and the rule of law.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee Prime Minister "Japan-U.S. summit meeting confirms importance of rule of law, etc."
2025-02-03 12:24:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee was deliberating on the new fiscal year budget. In response to the opposition parties' questioning of Prime Minister Ishiba's stance on the Japan-U.S. summit to be held this week, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his intention to confirm with President Trump the importance of a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and the rule of law.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities January 31st - February 2nd, 2025
2025-02-03 09:59:00
Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities January 31st - February 2nd, 2025
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Diet continues deliberations on new fiscal year budget proposal; "Ministerial review" to be held
2025-02-03 07:17:00
The Diet will continue to deliberate the new fiscal year budget on the 3rd, with debates taking place over the Japan-U.S. summit and measures to combat rising prices. Starting on the 5th, the opposition will hold a "ministerial review" in which they will ask specialized questions to each ministry and agency.
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Prime Minister Ishiba to explain US investment to President Trump at Japan-US summit
2025-02-03 06:07:00
At the Japan-U.S. summit meeting to be held this week, Prime Minister Ishiba will explain to President Trump that Japan has ranked first in investment balance in the United States for the fifth consecutive year and is also contributing to job creation. He hopes to avoid economic friction and build a cooperative relationship that is in line with the national interests of both countries.
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Ministry of Finance to strengthen regulations on foreign investment in domestic companies
2025-02-03 03:40:00
The Ministry of Finance has decided to strengthen regulations on foreign investment in domestic companies under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, and will require prior notification and screening of companies that may cooperate with foreign governments in collecting information.
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