2025-02-13 22:45:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is currently making final adjustments to the revised budget for the new fiscal year, aiming to set the budget at approximately 3.8 trillion yen. The party plans to use the funds from reserves and funds to make school lunches free and to lower gasoline prices.
2025-02-13 22:12:00
The Liberal Democratic Party will include in an appendix to the proposed amendments to the Public Offices Election Act, which it will soon submit, a provision that will take necessary measures in consideration of the so-called "two-horsepower" situation, in which a candidate who has no intention of winning supports another candidate.
2025-02-13 20:43:00
At a meeting of the House of Representatives' Constitutional Review Committee, the ruling and opposition parties reached a broad agreement to hold the first review meeting of the current Diet as early as March 6 to discuss topics such as maintaining Diet functions in the event of a state of emergency.
2025-02-13 19:10:00
As rice prices continue to soar, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to release 210,000 tons of government stockpiled rice. This is the first time that the government has released stockpiled rice with the aim of facilitating rice distribution, so price trends will be a focus of attention.
2025-02-13 19:05:00
Senior officials of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party's Tax System Research Council met to discuss revising the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," and exchanged opinions on issues such as the extent to which income tax deductions should be increased in preparation for the resumption of discussions with the Democratic Party for the People.
2025-02-13 19:04:00
Regarding the policy consultations with the opposition parties on the new fiscal year budget, Prime Minister Ishiba instructed LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera to listen carefully to each party's proposals and work toward an agreement. Onodera told reporters that he believes the climax of the discussions will be next week in order to pass the budget within the fiscal year.
2025-02-13 18:52:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi met with members of the Association of Governors Calling for the Rescue of Abduction Victims and stated that he had received President Trump's full support for an immediate resolution of the issue at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting, and expressed his intention for the government to work together as one to resolve the issue.
2025-02-13 18:20:00
In order to prevent fraud that exploits social media, the Liberal Democratic Party's investigative committee has decided to consider including in its recommendations to the government new investigative methods, such as having criminal groups use fictitious accounts managed by the police to lead to their arrest.
2025-02-13 18:05:00
The Japan Restoration Party has proposed to the ruling party to exclude medicines with the same efficacy as over-the-counter drugs from public health insurance coverage as a measure to reduce the burden of social insurance premiums. The Japan Medical Association has stated that it cannot accept this proposal, as it would increase the burden on patients and prevent them from receiving appropriate treatment.
2025-02-13 16:49:00
Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, Prime Minister Ishiba stated that the specific investment ratio was not discussed at the recent Japan-U.S. summit meeting, but expressed his intention to encourage communication between the parties involved as necessary and to work to create an environment in which companies from both countries can invest with confidence.
2025-02-13 15:36:00
Regarding the large-scale road collapse that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized that he will cooperate to the maximum extent possible with rescue efforts on the ground, and will accelerate consideration of measures to prevent recurrence, including reviewing sewer pipe inspection methods, and will steadily implement them.
2025-02-13 14:45:00
Regarding the policy consultations with the opposition parties on the new fiscal year budget, Prime Minister Ishiba instructed LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera to listen carefully to each party's proposals and work toward an agreement. Onodera told reporters that he believes the climax of the discussions will be next week in order to pass the budget within the fiscal year.
2025-02-13 14:15:00
Regarding the policy consultations with the opposition parties on the new fiscal year budget, Prime Minister Ishiba instructed LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera to listen carefully to each party's proposals and work toward an agreement. Onodera told reporters that he believes the climax of the discussions will be next week in order to pass the budget within the fiscal year.
2025-02-13 13:59:00
At a meeting held on the 13th, the Fiscal System Council, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance, expressed the opinion that it is necessary to keep a close eye on discussions between the ruling and opposition parties regarding revisions to the new fiscal year's budget proposal, so as not to end up with a one-size-fits-all budget.
2025-02-13 13:56:00
As spring labor negotiations get underway in earnest, the Liberal Democratic Party has called on the business community to achieve wage increases that exceed last year's levels.
2025-02-13 13:52:00
Regarding the new fiscal year budget proposal, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Policy Research Council Chairman Shigenori revealed at the House of Representatives Budget Committee that the party plans to present an amended proposal that includes measures to address high prices as early as the 14th, and indicated his intention to hold discussions with the ruling party.
2025-02-13 13:44:00
Regarding the deliberations on the new fiscal year budget bill being conducted in the House of Representatives Budget Committee, the ruling and opposition parties have agreed to hold intensive discussions on the 17th, with Prime Minister Ishiba in attendance, focusing on the themes of diplomacy and security.
2025-02-13 13:16:00
Regarding the new fiscal year budget proposal, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Policy Research Council Chairman Shigenori revealed at the House of Representatives Budget Committee that the party plans to present an amended proposal that includes measures to address high prices as early as the 14th, and indicated his intention to hold discussions with the ruling party.
2025-02-13 12:19:00
Following President Trump's intention to hold talks with Nippon Steel executives regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, company executives departed for the U.S. on the 12th. They are expected to proceed with coordination with the U.S. government while in the U.S., and with the president expressing his view that he cannot hold a majority stake in U.S. Steel, the focus of negotiations will be on the nature of the investment and the scale of the investment.
2025-02-13 12:15:00
Regarding the deliberations on the new fiscal year budget proposal being held in the House of Representatives Budget Committee, the ruling party proposed at a board meeting on the 13th to hold a central hearing on the 20th of next week in preparation for a vote. However, the opposition party pointed out that there was no prospect of inviting expert witnesses to discuss issues related to politics and money, and once again called on the LDP to respond.
2025-02-13 09:27:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities February 12, 2025)
2025-02-13 05:21:00
As deliberations on the new fiscal year budget continue, the ruling and opposition parties are moving in earnest to revise the budget. The government and ruling parties hope to reach a certain level of agreement with the opposition parties within the next week in order to pass the budget within the fiscal year.
2025-02-13 05:03:00
Following President Trump's intention to hold talks with Nippon Steel executives regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, company executives departed for the U.S. on the 12th. They are expected to proceed with coordination with the U.S. government while in the U.S., and with the president expressing his view that he cannot hold a majority stake in U.S. Steel, the focus of negotiations will be on the nature of the investment and the scale of the investment.
