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Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Human Resource Development Service of Korea Opens Fukuoka Office
The Human Resource Development Service of Korea, a group affiliated with the South Korean government that provides support for the overseas employment of South Koreans, opened an o...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Applications for Employment Adjustment Subsidy Skyrocket
A survey by the Nishinippon Shimbun revealed there has been a sharp rise in the number of applications during January for employment adjustment subsidies by companies who have furl...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Prices Paid by Kyushu National Museum Termed “Unnatural”
It has been revealed that of the 75 cultural treasures purchased by the Kyushu National Museum during the three-year period ended in FY 2007 that 46, or more than 60%, were bought ...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Silicon Island Kyushu Concept Not Progressing
The Nishinippon Shimbun reports that the Silicon Island Kyushu concept is facing serious problems. With the downturn in global demand, producers of electric machinery and semicondu...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Human Resource Development Service of Korea Opens Fukuoka Office
The Human Resource Development Service of Korea, a group affiliated with the South Korean government that provides support for the overseas employment of South Koreans, opened an o...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Applications for Employment Adjustment Subsidy Skyrocket
A survey by the Nishinippon Shimbun revealed there has been a sharp rise in the number of applications during January for employment adjustment subsidies by companies who have furl...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Prices Paid by Kyushu National Museum Termed “Unnatural”
It has been revealed that of the 75 cultural treasures purchased by the Kyushu National Museum during the three-year period ended in FY 2007 that 46, or more than 60%, were bought ...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi Financial Group to Form Links
The city of Kitakyushu, the Yamaguchi Financial Group, and the affiliated Yamaguchi Bank announced they will sign an agreement on the 20th to promote local industry. One sector in ...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
Toyota Kyushu Shifts Surplus Employees to Volunteer Activities
Toyota Kyushu is faced with excess personnel due to production cutbacks caused by the economic downturn. Rather than lay the employees off, the company has decided to continue payi...
Feb 12, 2009 Local News
20.5% of Kyushu Residents Now BYO Shopping Bags
The results of the Kyushu-wide campaign to reduce the amount of refuse by encouraging customers at supermarkets and convenience stores to bring their own bags were announced. They ...