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Jul 23, 2024 Local News
BOJ Fukuoka Maintains Positive Outlook on Kyushu-Okinawa Economy
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has maintained its assessment that the Kyushu-Okinawa economy is "recovering moderately" despite some weak areas. The July report indicates robus...
Jul 12, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Office Vacancy Rate Decreases in June
The office vacancy rate in Fukuoka's business district, including Tenjin, fell to 5.35% in June, marking a 0.08-point decrease from the previous month. This is the first decline in...
Jul 12, 2024 Local News
Record High Bankruptcies in Fukuoka for First Half of 2024
Fukuoka Prefecture experienced over 240 corporate bankruptcies from January to June 2024, marking a 34% rise compared to the same period last year. This number surpasses the 230...
Jul 12, 2024 Local News
Highest Wage Increase Since 2015 in Fukuoka
The latest report from Rengo Fukuoka reveals that this year's average wage increase in Fukuoka, including regular raises, reached 5.62%, the highest since 2015...
Jul 10, 2024 Local News
Kyushu and Okinawa Department Store Sales Increase by 4.6% in May
Sales at department stores and supermarkets in Kyushu and Okinawa rose by 4.6% in May compared to the same month last year, marking 32 consecutive months of...
Jul 3, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City Partners with Major Bank to Boost Startups
Fukuoka City has entered into a strategic partnership with Mizuho Bank to support and nurture startups focused on addressing social issues. The agreement, formalized on...
Jul 3, 2024 Local News
Japanet HD Acquires All Businesses of Yuko Yuko Holdings
Japanet Holdings has acquired all businesses of Yukoyuko Holdings, including its hotel reservation service. The acquisition aims to combine Yukoyuko’s customer base...
Jun 27, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Power Shareholders Reject Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Proposals
At the Kyushu Electric Power shareholders' meeting in Fukuoka, all 18 proposals, including those calling for the decommissioning of Genkai and Sendai nuclear power plants...
Jun 26, 2024 Local News
Toyota Kyushu President Plans to Expand EV Production
Tetsuro Choki, the new president of Toyota Motor Kyushu, aims to increase the production of electric vehicles to meet diverse global demands...
Jun 21, 2024 Local News
New BOJ Fukuoka Manager Prioritizes Community Engagement
Kenji Sakuta, the newly appointed manager of the Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch, held his first press conference since taking office on June 17...
