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Apr 11, 2023 Local News
Nagasaki Prefecture Sees Increase in Semiconductor Industry Concentration
The semiconductor industry is accelerating its concentration in Nagasaki Prefecture, with Kyocera and Sony Group both expanding their production capabilities. In addition to Kumamo...
Apr 11, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Suspends Kyushu Electric Power’s Participation in Bidding
Regarding the sale of electricity to businesses, five companies including Kyushu Electric Power and its subsidiary formed a cartel with Kansai Electric Power to avoid competing for...
Apr 6, 2023 Local News
Miyazaki Bank Unleashes Furry-Friendly Digital Insurance
Miyazaki Bank has leaped into the digital era and decided to make life easier for pet owners. On the 5th, the bank announced that it has started handling insurance products that ca...
Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Attracts Ventures with Tokyo Hub
Fukuoka Prefecture announced plans to establish a base in Tokyo to attract domestic and foreign investors and venture companies. Stationing one employee at the Cambridge Innovation...
Mar 24, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Focuses on Real Estate, Hotels
Nishitetsu revealed its three-year business plan, targeting 500 billion yen in group sales and 22 billion yen in operating profit by fiscal 2025. The plan emphasizes sustainable gr...
Mar 23, 2023 Local News
Mentaiko Maker Yamaya Relocates, Plans Tourist Hub
Yamaya Communications (Fukuoka City), a spicy cod roe company, announced on the 22nd that they will relocate their headquarters to a new location in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefectu...
Mar 22, 2023 Local News
New Fund Targets Kyushu and Okinawa Startups
Hong Kong-based asset management firm MCP Group, headquartered in Fukuoka City, officially announced on the 20th the launch of a fund focused on investing in startups in Kyushu and...
Mar 17, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Announces Highest Wage Hike in 29 Years
Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) has agreed to a significant wage increase for 4,000 employees, with an average raise of 10,200 yen per month, marking the highest level in 29 yea...
Mar 15, 2023 Local News
Kumamoto’s Semiconductor Talent Boom
Companies in Kumamoto Prefecture are increasingly investing in workforce development for the semiconductor industry due to a growing sense of urgency over labor shortages. Aska Ind...
Mar 15, 2023 Local News
First Base Salary Increase in 23 Years for Saibu Gas Employees
In this year's labor negotiations, Saibu Gas, a major energy company, has decided to raise its base salary by an average of 3,700 yen per month. This is the first time in 23 years ...
