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Aug 20, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka and Kansai Named as Candidates for Global Financial Center
The national government is considering developing new global financial centers in Fukuoka and the Kansai area. While the country had formerly worked to...
Aug 19, 2020 Local News
Over 50% of Kyushu Companies Need to Reorganize
A government survey disclosed that more than half of Kyushu companies would need to review and renew their business plans due to the impact of the new coronavirus pandemic. Accordi...
Aug 17, 2020 Local News
University Opens Facility Promotes Student and Local Business Collaborations
Kyushu Sangyo University established its Open Innovation Center to encourage the development of more industry-academia businesses. In a room of 300 square meters, the center hosts ...
Aug 14, 2020 Local News
Kyuden Announces Construction of New Office Building
Kyushu Electric Power announced the development of a new office building in the central Tenjin.
Aug 11, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City Records Highest Tax Income for Seventh Consecutive Year
On August 4, Fukuoka City announced record-high tax revenues for the fiscal year of 2019. The city estimated a total income of ¥344 billion, up by 3.6% from the previous year. Than...
Aug 8, 2020 Local News
Printing Company Produces Clear Barriers With Scenic Scenes of Itoshima
The impact of the spread of the new coronavirus has seen many local businesses in Itoshima introduce plastic infection-prevention sheets. However, these make for an awkward aesthet...
Aug 8, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu Reports 7.4 billion Deficit
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (Nishitetsu) announced its consolidated accounts for the term between April to June 2020. Accordingly, the company faces a deficit of ¥7.4 billion, ...
Aug 8, 2020 Local News
Marutai to Build New Noodle Factory in Karatsu
Marutai Co., Ltd., a Fukuoka-based noodle maker, announced plans to build a new factory in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The company will invest ¥4.3 billion to construct a 7,300 ...
Aug 3, 2020 Local News
Jobs-to-Applicants Ratio Drops Below 1.0 in Fukuoka
The Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare released a report on job offers-to-applicant ratios of June 2020.
Aug 2, 2020 Local News
Toilet Manufacturer Toto Reports Large Losses
On July 31, Toto Ltd. of Kitakyushu City announced its consolidated accounts between April and June 2020.
