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May 17, 2023 Local News
Honda Hits 20 Million Motorcycle Milestone in Kumamoto
Honda announced on the 16th that it has reached a milestone of 20 million motorcycles produced at its Kumamoto factory in Ozu Town...
May 12, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu and JR Kyushu Rebound Post-Pandemic with Soaring Profits
Japanese rail companies Nishitetsu and JR Kyushu have reported substantial financial growth, signifying a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic impact. Boosted by the resumption of p...
Apr 28, 2023 Local News
Gas Prices May Decrease, Says Local Utility
Saibu Gas, a Fukuoka-based utility company, reported record-breaking annual sales and net profit for the last fiscal year. The company anticipates that household gas prices may gra...
Apr 24, 2023 Local News
Talent War Intensifies in Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Companies in Kyushu and Okinawa, Japan, are actively hiring new graduates, with hiring plans for fiscal year 2024 showing a 40% increase compared to the previous year. This marks t...
Apr 18, 2023 Local News
METI Orders Improvement for Major Utilities including Kyuden
The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has issued business improvement orders to subsidiaries of Kyushu Electric Power, Kansai Electric Power, and...
Apr 13, 2023 Local News
Aeon Kyushu Sees Record High Net Profit
Aeon Kyushu's net profit for the fiscal year ending February 2023 reached a record high of 4.6 billion yen, a 69% increase compared to the previous year. The growth was driven by s...
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...
