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Aug 20, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Financial Group to Reconnect with Former Employees Online
The Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG), which includes Fukuoka Bank, is launching an online platform to reconnect with former employees. Starting August 20...
Aug 9, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Power Sets Up Nankai Trough Earthquake Task Force
Following the Japan Meteorological Agency's alert about a possible major earthquake in the Nankai Trough, Kyushu Electric Power and its subsidiary Kyushu Electric Transmission and....
Aug 9, 2024 Local News
Strong Earthquake Hits Miyazaki Coast
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Miyazaki Prefecture's coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory for parts of Kyushu and Shikoku...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Reports 36% Drop in Net Income
JR Kyushu's net income fell by 36% to 11.4 billion yen for April-June 2024, despite record-high operating revenue of 104.1 billion yen, up 6% from the previous...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Regional Banks Raise Prime Rates
Following the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike, several regional banks in Kyushu have announced increases in their short-term prime rates...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Sees Continued Growth in Capital Investment
Capital investment in Kyushu's seven prefectures is projected to increase for the fourth consecutive year, driven primarily by the semiconductor industry...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
New App for Seamless Travel Across Kyushu Launches
Kyushu MaaS, a new service enabling users to purchase tickets across multiple transportation modes via a single app, will launch on August 1st. This service, involving 67...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Power to Transition to Holding Company Structure
Kyushu Electric Power announced plans to transition to a holding company structure, creating subsidiaries for power generation, distribution, renewable energy...
Jul 26, 2024 Local News
New Director of Kyushu Transport Bureau Emphasizes Tourism and Transportation
Shugo Harada, the newly appointed director of the Kyushu Transport Bureau, emphasized his commitment to enhancing tourism and transportation in Kyushu during...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
New Route for Kyushu Shinkansen Under Review
A hearing by the ruling party's review committee was held regarding the development policy of the Kyushu Shinkansen West Kyushu route. Sakai Hidetaka...
