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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 25, 2024 Local News
Kyuden Offers Heatstroke Prevention Plan with Electricity Discount
To prevent heatstroke among the elderly, Kyushu Electric Power Co. (Kyuden) will offer a ¥1,500 discount on electricity bills for households with residents aged 75 and older...
Jun 20, 2024 Local News
Kyushu’s Industrial Production Declines in April Due to Auto Sector Slump
Kyushu’s industrial production index fell by 1.3% in April, marking the first decline in three months. The semiconductor sector experienced delayed orders...
Jun 18, 2024 Local News
Kyushu and US Collaborate on Cybersecurity Enhancement
A new initiative to bolster cybersecurity has been announced by a consortium of Kyushu-based companies and universities, in collaboration with...
Jun 17, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Enters Rainy Season with Delayed Start
The Fukuoka Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on the 17th that northern Kyushu has likely entered the rainy season...
Jun 13, 2024 Local News
Okinawa Evacuation Plan for Taiwan Contingency
Governor Seitaro Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture has announced that relevant departments will meet to discuss an evacuation plan for...
Jun 13, 2024 Local News
Request for Establishment of East Kyushu Shinkansen Promotion Group
The Kitakyushu Chamber of Commerce and other organizations have requested Fukuoka Prefecture Governor Seitaro Hattori to establish a promotion group for...
Jun 7, 2024 Local News
Kyushu SMEs Consider Joint Venture with Taiwan’s TSMC
Kyushu SMEs are exploring the formation of a joint venture to collaborate with Taiwan's TSMC, which recently built a semiconductor factory in Kumamoto Prefecture...
Jun 6, 2024 Local News
Birth Rate in Okinawa Still Highest in Nation
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the total fertility rates across all Kyushu and Okinawa prefectures decreased in 2023, though each...
Jun 5, 2024 Local News
Kyushu MaaS to Launch in August
The Kyushu Regional Strategy Conference has announced the launch of "Kyushu MaaS" (Mobility as a Service) on August 1, aiming to simplify travel across the Kyushu region by...
