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Aug 2, 2024 Local News
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Hosts “Asian Finance and Economic Forum”
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Nishi-Nippon City Bank hosted the "Asian Finance and Economic Forum 2024" on August 1st in Hakata, Fukuoka City. The event...
Aug 2, 2024 Local News
Increased Cargo Flights Between Kitakyushu and Haneda by Yamato HD
Yamato Holdings, a leading delivery company, has increased the number of cargo flights operating between Kitakyushu and Haneda. Starting from August 1st...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Taiwan’s ASE to Acquire Land in Kitakyushu for Semiconductor Facility
Taiwan-based ASE, the world's largest semiconductor assembly and testing company, announced the purchase of approximately 159,899 square meters of land in Kitakyushu...
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...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Partners with Fund to Promote Decarbonization
Fukuoka Prefecture has signed a partnership agreement with a fund management company to support local companies' decarbonization efforts. The agreement, signed...
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
Taishin Bank Opens Fukuoka Branch, Targets Profitability and Collaboration
Taiwanese bank Taishin International Bank aims to achieve profitability within three years at its newly established Fukuoka branch, supporting the increasing number of...
Jul 23, 2024 Local News
BOJ Fukuoka Maintains Positive Outlook on Kyushu-Okinawa Economy
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has maintained its assessment that the Kyushu-Okinawa economy is "recovering moderately" despite some weak areas. The July report indicates robus...
Jul 12, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Office Vacancy Rate Decreases in June
The office vacancy rate in Fukuoka's business district, including Tenjin, fell to 5.35% in June, marking a 0.08-point decrease from the previous month. This is the first decline in...
Jul 12, 2024 Local News
Record High Bankruptcies in Fukuoka for First Half of 2024
Fukuoka Prefecture experienced over 240 corporate bankruptcies from January to June 2024, marking a 34% rise compared to the same period last year. This number surpasses the 230...
