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Apr 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu’s Largest Logistics Hub, T-LOGI Fukuoka Island City, Now Open
The "T-LOGI Fukuoka Island City," Kyushu's largest logistics facility, has recently been completed on Fukuoka City's artificial "Island City." Developed jointly by...
Apr 4, 2024 Local News
Seiyu to Exit Kyushu, Selling All Stores to Izumi
Seiyu announces the sale of all its Kyushu outlets, including the "Sunny" food supermarkets, to Hiroshima-based Izumi, marking its exit from the region. This move is part of Seiyu'...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Stadium City to Create 1,000 Jobs with Japanet Holdings
Japanet Holdings, headquartered in Sasebo, Nagasaki, has unveiled plans to employ about 1,000 individuals, combining full-time and part-time roles, at the soon-to-open...
Mar 26, 2024 Local News
Kumamoto to Host “Startup World Cup” Regional Qualifier in August
Kumamoto City, in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, announces the hosting of the "Startup World Cup" Kyushu regional qualifier in August. This event provides local startups.....
Mar 22, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka-Based Retailer’s Successful IPO
Trial Holdings, a major retail company based in Fukuoka City, successfully listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. This company, which operates 311 discount stores nation...
Mar 22, 2024 Local News
End of Negative Rates: BoJ Fukuoka Eyes Sustained Regional Growth
Shinsuke Oyama, the Bank of Japan's Fukuoka Branch Manager, highlighted the central bank's ongoing commitment to maintaining a supportive financial environment in Kyushu and Okinaw...
Mar 22, 2024 Local News
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Marks 100 Years with Dividend Hike
Nishi-Nippon Railroad will raise its dividend to 40 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2024, up 5 yen from the previous year, in celebration of the Tenjin Omuta Line's ...
Mar 22, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Zone Hits Record February Exports, Surplus Returns
Moji Customs reported that February's trade figures for the Kyushu economic zone reached a record high for the month, with exports increasing by 17% year-over-year to 937 billion y...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Introduces Scholarship Repayment Scheme for Engineers
Kyushu Electric Power has unveiled an initiative that commits to repaying student loans for their new engineering recruits from April 2025. The program is designed to alleviate...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Tech’s New Alliance Aims to Spark Startup Surge with QB Capital
Kyushu Institute of Technology collaborates with QB Capital to foster startups, targeting the creation of 5-10 innovative companies within five years. This partnership will focus o...
