Fukuoka Prefecture has announced its proposed fiscal 2026 initial budget, with the general account totaling a record-high ¥2.3 trillion. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the budget has exceeded ¥2 trillion. In response to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s decision to consolidate production at its Oppama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture to Kanda Town in Fukuoka Prefecture, the budget includes funding to strengthen the automotive supply chain. Measures incorporate the attraction of related companies and support for technological development, among other initiatives aimed at reinforcing the region’s automotive industry base. Source: FIBA
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