Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) reported its first consolidated loss since it was listed on the Tokyo stock exchange. The president of the company, Toshihiko Aoyagi, explained at a press conference that the net loss for the 2021 March term totaled ¥18.9 billion. He said that the new coronavirus pandemic affected JR Kyushu in many of its business, such as station building management, restaurant operation, and hotel operation. Source: Nikkei / Asahi / NHK
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