Activities

Our Activities and Notable Achievements

Petitioning the Prime Minister

Since its foundation in 1961, the Kyushu Economic Federation (KEF) has been working on the revitalization of the regional economy and implementing activities in cooperation with companies, organizations, prefectural governments, and local branches of central government under the philosophy of “A United Kyushu”.
KEF formulated the “Kyushu Future Vision 2030” in 2021 in commemoration of its 60th anniversary, proposing goals that companies in Kyushu should aim to achieve by 2030. The vision includes 2 main themes: “economic growth and productivity gains” and “community wellness”. KEF continues to use the advantages available in Kyushu to create an ideal future.

The core body that promotes our activities is the committees. KEF’s 9 in-house committees and 8 regional committees in each prefecture engage in study/research/making proposals to resolve the various issues Kyushu is faced with. KEF enhances its partnership with related organizations, operates economic exchanges with foreign countries, and petitions concerning various matters.

KEF continues to work with the government, municipalities, related organizations, and other economic groups, makes policy proposals for the self-reliance of the region, and facilitates the implementation thereof.

Meanwhile, KEF has concluded MOU’s (Memorandums of Understanding on economic exchange) with over 10 major economic organizations and government agencies in Asian countries/regions and has been carrying out various economic exchanges.

Notable Achievements

Accelerating Development of the Rapid Transportation Network in Kyushu
Expressways

(Kyushu, Miyazaki, Oita,Nagasaki, Higashi-Kyushu)

© West Nippon Expressway Company Limited

Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

(Kyushu Shinkansen,Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen)

© Kyushu Railway Company

Attracting Automobile Companies to Kyushu (as Kyushu’s Key Industry)

International MOU Partners

The Kyushu Economic Federation (KEF) and The Kyushu Economy International (KEI) have so far concluded 14 MOUs with nationwide economic organizations and government agencies in 11 countries/regions in Asia and have been carrying out various mutual economic exchanges.
* KEI secretariat is run by the Kyushu Economic Federation and Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Country/Region MOU Partners Date of
Conclusion
Vietnam ・Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) † 2009/02
Hong Kong ・Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC)
・Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
2011/11
2012/08
Taiwan ・Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) 2012/06
Indonesia ・Investment Coordination Board, Republic of Indonesia (BKPM)† 2012/11
Thailand ・Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)† 2012/11
Myanmar ・The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) 2013/02
Singapore ・Singapore Business Federation (SBF) 2013/02
India ・Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) 2014/06
China ・Shanghai Entrepreneur Association (SEA)
・Department of Commerce of Shandong Province (DCSP)*
・Weihai Municipal People’s Government (WMPG)*
2014/09
2018/06
2018/06
Malaysia ・Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)† 2015/11
Philippines ・The Board of Investments of the Republic of the Philippines (BOI)† 2019/07

† MOU concluded as Kyushu Economy International (KEI).
* MOU specif ic to cooperation in food distribution (KEF Agricultural Division is in charge).

What We Provide for Member Companies Utilizing MOUs

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1 OBTAINING INFORMATION In cooperation with our MOU partners and related organizations, we research the local economic situation and investment environment in other countries for Kyushu companies.
2 BUSINESS MEETINGS AND SEMINARS We accept delegations from MOU partners and organize business meetings and seminars to support Kyushu companies in expanding overseas.
3 ECONOMIC EXCHANGE DELEGATIONS We dispatch economic exchange delegations abroad to meet potential local business partners, visit governmental agencies and establish connections to support Kyushu companies in starting and expanding abroad.
4 BUSINESS MATCHING In cooperation with our MOU partners, we introduce local business partners from abroad to meet the demand of Kyushu companies.
5 HUMAN RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS We promote projects contributing to the development and utilization of human resources competent in international business (international students, etc.) and promote the globalization of Kyushu companies.
6 ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION(KEI) The Kyushu Economy International (KEI), a cooperative organization with its members including KEF and the Kyushu Branch of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), support promoting globalization of the Kyushu economy by utilizing METI’s connections with other countries and regions.

Exchanges with Asian Countries

Attracting Automobile Companies to Kyushu (as Kyushu’s Key Industry)

The governments and economic organizations of Japan (Kyushu), China, and South Korea have held "The Yellow Sea Rim Economic and Technological Conference" every year since 2001. With the aim of promoting the formation of an "Open Yellow Sea Economic Zone", topics in f ields such as trade, investment, and technology in the Yellow Sea Rim region are discussed.

The governments and economic organizations of Japan (Kyushu), China, and South Korea have held "The Yellow Sea Rim Economic and Technological Conference" every year since 2001. With the aim of promoting the formation of an "Open Yellow Sea Economic Zone", topics in f ields such as trade, investment, and technology in the Yellow Sea Rim region are discussed.

The Kyushu-Korea Economic Exchange Conference

Kyushu and South Korea have held this conference regularly since 1993 to discuss common issues for both regions with the aim of expanding exchanges in trade, investment and industrial technology. Another aim is to facilitate interregional exchanges by complementing each region’s resources including technology, funding, and human resources.

Kyushu and South Korea have held this conference regularly since 1993 to discuss common issues for both regions with the aim of expanding exchanges in trade, investment and industrial technology. Another aim is to facilitate interregional exchanges by complementing each region’s resources including technology, funding, and human resources.

The Kyushu-Korea Economic Exchange Conference

With the support of KEF, KAMICHIKU VIETNAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY leased state-owned facilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and opened the Kyushu Promotion Center in Hanoi (KPC) in November 2020.

KPC aims to fulf ill its functions as a base for showcasing the attractiveness of the Kyushu region and for passing on information provided by Kyushu’s local governments, companies, and various organizations to Vietnam. It is also expected to play a role as a base for companies and organizations expanding into ASEAN countries. It is equipped with co-working spaces and other facilities to promote exchanges between Vietnam and Kyushu in various f ields such as food culture, tourism, trade and investment, and human resources.