Kyushu Economy International

• 九州経済国際化推進機構トップ
• 会長挨拶、構成機関
• English

About Kyushu Economy International

Kyushu Economy International (KEI) was established as the primary organization for international economic exchanges in Kyushu in July 2001, as a cooperative venture between local governments, economic bodies, private companies, etc. in Kyushu.

In order to revitalize Kyushu and stimulate its autonomous development through international exchanges in industry, human resources, and more, it aims to publicize comprehensive information on Kyushu’s appealing environment as a business location, its tourism resources, etc. to foreign countries and regions. Alongside this, it aims to promote the creation of innovation as well as balanced regional development through industrial exchange and the selection of Kyushu as a business location by inviting both domestic and overseas companies to visit.

Business Overview

1.Planning and Formulation of Internationalization Strategies

We examine and implement projects and surveys that will be effective when carried out in collaboration across the Kyushu region, while facilitating mutual exchange of opinions and information sharing among the members of the organization.

2.Public Relations and Information Dissemination

Utilizing our website and public relations materials related to the Kyushu economy, we widely disseminate information both domestically and internationally regarding Kyushu’s business environment, support programs for international business expansion, and other related topics.

3.Economic Exchange

We broadly promote support for international business expansion and economic exchange initiatives, including:

1. Economic exchange projects with Asian regions (such as the Yellow Sea Rim region, China, South Korea, ASEAN, etc.);
2. Provision of international business and economic information, such as the latest in-country information, market trends, and utilization of support schemes, through seminars and other events;
3. Support for market expansion and business entry into Asian, European, and American regions through participation in international exhibitions and business meetings with international buyers.

4.Engagement with International Talent

We implement programs that create opportunities and points of contact to promote mutual understanding between Kyushu-based companies and international students or other global talent, as well as to facilitate the recruitment and retention of such talent by Kyushu companies.

5.Investment Promotion

We collect information and conduct external promotional activities related to the promotion of inward investment in Kyushu, and undertake initiatives to encourage investment throughout the Kyushu region.

Organization

President

Chairman of the Kyushu Economic Federation

Vice President

Chairman of the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation

Members

Each prefecture, designated cities, economic organizations,industrial support organizations, financial institutions, and other private companies

Supporting Organizations

• Kyushu Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
• Trade information centers of each prefecture
• Kyushu International Center of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Advisors

• Director of the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
• Director of the Kyushu Transport Bureau

Secretary-General

Executive Director of the Kyushu Economic Federation

Participants

• Director of the International Division, Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
• Director of the Tourism Division, Kyushu Transport Bureau

Secretary

Head of the General Affairs International Division, Kyushu Economic Federation

Secretariat

Kyushu Economic Federation / General Affairs International Division

Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry / International Division

About Kyushu

Profile of Kyushu（Summary）(PDF:1,295KB)(August,2025)

For your further understanding of Kyushu, ”PROFILE OF KYUSHU” gives you information about infrastructure, economic scale, growth strategy, or major industries of Kyushu and map of companies in Kyushu.

Business And Investment Environment in Kyushu (PDF:4.494KB)(Last Update:January,2026)

The brochure titled “Business And Investment Environment in Kyushu” is available on the web.

Contact Us

International Affairs Division, International Affairs Department
Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
E-MAIL：exl-kei-info@meti.go.jp