JAKARTA - The restructuring step taken by Nissan continues. This time, the automotive manufacturer from Japan has suspended factory operations in its domestic market.
Nikkei Asia reported and quoted by Reuters on Wednesday, May 14, Nissan is still silent about which factories have stopped operating and have not been explained in more detail whether to be temporarily or permanently closed.
Of course this is not good news for Nissan's business activities amid global economic challenges. The manufacturer itself refused to comment on this matter.
Previously, Nissan terminated employment (PHK) as many as 10 thousand workers worldwide.
The move had to be taken in order to make the manufacturing business slimmer and stronger after demand for vehicles weakened in its two largest markets, namely China and the United States (US).
The number of 10 thousand workers increased the number of lists of layoffs for Nissan employees to 20 thousand people or 15 percent of the total workforce.
The manufacturer, based in Yokohama, Japan, has lost its spurs in the hybrid segment in the US, where the electrification market is growing.
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Previously, Nissan had 133 thousand workers by March last year. However, the manufacturer announced cutting its 9 thousand staff and reducing its global capacity by 20 percent in November 2024.
Recently, Nissan also confirmed canceling plans for the construction of a $1.1 billion plant, which will receive government subsidies, for electric vehicle batteries on the island of Kyushu, Japan.
The Japanese government itself has previously allocated subsidies of up to 55.7 billion yen for this battery factory project. The plant, which is planned to have an annual production capacity of 5 gigawatt-hours, is expected to start operating in July 2028 or after.
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