Japan Govt.: 70,000 Jobs Lost Due To Coronavirus

Japan govt.: 70,000 jobs lost due to coronavirus

Japan's labor ministry says more than 70,000 people in the country have lost or are about to lose their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The ministry has been checking for cases of workers who have been laid off or have not had their contracts renewed because their employers are struggling with declining business performance.

Covid-19 Costs Japan Over 60,000 Jobs

COVID-19 costs Japan over 60,000 jobs

Japanese officials say more than 60,000 people have lost or are about to lose their jobs - as COVID-19 takes a wrecking ball to a number of industries.

The labor ministry says this number only reflects people who have reported unemployment to regional offices. So the full picture could be even worse.

Nissan Could Cut 20,000 Jobs, As France Says 'renault Could Disappear'

Nissan could cut 20,000 jobs, as France says 'Renault could disappear'

PARIS/TOKYO — Europe's car industry was put on alert for more job losses on Friday as a French minister warned Renault could disappear if it didn't get help soon and a Japanese news report said partner Nissan was considering 20,000 layoffs, with many in Europe.

Renault and Nissan have been in a carmaking alliance for the past two decades and are due to announce a strategy update next Wednesday.

Amid Outbreak People Offered Illicit Jobs

Amid outbreak people offered illicit jobs

A growing number of people who have lost, or will likely lose their jobs amid the coronavirus outbreak in Japan, have received offers to perform illegal work through social media.

The labor ministry says 1,473 people had lost their jobs, or faced the prospect of losing their jobs, for the roughly two months through April 6. The ministry cites deteriorating corporate performance as one of the reasons.

Survey: Students Fear For Their Part-time Jobs

Survey: Students fear for their part-time jobs

An advocacy group in Japan says about 40 percent of students in higher education are worried about a loss of income from part-time jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The student advocacy group FREE conducted a survey of 149 people, including university and graduate students, from March 8 to April 10.

Akio Toyoda Says Japan Will Protect Auto Industry Jobs In Coronavirus Crisis

Akio Toyoda says Japan will protect auto industry jobs in coronavirus crisis

TOKYO — Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda promised Friday that the Japanese auto industry would seek to protect jobs worldwide as it endures the coronavirus pandemic.

Toyoda, speaking as head of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, said he was worried the Japanese economy might be destroyed before the world can win the fight against the sickness caused by COVID-19.