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Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in June and July

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Toyota City, Japan, Jun 16, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - We at Toyota would like to again apologize for the repeated adjustments to our production plans due to the parts shortage resulting from the spread of COVID-19, and for causing considerable inconvenience to our customers who have been waiting for the delivery of vehicles, suppliers, and other parties concerned.We have decided to suspend operations at some of our domestic plants from June 17 (Friday) due to low attendance caused by a COVID-19 outbreak at one of our suppliers, and a shortage of parts supply caused by a production equipment defect at another supplier. The suspension plan this time is in addition to the recent announcement (Adjustments to domestic production in June).As a result of those suspensions, the number of units affected will be approximately 40,000 and the global production plan for June is revised to be approximately 750,000 units from the original plan (approx. 800,000 units). The production forecast for the fiscal year remains unchanged (approx. 9.7 million).The global production plan for July will be announced at a later date.As it remains difficult to look ahead due to the shortage of s...

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MHI Joins “ACT FOR SKY,” a voluntary organization working for the Commercialization, Promotion and Expansion of Domestically Produced SAF

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TOKYO, Mar 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is pleased to announce that today it has joined "ACT FOR SKY," a voluntary organization established jointly by JGC Holdings Corporation Co.,Ltd., REVO International Inc. All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. and Japan Airlines Co.,Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: AKASAKA Yuji, Representative Director) that works to commercialize, promote and expand the use of domestically produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)(1)."ACT FOR SKY" with "ACT" representing the cooperation and collaboration by companies committed to take "action" for these goals-will aim to raise awareness among citizens and companies of the importance of SAF, carbon neutrality and achieving a circular economy. Applying expertise across relevant industries, the four founding companies will coordinate the activity of other member companies as well.MHI is embarking on a project to develop a commercial-scale supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived by biomass gasification integrated with FT synthesis technology(2). By achieving reduction in greenhouse gas emissions caused by jet fuels, the Company will ...

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Myanmar Government Approved USD 3.82 Billion in Foreign Investment and USD 651 Million in Domestic Investment in First Year of State Administration Council

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NAY PYI TAW, MM, Jan 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Myanmar Government said today it has approved USD 3.82 billion equivalent in foreign investments and USD 651 million equivalent in domestic investments in the first year since the State Administration Council (SAC) took office. The investment commitments underscore confidence in the country's economic potential amid a return to national stability and efforts to increase vaccination rates to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.The Ministry of Information (MOI) and the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations (MIFER) released the latest investment figures for the country for the period between 1 February 2021 - when a Proclamation was issued - and 20 January 2022.The SAC was formed on 2 February 2021, a day after the Proclamation was issued after the failure to settle the issue of voter list fraud and malpractices in the 8 November 2020 elections, and to postpone parliament sessions. A state of emergency was declared in accordance with Article 417 of the 2008 Constitution of Myanmar.Despite destruction of public property, attacks on Government personnel and attempts to sabotage the domestic economy by the s...

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Toyota Announces Adjustments to Domestic Production in January and in February, as of January 26

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Toyota City, Japan, Jan 26, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Due to the shortage of parts supply caused by the spread of COVID-19 at our supplier in Japan, on January 21 we announced additional suspensions of domestic plant production for completed vehicles (Adjustments to Domestic Production in January) and also our revised production plan for February (Production Plans in February 2022) due to the shortage of semiconductor-related parts.Today, Toyota announces additional suspensions of domestic plant production for completed vehicles.With regard to February, as the parts scheduled to be used during the January suspension can now be used in February, some plants and lines originally scheduled to be suspended in the month will now operate. We will continue to make our maximum efforts to deliver as many vehicles as possible to our customers at the earliest possible date.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to our customers and suppliers due to these changes.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/36833227.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Toyota Announces Adjustments to Domestic Production in January and in February, as of January 25

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Toyota City, Japan, Jan 25, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Due to the shortage of parts supply caused by the spread of COVID-19 at our supplier in Japan, on January 21 we announced additional suspensions of domestic plant production for completed vehicles (Adjustments to Domestic Production in January) and also our revised production plan for February (Production Plans in February 2022) due to the shortage of semiconductor-related parts.Today, Toyota announces additional suspensions of domestic plant production for completed vehicles.With regard to February, as the parts scheduled to be used during the January suspension can now be used in February, some plants and lines originally scheduled to be suspended in the month will now operate. We will continue to make our maximum efforts to deliver as many vehicles as possible to our customers at the earliest possible date.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to our customers and suppliers due to these changes.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/36828836.html Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Can home cleaning scheme replace live-in maids?

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SINGAPORE - Ms Poe Ei San, 25, a Myanmar migrant, could not find work as a nurse in Singapore, so she cleaned homes instead. Every day, the Yangon University graduate washes toilets, scrubs floors and wipes down kitchens. "Because of the low pay and instability in Myanmar, many young people look for jobs overseas," she said. Ms Poe is among a small but growing number of home cleaners under the Household Services Scheme (HSS), a five-year-old programme that allows companies to hire migrant workers from countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka to provide part-time cleaning services to households. HSS is primarily designed to meet the demand for part-time help and, by extension, reduce Singapore's reliance on live-in foreign domestic workers. Singapore's maid population grew by about 40 per cent in the past decade, and there were more than 250,000 maids in the Republic as at 2018. "It is not sustainable for the population of foreign domestic workers to grow unchecked," the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) had said. Over the years, Singapore's 1.4 million households have come to depend heavily on maids for chores, cooking and caring of the elderly, children and pets. These ma...

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Some employers in Singapore holding on to maids’ passports illegally

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SINGAPORE - A new initiative to pay random visits to employers and their foreign domestic workers has uncovered some instances of employers illegally holding on to their workers' passports and work permits. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has made 200 such checks since last month. Domestic workers and migrant welfare groups told The Straits Times (ST) that the new measures, which include conducting more in-person interviews with maids, would help ensure decent living and working arrangements for them. Advocacy groups, however, said that mandating proper conditions would be even better. In response to queries from ST, an MOM spokesman said: "Thus far, employers have been supportive and allowed our officers to interview their migrant domestic workers (MDWs)." The initiative comes on the heels of a few cases where domestic helpers were badly abused. In February, housewife Gaiyathiri Murugayan admitted to starving and torturing Myanmar maid Piang Ngaih Don, 24, leading to her death. As at December last year, 247,000 work permits had been issued for foreign domestic workers, the MOM spokesman added. MOM also said its officers are trained to look out for signs of abuse and pick up cues of...

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Qantas boosts domestic capacity outlook as travel demand improves

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BENGALURU (REUTERS) - Qantas Airways on Thursday (April 15) boosted its capacity outlook for the domestic market, forecasting it would reach 90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels during the current quarter and even more in the next financial year as travel demand improves. "We're now seeing really positive signs of sustained recovery," Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said in a statement. "This is the longest run of relative stability we've had with domestic borders for over a year and it's reflected in the strong travel demand we saw over Easter and the forward bookings that are flowing in each week from all parts of the market." Rival Virgin Australia said earlier that 10 leased Boeing 737 planes would return to its fleet as part of plans that would see it reach more than 80 per cent of pre-pandemic domestic capacity by mid-June. Qantas had previously forecast it would reach 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in the quarter ending June 30, allowing it to stop burning cash. The airline said its short-term strategy remained generating positive cashflow rather than returning to pre-Covid profit margins, which meant it was offering low fares to stimulate demand. The positive impact on ...

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Former counsellor at Changi Prison sentenced to 7 months’ jail for maid abuse

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SINGAPORE - A woman who slapped her maid so hard that the domestic worker suffered a temporary loss of hearing was sentenced to seven months' jail on Wednesday (April 14). Gayathri Iyer, 51, was convicted in February following a trial of two counts of abusing her maid - Myanmar national Thang Khaw Lam. The 30-year-old victim suffered hearing loss in her left ear for at least a month. She later recovered from her injuries and was found to have normal hearing. Ms Thang Khaw Lam started working for Gayathri's family in June 2017 at the Pebble Bay condominium in Tanjong Rhu Road. On Oct 27 that year, the housewife hit the maid's shoulder after the domestic worker used the word "mah" when talking to her. Using a mobile phone, Ms Thang Khaw Lam took photographs of the bruises, which were at the top of her shoulder and extended slightly to her back. The second incident happened on Dec 7 that year, when Gayathri slapped Ms Thang Khaw Lam for failing to wake up her son who was then in national service. The incident happened at around 5.40am when the domestic worker was doing the laundry. Gayathri slapped the maid twice on her left ear and once on her right. As a result, the maid said she co...

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Qantas offers fast-track to higher status to frequent flyers of rival airlines

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SYDNEY (REUTERS) - Qantas Airways said on Thursday (Nov 26) it will offer top-tier members of rival frequent flyer programmes a fast-track to higher status as its main domestic rival, Virgin Australia, pursues a less premium strategy under its new owner. The move could help boost Qantas' market share in lucrative corporate and high-end leisure travel as domestic flights ramp up in Australia due to the reopening of state borders. "With so much uncertainty in the market, we've seen a spike in requests from people wanting us to match their status with other airlines," Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth said in a statement. "If they are willing to bring their travel across to Qantas, we will fast track them to Gold status." Qantas Gold status includes access to its large network of airport lounges, priority check-in and boarding and preferential seating. By early December, Qantas expects 30 of its 35 domestic airport lounges will be open, whereas Virgin last week said it would maintain only six domestic lounges as part of its shift to becoming a more value-focused mid-market airline. Qantas also includes free Wi-Fi on its domestic flights, while Virgin is reviewing the future of its Wi-Fi...

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Domestic workers caring for the elderly overworked, lack support in Singapore: Report

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SINGAPORE - Domestic worker Nalin (not her real name) does not get enough sleep every day. She has been caring for a 92-year-old with dementia for two years, looking after her throughout the night. During the day, she is unable to rest as she worries about leaving her care recipient unsupervised. Another domestic worker Kevaly (not her real name) has been taking care of a wheelchair-bound 89-year-old stroke patient with early-stage dementia for nine months.When Kevaly felt ill, her employer pressured her to continue working and accompany her charge to senior day care despite having been given a medical certificate by the doctor. These domestic workers were among 25 whose struggles with overwork and a lack of support were told in a research report released by the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) and Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (Home) on Wednesday (Nov 11). Their ages ranged from 27 to 53, and they were mostly from the Philippines and Myanmar. The domestic workers had worked about five years and four months on average in Singapore. Besides the domestic workers, researchers interviewed four MDW employment agencies, seven employers of domestic ...