By bno - Jakarta Office Japanese car giant Nissan has recently announced sweeping closures of factories and significant job cuts worldwide, reflecting a company grappling with profound challenges. This major restructuring marks a decisive shift as Nissan attempts to navigate declining sales,

The new layoffs will bring Nissan's total workforce cuts to about 20,000 jobs. Last year, the automaker announced plans to cut 9,000 workers and previously announced nixing plans to build a plant in Japan.

Japanese carmaker Nissan has said it will cut another 11,000 jobs globally and shut seven factories as it shakes up the business in the face of weak sales. Falling sales in China and heavy discounting in the US,