Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito said that Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., which had suspended operations at its domestic factories due to the problem of fraudulently obtaining national certification, resumed production of some car models from the 12th. Noting that the supply chain is still being affected, he called on the company to break away from the corporate culture that led to the fraud and to take thorough measures to prevent it from happening again.
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. had suspended operations at its four domestic automobile factories since late December of last year in response to the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification. We have compiled preventive measures, and from the 12th we have resumed production only for some vehicle models that have been confirmed to comply with the standards.
Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 13th, ``We are aware that production of some car models will resume, but the impact on the supply chain continues.Daihatsu will continue to be involved.'' I would like to ask business operators to respond firmly.The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will continue to provide detailed support to businesses that are in trouble.''
He then stated, ``I would like Daihatsu to break away from the company's previous structure and structure that led to employees committing misconduct, and to thoroughly implement measures to prevent recurrence.'' I asked you to do so.