TOKYO -- Dialogue with shareholders is increasingly important for public companies in Japan, the Tokyo Stock Exchange's owner said on Tuesday, as a broad push to revamp corporate governance in Asia's No. 2 economy accelerates.
Comment comes as nation's business sector faces growing shareholder activism

Japan Exchange Group CEO Hiromi Yamaji wants to ensure listed companies "have more dialogue with shareholders." (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
TOKYO -- Dialogue with shareholders is increasingly important for public companies in Japan, the Tokyo Stock Exchange's owner said on Tuesday, as a broad push to revamp corporate governance in Asia's No. 2 economy accelerates.