TOKYO -- The Japanese government is planning to urge companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's top-tier Prime market to have at least one woman executive by 2025 as the country lags behind other advanced economies in corporate gender equality.
Markets
Japan to tell top listed firms to have at least 1 woman executive
Nonbinding goal to be set for 2025 as government struggles to spur action
Japanese listed companies have been under pressure to advance gender equality in the corporate boardroom. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumida)
Read Next
Latest on Markets
