SocietyJapan's Kishida says women should fill 30% of top company posts
Corporations face pressure as institutional investors focus on gender equality
Japanese companies are being asked to take more aggressive steps toward gender equality. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
TOKYO -- Companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's top-tier Prime market should fill at least 30% of executive positions with women, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday, urging Japan Inc. to take more aggressive action toward gender equality.