Japan's Kishida says women should fill 30% of top company posts

Corporations face pressure as institutional investors focus on gender equality

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Japanese companies are being asked to take more aggressive steps toward gender equality. (Photo by Yo Inoue)

Nikkei staff writers

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.

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