TOKYO -- The Japanese government will set a target of having women occupy at least 30% of executive positions at top companies by 2030, advancing a goal laid out by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a draft document presented Monday shows.
Target to apply to companies on Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime market

The Japanese government says setting goals for having female executives is significant for "motivating career development among women."
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will set a target of having women occupy at least 30% of executive positions at top companies by 2030, advancing a goal laid out by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a draft document presented Monday shows.