Japan governance compromise likely
May 29, 2009
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June 18, 2009
Read More18 Japanese companies disclose AGM voting results
July 3, 2009
Read MoreJapan turns to overseas investors
August 5, 2009
Read MoreJapan proposes new governance disclosures
February 25, 2010
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March 4, 2010
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April 9, 2010
Read MoreJapan: sustainability reporting needs improvement
January 29, 2017
Read MoreGuidance on stewardship code in Japan published
May 7, 2017
Read MoreJapan - governance code compliance strengthens
May 26, 2017
Read MoreToshiba: Auditors sign off accounts so Japanese company avoids delisting
August 13, 2017
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Pandemic drives ESG uptake in corporate Japan
May 21, 2021
Japan’s listed companies are increasing their focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the country’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
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Japan’s regulator urged to toughen ESG rules
June 25, 2021
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Clear climate message issued to Japanese lender
July 1, 2021
Read MoreToshiba chairman ousted over governance scandal
July 9, 2021
Japanese electronics giant Toshiba’s chairman has been ousted from his role by shareholders at the company’s AGM held on 25 June.
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Covid-19 triggers fall in Japanese sustainable assets
July 19, 2021
The use of ESG integration strategies have increased by 15.4% year on year in Japan, despite a decrease in the country’s sustainable investment balance, a Japan Sustainable Investment Forum (SIF) White Paper has found.
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Japan investors flex muscles in 2021 proxy season
October 1, 2021
Investors in Japanese listed companies pushed boards on director independence, diversity, and climate change in this year's proxy voting season, according to a new review.
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Japan releases ISSB-based reporting standards
April 10, 2024
The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has issued a proposal of its Sustainability Disclosure Standards to be applied in Japan, aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
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May 30, 2025
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Virtual Insanity: Japanese Firms Embrace Online Only AGMs
June 5, 2025
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Going Nuclear: Japan’s Electric Giants Face Shareholder Pressure
June 13, 2025
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Catalysing Corporate Governance: Japan and Korea Revamp Approaches
July 10, 2025
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Challenging Corporate Governance: Japanese PM Swipes at Companies’ Shareholder Focus
November 14, 2025
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Corporate Governance Changes: South Korea, Japan Advance Major Reforms
March 4, 2026
South Korea and Japan are both eyeing significant reforms in the corporate governance arena that aim to unlock growth and strengthen accountability to investors.
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