The government may require publicly traded companies to hire outside directors to enhance corporate governance standards as the Nikkei average trades near two-decade lows.
A 20-member panel led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry aims to unveil a plan in June that will urge changes to corporate law or listing rules, according to Hiroaki Niihara, director of METI’s Corporate System Division.
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