Business Feb 14, 2022
Japan money managers shun local market when placing ESG bets
by Ming Jeong Lee and Toshiro Hasegawa
The country’s four largest ESG funds have put at least 95% of their net assets in foreign stocks as of this month.
Business / Corporate Feb 7, 2022
Troubled Toshiba to split into two firms instead of three
by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa
The new plan scraps the earlier intention to separate out its infrastructure operations, which will instead continue to be under Toshiba Corp.
Business / Corporate Jan 6, 2022
Toshiba’s No. 2 shareholder steps up fight over breakup plan
by Scott Deveau
Singapore-based 3D Investment Partners is requesting a vote on Toshiba’s proposed split, which must be supported by at least two-thirds of stockholders.
World Dec 3, 2021
Enron's cast of characters: Where they are 20 years after the fall
by Mark Chediak, Naureen Malik and Greg Farrell
Here’s a look at some of the prominent players in the scandal — both fallen executives and those who investigated them — and where they are now.
Business / Corporate Oct 11, 2021
Toshiba’s independent probe was biased, say two former directors
by Yuki Furukawa and Takashi Mochizuki
The pair rejected the conclusions of a 139-page report by a law firm that determined the firm had worked with Japan’s trade ministry to prevent shareholders from exercising their rights.
Business / Corporate | FOCUS Sep 27, 2021
Kansai Electric yet to regain trust two years after gifts scandal
To prevent irregularities, Kansai Electric has encouraged employees to make better use of its whistle-blowing system.
Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Sep 26, 2021
How Japan should make use of its ¥1 quadrillion in household savings
by Jun Mukoyama
In order to create an asset management system that meets global standards, Japan must drastically change its employment practices.
Business / Corporate Aug 26, 2021
Few women ascend Japan’s corporate ladder. Is change finally coming?
by Ben Dooley
Only 6% of board seats at Japanese companies are held by women. After years of unfulfilled promises, these businesses are now facing pressure both at home and abroad to diversify.
Business / Corporate Aug 12, 2021
Toshiba CEO wants new board chair approved by year-end after ouster
Toshiba Corp. will seek shareholder approval of a new board chair before the year's end, CEO Satoshi Tsunakawa said Thursday.
Business / Corporate | FOCUS Aug 1, 2021
Toshiba has a path to growth, but faces long road back to success
by Kazuaki Nagata
Despite having had to sell off core businesses in recent years, the firm still has a way back to prosperity through infrastructure services and renewables.