Citing low COVID-19 risk, Japan's business lobby lifts hand dryer ban
The update to the guidelines for its more than 1,400 member companies comes after the business lobby took into account expert opinions and the results of experiments.
Side jobs offer career development for some but overwork hazards for others
While the government and Keidanren hope more flexible working will vitalize firms and improve job satisfaction, data shows most with side jobs are lower earners trying to survive.
NTT sets up scandal probe panel led by former Keidanren head
It has been revealed that NTT group executives, such as President Jun Sawada, have dined with high-ranking communications ministry officials.
Japan's largest business body appoints first female vice chair
Tomoko Namba, founder of DeNA Co., will be the only woman to occupy one of Keidanren's 20 vice chair posts.
Annual wage talks kick off in Japan as pandemic darkens outlook for pay hikes
Amid the economic hit from the pandemic, Japan's most powerful business lobby has stressed that aiming for pay hikes across the board is "unrealistic."
Keidanren sees pay hikes across board as 'unrealistic' amid pandemic
The Japanese Trade Union Confederation is set to demand a hike of around 2% in basic pay in forthcoming management-labor wage talks.
Business leaders call for support during coronavirus emergency
Many owners in the restaurant industry are expected to follow a government request to shorten their business hours, bracing for a further drop in revenue.
Defense Ministry to team up with Keidanren to promote arms exports
The move comes as China advances military buildups, raises defense spending and increases assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
Keidanren seeks focus on roles and performance in wage hike talks
While calling on member companies to raise wages in line with individuals' work, draft guidelines leave blanket increases as an option for companies seeing favorable business performance.
Keidanren sets goal for 30% of executives to be women by 2030
In 2003, the government unveiled a plan to have women occupy 30% of leadership positions in 2020 but failed to achieve the target.
Japan business leaders hope Biden commits to taming the pandemic
Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of Keidanren, said he hopes Suga and Biden will build a trust relationship to promote bilateral ties.
