Japan moves to make women 30% of executives at top firms

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.

The target would apply to companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s blue chip Prime market. Kishida’s cabinet will issue a formal decision on the proposals this month.