Japanese companies are increasingly adopting programs to develop future female corporate leaders, in which potential female executives are mentored by senior officials from other firms. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/09/companies/female-executives-cross-mentoring/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #jobs #women039sissues #teijin #ricoh #idemitsukosan #tokiomarinenichidofireinsurance

Idemitsu Kosan's new president says the oil company is preparing for the production of all-solid-state batteries, often considered important to next-generation EVs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/05/11/companies/idemitsu-kosan-strengthen-battery-business/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #idemitsukosan #oil #electricvehicles #carmakers

Toyota and three other Japanese companies said Monday they have launched a joint study on introducing and promoting carbon-neutral fuels for automobiles. Specifically, the four will explore ways to commercialize "e-fuels." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/28/joint-study-carbon-neutral-fuels/ #business #toyota #idemitsukosan #eneos #mitsubishiheavyindustries

Toyota Motor and Idemitsu Kosan have joined hands to develop and mass-produce all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, the companies has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/10/12/companies/toyota-idemitsu-solid-state-batteries/?utm_content=buffercc25b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #companies #toyota #idemitsukosan #electricvehicles #batteries