The Japan Association of Corporate Executives, or Keizai Doyukai, has named IBM Japan General Manager and President Akio Yamaguchi as its new chairperson. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/16/keizai-doyukai-yamaguchi-ibm-chief/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #keizaidoyukai #akioyamaguchi #japaneseeconomy #ibm #takeshiniinami

The downfall of one of Japan’s most prominent business leaders is a reminder of the higher standards that come with executive-sized pay-packets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/30/japan/downfall-of-japans-business-leaders/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #takeshiniinami #tetrahydrocannabinol #thc #suntorys #cannabidiol #cbd #opioid #doyukai

Former Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami is resigning as head of Keizai Doyukai, the business lobby announced, after a review by its ethics committee. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/30/companies/niinami-keizai-resign/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #drugs #marijuana #takeshiniinami #japanesepolice #mhlw #cbd #corporategovernance #keizaidoyukai

Niinami’s quick ouster, before the investigation is done, is not unusual as corporations prioritize protecting their reputation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/09/companies/niinami-governance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #drugs #marijuana #takeshiniinami #japanesepolice #mhlw #cbd #corporategovernance

Japan’s strict threshold for the compound in cannabis responsible for the “high,” makes buying products containing cannabidiol akin to navigating a mine field. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/05/japan/cbd-illegal-or-legal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #drugs #marijuana #takeshiniinami #japanesepolice #mhlw

It’s been twists and turns for the past few days for former Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami, who stepped down over allegations that he had supplements containing illegal substances. Here’s what we know so far. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/04/japan/crime-legal/what-we-know-niinami/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #takeshiniinami #suntory #keizaidoyukai #drugs #cbd #japanesepolice

Takeshi Niinami, a tough and respected leader, remains at the helm of Keizai Doyukai for now after resigning from Suntory. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/03/companies/niinami-impact/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #takeshiniinami #suntory #drugs #marijuana #japanesepolice #corporategovernance

Takeshi Niinami, who resigned as Suntory CEO for allegedly possessing supplements containing illegal drugs, said Wednesday that he is confident he has “broken no laws.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/03/japan/crime-legal/niinami-supplement-innocent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #suntory #takeshiniinami #drugs #marijuana #japanesepolice #corporategovernance

El presidente de Suntory dimite tras ser investigado por la compra de un suplemento de cannabis https://www.vinetur.com/2025090290792/suntory-ceo-resigns-amid-police-probe-into-alleged-illegal-supplement-purchase.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Suntory #TakeshiNiinami #cannabis #renuncia #investigación

Suntory Holdings Chairman and CEO Takeshi Niinami will resign for possessing illegal drugs, Nikkei reported Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/02/companies/suntory-niinami-resign/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #takeshiniinami #suntory #drugs #marijuana #japanesepolice