The recent passage of a government-sponsored bill to promote women in the workplace is widely seen as a small step forward in a country that lags far behind other developed nations when it comes to gender equality.

Utilizing the potential talent of women is an urgent issue, considering Âé¶¹´«Ã½ shrinking labor force.

But to achieve greater female participation in business, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ long-held male-oriented corporate culture must change, experts say. How effective the new law will be depends heavily on the determination and mindset of employers, they claim.