Media & Entertainment
China surpasses the US as Hollywood loses its box office mojo
Moviegoers return to cinemas as world's most populous nation contains COVID-19
Consumer
Business deals
Japan chemical merger foiled by divergent diaper visions
Nippon Shokubai and Sanyo Chemical see different paths out of coronavirus funk
Retail
Muji-esque retailer Miniso valued at $6bn in New York IPO
Tencent-backed Chinese lifestyle chain brings in $600m for expansion
Retail
Post-COVID rebound seen pushing Uniqlo owner to record profit by 2021
Fast Retailing says recovery in key Japan and China markets faster than expected
Automobiles
Hyundai expands electric SUV recall to US after South Korea fires
LG Chem denies authorities' suggestion that faulty batteries may be to blame
Retail
Muji slips into red after cruel summer in US and Europe
Japanese lifestyle brand books record write-downs on unprofitable stores
Retail
Japan's convenience chains see ray of hope despite COVID
Companies adapt to changes in consumer behavior brought on by pandemic
Food & Beverage
Asian liquor companies catch the alcopop wave amid COVID-19
Pandemic changes drinking habits and creates demand for ready-mixed drinks
Food & Beverage
China's breweries thrive despite COVID-19
Profits hit record highs at top beer makers on successful plant reorganizations
Economy
Vietnam consumer confidence plummets on COVID worries, survey says
Only 5% of respondents expect a better economy despite victory against the virus
