Business trends
Japan Inc. profit set to sink 36% this year, but rebound on way
60% of companies expect sliding income and revenue, with cost cuts easing losses
Industrials
Business deals
Singapore conglomerate Keppel loses Temasek's $3bn bid
Company's restructure now in doubt as COVID pandemic continues to bite
Technology
Japan's biggest companies plot 16% jump in tech investment
From retail to construction, coronavirus accelerates digital revolution
Retail
FamilyMart looks to halt Asia losing streak after Thailand retreat
Japanese convenience store operator counts on trading house Itochu for comeback
Travel & Leisure
Haneda unveils mask vending machines for red-eye flyers
Tokyo airport expands anti-coronavirus precautions as passengers return
Companies
Japan's Sumitomo stares down record $1.4bn loss for the year
Shutdown of Madagascar nickel mine exacerbates coronavirus slump
Travel & Leisure
Losses mount for 5-star hotel chains due to COVID closures
Peninsula operator makes first staffing cuts even as open properties lack guests
Automobiles
Toyota posts net profit of $1.5bn for April-June despite COVID
Carmaker remains bullish while rivals struggle with lackluster performance
The Nikkei View
Tokyo and Seoul must avoid tit for tat over wartime labor
Regional security depends on neighborly relations
