Consumer
Coronavirus-hit Japan dumps high fashion for health and hygiene
Masks and sanitizers now in vogue as cosmetics sales dive
Services
Startups
South Korea's Smilegate leads funding round for Vietnam's Sapo
Multichannel sales startup looks to grow Southeast Asian operations
Markets
Nintendo soars past Tokyo Disney operator in stay-at-home world
'Social distancing' stocks drive Japan market rebound
Economy
Japan's job switchers look to public sector to do good
Many corporate employees seek positions where they can contribute to society
Technology
Big Tech steps in with $1bn rescue funds as governments fall short
Alibaba, Google flex financial muscle for virus-hit small businesses
Automobiles
Toyota halts Japan production as carmakers slam on the brakes
Industry hopes to weather storm with strong balance sheets
Trade
Imported meat fills Japan's cold warehouses to the seams
Freight headed for Tokyo is often held at faraway facilities
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks edge higher after $2tn US stimulus bill advances
China Overseas Land, Astro Malaysia among key movers on A300 index
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Olympics delay to cost Japan $6bn in economic losses
Corporate sponsors and hotels to miss windfall, while rebooking venues is difficult
Coronavirus
Shiseido tells 8,000 workers to stay home
Companies take own precautions as government rules fail to provide clarity
