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Xi's Gorbachev obsession put China on a Soviet path
Efforts to strengthen Communist Party rule has only backfired
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The Big Story
Olympics postponement leaves Tokyo 2020 sponsors in the dark
Uncertainty over how or if the games will be held leaves partners in limbo
Companies
Toppan gives Japan's workers a digital change of scenery
Ocean breeze or Buddhist zen? Settings with scents to match generated with one tap
Food & Beverage
Japan sushi chain uses AI app to select tastier tuna
Amid COVID-19, buyers can screen for quality without visiting processors
Startups
Indian startups court Japan to fill funding gap and skirt China
Pandemic and problems with Beijing prompt founders to find investors elsewhere
Technology
In a race against time, Japan builds up its cyber forensics
Businesses in drive to build in-house talent to deal with fraud and breaches
Technology
US blacklists 'China's MIT' as tech war enters new phase
Harbin Institute of Technology loses access to American technology and talent
Politics
Japan's $1tn coronavirus aid sits mired in bureaucratic logjam
Less than 40% have received $930 cash payout from first spending package
Technology
Alibaba's AI helps detect coronavirus pneumonia within a minute
Japan's M3 to offer diagnostic systems to hospitals to supplement testing
Business trends
A more flexible Japan Inc returns to the office
Companies expect remote work to remain as coronavirus pandemic subsides
Consumer
Coronavirus-hit Japan dumps high fashion for health and hygiene
Masks and sanitizers now in vogue as cosmetics sales dive
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
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
Business trends
Only 43% of Japanese companies to resume in China on Monday
Poll shows many still cautious as outbreak throws wrench into supply chains
Technology
Materials maker Toray's new tech to slash smart tag price by 80%
Lower cost to help spread self-checkouts and other connected services
Business trends
Japan's shortage of AI talent opens doors for disabled workers
Companies seek unique ideas and abilities for the coming tech revolution
Media & Entertainment
Ad firm Dentsu cuts 1,400 jobs in UK, Singapore and 5 markets
Japanese leader projects 93% drop in profit, cutting 2019 guidance again
Business trends
Japanese bar offers drinks, snacks and nursing care
Proprietor sees opportunity in pubs where patrons have to be 65 to enter
Companies
Roughed-up by Duterte, two Philippine companies shed $1bn in value
Manila's water distributors and largest broadcaster's future in doubt