Company in focus
Jollibee's quest for global dominance derailed by virus
US acquisitions continue to weigh down Philippine fast-food empire
Travel & Leisure
Transportation
China's big 3 airlines rake in $5bn net cash despite record loss
Major state-owned carriers enjoy ample funding while smaller rivals scramble
Automobiles
Nissan falls hard in Japan Inc.'s earnings nosedive
Profit forecasts shrink by nearly half from most recent projections
Arts
Fate of Tokyo's original capsule tower hangs in balance
Threatened building is a monument to Japan's Metabolist architecture
Companies
Flight-themed capsule hotel in Japan seeks bankruptcy protection
Lodging and restaurant operators risk exhausting cash in six months, report says
Coronavirus
Foreign visitors to Japan fall 99.9% amid pandemic
An average 85 people enter a day, down from 87,000, foreign minister says
Business trends
Japan's cafes and bars struggle as sales plunge 40%
Chains cancel earnings guidance as sales sink amid coronavirus restrictions
Life
No way out for Asians stranded in South America
Visitors trapped by COVID-19 quarantine rules lose hope of early return
Coronavirus
Japan's delivery services scramble for staff amid pandemic
Demae-can sees 20% jump in orders, while Yoshinoya adjusts takeaway options
Life
Thailand's elephant community caught in coronavirus fallout
Closure of tourism camps imperils captive animals and their careers
