Nikkei Asian Review
Subject: Quantum computing's tipping point

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	Asia Daily Briefing - Quantum computing's tipping point May 5, 2020

	The subatomic age: Asia's quantum  computing arms race SINGAPORE/TOKYO --  Quantum computing has long  felt just out of reach. But that  is changing as research yields  tangible results and spurs  technology giants, venture   capital and governments to  make major investments into  this field. For those that succeed,  the effort could yield enormous prizes.
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