Indian food delivery giant Zomato eyes $1.3bn IPO

Indian food delivery giant Zomato announced plans Thursday to raise 93.75 billion rupees ($1.3 billion) via an initial public offering, the latest firm to take advantage of a strong rally in local ... ( read original story ...)

Japan set to ban spectators from Tokyo Olympics

Nikkei has learned that organizers were leaning toward the decision on Thursday evening, during five-way talks between the Japanese and Tokyo governments and Olympic officials. It comes hours ... ( read original story ...)

Google to roll out fintech services in Japan

Google is making a foray into financial services in Japan by acquiring a cashless payment company for between 20 billion and 30 billion yen ($180 million to $270 million), Nikkei has learned. Google ... ( read original story ...)

Japan PM Suga declares Tokyo state of emergency

"Given the situation, we will issue a state of emergency for Tokyo, and extend it (the current state of emergency) in Okinawa until August 22." The imposition of a new state of emergency in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)