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Mobile Tech Explained: Cloud infrastructure
This article is part of a series breaking down the complex systems and technologies that make up the Rakuten Mobile netw…
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Taking Action Leads to Deeper Thinking: Inside Insights on Business-Do
Mickey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO, Rakuten, Inc. You’ve got an idea for something new. What should you do? Should you ho…
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Rakuten and Seiyu are leading the digital transformation of Japanese supermarkets
Japan’s supermarkets are undergoing a digital transformation. In November 2020, Rakuten, global investment firm KKR and…
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A new year, a new decade: Rakuten looks ahead
Above image: A handwritten prayer for the New Year at Atago Shrine in Tokyo: “To the world winning against COVID-1…
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Is Japan ready to go digital? Digital Transformation Minister Takuya Hirai and Mickey Mikitani weigh in.
In September 2020, Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, announced the formation of a “Digital Agency,” a new gove…
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Supporting African startups through new collaboration: Rakuten & AAIC
In late 2020, Rakuten Europe announced a new collaborative initiative with Asia Africa Investment & Consulting Pte.…
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A year in review: Rakuten Today’s top stories from 2020
This year may not have turned out the way we expected, but that doesn’t mean it was without its bright spots. In fact, 2…
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How Vissel Kobe entered the elite ranks of club soccer in Asia
For the second match in succession, Vissel Kobe’s fate looked like it would be decided in a penalty shootout. But the mo…
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Women at the Top: Tech leaders share advice on career stages
Many of us strive to hit career goals, and yet the next steps to take are rarely clear. Is it better to plan ahead or sh…