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The power of the past: How history informs better decision making
In the late 18th century, the Industrial Revolution, powered by the steam engine, transformed the British Isles, leading…
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A festival of sports, inclusion and sustainability at Tokyo Dome
This article was originally published on syncSPORTS by Rakuten and translated into English. On a recent evening in Tokyo…
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Japan’s tourism boom: How Rakuten Travel is riding the wave
Japan is experiencing an unprecedented tourism boom: 35 million people are projected to visit in 2024, and the governmen…
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Creativity and humanity in the AI age
In the world of AI, 12 months is an eternity – so much was clear from the exciting new tech on display at the recent 202…
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What’s going on with the weak yen?
In July 2024, the Japanese yen fell to 161 against the U.S. dollar – its weakest position since 1986. An interest rate h…
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The best of tech, sports and culture at Rakuten Future Festival 2024
Over four summer days, Rakuten Optimism 2024 turned Tokyo Big Sight into a vibrant hub of technology, sports and culture…
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Rakuten’s bold plans to democratize AI
At the recent Rakuten Optimism conference, one powerful message echoed through the halls: AI is for everyone. The event…
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From vision, to strategy, to execution: Ting Cai on building useful products with AI
The world of AI moves fast. In the blink of an eye, the latest GenAI models have become multilingual, understanding diff…
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Expanding customer base fuels record high revenue for Rakuten’s Q2 FY2024 results
On August 9, Rakuten announced financial results for the second quarter of 2024 from its headquarters in Tokyo. Cha…