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Rakuten Bank recently announced two big firsts: its 11 millionth bank account & its total balance of deposits (non-consolidated) exceeding six trillion yen.

1 week ago

Japan’s largest online bank sees record growth in 2021

Earlier this month, Rakuten Bank announced two big firsts: Its 11 millionth bank account*1— a first for a domestic onlin…

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New Rakuten Insight research reveals that a majority of shoppers are in favor of a circular economy. Can businesses meet their changing expectations?

1 week ago

Global shoppers are embracing a circular economy: Rakuten Insight survey

The concept of a “circular economy” — one which designs out waste and pollution, keeps products and material…

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To discover and delve deeper into new applications for 5G, Rakuten Mobile has announced partnerships with three leading institutions in Japan.

2 weeks ago

Discovering new applications for 5G and beyond with Japan’s leading universities

What does a new student on campus today think of when they hear 5G? Perhaps better online gaming or movie streaming, or…

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As Japan’s rainy season draws to a close, shoppers are turning to Rakuten Ichiba to outsmart the sweltering heat of summer.

2 weeks ago

How Japan is beating the summer heat in 2021: Consumer trends

As Japan’s rainy season draws to a close, shoppers are once again turning to Rakuten Ichiba to outsmart the sweltering h…

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Rakuten CEO Mickey Mikitani's message to employees after Rakuten Mobile shines at GSMA’s 2021 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at MWC Barcelona.

4 weeks ago

Change happens faster than we can imagine: CEO reflects on Rakuten Mobile’s GLOMO Awards

Mickey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO, Rakuten Group Dear Rakutenians, I am delighted to share with you the news that Rakute…

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Rakuten Mobile wins two GSMA 2021 GLOMO Awards at MWC Barcelona: Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough and CTO Choice: Outstanding Mobile Technology Award

4 weeks ago

Rakuten Mobile wins 2021 GLOMO Awards

Rakuten Mobile shined at GSMA’s 2021 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at MWC Barcelona. In the award category Best Mobile Te…

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Rakuten Viber is bringing the magic of augmented reality (AR) lenses to its app through a partnership with Snap Inc. Here's why users should be excited.

4 weeks ago

Snap’s AR lenses are coming to Rakuten Viber

Millions of Rakuten Viber users will soon have a new reason to smile. For the camera, that is. Rakuten Viber has added t…

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Secai Marche, a Japan-based B2B platform with Rakuten investment funding, connects farmers and restaurants, handling orders and building up supply-chains.

June 29, 2021

Farm fresh to table: How Secai Marche’s AI helps link farmers and restaurants

Thanks to sustainability-minded shoppers, rising demand for locally grown products and initiatives like Rakuten Agricult…

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Rakuten Mobile is taking a run at busting some of the most common myths about Open RAN - from performance to readiness and more.

June 26, 2021

Mythbusting Open RAN – separating fact from fiction on open radio access networks

The mobile industry is in a constant state of transformation. While industry buzzwords have long been focused on the Gs…

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