Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool
Wed, March 12, 2025

Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) were rising this morning after Japanese online brokerage firm Rakuten Securities disclosed in an SEC filing that it recently purchased 90,000 shares of IonQ's stock.

IonQ's share price is likely also getting a bump after it announced yesterday that its quantum networking patent portfolio has reached nearly 400 granted or pending patents following a recent acquisition.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/...stock-surging-higher-161437692.html
 

Telkom in KSh568M partnership to develop and test advanced mobile network technology
March 12, 2025

Telkom Kenya has partnered with mobile equipment vendors Rakuten Symphony, a leading service-based technology company from Japan, and Airspan Networks, a telecommunications company from the United States, to develop and test Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology.

The Japanese and United States governments will fund this project through a technology grant of KSh 568 Million (US$ 4.4 Million) that will be administered by Rakuten Symphony and Airspan Networks.

The project partners will set up a testing facility and conduct field and network tests in their quest to advance 4G/5G, Open RAN, and AI innovation on the African continent.

A long-term objective of the project is knowledge transfer and training of local developers and engineers.

https://telkom.co.ke/press-release/...0(Open%2520RAN)%2520technology.
 

 

What Is VIBER DATING & How Does It Work? [New Viber Feature]

February 03, 2025

Are you curious about Viber Dating and how it works? In this video, we’ll explore how people use Viber to connect, meet new people, and even build relationships. While Viber isn’t a traditional dating app, many users take advantage of its features—such as messaging, voice and video calls, and group chats—to find and communicate with potential matches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjOwWW6xbgU&t=147s

Rakuten Viber, or simply Viber, is a cross-platform voice over IP (VoIP) and instant messaging (IM) software application owned by Japanese multinational company Rakuten.

https://www.bing.com/...;FORM=ANAB01&adppc=EDGEDSP&PC=EDGEDSP
 

Viber Dating Provides Safe Space for Real Connections

March 13.03.2025

Viber Dating is a new feature launched by Rakuten Viber around Valentine's Day 2025, designed to foster genuine connections while prioritizing user privacy and security. By ensuring profiles are verified and private, Viber Dating addresses common concerns about online dating, such as fake profiles and scams, offering a safe and comfortable platform for users to connect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI0KPwSH2PY

Rakuten Viber, or simply Viber, is a cross-platform voice over IP (VoIP) and instant messaging (IM) software application owned by Japanese multinational company Rakuten.
https://www.bing.com/search?

q=Viber%2C+rakuten%2C+ownership&cvid=ca1f4b3286a34956a1db79823c26e4cf&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOdIBCTE2ODc4ajBqNKgCCLACAQ&FORM=ANAB01&adppc=EDGEDSP&PC=EDGEDSP
 

Announced today at #MWC25, Isbel will deliver Rakuten Symphony’s Open RAN, Cloud and OSS solutions to mobile network operators in Latin America.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/...n-activity-7302979980336984064-PVq0
 

Finding Cupid? Here’s how Viber Dating lets you feel the spark and skip the scam

March 14, 2025

By Justine Punzalan

Gone are the days when you have to download several dating apps, create a profile in each one, then keep the conversation going in separate apps. Viber Dating lets you do all these in one app.

https://thepost.ph/money/technology/viber-dating-features/  

The fair value of the Rakuten stock is calculated over the 10-year valuation period selected above. The average P/C in this case is 12.00.

Multiplied by the operating cash flow per share of 524.83 JPY for the last 4 quarters, the Rakuten stock has a fair value of 6,297.96 JPY. The current stock price of 898.75 JPY is 85.7% below this fair value, representing a severe undervaluation of the stock.

https://dividendstocks.cash/stock-profile/Rakuten-Stock
 

Telefonica and Cabify

March 04, 2025

Another relevant commercial announcement that Alonso made during his presentation was inviting Carlos Herrera Yagüe, CTO of Cabify. Both announced that Cabify is going to start using the Number Verification API in its registration processes. In this way, Cabify users will be able to register directly, without needing to receive an SMS or another third-party verification system, something that slowed down the process. With this API, Cabify manages to offer greater speed and security to its users, thanks to the fact that with this integration it is possible to verify whether a user is interacting through a device that has a SIM card associated with a certain telephone number without having to interact with any element or enter any type of credential or one-time password.

https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/...companies-from-around-the-world

Over the past few years, the ride-hailing market has expanded at an impressive pace. Its growth is expected to continue, with the market size projected to increase from $79.13 billion in 2024 to $90.5 billion in 2025, equating to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%.

https://blog.tbrc.info/2025/03/global-ride-hailing-market/


 

 

 

From Matcha to Milestones: Rakuten's Week at MWC 2025

https://rakuten.today/blog/...lestones-rakutens-week-at-mwc-2025.html

 

 

 

Rakuten Kobo Launches Unlimited eBook and Audiobook Subscription in Singapore

Singapore, March 18, 2025 – Leading digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo today launched Kobo Plus in Singapore – the all-you-can-read subscription offering book lovers unlimited access to over 2 million eBooks and over 300,000 audiobooks starting from an affordable monthly fee of just SGD 9.99.

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2025/...=3&category=ec
 

Thursday 13 March 2025

The Japan mobile payments market was valued at USD 173 billion in 2024, according to IMARC Group data, and is projected to reach USD 1.463 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 23.4% from 2025 to 2033. Major mobile payment platforms, such as PayPay, LINE Pay, and Rakuten Pay, dominate the market, offering seamless transactions through QR code-based and NFC (Near Field Communication) technologies.

https://thepaypers.com/expert-opinion/...nd-ecommerce-trends--1272710
 

Rakuten Mobile Joins Global CityTech Bridge, a CIC Institute-Led Project Aimed at Driving Innovation

Tokyo, March 17, 2025 – Rakuten Mobile, Inc. today announced it will participate in the Global CityTech Bridge project as a social implementation partner. Led by CIC Institute, the project aims to drive innovation and integrate CityTech (big city technology) into society.

Through this project, Rakuten Mobile will collaborate with startups to develop and launch innovative mobile communication-based services aimed at solving urban challenges, with the ultimate goal of expanding these services into global markets.

https://corp.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/english/news/press/2025/0317_02/
 

 

Mar. 12, 2025, 07:07 AM

J.P. Morgan analyst Takahiro Yano maintained a Buy rating on Rakuten Bank, Ltd. (5838 – Research Report) on March 10 and set a price target of Yen7,860.00.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/...ltd-5838-103446885
 

Inside Rakuten AI: Guangda Li on reinventing customer experiences with GenAI

3 hours ago

https://rakuten.today/blog/...ng-customer-experiences-with-genai.html
 

Rakuten bets on AI and O-RAN to cut telecom costs, eyes global expansion

Annie Huang, DIGITIMES, Barcelona
Tuesday 4 March 2025

Rakuten Group CEO Mickey (Hiroshi) Mikitani says Rakuten Mobile has carved out a unique ecosystem while advancing O-RAN and AI to drive down telecom costs and boost network flexibility. The company aims to expand its Operational Support System (OSS) customer base to 150 by the end of 2025, reinforcing its global footprint.

https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20250304PD226/...o-2025-software.html
 

Poland: Rakuten TV powers Pilot WP’s TVoD store

March 20, 2025

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has partnered with Audioteka Group, owner of Polish OTT platform Pilot WP, to launch a co-branded TVoD store, bringing thousands of films directly to Pilot WP users.

https://www.advanced-television.com/2025/03/20/...lot-wps-tvod-store/
 

Mar 19,2025 Update

Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is a baseball stadium located in Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Since 2005, it has been used as the home stadium of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Professional Baseball Pacific League, hosting numerous exciting games.

A distinctive feature of Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is that it combines elements of a ballpark where you can enjoy not just baseball but various forms of entertainment. The stadium includes "Smile Glico Park" with a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, as well as booths where you can enjoy barbecue while watching games.

Note that Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is a completely cashless stadium. You cannot use cash to purchase tickets, merchandise, or food and beverages as a rule.

https://www.ticketsinjapan.com/en/articles/eagles-traffic-030425/
 

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/N5G.F/

Rakuten owning about 50% of Rakuten Bank = $3.7 billion.
 

MWC25: Anshul Bhatt on Rakuten Mobile’s Autonomous Networks

March 20, 2025

https://mobile-magazine.com/technology-and-ai/...-autonomous-networks