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On April 1st, we held our annual spring welcome ceremony for new grads at Rakuten's Crimson House Headquarters in Tokyo, celebrating the addition of more than 400 recent graduates to the company. We're excited to see the creativity and innovation they bring to our teams and wish them an exciting and fulfilling journey ahead!

🎥 At MWC Barcelona 2025, Rakuten Group Chairman and CEO Mickey Mikitani discussed the vital importance of Open RAN for the future of telecom, what sets Rakuten Mobile, Inc. apart from other operators and his ambition to democratize mobile connectivity around the globe. #Rakuten #MWC25

A recent survey by Rakuten found that many Japanese SMEs are hesitant to embrace the power of AI. Why is this? And what barriers are blocking SMEs from fully adopting AI? The key, according to Rakuten experts, lies in bridging the knowledge and accessibility gap. Learn how Rakuten is helping Japan’s SMEs overcome these challenges to become active participants in the global AI revolution: https://lnkd.in/e8uC4g2n #RakutenAI #SMEs

楽天のティン・ツァイCAIDOが、AIの革新とその責任について語る特別インタビューを公開しております。AI技術の進化がもたらす可能性や、倫理的な側面についての考え方を深掘りし、楽天がどのようにAIを活用しているかを紹介しています。AIの未来に関心のある方は、ぜひご覧ください。 詳細はこちら https://lnkd.in/gndKsvcj #Rakuten #AI #Technology

"I believe wireless connectivity is a ‘digital road.’ In the same way that physical roads connect cities and people, mobile networks connect us to the digital world.... It’s time to remember who matters most – and make digital roads accessible to all the public." At the recent World Governments Summit in Dubai, Rakuten Group Chairman and CEO Mickey Mikitani joined Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle and e& Group CEO Hatem Dowidar to explore the role of connectivity in economic growth and how innovation can help to narrow the digital divide globally. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epRHECzX

📈 Gen Z will soon become the largest and wealthiest generation ever, with spending power expected to exceed $12 trillion by 2030. They’re also the first generation that is mobile-native. This means brands need to rethink how they build customer journeys. 🔗 From mobile-only strategies to advanced security solutions and immersive experiences - learn more about the latest trends to watch in 2025 on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eHGhmZgR #ViberForBusiness #Trends #SuperApp #Engagement #Security #Commerce #CX #MobileFirst #GenZ

Rakuten’s Sustainability Department recently hosted its first mini volunteer event at Fukuoka branch office as a significant step towards expanding volunteer initiatives across Japan. 🎉   Over 150 employees helped sort foreign currency from donation boxes to support sanitation projects in Kenya and Laos and created translated picture books in an initiative with the Shanti Volunteer Association.   A big thank you to our Fukuoka employees for your help!

Rakuten recently launched a new autonomous delivery service in Tokyo’s Harumi neighborhood, employing autonomous robots to deliver products from a number of local supermarkets, cafes and restaurants. Learn more about these cutting-edge robots as they offer a glimpse into the future of urban logistics solutions: https://lnkd.in/eeG8Ze2x #Rakuten #AutonomousDelivery

We had the incredible honor of hosting a fireside chat with Olympic Gold Medalist, four-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion, 11-time NBA All-Star, #Rakuten's Brand Ambassador Stephen Curry at our SF office. Moderated by Zena Keita, MSM, Stephen shared powerful insights from his legendary career and spoke passionately about the importance of championing opportunities for all communities and shared his approach to handling adversity and navigating difficult situations. His words were inspiring, thought-provoking, and a reminder of the impact we can all make, both on and off the court. A huge thank you to Stephen for joining us and to everyone who attended this unforgettable Rakuten-exclusive event! #Rakuten #StephenCurry #Leadership #Inspiration

Missed us at #MWC25? From illuminating booth theater sessions to exciting partnership announcements, here are some of the top highlights from an action-packed week in Barcelona: https://lnkd.in/ecQMHSPj