Another Company Will Pay Microsoft for Its Android and Linux Tech

Another Company Will Pay Microsoft for Its Android and Linux Tech

Rakuten signs licensing deal with Microsoft over its patents

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 4th, 2014
World's Largest Online Retailer of Whale Meat to Stop Selling This Product

World's Largest Online Retailer of Whale Meat to Stop Selling This Product

Rakuten's announcement follows a ban on Japan's whaling program in the Antarctic

Viber Messaging App Was Bought by Japan's Rakuten for $900 Million

Viber Messaging App Was Bought by Japan's Rakuten for $900 Million

The successful messaging app will now be a part of Rakuten

  • Web Blog
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • September 2nd, 2013
Rakuten Buys Viki, a Hulu for the Rest of the World

Rakuten Buys Viki, a Hulu for the Rest of the World

The Japanese company has been trying to expand globally

Kobo Touch E-Reader Super-Popular in Japan Even Ahead of Sales

Kobo Touch E-Reader Super-Popular in Japan Even Ahead of Sales

Becomes the most ordered device on world's third-largest e-commerce company

Japan's Rakuten Buys Into Pinterest in Monster $1.5 Billion, €1.18 Billion Round

Japan's Rakuten Buys Into Pinterest in Monster $1.5 Billion, €1.18 Billion Round

Pinterests plans to expand to the global market and integrate e-commerce

Kobo to be Acquired by Japan-Based Rakuten for $315 (€231) Million

Kobo to be Acquired by Japan-Based Rakuten for $315 (€231) Million

The Jpanese e-commerce giant wants to expand its business globally