- General Business
- By Bogdan Popa
- March 10th, 2016
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
Rakuten's announcement follows a ban on Japan's whaling program in the Antarctic
- Web Blog
- By Gabriela Vatu
- February 14th, 2014
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
The Japanese company has been trying to expand globally
- Technology Blog
- By Sebastian Pop
- July 11th, 2012
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
- Finances
- By Lucian Parfeni
- May 17th, 2012
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
- Daily gadget
- By Sorin Nita
- November 9th, 2011
Kobo to be Acquired by Japan-Based Rakuten for $315 (€231) Million
The Jpanese e-commerce giant wants to expand its business globally