- und daher habe ich mir nach dem Einstieg bei Alibaba, die inzwischem mehr als 20% gut gemacht haben, auch einige Rakutens gekauft.
Look Out Amazon, Here Comes...Rakuten? Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten announced on Tuesday it is acquiring Ebates for $1 billion.
The acquisition, which Rakuten hinted at last week, is part of the Japanese company’s push to grow its base beyond its domestic market and hopefully, become a global player. Having made some $1.2 billion acquisitions to date along these lines, this is Rakuten’s most ambitious move to date.
However, investors are dubious that the company can absorb yet another foreign acquisition, much less one the size of Ebates, despite Rakuten’s strong cash position. Then there is the ever-present Amazon, which dominates the e-commerce market in the U.S. Few believe it will falter in the face of Chinese giant Alibaba, much less a Rakuten-Ebates combo.
Rakuten Goes Forth
Not surprisingly, Rakuten says it is undaunted. For starters, it has assembled a very interesting mix of acquisitions. There is messaging app Viber, which it purchased for $900 million in February, the Canadian ebook offering Kobo, Spanish video service Wuaki.tv, Viki, a digital content platform and Buy.com. Now it has picked up Ebates.
Value of deposits at Rakuten Bank, Ltd. from 2015 to 2024 (in trillion Japanese yen)
Rakuten Bank's value of deposits 2015-2024
Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 16, 2024
As of March 2024, the value of deposits at Rakuten Bank, Ltd. amounted to around 10.5 trillion Japanese yen. Rakuten Bank, Ltd. is a Japanese online bank that is part of the Rakuten Group.
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: Reference for e-commerce players worldwide
Valuable reference for e-commerce players worldwide
Thanks to steady growth in e-commerce penetration, industry advancement driven by the evolution of generative AI, and the contribution of cross-border e-commerce and local policies to the development of the market, the Japanese e-commerce market, which ranks among the world's top 5 in scale and is approximately ten times larger than Taiwan's, continues to exhibit stable growth.
The 'F.A.S.T.' (Fintech First, AI in E-Commerce, Safe & Secure Shopping, and Trading & Transformation) trend emerging from how major Japanese e-commerce players - including Amazon Japan, Rakuten, and LY Corporation - adapt to market changes and maintain their operational and growth objectives can serve as a valuable reference for e-commerce players worldwide when it comes to future strategic planning.
Erste Schätzungen: Rakuten legt Zahlen zum jüngsten Quartal vor
Rakuten wird voraussichtlich am 14.05.2024 die Bücher zum am 31.03.2024 abgelaufenen Jahresviertel öffnen.
In Sachen EPS geht 1 Analyst von einem Verlust von -0,127 USD je Aktie aus. Im vergangenen Jahr hatte Rakuten noch -0,381 USD je Aktie verloren.
Gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum soll Rakuten in dem im März abgelaufenen Quartal Umsatzeinbußen von 3,62 Prozent erzielt haben. Den Umsatz sehen 8 Analysten durchschnittlich bei 3,37 Milliarden USD. Im Vorjahresviertel waren noch 3,49 Milliarden USD in den Büchern gestanden. Insgesamt erwarten 14 Analysten für das aktuell laufende Fiskaljahr einen durchschnittlichen Verlust von -0,269 USD je Aktie, gegenüber -1,260 USD je Aktie im Vorjahr. Den Jahresumsatz setzen 14 Analysten durchschnittlich auf 14,94 Milliarden USD fest. Im Vorjahr waren noch 14,73 Milliarden USD in den Büchern gestanden.
Der Umsatzrückgang in USD resultiert aus der Yen-Abwertung. Im zweiten oder dritten Quartal wird nach meiner Schätzung das EPS wieder positiv auch das gesamte EPS für 2024.
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: Rakuten Travel Exchange(RTX) and Rakuten Stay(RS)
High ambitions
By Caroline Boey
Posted on 29 April, 2024 17:57
Munekatsu Ota, CEO of global travel commerce platform Rakuten Travel Exchange (RTX) and vacation rental model Rakuten Stay (RS), is propelling expansion of the Japanese brand, which means optimism, in South-east Asia and beyond.
What should our readers in the region, outside of Japan, know about RTX and RS?
RTX started as a B2B wholesales business in Singapore four years ago providing hotel, ryokan and vacation rental inventory to more than 1,000 OTA clients in 90 countries, primarily in China, South-east Asia, Australia and the US.
Within the Rakuten ecosystem, RTX serves as a global inventory platform for hotels and vacation rentals, playing a pivotal role in enhancing global transactions for Rakuten Travel (RT).
The primary focus of RTX is to boost inbound and outbound travel and global transactions, supporting RT’s operations in and outside Japan.
RS is a new type of real estate accommodation model featuring large spaces, designed by and owned by Rakuten. It is fully unmanned, using technology, and suitable for groups of between eight and 10 people. The idea was conceptualised during the pandemic lockdown.
There are around 600 RS accommodation and the aim is to grow to 10,000, mainly in Japan, but also in Hawaii, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and other parts of South-east Asia – we are preparing a private fund and inviting investors.
In addition, Rakuten Travel Experiences (RTE) is a concierge service providing sightseeing, exercise, activity and restaurant recommendation content and the next step is to create a seamless RS and RTE connection by next year.
How To Create and Use Rakuten Advertising Affiliate Account [2024]
March 26, 2024
Rakuten Advertising is a leading Affiliate Marketing company and allows you to earn commissions by promoting products and services that you truly believe in. As an affiliate, you can join Rakuten Advertising and access a wide range of affiliate programs through a single platform. In this YouTube tutorial, I will guide you step by step through the Rakuten Advertising Affiliate (Publisher) Dashboard. I will cover all the sections including Sign Up, Publisher Dashboard, Overview, Account, Advertisers, Links, Reports, Help Center, Login and much more. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a thorough understanding of the Rakuten Advertising Affiliate (Publisher) Platform, and you will be ready to start monetizing your online content effectively.
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Rakuten Mobile Commences Radio Frequency Testing for 700 MHz "Platinum Band" - Targeting early launch of commercial service with superior network quality
Tokyo, April 30, 2024 – Rakuten Mobile, Japan’s newest and most modern mobile network, today began radio frequency testing for its 700 MHz spectrum, also known as the “platinum band, allocated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Rakuten Mobile is preparing to launch base station operations using the 700 MHz band, drawing on its expertise gained building Japan’s first fully virtualized cloud-native mobile network based on Open RAN standards in the 1.7GHz band. After completing radio frequency testing, the company is aiming for the early roll out of commercial service using the 700 MHz platinum band.
Since the full-scale launch of its mobile carrier service in April 2020, Rakuten Mobile has continued to enhance network quality and coverage through the build-out of 4G and 5G base stations in addition to roaming agreements with its roaming partner. On top of achieving population ratio coverage of 99.9%, the company has consistently been recognized by independent research organizations like Opensignal, a global provider of network experience and market performance insights, who named Rakuten Mobile a leader among Japan’s mobile operators in five network performance categories.
Spectrum in the 700 MHz platinum band offers better indoor building penetration and enables better connectivity indoors and in underground locations. Rakuten Mobile plans to gradually deploy platinum band services using its existing network of base stations, starting with urban areas with a high volume of users and traffic.
Rakuten Mobile is committed to further enhancing its network in Japan and to providing customers with best-in-class mobile services while keeping costs controlled through strategic initiatives such as these.
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: Schade - ich hatte auf substantielle postings
gehofft, aber leider geht es weiter mit copy und paste. Das ist leider zu wenig Meinung und Diskurs und zu viel Marketing bla bla. Für mich also keine Basis um mein Invest auszuweiten. Bleibe nur mit einer kleinen Posi dabei und verzichte ab sofort auf diese „Lektüre“.
Announcement of Financial Results of Rakuten Securities, Inc., a Consolidated Subsidiary
Click here for Timely Disclosure of material information for investors
Rakuten Securities, Inc. announces its consolidated financial reports (based on J-GAAP) for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Rakuten Group plans to announce consolidated financial reports for the three months ended March 31, 2024, on May 14, 2024 (Tuesday). In addition, Rakuten Group announces financial results based on IFRS while the attached financial results of Rakuten Securities, Inc. are based on J-GAAP, which may recognize some transactions differently from IFRS.
Spectrum in the 700 MHz platinum band offers better indoor building penetration and enables better connectivity indoors and in underground locations. Rakuten Mobile plans to gradually deploy platinum band services using its existing network of base stations, starting with urban areas with a high volume of users and traffic.
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: Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony and Stage X
Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony and Stage X Sign Strategic Partnership MoU for Technological and Business Collaboration
- The newest mobile network operators of Japan and South Korea to seek out strategic technology and business collaboration opportunities
Seoul and Tokyo, May 2, 2024 – Rakuten Mobile, Inc., Rakuten Symphony, Inc., and South Korean mobile network operator STAGE X Co., Ltd. announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU aims to establish a comprehensive framework for strategic collaboration in technology and business exchange between Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony and Stage X, South Korea’s new greenfield mobile network operator preparing to provide 5G services in the 28 GHz spectrum.
Bringing together the newest mobile network operators in Japan and Korea, the MoU focuses on technological collaboration and business synergies between the three companies. The agreement includes the sharing of industry knowledge and expertise from Rakuten Mobile, as well as the provision of industry leading telecom solutions from Rakuten Symphony. Discussions will also encompass various aspects of Stage X's upcoming projects ranging from business operations to technical areas. In addition, the three companies will pursue cooperation considering expansion to mid-band frequency and the development of a 6G-based national network from a long-term perspective.
Sangwon Seo, CEO of Stage X, commented: "Rakuten Mobile and Stage X are the latest mobile network operators representing their respective countries, and together with Rakuten Symphony we wish to continue broad cooperation. Rakuten Mobile built and deployed the world’s first fully virtualized, cloud-native mobile network with a modern infrastructure that ensures stable telecommunication services as the newest mobile network operator in Japan. As Stage X builds out its infrastructure to provide 5G services in the 28 GHz spectrum, we look forward to working with Rakuten and learning from their experience across a wide range of areas."
Sharad Sriwastawa, Co-CEO of Rakuten Mobile and President of Rakuten Symphony, commented: “We are excited about collaborating with South Korea’s newest mobile network operator. I believe we share significant synergies, and this MoU will see us leveraging our expertise to create industry-changing opportunities for Stage X.”
Stage X is a consortium company that is gearing up to introduce differentiated Real 5G telecommunication services in the 28 GHz spectrum, offering consumers high-speed, ultra-low latency and ultra-connectivity features.
About Stage X Stage X is meticulously preparing for telecommunication infrastructure readiness, focusing on security and system stability, as a new entrant in the telecommunications service industry. Stage X is gearing up to introduce differentiated Real 5G telecommunication services in the 28GHz spectrum, offering consumers high-speed, ultra-low latency and ultra-connectivity features.
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: Stage X picked as new mobile carrier in Korea
Posted : 2024-01-31 21:53
A bidding agent for Stage X arrives at IT Venture Tower in Seoul, Wednesday, for an auction to pick the operator of the 28 gigahertz band of the fifth-generation network in Korea.
A local consortium was selected as the new operator of the 28 gigahertz (GHz) band of the fifth-generation network (5G) in South Korea on Wednesday, the science ministry said, becoming the country's fourth mobile carrier.
Stage X, a consortium of Stage Five, a communications affiliate of tech giant Kakao, and other unidentified companies, will be the fourth operator of the 5G network.
Currently, three major mobile carriers — SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus — are the country's sole operators of the network.
Stage X won the 28 GHz band on the fifth day of the auction against Sejong Telecom and Mobile Consortium, writing in the highest bid of 430.1 billion won ($322.1 million), according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.
In the previous auction in 2018, the country's three major mobile carriers won the same spectrum in the low 200 billion-won range.
However, these three operators lost the license for the new 28 GHz spectrum last year due to insufficient investment.
As a response, the government has taken steps to introduce a new operator to foster competition in an industry traditionally dominated by the three major carriers.
Stage X will be required to build 6,000 base stations nationwide within the first three years and implement measures to address frequency congestion and interference.
"We will work to become a new brand in the communications market and facilitate fresh and innovative changes in the market by boosting the 5G network service," Stage X CEO Seo Sang-won said.
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: Rakuten backs S.Koreas new mobile carrier Stage X
Both mobile telecom newbies of Japan and Korea will cooperate on 5G network services in the 28 gigahertz spectrum
By Ji-Eun Jeong
As Stage X has gained the nod for its operation from the ICT ministry on the condition that it should build 6,000 base stations nationwide in three years, it plans to start offering nationwide mobile network services in the first half of next year.
It will launch both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) services. But it will offer its services first to companies and organizations, including universities, airports and hospitals before branching out.
With the cooperation with Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony, Korea’s fourth mobile carrier hopes to expedite its venture into the Korean mobile network market with high-speed, ultra-low latency and extensively connected mobile services.
Rakuten Mobile, which entered the Japanese telecom market in 2020, will share its expertise with Stage X on mobile network services, while its cloud-based mobile service-providing subsidiary Rakuten Symphony will share its solutions.
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: Rakuten AI University boost merchant efficiencv
Rakuten Ichiba launches Rakuten AI University to boost merchant efficiency
PUBLISHED: 13 HOURS AGO
The RMS AI Assistant (Beta) offers features such as automated product descriptions, image processing, and text generation.
Japan's online shopping mall Rakuten Ichiba launched the Rakuten AI University, a comprehensive suite of video-based e-learning resources tailored to assist merchants in integrating AI solutions into their daily business routines.
With this strategic move, Rakuten aims to propel efficiency gains and productivity enhancements for its vast network of 57,000 merchants.
The cornerstone of this initiative is the RMS AI Assistant (Beta), an AI-powered store management tool unveiled earlier in March 2024. This tool, accessible via the Rakuten Merchant Server (RMS), offers features like automated product descriptions, image processing, text generation, sales trend analysis, and an AI chatbot for operational queries.
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: Elliott and Warren Buffett Are Bullish on Japan
Elliott and Warren Buffett Are Now Both Bullish on Japan
Hedge fund Elliott has built a position in Sumitomo, joining Berkshire Hathaway. The trading firm’s shares are up 10% this week.
May 2, 2024 10:38 am ET
Activist and value investors are converging on Japan. The smart money may be onto something: With U.S. shares suddenly under pressure from high rates again, hitching a ride on a long-term, structural trend like Japan’s corporate-governance reforms may make good sense.
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