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By Luu Quy July 17, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
Last year it was used by 13% of internet users aged 16 to 64 in Vietnam and 12th most popular among social media platforms, with Facebook, Zalo, TikTok, and Messenger claiming the top spots.
Raykov said while Viber is far from reaching the level of popularity enjoyed by local app Zalo, it could still take advantage of the gap in demand that other companies have not prioritized.
People use other apps for general conversation, but look to Viber when they need high security and protection, he said.
"We aim to reach professionals who trust that our technology can protect the most important contents."
Viber is also working to partner with banks in Vietnam to add a feature that allows users to inform each other about a successful bank transfer.
The company also hopes to reach customers in the public sector and major businesses, Raykov added.
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/...-race-4771091.html
https://symphony.rakuten.com/dtw-2024
Mar 25, 2024
Competition is escalating among corporate groups in Japan as they strive to expand their spheres of influence by enticing customers with a variety of services, often bolstered by reward points, primarily geared toward shopping purposes.
Mobile phone service providers such as NTT Docomo are following the lead of internet-related conglomerate Rakuten Group, while megabanks are also entering the market, driven by the prospect of rising interest rates in Japan.
The field of competition has expanded to include securities companies, which have been leveraging the increasing interest in investment among retail investors following the expansion of the tax-exempt investment program known as NISA in January.
According to a survey conducted last year by Tokyo-based research company MMD Labo, 70.2% of respondents indicated that they utilized services while considering the "economic spheres" of corporate groups.
Regarding the most frequently used reward points, Rakuten Point ranked first, with 35.0%, followed by NTT Docomo's d Point, with 14.0%.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/25/...t-reward-service/
Rakuten TV: 112.1 million users, up 44.2% year-over-year.
Rakuten Kobo: 66.6 million registered users, up 6.2% year-over-year, and already profitable.
Viber: 1.5 billion users, up 5.3% year-over-year, and also profitable.
Viki: About 90 million users and profitable as well.
These numbers are impressive and show significant growth and profitability across various platforms.
Source: Bing Copilot
In-House Development: By building AI solutions from the ground up, Rakuten ensures a deep understanding of the technology, which allows for more tailored and effective implementations.
Integration Across Ecosystem: Leveraging AI across the entire Rakuten ecosystem amplifies its impact, enhancing various services and operations.
Focus on Efficiency: The “Triple 20” objective aims to improve operational, marketing, and client efficiency by 20% each, driving significant business improvements.
Practical and Cost-Effective Solutions: Emphasizing practical applications and cost-effectiveness ensures that AI initiatives are sustainable and deliver tangible benefits.
Continuous Innovation: Staying at the forefront of AI advancements and continuously integrating new technologies helps maintain a competitive edge.
By focusing on these areas, Rakuten aims to not only enhance its own operations but also deliver superior value to its customers.
Source: Bing Copilot
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo for the spring and summer 2025 season opened on Monday, with about 30 fashion brands from home and abroad taking part in the official program alone.
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/fashion/20240904-208940/
By TTG Asia
Posted on 12 April, 2024 15:56
Japanese OTA Rakuten Travel recently hosted a closed-door influencer gathering as well as a public engagement in Singapore’s CBD in a bid to inspire greater interest in Japan.
The influencer gathering on March 27 was attended by almost 40 guests with a combined reach of nearly four million. Attendees were introduced to Rakuten Travel’s extensive features, including its wide range of travel services and the largest selection of Japanese hotels among travel agencies in Japan.
Rakuten Travel provides an extensive range of ryokans (Japanese-style inns) and hotels throughout the country and is committed to offering a “Japan Quality” experience throughout the entire accommodation booking journey.
https://www.ttgasia.com/2024/04/12/...p-engagement-with-singaporeans/
September 05, 2024
Users who referred the most people to Rakuten Mobile were invited to Rakuten Optimism 2024 for an awards ceremony. Check out this series for a recap of the event and interviews with award recipients, where they talk about different topics such as why they can make a solid recommendation of Rakuten Mobile and their use of social media to make referrals to foreign nationals living in Japan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcO6KCschIs
By Mercedes Milligan July 17, 2024
With the Asia-Pacific animation market expected to reach a $145 million-plus value by 2029 (per Data Bridge Market Research) leading Asian content streamer Rakuten Viki is investing in new partnerships to bring more animated content to its users. The service has announced the highly anticipated CG anime feature Yumi’s Cells: The Movie will launch this week, as well as a new collaboration with Chinese content powerhouse Bilibili.
Rakuten Viki has grown its registered user base in the U.S. and worldwide by 23% since April 2023 (now numbering 90 million). The service, which took off with the rising demand for K-dramas, has continued to grow with not only popular Korean content, but also series and films from Japan, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore, among other regions.
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/07/...-collabs-to-u-s-screens/
Another day, another bullish mobile industry forecast, this time anticipating a boom in spending on Open RAN despite a stagnant broader market.
Scott Bicheno July 29, 2024
uniper Research release a press release to promote its new Global Operator O-RAN Strategies, 2024-2029 report. The headline data point is that ‘annual operator investment into O-RAN (Open Radio Access Networks) will reach $11 billion in 2029; rising from $2 billion in 2024.’ So that’s 5.5x growth over five years at a CAGR of over 40%.
https://www.telecoms.com/open-ran/...ng-will-increase-over-5x-by-2029
Das führende KI-Start-up dürfte in einer neuen Finanzierungsrunde mit über 100 Milliarden Dollar bewertet werden. Mit Nvidia und Apple könnten laut Medienberichten zwei weitere Tech-Riesen einsteigen.
30.08.2024 - 09:48 Uhr
New York. Das führende Start-up für Künstliche Intelligenz (KI), OpenAI, darf auf weitere prominente Investoren hoffen. Wie die Agentur Bloomberg und die Zeitung „Wall Street Journal“ am Donnerstag berichteten, könnten sich der Chipentwickler Nvidia und der Tech-Riese Apple an einer neuen Finanzierungsrunde beteiligen.
Bereits am Mittwoch war über eine geplante Runde berichtet worden, die OpenAI mit mehr als 100 Milliarden Dollar bewerten könnte. Diese soll vom Wagniskapitalgeber Thrive angeführt werden, auch der bisherige Ankerinvestor Microsoft könnte sich demnach beteiligen.
https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/...031t00000PCrtuAAD
July 16, 2024
We spoke with Rakuten International Chief Operation Officer, Adrienne Down Coulson on the sidelines of Rakuten Optimism US in Carlsbad, California about how the company is creating a more equitable employee experience across regions. Coulson also shared her thoughts on Rakuten International’s European expansion, the launch of Rakuten+ and synergies between the company’s e-commerce and entertainment businesses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q83dmYZ164c
Read our Deep Dive report “The Open RAN ecosystem gathers steam. The future RAN is open” where we tried to address many of the outstanding questions, with the help of eleven vendors and operators: NEC, Vodafone, Ciena, Analog, Fujitsu, Rakuten Symphony, Picocom, Dish, Verizon, TIP, and Radisys. You can get the report for free, and read or watch the conversations here.
https://senzafili.com/open-ran/
SINGAPORE, 2 SEP 2024– Klink.cloud , a leading omnichannel contact center platform in APAC, announces an official partnership with Rakuten Viber, the global leader in private and secure messaging and voice-based communication. This collaboration empowers businesses across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) by incorporating Viber Chatbots into klink.cloud's unified platform, including email, chat, social media, SMS, and telephony.
The collaboration ensures a consistent and efficient customer experience, particularly in key APAC regions like the Philippines, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, while also offering cost-effective, secure communication on a user-friendly platform. Klink.cloud’s expertise in Conversational AI development, combined with Rakuten Viber’s capabilities, enables businesses to deploy Generative AI that handle inquiries, automate responses, and provide 24/7 support.
https://www.klink.cloud/post/...nhance-business-communication-in-apac
In Europe, the revenue in the Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) market) market is projected to reach US$490.20m in 2024.
It is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2027) of 9.20%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$638.40m by 2027.
By 2027, the number of users in the Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) market) market is expected to amount to 184.6m users.
In Europe, the rise of FAST platforms like Pluto TV and Rakuten TV has revolutionized the way viewers consume free ad-supported streaming TV, creating a new era of digital entertainment.
https://www.statista.com/outlook/dmo/...rted-streaming-tv-fast/europe
By Valeria Levantino
Communications Manager Rakuten Symphony
Joshua Gillman, Senior Director of Strategy and Executive Office at Rakuten Symphony, shares his journey from tech consulting to shaping the future of telecom.
Tell us about your journey to Rakuten Symphony.
I’m originally from Wokingham, a town about an hour away from London, UK. After graduating, I ventured into tech consulting, working on various projects, including deploying software for telcos and assisting banks with data migrations. This experience sparked my interest in the broader strategic aspects of technology deployment. To deepen my understanding of strategy and delivery, I pursued an MBA at London Business School. This education provided me with a comprehensive view of business transformations and industry impacts, exposing me to strategic processes that shape successful companies.
As I considered my next career move, Rakuten Symphony caught my attention. I was drawn to its mission of democratizing connectivity and its innovative approach to transforming the industry with cutting-edge technologies. The company's commitment to leveraging advanced tech to revolutionize the telecom sector presented an exciting and challenging opportunity for meaningful contribution.
In August 2022, I joined Rakuten Symphony and relocated from the UK to Japan with my wife and daughter. Moving to Japan and joining Rakuten Symphony has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The company's supportive community and innovative work environment made the transition seamless. I've been impressed by the collaborative culture and the passion of my colleagues, who are all dedicated to driving progress and innovation.
What does your daily job involve?
As the Senior Director of Strategy and Executive Office, I’m part of the strategy team, working to unify the various innovations and strategies across different Business Units into one cohesive company story. My role involves acting as an interface between the BU Presidents and Rakuten Symphony management to ensure a common understanding of our goals. This includes business planning, deciding on department targets, targeting goals, unblocking cross-department challenges, and shaping our sales strategy narrative for customers.
A significant part of my job is to bridge the communication and strategy gaps between various departments, ensuring everyone is aligned and moving towards the same objectives. This means I spend a lot of time collaborating with the heads of different BUs to understand their unique challenges and opportunities, and then conveying these insights to the management. By doing this, I help craft a unified vision that supports both our short-term targets and long-term aspirations.
In addition to strategic alignment, my role also involves a lot of problem-solving. Whether it’s unblocking cross-departmental challenges or finding innovative solutions to streamline our operations, I’m constantly working to keep all parts of the organization moving smoothly. This often requires balancing immediate needs with future goals, ensuring that our strategies are both effective and adaptable.
Essentially, we are the glue that holds the different departments together, fostering collaboration and ensuring that our collective efforts contribute to the overarching success of Rakuten Symphony.
What has been your best day so far?
Since joining Rakuten Symphony, some of my most memorable days have been at Leadership Summits. These events showcase the exchange of ideas and the passion driving the company forward. Being involved in preparing for these events and facilitating discussions is truly inspiring.
One standout moment was the Leadership Summit in Barcelona this year. What made this day particularly special was seeing everyone bring their ideas to the table and engage in meaningful discussions. This experience underscored the innovative drive and collaborative spirit at Rakuten Symphony, making me proud to be part of the team and excited for our future.
Is there anything that inspires you?
One quote that inspires me is by Elon Musk: “If something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.” This sentiment resonates deeply with me and reflects the spirit of our company. It’s not easy, and often people think you’re crazy for trying, but progress requires bold moves, and this company truly embodies that message.
On a more personal level, my family is my greatest source of inspiration. Seeing my daughter and wife every morning motivates me to be the best version of myself. I want to make them proud and set an example through my work and dedication.
Do you have any hobbies?
Family time is very important to me, especially with my young daughter. I try to spend as much time with her as possible, cherishing these moments as she grows. Alongside family activities, I have a strong interest in sports. Recently, I picked up jiu-jitsu, and it's been thrilling to be a beginner again. I enjoy the challenge of learning something new and the physical and mental discipline it requires.
I also play futsal with some colleagues from Rakuten. It's a great way to stay active and socialize with people from different departments. Beyond sports, I listen to a lot of podcasts, particularly those focused on technology, to stay updated on the latest trends and innovations.
Any plans for what you want to do next?
I’m eager to build my experience in strategic decision-making and positively impact the company's direction. Personally, I plan to take on bigger and more challenging projects to grow as a leader within the team. My goal is to bring new positive impacts every day and learn from each step of the way.
By taking on more significant challenges and fostering innovation, I aim to enhance my skills and make a meaningful impact on our team's growth and success.
https://symphony.rakuten.com/blog/...conversation-with-joshua-gillman
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