Hey there, it’s that time of the year again – Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and what better way to usher in the festivities than with a bunch of apps that can help you score some extra…
Rakuten Kobo introduces its first eReader made with ocean-bound and recycled plastic
A more eco-conscious reading experience is coming your way with Rakuten Kobo’s new Kobo Clara 2E. Made with an 85 per cent recycled plastic exterior — including 10 per cent ocean-bound plastic — this power-packed wonder is also Kobo’s first 6”…
Rakuten Announces Accelerator Program, powered by Techstars
Rakuten Announces Accelerator Program, powered by Techstars Global accelerator program to leverage Rakuten Viber messaging platform as theme for 2018. Singapore, Dec 13, 2017 – Rakuten, Inc., a global innovation leader headquartered in Tokyo, and Techstars, a worldwide network aimed…
Winner of Rakuten-Viki Global TV Recommender Challenge Announced – 17 September 2015
The Rakuten Institute of Technology has announced the winners of the Rakuten-Viki Global TV Recommender Challenge at the grand presentation and award ceremony held last evening at IDA Labs @ National Design, crowning Team Merlion the top winner of the…
Rakuten Institute of Technology Launches in Singapore to Drive Innovation, Empower Businesses and Consumers
Rakuten Institute of Technology Launches in Singapore to Drive Innovation, Empower Businesses and Consumers Tweet: #RakutenInstituteofTechnology begins #Singapore journey in innovation with Rakuten-Viki Global TV Recommender Challenge Rakuten Institute of Technology begins Singapore journey in innovation with Rakuten-Viki Global TV Recommender Challenge and…
Tablets Poised to Overtake Smartphones as Most Used Mobile Device for Shopping
Tablet shopping is growing four times faster than mobile, latest figures from Rakuten reveal Singapore, 18 June 2014 – Consumer use of tablets for shopping is growing four times faster than smartphones, according to the latest E-Commerce Index from Rakuten,…
Celebrity Wong Li-Lin at Rakuten Super Bag Event on March 30
PHOTO RELEASE – March 30, 2014 It’s a wrap!: Yummy mummy Wong Li-Lin tries her hand at making temaki (Japanese hand roll) and onigiri (Japanese rice ball) that are designed to tantalise the taste-buds of both adults and children, under…
Celebrity Paul Foster and Keagan Kang at Rakuten Super Bag event on 28 March
Can they make the cut? Celebrities Paul Foster and Keagan Kang turn knife-wielding sashimi-slicing experts for a day under the tutelage of chefs from Kuriya Fish Market. The demonstration is part of a three-day Rakuten Super Bag event from March…
Japan’s Number One Online Shopping Mall Rakuten Launches in Singapore
Experience the best of Rakuten at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from 28 to 30 March 2014! Singapore, 27 March 2014 – Today, Rakuten launches its online platform in Singapore with a showcase of products. To celebrate its launch, the…