Japan Tech News

Rakuten to raise $2.2 billion - Funding

Japanese tech giant Rakuten plans to raise $2.2B to drive growth and specifically its ecosystem of mobile service.

SoftBank launches 5G mmWave service in Japan - 5G

SoftBank launched its 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) service in Japan with devices based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G Mobile Platforms and Modem-RF Systems.

GMS offers solutions to fight against poverty - Financial Solutions

Global Mobility Service (GMS) offers mobility and finance solutions to people in Southeast Asia and Japan, aiding those unbanked and deemed not creditworthy because of low income.

Rakuten and Japan Post to enhance deliveries and FinTech - Partnership

Japan’s postal system invests $1.4 billion in the e-commerce venture Rakuten to strengthen a partnership in digital delivery, cashless payments, and technology consulting services.