Rakuten sold 4,84 million shares April 14 - 16

Except as described in this Schedule 13D/A, during the past 60 days, the Reporting Persons effected the following transactions with respect to Class A Common Stock:

Date: April 14, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 1,690,000
Average Price Per Share: $91.4194

Date: April 15, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 1,350,000
Average Price Per Share: $86.2211

Date: April 16, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 1,900,000
Average Price Per Share: $89.4191

The sales set forth above were effected pursuant to the Trading Plan in open market transactions.

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1780312/...02/primary_doc.xml

 

Rakuten Mobile sold 4.94 million shares

AST SpaceMobile | SCHEDULE 13D/A: Others
SEC· Apr 17 03:24

Summary by Moomoo AI

On April 14, 2026, Rakuten Mobile, Inc. entered into a trading plan with BofA Securities to sell up to 15.5 million shares of AST SpaceMobile Class A Common Stock through open market transactions. The Sale Shares represent approximately 5.3% of outstanding Class A Common Stock and roughly half of Rakuten Mobile's total holdings. Rakuten Mobile currently holds 26.08 million shares (8.9% of outstanding shares) and retains the right to terminate sales at any time, with no assurance that all shares will be sold. Between April 14-16, 2026, Rakuten Mobile sold 4.94 million shares at average prices ranging from $86.22 to $91.42 per share pursuant to the Trading Plan.

https://www.moomoo.com/news/notice/306951601/...cket=1776702728404550
 

Rakuten: Value Hidden Behind A Telecom Overhang

Apr 02, 2026

https://seekingalpha.com/article/...-hidden-behind-a-telecom-overhang
 

Panel Discussion: Rakuten Open Partner Ecosystem

April 20, 2026

Rakuten Symphony's SVP, Partner and Portfolio Management, SK is joined by leaders from Tech Mahindra and TCS in a panel discussion as they discuss some of the many benefits they are able to deliver to end consumers by utilising Rakuten's Open Partner Ecosystem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvhwjPbYd9I
 

Rakuten Symphony Selected for METI Grant to Accelerate Open RAN and RIC Deployment in the Global South
- Implementing large-scale Open RAN and RIC demonstrations in seven Global South countries

Tokyo, April 21, 2026 – Rakuten Symphony today announced its selection for a grant from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), designed to accelerate the deployment of Open RAN and RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) technologies and address critical infrastructure challenges across the Global South. The grant was awarded with funding through contributions to the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC) under METI’s Subsidy Program for Future-Oriented Co-creation Projects with the Global South (Large-Scale Demonstrations in ASEAN Member Countries) and the METI-subsidized program, Future-Oriented Co-creation Projects with the Global South (Large-Scale Demonstrations in Non-ASEAN Member Countries). Rakuten Symphony’s selection was made during the second public offering of the program for its Demonstration Project on Radio Access Network (RAN) Control Optimization Technology Using AI and Machine Learning.

Under this project, Rakuten Symphony will lead extensive demonstrations of Open RAN and RIC, its AI-driven management and control component, in the Global South, which includes countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa. The goal is to test and validate the effectiveness and reliability of these advanced network solutions within diverse commercial environments, accelerating the global adoption of Open RAN and RIC. Rakuten Mobile will participate as a key collaborating partner.

The Global South currently faces a range of challenges in telecommunications infrastructure. These include significant disparities in network access, delayed development in geographically complex areas such as islands and mountainous regions, escalating recovery costs from natural disasters, aging legacy infrastructure, substantial investments required for 5G migration and insufficient power infrastructure. Through this project, Rakuten Symphony is committed to addressing these critical issues and fostering more resilient and efficient communication networks.

Project Title: Demonstration Project on Radio Access Network Control Optimization Technology Using AI and Machine Learning

Demonstrations in ASEAN Member Countries and Non-ASEAN Member Countries

The demonstration project will span a total of seven countries: three ASEAN member states (Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia) and four non-ASEAN nations (India, Kuwait, Bolivia and Paraguay). In each country, Rakuten Symphony will deploy virtualized Open RAN networks comprising approximately 100 base stations. These networks will then be utilized for comprehensive RIC validation.

METI has allocated a maximum subsidy of 8 billion yen in total for demonstrations within ASEAN and non-ASEAN member countries. This substantial government funding will enable large-scale demonstrations to be implemented simultaneously, with around 100 base stations deployed in each participating nation. By conducting trials of this scale, Rakuten Symphony aims to quantitatively demonstrate the benefits of deploying RIC, thereby facilitating early commercialization in these markets. This marks Rakuten Symphony’s first such large-scale demonstration in an overseas market.

Rakuten Mobile, in close collaboration with Rakuten Symphony and with the ongoing support of the Japanese government, has been at the forefront of advancing virtualized Open RAN network capabilities. By conducting large-scale overseas demonstrations that include RIC, this project will significantly enhance Open RAN integration*5, advance the "co-creation with the Global South" initiative promoted by the Japanese government, and expand Open RAN adoption and market share globally. Additionally, the project is anticipated to generate new business models for foreign investment in communication infrastructure, enhance international competitiveness, strengthen economic security and improve the autonomy of essential social infrastructure.

Through this pioneering project, Rakuten Symphony is dedicated to leveraging innovative technologies to address critical challenges in communication infrastructure, ultimately enhancing network efficiency and quality worldwide.

https://symphony.rakuten.com/newsroom/...ployment-in-the-global-south

 

Rakuten Group will hold the “Special Coupon WEEK” campaign on its  travel booking website “Rakuten Travel” from 10:00 a.m. on April 20 to 9:59 a.m. on May 1 (Japan time).

Travel & Transportation

Domestic hotel stays will be discounted by up to 30%, leisure activities and experiences by up to 10%, and the “Raku Pack” transportation plus accommodation package by 4,000 yen.

The eligible stay period for domestic accommodation is from April 20, 2026 to March 31, 2027, and the eligible travel period for “Raku Pack” is from April 21, 2026 to January 31, 2027 (return date).

https://en.traicy.com/posts/2026042034863/
 

Japan Quick Commerce Databook Report 2026: Market to Reach $11.09 Billion by 2029 - Uber Eats, Demae-can, and Rakuten Lead as Major Retailers Scale Hyper-Local Fulfillment Partnerships

Mon, April 20, 2026

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/...t-152200607.html
 

Rakuten Medical hat die Serie-F-Finanzierung in Höhe von 100 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen

2026-04-10 06:44

https://eu.36kr.com/de/p/3739134628020484
 

Japanese technology company, Rakuten, is investing in Northern Ireland

20 April, 2026

The company is establishing a new Global Cybersecurity Operations team in Belfast to safeguard its digital infrastructure and customer data across its worldwide operations.

Rakuten decided to locate the team in its existing Belfast office thanks to our world class talent pool and strong track record of its team in Belfast.

This project aligns with our business strategy, building a strong and prosperous local economy through business investment.

https://www.investni.com/media-centre/news/...esting-northern-ireland
 

Pros and Cons of Switching to Rakuten Mobile: The 2026 Ultimate Guide

April 18, 2026

Are you worried about switching to Rakuten Mobile? As of 2026, with the full-scale deployment of the Platinum Band, the “poor connectivity” stigma is a thing of the past.

https://mobile-contract-guide.com/en/...uten-mobile-pros-cons-2026-en

 

Der größte Aktionär von AST SpaceMobile, Rakuten Mobile, hat seine Meldung zur Beteiligung aktualisiert, um einen neuen Handelsplan sowie kürzlich erfolgte Aktienverkäufe offenzulegen. Rakuten Mobile hält wirtschaftlich 26.080.155 Aktien der Class A Common Stock, was 8,9% des Unternehmens entspricht, basierend auf 292.637.039 ausstehenden Aktien per 26. Februar 2026.

Im Rahmen eines Handelsplans vom 14. April 2026 mit BofA Securities kann Rakuten Mobile bis zu 15.510.077 Aktien in Transaktionen im offenen Markt verkaufen, also etwa 5,3% der ausstehenden Class-A-Aktien und ungefähr die Hälfte seiner Bestände. Die ersten Verkäufe im Rahmen dieses Plans beliefen sich auf 4.940.000 Aktien über drei Tage zu durchschnittlichen Preisen zwischen $86,2211 und $91,4194 je Aktie.
https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/ASTS/...port-30a640a9acab.html
 

Rakuten Mobile’s journey to autonomy traces back to 26 year old academic research

By Elizabeth Coyne  Apr 21, 2026

https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/...year-old-academic-research
 

Rakuten Mobile is cheap, but signal isn’t poor

Is “Rakuten Mobile Doesn’t Connect” a Thing of the Past? A Thorough Verification of 2026 Platinum Band Data and Connectivity in Subways and Rural Areas

April 20, 2026

“Rakuten Mobile is cheap, but isn’t the signal poor?” Many people hesitate to switch due to this concern. However, as of 2026, Rakuten Mobile’s communication environment has undergone a dramatic evolution.

The area coverage issue, long considered its “weak point,” is becoming a thing of the past thanks to the full-scale operation of the Platinum Band and the groundwork for satellite communication. In this article, we thoroughly verify the latest 2026 signal conditions based on actual measurement data and user reviews.

Summary: Time to Let Go of the “Doesn’t Connect” Stereotype

In conclusion, Rakuten Mobile in 2026 has completely shed its former label of “not connecting.” If you are paying high fees to other companies just because you are worried about the signal, it might be a wasted choice. First, check the official area map to see if your living area is covered.

https://mobile-contract-guide.com/en/...g%2520area%2520is%2520covered
 

April 17, 2026

The RAN has always been the most expensive and operationally demanding part of the telco network. For decades, the strategy has been to manage that cost through vendor relationships, rigid planning cycles, and reactive maintenance. Automation, when it arrived, was largely applied to the same paradigm – doing the same things faster and with fewer people.

That framing is increasingly inadequate. The more consequential question today is what becomes possible when AI is embedded into the RAN as a foundational capability. That is a different conversation – about new services, new business models, and a network architecture that is genuinely responsive to demand rather than one that simply tries to keep up with it.

https://symphony.rakuten.com/blog/...-growth-strategy-not-a-cost-play
 

Open RAN Market to Surge from $4 Billion in 2025 to $86.3 Billion by 2034 Amid 5G & Vendor Lock-In Revolt

04-16-2026 03:15 PM CET

A paradigm shift is silently reshaping the foundations of global telecommunications. According to Dimension Market Research, the Global Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) market is poised for explosive hypergrowth, projected to skyrocket from USD 4.0 billion in 2025 to a staggering USD 86.3 billion by 2034, registering a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.8%. This is not merely incremental growth; it represents a fundamental rewiring of how mobile networks are built, operated, and secured.

The urgency behind this surge is clear. For decades, telecom operators have been locked into proprietary, vertically integrated systems from single vendors-a model that stifles innovation and inflates costs. The industry has reached a breaking point. With 5G rollouts accelerating and the demand for private networks and edge computing exploding, the rigid legacy RAN architecture is cracking. Open RAN-which disaggregates hardware from software using open interfaces-has emerged as the only scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient solution for the next decade of connectivity.

Fastest-Growing Region: Asia-Pacific
Japan is a hotbed of innovation (41.5% CAGR), driven by Rakuten Symphony's fully virtualized network. Meanwhile, India and South Korea are deploying Open RAN to solve the urban-rural digital divide, proving the architecture's flexibility.

https://www.openpr.com/news/4474986/...illion-in-2025-to-86-3-billion
 

The discussion are idiotic long and hurt the share price

Notice Regarding the Resumption of Discussions for Fintech Business Restructuring

Background and Purpose of Fintech Business Restructuring

Rakuten Group and Rakuten Bank, after suspending their discussions on fintech business restructuring initiated in April 2024, decided on February 25, 2026, to resume these discussions in response to rapidly changing financial environments and intensifying competition. The restructuring aims to consolidate fintech businesses including Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Card, and Rakuten Securities Holdings into a single group to strengthen collaboration, utilize AI, and optimize procurement costs.

Restructuring Format and Measures to Ensure Fairness
This restructuring envisions an organizational reorganization of the entire fintech business, including Rakuten Bank, which will continue to be positioned as a significant consolidated subsidiary. Rakuten Bank's Board of Directors has established a special committee composed of independent outside directors to ensure fairness. Independent advisors such as Daiwa Securities, Goldman Sachs, and Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Law Firm have also been appointed to implement measures to avoid conflicts of interest. The restructuring is aimed to take effect in October 2026, though changes may occur depending on approvals from regulatory authorities.

https://japanir.jp/en/company/company-5838/ir/...orate_restructuring/

 

Rakuten Mobile continues to improve its 5G performance

Rakuten Mobile has seen improvements in its 5G coverage and experiential metrics compared to the previous report, thanks to its ongoing investment in mobile infrastructure in Japan.

https://insights.opensignal.com/reports/2026/04/...network-experience
 

Rakuten Symphony and Celona to Collaborate on End-to-End Open RAN Private 5G Solutions for Enterprise

Collaboration will deliver pre-integrated, enterprise-grade private 5G solutions with multi-band support.

Open RAN solution for private 5G enables access to the open RAN radio ecosystem, expanding spectrum bands and radio types globally.

Planned co-development will accelerate innovation and bring future-proof connectivity to enterprise IoT and mission-critical use cases.

TOKYO and Campbell, Calif., April 24, 2026 – Rakuten Symphony, Inc. and Celona, Inc., today announced plans to collaborate on end-to-end open RAN-based private 5G solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of large- and medium-sized enterprises. Designed on O-RAN specifications, the solutions will provide radio flexibility and work across spectrum bands, giving enterprises flexibility while increasing efficiency, reducing total cost of ownership and accelerating return on investment.
The collaboration will bring together Rakuten Symphony’s compact enterprise-scale cloud-native 5G open RAN infrastructure with Celona’s 5G LAN enterprise platform. The solution will be pre-integrated, enabling faster, more seamless deployments across a wide range of industries where reliable, high-performance connectivity is critical to enabling automation, safety, and operational efficiency. Sectors include global logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, ports, mining and more. With a unified platform that monitors, detects and resolves issues proactively, the joint solution will minimize downtime risk while enabling seamless expansion without re-architecting the network.

“Enterprises are under pressure to modernize operations while managing complexity across fragmented network environments,” said Anirban (Oni) Chakravartti, SVP and Global Head of Sales, Enterprise Business at Rakuten Symphony. “By collaborating with Celona, we will be removing deployment barriers to enable flexibility, and future-proofing networks to support evolving IoT and mission-critical use cases, enabling enterprises to stay focused on their core operations.”

Rakuten Symphony and Celona will deliver a fully managed, end-to-end open RAN-based private 5G offering designed to support Internet of Things (IoT)-driven use cases and mission-critical applications, helping enterprises modernize operations, unlock new efficiencies and lower costs. Celona will lead customer deployments and ongoing services and delivery through its established partner ecosystem, simplifying adoption for enterprises worldwide.

“We've demonstrated the power of enterprise-native private 5G across some of the world's most complex industrial operations,” said Puneet Shetty, SVP of Product and Field Engineering at Celona. “Our collaboration with Rakuten Symphony and their open RAN platform will extend access to a far broader set of critical industries, giving large-scale, asset-intensive organizations a path to private 5G that’s open, interoperable, and ready to support AI-enabled automation that will define their future.”
The joint solution will support multiple radio unit (RU) vendors, providing enterprise customers with flexibility and choice based on their specific market requirements and use cases. It will be designed to operate across multiple spectrum bands, ensuring adaptability across regions and deployment environments.

About Celona
Based in Silicon Valley, Celona is a pioneer and leading innovator of enterprise private wireless solutions. The company developed the industry’s first 5G LAN system, a turnkey private 5G solution that enables enterprises to meet growing demands for secure, reliable connectivity. Celona 5G LAN has been deployed globally across industries, supported by more than $135 million in venture funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, NTT Ventures, Cervin Ventures, Digital Bridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

About Rakuten Symphony
Rakuten Symphony is changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry’s pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has operations in Japan, the United States, Singapore, India, South Korea, Europe and the Middle East Africa region.

https://symphony.rakuten.com/newsroom/...-5g-solutions-for-enterprise
 

Rakuten sold 4,84 million shares April 14 - 16
Except as described in this Schedule 13D/A, during the past 60 days, the Reporting Persons effected the following transactions with respect to Class A Common Stock:

Date: April 14, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 1,690,000
Average Price Per Share: $91.4194
Amount: $154.50 million

Date: April 15, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 1,350,000
Average Price Per Share: $86.2211
Amount: $ 116.4 million

Date: April 16, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 1,900,000
Average Price Per Share: $89.4191
Amount: $ 169.9 million

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1780312/...02/primary_doc.xml

And Rakuten sold additional shares April 17 - 24
Except as described in this Schedule 13D/A, during the past 60 days, the Reporting Persons effected the following transactions with respect to Class A Common Stock:

Date: April 17, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 860,000
Average Price Per Share: $87.9255
Amount: $ 75.62 million

Date: April 20, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 700,000
Average Price Per Share: $79.4141
Amount: $ 55.59 million

Date: April 21, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 800,000
Average Price Per Share: $82.7550
Amount: $ 66.2 million

Date: April 22, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 2,200,000
Average Price Per Share: $84.6923
Amount: $ 186.32 million

Date: April 23, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 250,000
Average Price Per Share: $79.7797
Amount: $ 19.94 million

Date: April 24, 2026
Transaction: Sale
Number of Shares: 250,000
Average Price Per Share: $77.4017
Amount: 19.35 million

The sales set forth above were effected pursuant to the Trading Plan in open market transactions.

https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/ASTS/...port-c9b9993f8645.html

 

April 09,  2026

Learn about the steps you can take after a brand approves your partnership request, including viewing their offers and available links.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htmVcf0CMAU
 

2026/04/24

Rakuten Group's Linkshare Japan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "LinkShare Japan") is pleased to announce that "OLIVE YOUNG", a beauty and wellness store operated by CJ OLIVE YOUNG Corporation in South Korea, has participated as an advertiser in its affiliate network "LinkShare Affiliate".

As a result, "OLIVE YOUNG" has launched an affiliate program for affiliate partners of "Link Share Affiliate" today. Affiliate partners will be able to introduce trending products and seasonal large-scale sales information of K-beauty brands provided by "OLIVE YOUNG"'s global e-commerce platform "OLIVE YOUNG Global" through Link Share Japan's affiliate network.

In response to the growing interest and growing demand for K-beauty, "OLIVE YOUNG" has positioned Japan as an important market. With the aim of reaching new customer segments and increasing sales in the Japanese market, we have decided to join the "Link Share Affiliate," which has a rich media network and a solid track record in the e-commerce field.

In order to contribute to maximizing corporate marketing performance, LinkShare Japan will continue to propose cutting-edge initiatives that combine the vast amount of data and knowledge accumulated by the Rakuten Group with ad technology from around the world.

About. OLIVE YOUNG Founded in 1999, OLIVE YOUNG is one of Korea's leading beauty and wellness stores, operating over 1,400 stores and online malls in Korea. With over 20 years of expertise and data, it is driving the latest beauty trends in Korea. Currently, it has established itself as a "must-visit spot when traveling to Korea," and in 2024, sales from foreign visitors increased by 140% year-on-year, attracting overwhelming support from tourists from all over the world. "OLIVE YOUNG Global" is a global e-commerce platform that allows you to experience such an enthusiastic shopping experience in Korea online while in Japan. Launched in 2019, it offers a wide variety of products ranging from K-Beauty to K-Wellness and K-Lifestyle. The biggest attraction of "OLIVE YOUNG Global" is that you can purchase 'reliable and the latest trends' without going to Korea. There are many Korean cosmetics options, and we carefully select and propose realistic and cutting-edge items that are currently popular in the local area for Japanese consumers who are wondering which one is real. In addition, in order to deliver products with a certain sense of security that is "directly managed by the manufacturer and 100% genuine product guarantee", you can safely enjoy K-Beauty without keeping up with trends even when you are in Japan.

About: LinkShare Japan Co., Ltd. LinkShare Japan Co., Ltd., the digital marketing company of the Rakuten Group, provides a wide range of digital marketing solutions, including display advertising, listing ads, and influencer services using Rakuten's accumulated consumer behavior analysis data and AI, with a focus on performance-based affiliate advertising. In particular, we have strengths in marketing support for e-commerce sites and the financial industry, and support advertisers in solving their problems.

https://jp.linkshare.com/news/20260424

 

https://my-best.com/articles/658
 

Expanding Rakuten Maritime Cybersecurity Platform

Rakuten Symphony Announces New Partnerships, Expanding Rakuten Maritime Cybersecurity Platform to All Vessel Types and Shipbuilders

- Partnerships with Cydome and Lattice deliver critical protection for existing fleets and extend security to ship design processes via AI automation

Tokyo, April 27, 2026 – Rakuten Symphony today announced that it has significantly expanded the capabilities of its Rakuten Maritime cybersecurity platform through new partnerships with Cydome Security Ltd., a class-certified maritime cybersecurity company, and Lattice Inc., a provider of AI-powered ship design document management solutions. This expansion enables Rakuten Maritime to provide comprehensive Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) security across the entire vessel lifecycle, from design to operations, for both new builds and existing fleets.

Through these partnerships, Rakuten Maritime will tackle two major challenges in maritime cybersecurity:

1) Protecting Existing Vessels and OT

While many cybersecurity solutions focus on new ship builds and IT systems, tens of thousands existing vessels and their OT environments, such as navigation and engine controls, have remained largely underserved.

By partnering with Cydome, Rakuten Maritime will provide cyber protection for both newly constructed vessels and the vast global fleet of existing ships, in compliance with regulations including IACS UR E26/E27, IMO 2021, U.S. Coast Guard and NIS2. Cydome's technology offers multi-layered protection with real-time threat detection and fleet-wide risk management from a single dashboard, enabling "zero-touch" operation and rapid security deployment across diverse fleets.

2) Extending Security into Ship Design via AI Automation

Unstructured data and legacy workflows in shipbuilding design have historically posed hidden cyber and operational risks.

With Lattice, Rakuten Maritime converts ship design data into standardized digital assets and uses AI to automate shipbuilding decision-making, minimizing operational risks and downtime. Lattice's YardGrid system structures and indexes the extensive technical documents and design data generated during ship construction. By systematically managing these technical documents, the system helps reduce design errors and improve overall project quality and efficiency.

Ryan Son, of Internet Services Business Unit at Rakuten Symphony and Head of Rakuten Maritime, commented, “These partnerships represent a major step toward transforming digital safety and operational efficiency in the maritime sector. With Cydome and Lattice, we can now address critical protection gaps for the entire vessel lifecycle, from design to operation, across all vessel types. This will accelerate Rakuten Maritime’s expansion into the global shipping market.”

Nir Ayalon, CEO of Cydome, commented, “Our partnership with Rakuten Maritime strengthens global maritime cybersecurity standards. By providing a fleet-wide cybersecurity digital backbone, Cydome extends a ‘secure-by-design’ framework across the entire vessel lifecycle, accommodating all existing and future needs. This collaboration is vital for the physical safety of crews and the digital resilience of the international supply chain, as well as compliance with new regulations being introduced in many regions.”

Sangwon Kang, CEO of Lattice, commented, “Bringing YardGrid’s document management innovation to the global maritime market through Rakuten Maritime is crucial. Structuring the extensive technical documents required in shipbuilding is essential for competitiveness and a prerequisite for meaningful AI transformation. We aim to expand YardGrid’s expertise worldwide.”

Rakuten Maritime's strengthened capabilities now provide end-to-end maritime cyber coverage to all vessel types, from the earliest design stages through its entire lifecycle, delivering unified cybersecurity solutions to support an efficient fleet on a global scale.

About Cydome
Cydome is a pioneer in purpose-built cybersecurity for maritime and critical infrastructure. Its class-certified (ClassNK, RINA), award-winning solution secures IT, OT, and communications assets and networks, including dedicated maritime protocols. With AI-driven anomaly detection, automated vulnerability scanning, fleet-wide risk management and zero-touch operation, it provides multi-layered protection, simplifies operation, and accelerates compliance with IMO, IACS, NIS2, U.S. Coast Guard and other global regulations.

About Lattice
Lattice Inc. is a B2B technology startup founded in 2023 that develops and operates YardGrid, an unstructured data platform specialized for the shipbuilding and maritime sectors. Powered by YardGrid, the company has successfully delivered major projects, including the construction of an integrated specification management system for a global top-tier shipbuilder. Lattice systematically structures unstructured documents and data from industrial sites to support enterprise’s AI transformation (AX).

About Rakuten Maritime  
Launched in December 2024, Rakuten Maritime is an integrated cybersecurity solution designed specifically for smart ships and autonomous vessels, offering comprehensive protection across the entire vessel lifecycle. Beyond its robust technology, which has received innovation endorsements from leading classification organizations, including ClassNK and certification from RINA, Rakuten Maritime also offers consulting services that provide tailored support to address the unique challenges of maritime clients. By leveraging its cross-functional expertise in maritime operations, cybersecurity and digital transformation, the service helps clients achieve seamless regulatory compliance and build embedded cyber resilience.

About Rakuten Symphony
Rakuten Symphony is reimagining telecom, changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry’s pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has operations in Japan, the United States, Singapore, South Korea, India, Europe and the Middle East Africa region.

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2026/0427_02.html
 

Reduced its AST-stake by 10 million shares

A filing from two weeks ago showed that Rakuten entities owned over 31 million ASTS Class A shares through Rakuten Mobile, meaning that the group has reduced its stake by 10 million shares since then.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/...BM?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
 

What is Edge Computing? Rakuten Cloud Explains Real-Time Cloud Native Innovation

Rakuten Symphony explains how edge computing and cloud-native platforms are revolutionizing industries by enabling real-time decision-making, reducing latency, cutting costs, and improving operational efficiency. From retail and healthcare to manufacturing and telecom, discover how Rakuten Cloud brings AI-driven insights, data sovereignty compliance, and scalable automation to businesses worldwide. Learn how our Lean Edge platform powers mission-critical applications like POS systems, remote healthcare diagnostics, and smart manufacturing—transforming the way organizations operate at the edge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9QmoLpZa74