Rakuten Group Taiwan Unveils Integrated Strategy for 'Taiwan-Japan Life Circle'
Rakuten is integrating its e-commerce, finance, travel, and sports services to create a unified ecosystem across Taiwan and Japan.
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TAIPEI — Rakuten Group Taiwan today announced a strategic integration of its ecosystem, aiming to deepen exchanges between Taiwan and Japan. By connecting e-commerce, financial services, travel, and sports culture, Rakuten aims to build a comprehensive 'Taiwan-Japan Life Circle.' CEO Takashi Katsuragi highlighted that travel services grew 97% year-on-year in March. Key upcoming milestones include hosting the 'Rakuten Super Game' at the Taipei Dome and launching the new 'Rakuten Monkeys World Card' in partnership with Mastercard to streamline rewards and consumption across different sectors.
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What are the key products mentioned in the integration strategy?
The Rakuten Monkeys World Card (with Mastercard) and the expansion of Rakuten Travel and Kobo services.