Here’s a quick run-down on Rakuten-related news I wasn’t able to cover in the last 2 weeks (listed chronologically):
July 28, 2011: Rakuten acquires German shopping site Tradoria (article in English)
August 4, 2011: Rakuten releases financial report for Q2 FY2011 (in English)
August 9, 2011: Rakuten China launches group-buying portal (article in English)