On December 23, 2025, VEON Ltd. (listed as Nasdaq: VEON) and Rakuten Group, Inc. (listed as TSE: 4755) revealed a new partnership in Almaty, Dubai, and Tokyo. Beeline Kazakhstan Holding, which operates as VEON's digital provider in Kazakhstan, alongside Rakuten Symphony (a Rakuten Group subsidiary), have penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to investigate potential strategic cooperation regarding advanced connectivity, digital amenities, and cloud-based network infrastructure.