Takahiko Hyuga
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Masayoshi Son pitches for Japan to join hands with SE Asia, India in leading AI superpower
“If we create Asia’s number one platform, that is a big potential,” Son said.
Bankers adopting more cautious approach on lending to SoftBank
Son’s recent string of stumbles has tested banks’ commitment to the new model.
SoftBank’s Son may still have the last laugh on WeWork deal: Bernstein
Chris Lane of Sanford C. Bernstein says WeWork can have a bright future if SoftBank overhauls the business plan.
Bain seeks to sell Japanese hot spring resort operator for $932m
Bain Capital is collecting bids for Ooedo Onsen Monogatari with SoftBank and investment funds submitting first-round proposals.
SoftBank plans to let individuals invest in IPOs with less than $10
SoftBank is going up against competition from Line Corp. and Rakuten Inc. in the race to tap individuals through financial services.
Yahoo Japan-Askul dispute escalates as CEO of online retailer seeks to force stake sale
The dispute - a rare instance of public bickering in corporate Japan - flared this month after Askul accused Yahoo Japan of violating the spirit of th
Uber looks to recruit Japan’s elderly for food delivery
Building up Uber Eats could be the company’s best chance, for now, to capture revenue in the world’s third-largest economy.
SoftBank Vision Fund mulls backing Japan’s crime-busting tech firm
The Japanese firm is lining up a 2 billion yen ($18 million) cash injection in August.
SoftBank’s Son offers lofty predictions for his tech investments
The value of SoftBank’s investment portfolio could grow 33-fold to 200 trillion yen ($1.8 trillion) in 20 years, he said.
SoftBank taps Goldman to initiate formal talks with investors for new fund
SoftBank Group Corp is raising money for its second $100 billion technology investment fund.
