Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son has announced a major investment plan, committing 100 billion dollars to US projects over the next four years. The investment, focused on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure, aims to create at least 100,000 jobs.

Softbank CEO Announces $100 Bn Investment in US Over 4 Years

A two-day plunge in SoftBank Group Corp. shares erased $2.5 billion from the fortune of founder Masayoshi Son, as the tech investment giant took a hit from the fallout of the unexpected interest-rate hike of the Bank of Japan.

SoftBank's drastic plunge: Masayoshi Son's fortune takes $2.5 billion hit amid market turmoil

SoftBank Group’s top executives Masayoshi Son saw steep cuts in their paychecks as the Japanese conglomerate marked a historic loss for its vision fund unit.

Japan: SoftBank's top executives pay slashed after historic vision fund loss

Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son warned of significant dangers around holding the Olympics in Tokyo, where the government on Monday kicked off a mass vaccination drive to catch up with other countries and ensure a "safe and secure" Games.

Olympics: SoftBank CEO slams Games as Japan races to catch up on vaccinations

Weeks after his billion-dollar bailout of WeWork, SoftBank Group Corp's founder and CEO Masayoshi Son reiterated his belief in an instinct-led investing style, in a discussion with Alibaba Group Holding Inc's co-founder Jack Ma.

SoftBank's Son sticks with gut-led investing in chat with Alibaba's Ma

WeWork owner The We Company is weighing slashing the valuation of its forthcoming IPO to below $20 billion, two sources said, in the latest headwind for leading shareholder SoftBank Group whose key group portfolio firms have tumbled in value.

WeWork IPO valuation likely below $20 billion: Sources

Alibaba is considering raising as much as $20 billion through a listing in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, lining up a second blockbuster deal following its 2014 record $25 billion floats in New York.

Alibaba plans $20 billion in Hong Kong listing, biggest follow-on sale in seven years

Japan's SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son will face questions shortly on Monday about his company's dependence on Saudi Arabia, in his first public appearance since the murder of a journalist by Saudi security forces sparked global outrage.

SoftBank's Saudi ties in focus as CEO Son makes first appearance since journalist murder

The head of Japanese firm SoftBank on Monday condemned the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but indicated he would continue to do business with Saudi Arabia.

We cannot turn our backs on the Saudi people: Softbank chief Masayoshi Son

The factors that hold key to the decision include the tax SoftBank has to pay on profits it would earn from such share sale.

Flipkart deal: SoftBank undecided on selling stake to Walmart

SoftBank, which has also?invested in Indian online grocer Grofers and cab hailing firm Ola, said its?Vision?Fund?"follows an independent process and judges every?investment on?its?own merit."

SoftBank Vision fund seeks to invest up to $2 billion in Flipkart

Ken Miyauchi will replace Nikesh Arora as the chief operating officer and President. Arora was chosen as founder Masayoshi Son's successor

SoftBank names its Japan telecom chief Miyauchi as president

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Softbank CEO Announces $100 Bn Investment in US Over 4 Years

Softbank CEO Announces $100 Bn Investment in US Over 4 Years

SoftBank's drastic plunge: Masayoshi Son's fortune takes $2.5 billion hit amid market turmoil

Japan: SoftBank's top executives pay slashed after historic vision fund loss

Olympics: SoftBank CEO slams Games as Japan races to catch up on vaccinations

SoftBank's Son sticks with gut-led investing in chat with Alibaba's Ma

WeWork IPO valuation likely below $20 billion: Sources

Alibaba plans $20 billion in Hong Kong listing, biggest follow-on sale in seven years

SoftBank's Saudi ties in focus as CEO Son makes first appearance since journalist murder

We cannot turn our backs on the Saudi people: Softbank chief Masayoshi Son

Flipkart deal: SoftBank undecided on selling stake to Walmart

SoftBank Vision fund seeks to invest up to $2 billion in Flipkart

SoftBank names its Japan telecom chief Miyauchi as president