December 07, 2016
US: Japanese CEO tells Trump he’ll invest $50bn in the...
SoftBank Group Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son told President-elect Donald Trump he would create 50,000 new jobs in the US through a $50 billion investment in startups and new companies....
December 05, 2016
No Snapdeal Deal for Alibaba?
In what may be another round of rumors surrounding Indian eCommerce company Snapdeal to be quashed, the firm will not be bought by China’s Alibaba Group Holding. Reuters said there...
October 14, 2016
South Korea’s Young Startup Scene Is Growing Up Fast
Though South Korea’s startup ecosystem is relatively new — its first accelerator was launched just three years ago — the culture is evolving quickly. With a big government backing, bold...
June 04, 2015
SoftBank Will Invest $1 Billion In Korea’s Coupang
Korean eCommerce company Coupang announced that it will be getting a $1 billion investment from a SoftBank subsidiary, according to a Wednesday (June 3) release. The investment is expected to close...
April 30, 2014
US: Sprint readies to make T-Mobile bid
Sprint is ready to push for a buyout offer for fellow wireless operator T-Mobile having already met with banks to discuss debt arrangements for such an acquisition, sources say. Unnamed...
April 24, 2014
Japan: SoftBank’s confidence to boost wireless industry abroad questioned at...
As SoftBank continues to fight to convince the global wireless industry that its merger strategy only makes the industry more competitive, reports say the company is facing criticism at home...
February 12, 2014
US: Polarized reports foster uncertainty of Sprint/T-Mobile future
Media continue to report polarizing predictions for the uncertain buyout plans of T-Mobile by Sprint, as recent reports seem to suggest Sprint will pursue the deal in the same week...
February 03, 2014
US: Sprint heats up rumors with FCC meet
The head of Sprint Corp reportedly met with the Federal Communications Commission Monday, fueling even more heated rumors about a possible Sprint/T-Mobile merger. Sprint Chairman Masayoshi Son reportedly met with...
May 09, 2012
PayPal Enters Japan Through Softbank Joint Venture
PayPal is set to acquire a substantial piece of the payments business in Japan, thanks to a new joint venture partnership with Softbank, according to an official statement. PayPal and...