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Japanese telecommunications and technology conglomerate
softbank.jp- Headquarters
- Minato-ku, Japan
- Founded year
- 1981
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 200–900
Latest news about SoftBank
Company announcements
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SoftBank announces 40th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
The meeting occurs on June 23, 2026, at 10:00am JST and is viewable via webcast on YouTube.
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SoftBank Corp. and TOPPAN Holdings develop lightweight HAPS wing skin
The skin withstands stratospheric UV rays and ultra-low temperatures, enabling longer operations. Test production advances for 2029 commercial HAPS services.
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SoftBank demonstrates dynamic nullforming technology
The technology suppresses radiowave interference from fast-moving aerial base stations, enabling spectrum sharing with terrestrial networks. A field trial on Hachijo Island in December 2025 confirmed improved communication quality.
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SoftBank Corp. launches Natural AI Phone
Partners with Brain Technologies to offer AI-native smartphone exclusively in Japan starting April 24, 2026. It adapts to users via intent-based OS.
Media coverage
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OpenAI launches $10B AI venture backed by TPG, Bain, SoftBank - Bloomberg
OpenAI (OPENAI) has reportedly raised over $4B for a new joint venture, focusing on helping businesses adopt its artificial intelligence software. The new venture, The...
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Opay, backed by SoftBank G, prepares US IPO - aiming for $4 billion valuation
Opay Digital Services, a payment platform focused on Nigeria, is in talks with Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan Chase ahead of an initial public offering (IPO). Sources familiar with the matter revealed. Opay, backed by SoftBank Group, plans to list in the US, targeting a valuation of about $4 billion (approximately 630 billion yen). The sources spoke on condition of anonymity as the information is private. The IPO may be implemented by the end of the year...
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SoftBank G-affiliated business, US data center issues $999 million junk bond
A US data center development company issued $999 million (approximately 157 billion yen) in junk (speculative grade) bonds for a project leased to a SoftBank Group subsidiary. Amid some concerns over the profitability of AI-related investments, this became the deal that capped the surge in bond issuances in April for fundraising...
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[SoftBank Group (9984) stock price] Closing price on May 1st "5,424 yen ...
《View 1-year stock price chart》How much is the dividend forecast? Key points here ・What is the dividend yield of SoftBank Group (9984)? ・What is the stock price chart of SoftBank Group (9984)? ・What is the dividend forecast for SoftBank Group (9984)? On May 1, 2026, SoftBank Group's closing price was 5,424 yen (compared to previous day +205 yen)...
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