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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
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Latest news about SoftBank
In short: SoftBank Group expanded its AI ecosystem through strategic OpenAI financing, a new robotics venture, and the launch of the Natural AI Phone.
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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Hot Stock: SoftBank G down over 5%, reacting negatively to Arm stock decline Previous day ...
SoftBank Group is falling back, trading around 6,130 yen, down over 5% from the previous business day. It is reacting negatively to the sharp decline in the stock price of its subsidiary, British semiconductor design giant Arm Holdings. SoftBank G's stock price had been bought up to the daily limit high the previous day, making it prone to profit-taking selling due to a reaction...
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Nikkei average sharply falls for the first time in 3 days, SoftBank G alone contributes about 329 yen ...
At the close 8 days ago, the number of Nikkei average constituent stocks' advances and declines was 72 advancing, 153 declining, and 0 unchanged. Nikkei average falls. It ended the morning session at 62,174.12 yen, down 659.72 yen (estimated trading volume 1.29695 billion shares)...
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SoftBank G to reduce securities-backed loan, some lenders cautious - sources
SoftBank Group is considering reducing the size of a $10 billion (approximately 1.56 trillion yen) margin loan (securities-backed loan) that was planned with shares of U.S. OpenAI as collateral. This is because some lenders are taking a cautious stance. Sources familiar with the matter revealed...
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SoftBank in talks with Nvidia, Foxconn on Japan AI server plan- Nikkei By Investing.com
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