The Spectacular Collapse Of SoftBank Chief Masayoshi Son's "Money Guy"
World News | Giles Turner, Lucca de Paoli and Pavel Alpeyev, Bloomberg | Thursday April 1, 2021
In February 2020, SoftBank Group Corp.'s Masayoshi Son visited Indonesia, offering to invest billions of dollars toward the development of a new capital city. Lex Greensill, at the time a favorite of Son's, was part of the entourage.
Nvidia Deal for Arm Will Drive Computing Power Growth: SoftBank CEO
Reuters | Friday October 23, 2020
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said on Thursday that the sale of chip designer Arm to Nvidia will drive growth in computing power, in his first public comments since the $40 billion (roughly Rs. 2,94,799 crores) deal was announced in September.
SoftBank's Son Leaves Alibaba Board Following Ma's Departure
Associated Press | Thursday June 25, 2020
Masayoshi Son, the chief executive of Japanese technology company SoftBank Group, said Thursday that he is stepping down from the board of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.
SoftBank CEO Masayosh Son Steps Down From Alibaba Board After 15 Years
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 25, 2020
SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son announced Thursday he was leaving the board of Alibaba as Jack Ma, the charismatic co-founder of the Chinese e-commerce giant, also leaves SoftBank's board.
SoftBank Is Not 'SoftPunku' Says CEO in Defence of Strategy
Reuters | Thursday June 25, 2020
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son mounted a defence of his investing decisions on Thursday, saying the value of the Japanese conglomerate's holdings has recovered to pre-coronavirus outbreak levels.
SoftBank Is Not "SoftPunku": CEO Masayoshi Son In Defence Of Investment Strategy
Business | Reuters | Thursday June 25, 2020
Masayoshi Son said that the value of the Japanese conglomerate's holdings has recovered to pre-coronavirus outbreak levels.
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son's Quirky, Mostly Baffling Presentations
World News | Pavel Alpeyev, Bloomberg | Thursday June 25, 2020
Masayoshi Son's last earnings briefing was among his most somber in recent memory. The usually irrepressible billionaire opened by comparing the devastating impact of the coronavirus outbreak to the Great Depression.
SoftBank Vision Fund Head's Pay Doubled Last Year Despite Massive Losses
Reuters | Friday May 29, 2020
While offering big pay packets to foreign executives, compensation for CEO Masayoshi Son was JPY 209 million (roughly Rs. 14 crores), a 9 percent decline compared to a year earlier, a SoftBank filing showed.
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Hopes 'Winged Unicorns' Can Save Crumbling Tech Empire
Reuters | Tuesday May 19, 2020
SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son on Monday pinned his hopes on a small group of "winged unicorns" to save the performance of his $100 billion Vision Fund - although he gave few clues on which ones they would be.
SoftBank 2019-20 Operating Loss At Record $13 Billion As Tech Bets Hurt
Business | Reuters | Monday May 18, 2020
The heavily indebted SoftBank has leveraged its bets to supply further funds to its investing juggernaut - a strategy that is coming under growing strain as valuations tumble.
Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Resigns From SoftBank Board
Business | Reuters | Monday May 18, 2020
The departure of Jack Ma comes as he pulls back from formal business roles to focus on philanthropy.
As Oyo Struggles To Survive COVID-19, Another Blow For Investor Softbank
Business | Saritha Rai, Pavel Alpeyev and Takahiko Hyuga, Bloomberg | Monday April 13, 2020
SoftBank had booked profits on Oyos rising valuation and may now be forced to take losses on the investment
SoftBank's Son Offers to Donate Face Masks After Coronavirus Test Kit Offer Slammed
Reuters | Friday March 13, 2020
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son on Thursday tweeted an offer to donate a million free face masks to help fight the coronavirus outbreak a day after twitter users criticised his proposal to give away test kits as an unnecessary burden on clinics and hospitals.
SoftBank Founder Masayoshi Son Ends Twitter Absence Over Coronavirus Worries
Reuters | Wednesday March 11, 2020
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son may not be the most prolific Twitter user, but he has ended a three-year absence on the platform to express concern about the coronavirus outbreak, telling followers that he would "take action."
Oyo Has Some Real Problems — Softbank's Aspirations May Be to Blame
Pavel Alpeyev and Takahiko Hyuga, Bloomberg | Tuesday February 18, 2020
Ritesh Agarwal got the idea for Oyo after roaming around India on a shoestring budget, witnessing first-hand the opportunity to bring order to the anarchic industry.
The Spectacular Collapse Of SoftBank Chief Masayoshi Son's "Money Guy"
World News | Giles Turner, Lucca de Paoli and Pavel Alpeyev, Bloomberg | Thursday April 1, 2021
In February 2020, SoftBank Group Corp.'s Masayoshi Son visited Indonesia, offering to invest billions of dollars toward the development of a new capital city. Lex Greensill, at the time a favorite of Son's, was part of the entourage.
Nvidia Deal for Arm Will Drive Computing Power Growth: SoftBank CEO
Reuters | Friday October 23, 2020
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said on Thursday that the sale of chip designer Arm to Nvidia will drive growth in computing power, in his first public comments since the $40 billion (roughly Rs. 2,94,799 crores) deal was announced in September.
SoftBank's Son Leaves Alibaba Board Following Ma's Departure
Associated Press | Thursday June 25, 2020
Masayoshi Son, the chief executive of Japanese technology company SoftBank Group, said Thursday that he is stepping down from the board of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.
SoftBank CEO Masayosh Son Steps Down From Alibaba Board After 15 Years
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 25, 2020
SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son announced Thursday he was leaving the board of Alibaba as Jack Ma, the charismatic co-founder of the Chinese e-commerce giant, also leaves SoftBank's board.
SoftBank Is Not 'SoftPunku' Says CEO in Defence of Strategy
Reuters | Thursday June 25, 2020
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son mounted a defence of his investing decisions on Thursday, saying the value of the Japanese conglomerate's holdings has recovered to pre-coronavirus outbreak levels.
SoftBank Is Not "SoftPunku": CEO Masayoshi Son In Defence Of Investment Strategy
Business | Reuters | Thursday June 25, 2020
Masayoshi Son said that the value of the Japanese conglomerate's holdings has recovered to pre-coronavirus outbreak levels.
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son's Quirky, Mostly Baffling Presentations
World News | Pavel Alpeyev, Bloomberg | Thursday June 25, 2020
Masayoshi Son's last earnings briefing was among his most somber in recent memory. The usually irrepressible billionaire opened by comparing the devastating impact of the coronavirus outbreak to the Great Depression.
SoftBank Vision Fund Head's Pay Doubled Last Year Despite Massive Losses
Reuters | Friday May 29, 2020
While offering big pay packets to foreign executives, compensation for CEO Masayoshi Son was JPY 209 million (roughly Rs. 14 crores), a 9 percent decline compared to a year earlier, a SoftBank filing showed.
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Hopes 'Winged Unicorns' Can Save Crumbling Tech Empire
Reuters | Tuesday May 19, 2020
SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son on Monday pinned his hopes on a small group of "winged unicorns" to save the performance of his $100 billion Vision Fund - although he gave few clues on which ones they would be.
SoftBank 2019-20 Operating Loss At Record $13 Billion As Tech Bets Hurt
Business | Reuters | Monday May 18, 2020
The heavily indebted SoftBank has leveraged its bets to supply further funds to its investing juggernaut - a strategy that is coming under growing strain as valuations tumble.
Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Resigns From SoftBank Board
Business | Reuters | Monday May 18, 2020
The departure of Jack Ma comes as he pulls back from formal business roles to focus on philanthropy.
As Oyo Struggles To Survive COVID-19, Another Blow For Investor Softbank
Business | Saritha Rai, Pavel Alpeyev and Takahiko Hyuga, Bloomberg | Monday April 13, 2020
SoftBank had booked profits on Oyos rising valuation and may now be forced to take losses on the investment
SoftBank's Son Offers to Donate Face Masks After Coronavirus Test Kit Offer Slammed
Reuters | Friday March 13, 2020
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son on Thursday tweeted an offer to donate a million free face masks to help fight the coronavirus outbreak a day after twitter users criticised his proposal to give away test kits as an unnecessary burden on clinics and hospitals.
SoftBank Founder Masayoshi Son Ends Twitter Absence Over Coronavirus Worries
Reuters | Wednesday March 11, 2020
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son may not be the most prolific Twitter user, but he has ended a three-year absence on the platform to express concern about the coronavirus outbreak, telling followers that he would "take action."
Oyo Has Some Real Problems — Softbank's Aspirations May Be to Blame
Pavel Alpeyev and Takahiko Hyuga, Bloomberg | Tuesday February 18, 2020
Ritesh Agarwal got the idea for Oyo after roaming around India on a shoestring budget, witnessing first-hand the opportunity to bring order to the anarchic industry.
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