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The Spectacular Collapse Of SoftBank Chief Masayoshi Son's "Money Guy"
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.
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Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son's Quirky, Mostly Baffling Presentations
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.
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As Oyo Struggles To Survive COVID-19, Another Blow For Investor Softbank
SoftBank had booked profits on Oyos rising valuation and may now be forced to take losses on the investment
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Oyo Has Some Real Problems — Softbank's Aspirations May Be to Blame
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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How OYO Landed In Real Problems Due To SoftBank's Dramatic Overreach
Last March, months before the meltdown at WeWork, Masayoshi Son worked through the prospects for another one of his favorite portfolio companies -- a startup from India called OYO.
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Sony Can't Make Image Sensors Fast Enough to Keep Up With Demand
Sony is working around the clock to manufacture its in-demand image sensors, but even a 24-hour operation hasn't been enough.
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Oyo's Largest Investor SoftBank's Startup Accounting Model Under Scrutiny
Since unveiling his $100 billion Vision Fund in 2016, Masayoshi Son has become the most active tech investor on the planet, pouring money into more than 80 companies. That helped create a bumper crop of unicorns, more than 300 startups priced at $1 billion or greater, according to the research firm CB Insights.
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Grannies In Running Shoes Are Delivering Ramen For Uber In Japan
Uber's strategy for Japan, where ride-sharing is banned, is as unique as the country itself - think grandma in running shoes delivering ramen noodles.
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A Huawei Supplier Explains How It Plans to Survive US Ban
The capacitors Taiyo Yuden makes are building blocks of the modern world. Tiny components made of metallic plates, they're used in electronic circuits to stabilize voltage and power flow.
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Huawei Freezes Orders From Japan Supplier After CFO Arrest
Yaskawa Electric, which supplies industrial robots for Huawei's smartphone and telecom gear factories, saw all orders for its machines put on hold after the arrest.
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In Indonesia, A Factory Worker's Son Builds $7 Billion Startup
PT Tokopedia, Indonesia's largest online marketplace, has become the country's most valuable startup after raising $1 billion from existing investors including SoftBank, according to people familiar with the matter.
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"Oops! Can't Take It Back": How Walmart's Biggest Deal Was Umm... Announced
Hours before Walmart Inc. was scheduled to unveil the largest acquisition in its history, Masayoshi Son, chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp., spilled the beans to a roomful of investors and journalists in Tokyo. He confirmed that the U.S. retailer has agreed to buy control of Flipkart Online Services Pvt, the leading Indian e-commerce p...
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Toshiba's $19 Billion Chip Sale Delayed as Deadline Missed
Failure to meet the deadline gives Toshiba the option of walking away from the sale.
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Who Needs $20 Million? Moon Race Still On Without Google's Prize
Google called off its race to the moon weeks ago, when it became clear no private explorer would complete the trip by the March 31 deadline. That won't stop at least three teams from Israel, Japan and the U.S., who say their missions are a still a go, with or without the contest's $20 million prize.
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Inside SoftBank Chief Masayoshi Son's Eccentric, Relentless Deal-Making Spree
Masayoshi Son's investment strategy defies easy categorization. He portrays himself as a true believer in the information revolution, a proponent of the so-called singularity-the notion that one day computers will mesh with human brains and bodies.
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The Spectacular Collapse Of SoftBank Chief Masayoshi Son's "Money Guy"
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.
-
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son's Quirky, Mostly Baffling Presentations
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.
-
As Oyo Struggles To Survive COVID-19, Another Blow For Investor Softbank
SoftBank had booked profits on Oyos rising valuation and may now be forced to take losses on the investment
-
Oyo Has Some Real Problems — Softbank's Aspirations May Be to Blame
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.
-
How OYO Landed In Real Problems Due To SoftBank's Dramatic Overreach
Last March, months before the meltdown at WeWork, Masayoshi Son worked through the prospects for another one of his favorite portfolio companies -- a startup from India called OYO.
-
Sony Can't Make Image Sensors Fast Enough to Keep Up With Demand
Sony is working around the clock to manufacture its in-demand image sensors, but even a 24-hour operation hasn't been enough.
-
Oyo's Largest Investor SoftBank's Startup Accounting Model Under Scrutiny
Since unveiling his $100 billion Vision Fund in 2016, Masayoshi Son has become the most active tech investor on the planet, pouring money into more than 80 companies. That helped create a bumper crop of unicorns, more than 300 startups priced at $1 billion or greater, according to the research firm CB Insights.
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Grannies In Running Shoes Are Delivering Ramen For Uber In Japan
Uber's strategy for Japan, where ride-sharing is banned, is as unique as the country itself - think grandma in running shoes delivering ramen noodles.
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A Huawei Supplier Explains How It Plans to Survive US Ban
The capacitors Taiyo Yuden makes are building blocks of the modern world. Tiny components made of metallic plates, they're used in electronic circuits to stabilize voltage and power flow.
-
Huawei Freezes Orders From Japan Supplier After CFO Arrest
Yaskawa Electric, which supplies industrial robots for Huawei's smartphone and telecom gear factories, saw all orders for its machines put on hold after the arrest.
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In Indonesia, A Factory Worker's Son Builds $7 Billion Startup
PT Tokopedia, Indonesia's largest online marketplace, has become the country's most valuable startup after raising $1 billion from existing investors including SoftBank, according to people familiar with the matter.
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"Oops! Can't Take It Back": How Walmart's Biggest Deal Was Umm... Announced
Hours before Walmart Inc. was scheduled to unveil the largest acquisition in its history, Masayoshi Son, chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp., spilled the beans to a roomful of investors and journalists in Tokyo. He confirmed that the U.S. retailer has agreed to buy control of Flipkart Online Services Pvt, the leading Indian e-commerce p...
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Toshiba's $19 Billion Chip Sale Delayed as Deadline Missed
Failure to meet the deadline gives Toshiba the option of walking away from the sale.
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Who Needs $20 Million? Moon Race Still On Without Google's Prize
Google called off its race to the moon weeks ago, when it became clear no private explorer would complete the trip by the March 31 deadline. That won't stop at least three teams from Israel, Japan and the U.S., who say their missions are a still a go, with or without the contest's $20 million prize.
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Inside SoftBank Chief Masayoshi Son's Eccentric, Relentless Deal-Making Spree
Masayoshi Son's investment strategy defies easy categorization. He portrays himself as a true believer in the information revolution, a proponent of the so-called singularity-the notion that one day computers will mesh with human brains and bodies.
