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SoftBank’s Son Plans $50 Billion Technology Investment in Malaysia

Malaysia’s prime minister said that SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son plans to invest $50 billion in technology in Malaysia, according to Bloomberg.

The announcement points to a major proposed commitment to the country’s technology sector, but the available report did not provide details about the projects involved, the investment schedule, funding sources, or how the outlay would be structured.

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