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Is SoftBank planning a ~$50 billion AI and data-center investment in Malaysia?

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Reported. Nikkei Asia, Bloomberg (via The Japan Times), and CNBC report that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Masayoshi Son discussed about $50 billion of investments in Sarawak/Kuching and Peninsular Malaysia focused on AI, new technology, and data centers after a video call; SoftBank has not confirmed the $50 billion figure to media.

Evidence timeline · 3 sources · newest first
  1. Reported

    CNBC, citing Bloomberg, reports SoftBank plans $50 billion of investments in Malaysia per Anwar; SoftBank did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.

    Source: CNBC
  2. Reported

    Bloomberg via The Japan Times: Anwar said Son chose Sarawak—Kuching—and Peninsular Malaysia for investments in AI, new technology and data centers worth $50 billion; SoftBank representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

    Source: The Japan Times (Bloomberg)
  3. Reported

    Nikkei Asia reports SoftBank Group is discussing a $50 billion investment plan in Malaysia focused on AI and data centers, citing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on a video call with Masayoshi Son.

    Source: Nikkei Asia
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