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How SoftBank Is Reshaping Global Tech

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Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank is making a splash in Silicon Valley with its bid for a stake in Uber. But the Japanese company, propelled by its $93 billion Vision Fund, is already reshaping the global tech landscape and challenging U.S. giants.

One key battleground is India, where SoftBank and its Chinese ally Alibaba are backing local startups to counter Amazon’s $5 billion expansion. SoftBank owns nearly 30% of Alibaba.

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