Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?

Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son has joined President-elect Donald Trump in announcing plans by technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group to invest $100 billion in projects in the United States

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Softbank Plans to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Projects Through 2028

CEO Masayoshi Son joined President-elect Trump at Ma-A-Lago to make the announcement.
Inc. - 18h
SoftBank CEO and Trump announce $100 billion investment in U.S. by firm

The money will be deployed before the end of Trump's term.
CNBC - 18h
Trump and SoftBank CEO Announce $100 Billion Investment in US Projects

The technology company plans to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects, echoing the multibillion-dollar pledge it made after Donald J. Trump’s first election victory in 2016.
The New York Times - 16h
Trump announces SoftBank plans to invest $100bn in US projects

President-elect vows investment will result in 100,000 new jobs despite history of jobs plans not panning out. Donald Trump claimed to have notched up the first economic success of his ...
The Guardian - 17h
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.
CBS News - 18h
Trump announces $100 billion investment from SoftBank Group in U.S. projects

President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son announced on Monday a $100 billion investment from SoftBank into U.S. projects over the next four years.
CBS News - 20h
Japan’s SoftBank pledges $100bn investment in US

Vow by Masayoshi Son’s investment vehicle is latest sign of how groups are seeking to woo Donald Trump
Financial Times - 20h
Trump and Japan tech conglomerate SoftBank announce $100 billion in U.S. investments

President-elect Donald Trump and the head of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, will announce a $100 billion investment effort designed to spur artificial intelligence and related ...
NBC News - 22h
Apple's $1 Billion Move: Will Indonesia Dictate the Future of Tech Giants?

Yahoo News - Dec. 3