“Japan’s Sakura Internet jumps 20% as Microsoft plans $10 billion AI push with SoftBank”
April 12, 2026
“Sakura Internet shares jumped after Microsoft announced an AI partnership in Japan.
Microsoft pledged $10 billion to build AI infrastructure and train workers.
SoftBank and Sakura partnered to provide AI computing capacity in Japan…”
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/sakura-internet-microsoft-ai-japan-softbank-investment.html