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China blocks SoftBank’s $5.4 billion ABB robotics deal, FT says

China blocks SoftBank’s $5.4 billion ABB robotics deal, FT says

China has blocked SoftBank's $5.4 billion purchase of ABB's robotics unit, citing national security concerns over sensitive data transfers.

Business ·5 Nov 2026, 15:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
SoftBank launches $11 billion junk bond deal to fund OpenAI investment

SoftBank launches $11 billion junk bond deal to fund OpenAI investment

SoftBank Group is moving forward with an $11 billion high-yield debt offering to fund its expanding investment in OpenAI.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 12:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read