SoftBank Group to Invest $1 Billion in Malaysia AI Infrastructure Project

Nov 10, 2026 | News On Japan

TOKYO - SoftBank Group has announced plans to invest $1 billion in a major artificial intelligence infrastructure project in Malaysia, joining Singapore-based technology giant Grab and a local energy company in a $1.85 billion initiative aimed at developing one of Asia's largest AI infrastructure networks.

Under the investment plan, SoftBank Group will contribute $1 billion, while Grab will provide $750 million and the Malaysian energy company will invest $100 million.

The project aims to establish a large-scale AI infrastructure platform capable of delivering stable access to advanced computing resources, supporting growing demand for artificial intelligence technology across the region.

The partners intend to expand the infrastructure over time into one of Asia's largest AI computing facilities, strengthening the region's capacity to support increasingly sophisticated AI applications and services.

Source: テレ東BIZ

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