SoftBank (SFTBY) in talks with Nvidia (NVDA) to build made-in-Japan AI servers, according to Nikkei

This potential partnership between SoftBank and Nvidia to create AI servers in Japan could signify a strategic shift in the semiconductor space, enhancing both companies' positions in the rapidly evolving AI market.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 May 2026, 17:21 UTCOn the live feed at 17:01 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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"Japan's SoftBank Corp. looks to develop and produce homegrown artificial intelligence servers, weighing plans to start designing and assembling components by the end of the decade with the help of major players like Nvidia and Foxconn, Nikkei has learned."

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If successful, it may lead to increased regional competitiveness in technology production and could create ripple effects for supply chains, especially in the semiconductor sector. Watch for implications on related equities and investor sentiment around innovation in AI.

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