# Microsoft announces four-year, US$10 billion (S$12.9 billion) investment package in Japan.

*genai · news · 2026-04-03 · The Straits Times*

## Key points

- Microsoft will invest US$10 billion over four years to boost AI and cloud in Japan.
- Microsoft will keep data processing within Japan's borders, partnering with Sakura Internet and SoftBank.
- Microsoft plans to train one million Japanese AI engineers by 2029 as part of this initiative.
- Microsoft is merging its Copilot consumer and corporate teams to unify AI service delivery.

**Companies:** Microsoft, SoftBank, Sakura Internet
**Countries:** Japan, United States

[Read the full story on The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/business/microsoft-readies-us10-billion-ai-investment-plan-in-japan)

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