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Japan, US shortlist first projects under $550 billion investment plan, reports

January 19, 2026

Japan and the United States have identified initial projects for a $550 billion investment plan, with a focus on formalizing these initiatives ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming visit to the U. S. This collaboration includes significant involvement from the SoftBank Group.

apan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. File image/Reuters

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Japan and the U. S. are working on a $550 billion investment plan.
Initial projects have been shortlisted for this investment initiative.
The formal announcement is expected before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to the U. S.
SoftBank Group is involved in one of the shortlisted projects.

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Japan, US shortlist first projects under $550 billion investment plan, reports

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Japan, US shortlist first projects under $550 billion investment plan, reports

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