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Softbank's Net Profits Up By 221 Percent

A company with “soft” in its name might be tempting fate - poor financial performances would be all too appropriate.  Softbank isn’t having that problem, though, and instead, the Japanese telecommunications giant saw its net profits rise by 221 percent over a certain period.

Yahoo Still Top Search Engine In Japan

In many technological aspects, Japan’s got America beat.  Hands-down, where-is-my-robot-butler beat.  Which makes me wonder about the implications of Yahoo’s continued success in that country.

KickApps Catches $11 Million

KickApps was already doing quite well, and the company has now received $11 million in fresh funding.  According to various reports and statements, the money will go towards making KickApps faster, bigger, and generally better than ever.

Softbank Contends US A Poor Investment

The investment concern Softbank Asia Infrastructure Fund has closed its Silicon Valley offices.