Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion
Published on April 3, 2026.
Microsoft (MSFT.O) plans to invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity cooperation with the government. The investment includes the training of 1 million engineers and developers by 2030. The plan aligns with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's goal to boost growth through advanced technologies while safeguarding national security.
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