SoftBank Plans Standalone AI And Robotics Unit With $100B Valuation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 30, 2026

SoftBank Group is preparing to launch a U.S.-based entity focused on artificial intelligence and robotics, according to reports. The unit, referred to as Roze, is expected to develop data center infrastructure and deploy robotics systems to support AI operations. The move aligns with SoftBank’s broader activity in AI infrastructure and related investments.

Strategic Vision And Ambitious Valuation Goals

The initiative is led by Masayoshi Son, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Reports indicate a potential valuation of up to $100 billion, with a possible public listing under consideration. Timelines and valuation remain subject to market conditions and external factors.

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Portfolio Integration And Investment Synergies

Roze is expected to incorporate selected assets from SoftBank’s portfolio, including infrastructure, land, and energy-related holdings. Integration may also involve ABB Robotics, which focuses on industrial automation and robotics. This structure links existing infrastructure assets with AI-related applications.

Financing Challenges And Long-Term Implications

SoftBank has committed significant capital to AI investments, including funding for companies such as OpenAI. The creation of a separate entity may provide an additional structure for financing and capital allocation related to these investments.

Building U.S. AI Infrastructure

SoftBank’s recent activity shows an increasing focus on U.S.-based projects, particularly in AI infrastructure and data center development. The company is involved in the $500 billion Stargate initiative alongside OpenAI and Oracle, aimed at expanding computing capacity for AI workloads. Additional projects, including developments in Ohio, reflect rising demand for large-scale AI infrastructure.

Conclusion

Market performance provides additional context, with SoftBank shares showing a year-to-date increase of more than 18% despite short-term fluctuations in recent trading sessions. As the Roze entity develops, focus is shifting toward how infrastructure assets and robotics capabilities are combined with AI systems within the new structure.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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