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Masayoshi Son
Chairman and CEO
Softbank Corporation


Masayoshi Son, known worldwide as one of Japan’s most distinguished entrepreneurs of the digital age, is currently the Chairman and CEO of Softbank Corp. He founded Softbank in 1981 with a company vision to “Make people happy through information revolution”, and initially operated as a supplier of computer software. Softbank invested in Yahoo, Inc. in 1995, and in the following year established the joint venture Yahoo Japan Corporation. Over the years, Son has expanded this business in several areas, including broadband infrastructure and fixed line telecommunications. In 2006, Softbank made one of the largest and most high-profile investments in Japanese business history when it entered the mobile communications business through the acquisition of Vodafone K.K. for ￥1.75 trillion.

Following the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Pacific northeast coast of Japan on March 11, 2011, Son has decided to support relief efforts by donating 10 billion yen and his remaining salary as president of the company from 2011 until his retirement.


Singapore is located 1 degree or 136.8km north of the equator. It has a total land area of 699 square kilometers and a population of about four million. Situated at the crossroads of East and West, Singapore is one of the busiest sea and airports in the world. Its strategic position has also made it a hub for trade, communications and tourism activities.

Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from November onwards, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis during this period.

Singapore voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second.

The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (S$). Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also most shopping centres and hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located everywhere (even in the most obscure bits) in Singapore, that accept most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Visa may be required for certain nationalities. Please visit www.ica.gov.sg to verify if you need to apply for a visa before entering into Singapore. The visa application form is available free of charge at all Singapore overseas mission. Should you require a invitation letter to support your visa letter, kindly write in to the Secretariat for your request. Please also note that visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements:-