Telco SoftBank first-quarter profit rises 4per cent, buoyed by enterprise and internet businesses

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TOKYO: Japanese wireless carrier SoftBank Corp on Tuesday reported a 4per cent rise in first-quarter operating profit, beating analyst estimates, ...

TOKYO: Japanese wireless carrier SoftBank Corp on Tuesday reported a 4per cent rise in first-quarter operating profit, beating analyst estimates, supported by its enterprise and internet businesses.

SoftBank is making a major push into online retailing through companies it controls. Z Holdings Corp last week said operating profit from e-commerce topped its media business for the first time and online fashion retailer Zozo Inc reported a big profit jump as shoppers shift online.

 

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