MySpace to launch in Japan

Posted on Thursday, November 09 2006 @ 13:15 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

MySpace announced a few days ago it will tie up with Softbank to launch in Japan:

Son also said Softbank had agreed to set-up a 50-50 joint venture for MySpace in Japan.

News Corp. bought MySpace.com, which is popular with teenagers, last year for an estimated $580 million and has transformed it into one of the Internet's fastest-growing properties.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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