Google CEO Pichai: plans to invest 4.9 billion yuan in Japan in four years and set up a data center for the first time next year

Thank you, Mr. Air, a netizen of CTOnews.com, for your clue delivery! CTOnews.com, Oct. 7, Alphabet Google CEO Pichai (Sundar Pichai) said in an interview with Nikkei News on Friday that Google plans to invest a total of 100 billion yen (about 4.9 billion yuan) in Japan in the four years to 2024, some of which will be used to open Google's first data center and submarine cable in Japan.

As the economy slows, we will accelerate operational efficiency while continuing to invest in Asia Pacific, including Japan, to achieve growth.

It is reported that Google will open a data center in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo next year, which aims to ensure faster and more stable access for Google services. CTOnews.com learned that this is Google's first data center in Japan.

CTOnews.com learned that Google yesterday unveiled its new flagship phone Pixel 7 series and its first smartwatch, Google Pixel Watch,Pixel 7, starting at 82500 yen (about 4043 yuan) in Japan, while Pixel 7 Pro starts at 124300 yen (about 6091 yuan) and Pixel Watch starts at 39800 yen / 47800 yen.