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Proceeds from $500m sale to fund infrastructure projects
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group looks to use the bond proceeds to address the lack of internet connection in parts of the emerging world. (Photo by Nikkei)
MIYU FUKAWA
February 14, 2026 00:49 JST
TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has issued $500 million of what it bills as the first bonds focused on bridging the global digital divide.