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Amazon

Kindle loyalists scramble as Amazon turns page on old e-readers

The logo of Amazon is pictured at a company logistics center in Carquefou near Nantes, westren France, on May 6.
The logo of Amazon is pictured at a company logistics center in Carquefou near Nantes, westren France, on May 6.

Amazon cuts some jobs in Singapore as business focus shifts

A small number of roles in Amazon Singapore’s Stores organisation will be cut.
A small number of roles in Amazon Singapore’s Stores organisation will be cut.

Stars arrive for Met Gala as protesters target Jeff Bezos

Demonstrators participate in a “Resistance Red Carpet” protest against the Met Gala, the star-studded fundraiser known for its extravagant fashion and high-profile guests, in New York City, U.S., May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan
Demonstrators participate in a “Resistance Red Carpet” protest against the Met Gala, the star-studded fundraiser known for its extravagant fashion and high-profile guests, in New York City, U.S., May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan

‘Bookless bookstore’: Audio-only book shop opens in New York

There is no rustle of pages or stacks of best-selling novels at the pop-up store opened by the Amazon subsidiary on the Lower East Side in Manhattan.
There is no rustle of pages or stacks of best-selling novels at the pop-up store opened by the Amazon subsidiary on the Lower East Side in Manhattan.

Trump says he heard Amazon weighing ‘Apprentice’ reboot with son

US President Donald Trump waving as he walks with his eldest son Donald Trump Jr., on April 10.
US President Donald Trump waving as he walks with his eldest son Donald Trump Jr., on April 10.

AI spending sets a record, with no end in sight

An aerial view of the Amazon Web Services complex in New Carlisle. The company, along with Google, Microsoft and Meta, has spent billions on capital expenditures, largely data centres.
An aerial view of the Amazon Web Services complex in New Carlisle. The company, along with Google, Microsoft and Meta, has spent billions on capital expenditures, largely data centres.

Amazon rolls out new AI mass hiring tool

Amazon’s new mass hiring software will help firms find, screen and recruit workers needed for large-scale hiring.
Amazon’s new mass hiring software will help firms find, screen and recruit workers needed for large-scale hiring.

US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey moves her podcast, books and products to Amazon

Oprah Winfrey's podcast channel, which she started at the end of 2024, has a subscriber base of 913,000.
Oprah Winfrey's podcast channel, which she started at the end of 2024, has a subscriber base of 913,000.

Amazon invests another $6.35 billion in Anthropic

Anthropic said it has committed to spending more than $127 billion on Amazon Web Services technology.
Anthropic said it has committed to spending more than $127 billion on Amazon Web Services technology.

Kai Havertz hails Arsenal turnaround in Champions League win over Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrating after scoring the winner against Sporting Lisbon in the Gunners' 1-0 away win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 7.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrating after scoring the winner against Sporting Lisbon in the Gunners' 1-0 away win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 7.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.