Companies propose 1st industrial-scale AI factory in central Vietnam
Economy 14:15 17/07/2026Local technology firms FTechX Corporation and Xbrainhas have proposed a series of digital infrastructure projects in Da Nang City, including what would be central Vietnam's first industrial-scale AI factory.
Vietnam’s Gilimex vows further action after US court dismisses lawsuit against Amazon
Economy 11:18 14/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City-based textile and garment manufacturer Binh Thanh Import - Export Production & Trade JSC (Gilimex) has said it will continue pursuing legal measures to protect its interests after a U.S. court dismissed the company's lawsuit seeking about US$280 million in damages from Amazon.
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
World 10:57 05/06/2026DARTFORD, ENGLAND -- Amazon (AMZN.O) on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment in its European fulfilment network.
Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop
World 10:40 24/03/2026In 2014, Amazon introduced its first smartphone, hoping to take on Apple and Samsung. Instead, the Fire Phone - overseen directly by founder Jeff Bezos - was scrapped in barely over a year, one of Amazon's highest-profile flops.
Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon, four execs over alleged $1.4 billion tax evasion
World 10:17 13/03/2026MILAN - Milan prosecutors have requested trial for Amazon's European unit and four of its managers over alleged tax evasion worth around 1.2 billion euros ($1.38 billion), two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
Amazon launches 15 minute grocery delivery in 'priority' market Brazil
World 11:05 04/03/2026SAO PAULO - Amazon launched its Amazon Now service in Brazil on Tuesday, pledging to deliver essentials and groceries in 15 minutes, with its country head calling the Latin American country one of the firm's top priorities for new investments.
Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency
World 12:39 29/01/2026Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October, while leaving open the possibility of further reductions.
Amazon launches new Europe-based cloud service to address user concerns
World 14:35 16/01/2026FRANKFURT -- Amazon's (AMZN.O) AWS launched a new cloud service located entirely in Europe on Thursday, addressing user concerns about the data security delivered by mainly U.S.-based providers by offering the continent's own independent alternative.
Amazon to launch direct shipping route from Ho Chi Minh City to US
Ho Chi Minh City 17:42 27/11/2025Amazon Global Selling will open a direct shipping route from Ho Chi Minh City to the United States, aiming to help Vietnamese sellers deliver goods faster and expand exports to the U.S. market, a company executive said on Wednesday.
Amazon summit seals climate deal without fossil fuel plan
World 11:15 23/11/2025Nations sealed a modest deal at the UN climate summit in the Amazon Saturday, as Europe and others dropped their demands for a plan to phase out fossil fuels after fraught negotiations with oil-producing countries and emerging economies.
World leaders to rally climate fight ahead of Amazon summit
World 12:22 06/11/2025World leaders meet Thursday in the Brazilian Amazon in an effort to show that climate change remains a top global priority despite broken promises and the United States shunning the gathering.
OpenAI turns to Amazon in $38 billion cloud services deal after restructuring
World 09:50 04/11/2025OpenAI has signed a seven-year, $38 billion deal to buy cloud services from Amazon.com in its first big push to power its AI ambitions after a restructuring last week that gave the ChatGPT maker greater operational and financial freedom.
