Jeff Bezos will sell about $5bn worth of Amazon stock
Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos plans to sell nearly $5 billion worth of shares in the e-commerce giant after its stock hit a record high, according to regulatory filings.
Foxconn has received a licence to invest $551 million in Vietnam
Foxconn Singapore has been granted a licence to invest $551 million in two projects to produce smart entertainment products and smart system equipment in Vietnam's northern province of Quang Ninh,…
Microsoft settles California investigation into employee leave for $14 million
Microsoft Corp has agreed to pay $14 million to settle claims by a California agency that it illegally penalised workers who took sick or family leave, the agency said on…
Copa America USA-Uruguay match breaks TV audience records in North America
The match between the United States and Uruguay in the final Group C match of the Copa America drew an average of 3.78 million viewers on FS1. According to Fox…
James signs a two-year contract to stay with the Lakers
LeBron James has agreed to sign a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Both ESPN and The Athletic, citing…
Alcaraz and Sinner advance at Wimbledon
Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and first seed Yannick Sinner reached the third round of Wimbledon by different routes, but eighth seed Kasper Ruud could not find a way through and…
German industrial orders fell in May
German industrial orders fell in May, a fifth consecutive drop that adds to signs that the manufacturing sector in Europe's largest economy will not recover in the coming months. Orders…
Ukrainian forces withdraw from part of Chasiv Yar
The Ukrainian army declared that its troops had withdrawn from part of Chasiv Yar, in the eastern Donetsk region, a day after Russia said its forces had taken control of…
Heavy lightning triggered forest fires on the Greek island of Thasos
The fire service said two fires broke out on the Greek island of Thasos on Wednesday due to strong lightning. It came a day after firefighters contained forest fires caused…
La Niña threatens Latin America with hurricanes and droughts
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean should prepare for the onset of La Niña, a climate phenomenon expected to trigger an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season and greater climate…
