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Page 4 - Latest Updates on Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund commits another $443 mn to boost conservation

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has pledged $443 million in grant as part of his Earth Fund to fight climate change, protect and restore nature, and advance environmental justice and economic opportunity.

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Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 7:12 PM IST

Amazon exploiting sellers, to pocket $121 bn this year, says report

In 2019, Amazon pocketed $60 billion in seller fees and this year, its take will soar to $121 billion, according to the report titled 'Amazon's Toll Road' by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 10:53 AM IST

Bezos donates $100 mn to Obama foundation, $166 mn to NYU medical centre

Obama foundation said it received $100 million. Separately on Monday, NYU Langone Health said it has received a $166 million gift from Bezos and his family.

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Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 11:46 AM IST

Centuries from now, people will be born in space: Jeff Bezos

Bezos noted that even his company's name, 'Blue Origin,' was a nod to the idea of Earth as humanity's origin point, not its final destiny

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2021 | 6:23 PM IST

Bezos loses lawsuit to build lunar lander, wishes success to Musk

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' space venture Blue Origin has lost out on its lawsuit against NASA over a contract to build the space agency's next human lunar lander, and has wished success to Elon Musk

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 6:26 PM IST

Actor Tom Hanks says he rejected Jeff Bezos' offer to fly to space

Hanks recently said in an interview that Jeff Bezos offered to fly him to space

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2021 | 6:06 PM IST

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are now worth almost half a trillion dollars

The combined net worth of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos approached $500 billion on Wednesday

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 7:36 AM IST

US Senator Warren seeks Amazon breakup after India rigging reports

Warren, a long-time critic of Amazon, said "these documents show what we feared about Amazon's monopoly power" that the company is willing and able to rig its platform to benefit its bottom line

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2021 | 1:53 AM IST

Jeff Bezos makes first-ever investment in southeast asia's e-commerce

Indonesian startup Ula offers technology solutions to small retailers and seeks to expand its base.

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Updated On : 04 Oct 2021 | 12:11 PM IST

Jeff Bezos' rocket firm Blue Origin accused of toxic culture, lax safety

Blue Origin launched the Amazon founder to the edge of space in July and has another flight planned in October, but the company has experienced other setbacks this year.

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2021 | 1:19 PM IST

Jeff Bezos must take note of Panchjanya magazine's disapproval seriously

Ahead of Indian festive season Amazon's headache, building up for more than five years, could turn into a throbbing migraine.

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Updated On : 30 Sep 2021 | 9:15 AM IST

World's richest 500 lose $135 bn as Evergrande concerns spark market rout

Elon Musk led the declines as his world-leading net worth fell $7.2 billion to $198 billion; Jeff Bezos lost $5.6 billion.

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Updated On : 21 Sep 2021 | 10:07 AM IST

We have zero tolerance for corruption: Amazon on bribery charges in India

The world's largest online retailer has initiated an investigation into the conduct of its legal representatives in India, according to a report by media platform The Morning Context

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Updated On : 20 Sep 2021 | 11:55 PM IST

USA's new space race slows down as Bezos sues to keep Musk from soaring

Bezos's companies are increasingly resorting to politics and legal filings to get ahead as they fall behind Elon Musk's SpaceX and satellite-based broadband services

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2021 | 10:34 AM IST

Four space tourists end their trailblazing trip with Atlantic splashdown

The all-amateur crew was the first to circle the world without a professional astronaut

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2021 | 7:40 AM IST

Amazon takes a swipe at Elon Musk, says SpaceX flouting regulations

Musk's SpaceX and Bezos's Kuiper Systems are before the FCC with rival satellite constellations in low-earth orbit to provide broadband internet access.

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2021 | 10:49 PM IST

Amazon takes a swipe at Elon Musk as satellite feud escalates

The billionaires' dispute grew more pointed Wednesday in Amazon.com's letter to the FCC

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2021 | 8:46 AM IST

Jeff Bezos retired to file lawsuits against SpaceX, says Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday openly criticised former Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos on Twitter, saying he has taken retirement only to file lawsuits against SpaceX.

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Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 4:45 PM IST

Tripling India sourcing to $10 bn a year by 2027: Walmart Int'l CEO

Judith McKenna said the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of Walmart's flexible, agile and diversified global supply chain

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Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 11:30 PM IST

Top headlines: Reliance backs e-commerce rules; Airtel moves SC on dues

Business Standard brings the top headlines of the day

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 7:31 AM IST