Tag: Amazon

Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Amazon buys over MGM Studios for 8.45 billion US dollars

Amazon and MGM Wednesday announced a definitive merger agreement had been reached, under which Amazon will acquire MGM Studios for a purchase price of US $ 8.45 billion.
Thursday, May 13th 2021 - 09:03 UTC
NGOs press before OECD to reject Brazil's application over environment issues

Several non-government organizations (NGOs) focused on environmental issues Wednesday launched an accusation against the government of Brazil for violating international treaties and devastating the Amazon.
Monday, March 8th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Ex-wife of Jeff Bezos marries a science teacher; couple pledges to continue giving to charity

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos and one of the world's richest women, has married a Seattle science teacher, who promptly declared he plans to help give away most of their wealth to charity.
Wednesday, February 3rd 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Amazon Jeff Bezos to become executive chairman and Andy Jassy the next CEO

Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon later this year, the company said on Tuesday, 30 years after holding that role. The online company said he'll be replaced in the fall of 2021 by Andy Jassy, who currently runs Amazon's cloud business.
Tuesday, December 8th 2020 - 09:41 UTC
Curbing Amazon deforestation conditions EU/Mercosur trade deal

Until Brazil makes a political commitment to curb deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, the trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur trade bloc will not advance toward ratification in Europe, the EU’s envoy in Brasilia said.
Friday, December 4th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
“Make Amazon Pay” campaign supported by 400 lawmakers from 34 countries

More than 400 lawmakers from 34 countries have signed a letter to Amazon.com Inc boss Jeff Bezos backing a campaign that claims the tech giant has “dodged and dismissed … debts to workers, societies, and the planet,” organizers said.
Wednesday, November 18th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Bolsonaro will name countries trading with wood illegally extracted from the Amazon

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday his government in coming days will name countries that are importing wood illegally extracted from the Amazon.
Saturday, November 7th 2020 - 09:27 UTC
Brazil's carbon emissions on the rise, claim coalition of environmental organizations

Brazil's carbon emissions surged last year because of rising deforestation in the Amazon, jeopardizing the country's commitments under the Paris climate accord, an environmental group warned on Friday.
Thursday, September 10th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
US former top spy contracted by Amazon

Amazon Inc said on Wednesday former National Security Agency chief Keith Alexander has joined the e-commerce giant's board.
Saturday, September 5th 2020 - 08:47 UTC
Bolsonaro slams environmental NGOs who accuse him “of setting fire to the Amazon”

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has slammed environmental NGOs as a 'cancer' and denounced what he said was an international conspiracy accusing him of being responsible for devastating Amazon wildfires.