Børge Brende, President and CEO at World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum reports rising costs from global trade and financial fragmentation

A new World Economic Forum report finds geoeconomic fragmentation is costing hundreds of billions annually worldwide while spreading beyond traditional rivalries into allied economies such as Japan or Canada. Emerging markets face heightened risks amid calls for shared guardrails by…

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Amazon announces Prime Day 2026 dates with Julian le Play balcony concert in Vienna

Amazon revealed the dates for its annual Prime Day sales event with a surprise balcony concert by Julian le Play in Vienna. This year’s event will run from June 23 to June 26 with exclusive offers for Prime members.

Børge Brende, President and CEO at World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum announces third MINDS cohort to advance AI-driven solutions

The World Economic Forum has announced its third MINDS cohort recognizing 26 organizations using artificial intelligence to address global challenges across multiple sectors. Leaders say these efforts demonstrate scalable applications of AI for industry-wide impact.

Preston Lee, President at SolidGigs

Five high-income remote skills that do not require a college degree

SolidGigs highlights five high-income remote skills that can be learned without returning to college. The article explains how practical abilities like communication, project management, coding, writing, design—and TEFL certification—open doors for flexible careers.

Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

Women hosts expected to earn majority of Airbnb income during FIFA World Cup 2026

Women hosts on Airbnb are projected to earn most hosting income during FIFA World Cup 2026 across North America. Company leaders say flexible earning opportunities come at an important time as financial pressures rise.

Shubham Singh SEO & Content Head at Demand Sage

Grammarly revamps plans, no free trial but 20% discount available through Demand Sage

Grammarly has ended its free trial option but now offers a consolidated ‘Pro’ plan combining former Premium and Business features. Users can access a 20% discount through Demand Sage while students may use institutional licenses where available.

Harry Campbell, Owner at The Rideshare Guy

Uber COO says AI spending is difficult to justify amid rising costs

Uber’s chief operating officer said rising artificial intelligence costs are hard for the company to justify as benefits remain unclear. Other industry updates include an expanded Delivery Hero stake by Uber and Massachusetts certifying the first U.S. rideshare drivers’ union.

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Amazon expands Future Engineer scholarships for women in computer science in India

Amazon has expanded its Future Engineer scholarship program for women studying computer science in India by adding 500 new awards for low-income female students. Recipients receive financial aid as well as mentorships and internships at Amazon.

Carmen Romero, President, True Ground Housing Partners

True Ground Housing Partners expands Uber partnership to offer free rides for Arlington seniors

True Ground Housing Partners has expanded its partnership with Uber to offer free rides for seniors living in its Arlington affordable housing communities.

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Amazon announces start of product transport using Shinkansen bullet trains in Japan

Amazon has begun transporting products using dedicated space aboard three major Japanese bullet train lines. The initiative enables same-day delivery service expansion while aiming for greater efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions.

Børge Brende, President and CEO at World Economic Forum

Chief economists warn of weaker global growth amid Middle East conflict and AI uncertainty

A new survey by World Economic Forum shows nearly nine in ten chief economists expect weaker global growth due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East and supply chain disruptions. Most do not predict a recession but foresee increased financial…

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Reactor announces $59 million funding to develop real-time AI world platform

Reactor has launched publicly with $59 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company aims to provide an infrastructure layer for developing interactive AI applications using real-time world models.

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Amazon Fashion introduces AI-powered tools for Wardrobe Refresh Sale from May 28 to June 2

Amazon Fashion has launched its latest Wardrobe Refresh Sale running from May 28 through June 2 with significant discounts across thousands of styles. New AI-powered tools like Rufus aim to make fashion discovery easier for shoppers during this event.

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Osotspa adopts enterprise AI on AWS to transform business operations

Osotspa Public Company Limited has deployed enterprise artificial intelligence solutions using Amazon Web Services technologies across its organization. The initiative includes language-based assistants for employee workflows and advanced marketing analytics platforms aimed at improving decision-making processes.

Preston Lee, President at SolidGigs

Freelance UX improvements highlighted as key to increasing client inquiries

A recent article urges freelancers to improve their website user experience (UX) in order to attract more client inquiries. Key strategies include clarifying messaging, enhancing portfolio presentation, streamlining navigation, optimizing contact pages, building trust signals, ensuring mobile usability, and refining…

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Snowflake announces $6 billion AWS deal to boost enterprise AI adoption

Snowflake has entered a multi-year strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services involving a $6 billion infrastructure commitment. The partnership aims to accelerate enterprise artificial intelligence deployment by deepening product integration and expanding global reach.

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

2C2P selects AWS to support payment platform across Southeast Asia

Amazon Web Services announced that Southeast Asian payments provider 2C2P uses its cloud infrastructure for millions of daily transactions while adopting generative AI tools for faster integration and upgrades. Executives say this partnership enables secure scaling across complex regional markets.

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber

Uber offers free rides to Orange County residents during chemical emergency evacuation

Uber is offering free rides for Orange County residents affected by a chemical emergency in Garden Grove.

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Thailand Immigration Bureau launches digital system with AWS cloud services

Thailand has launched its first digital immigration management system built on Amazon Web Services’ platform. The new app allows international travelers to register digitally before arrival and aims to streamline border processing.

Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon

Big C launches AI shopping assistant on AWS for Thai customers

Big C has introduced an AI-powered shopping assistant on its mobile app using AWS technology for Thai consumers. The tool enables natural language queries for improved product discovery while supporting meal planning needs.

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