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Jeff Bezos

The latest news on Jeff Bezos, founder, executive chairman and former president and CEO of Amazon and American business magnate, including tech and business news and updates.<br />

Born

12 Jan 1964

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Technology, Business

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Businessman

A “ring of fire” solar eclipse seen from Tahai, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile, in 2024. In 2026, another will occur in February, but over the Antarctic. Photo: AP

Space

2026 is a stellar year for supermoons and eclipses: what to look out for

The coming year is packed with cosmic events, from a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse to two six-planet line-ups to several supermoons.

31 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM

Fashion

Hanan Besovic on American Vogue and Duran Lantink’s Jean Paul Gaultier debut

23 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM

Science

Second reusable rocket recovery failure in a month puts China 10 years behind US

23 Dec 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

United States

German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast into space

Michaela Benthaus had thought her dreams of being an astronaut were over after she was badly injured in a mountain bike accident.

21 Dec 2025 - 12:57AM

Michaela Benthaus is seen on Blue Origin New Shepard NS-37 in Van Horn, Texas, on Saturday. Photo: Blue Origin via AFP

Fashion

2025’s fashion moments: from that naked suit to Brad Pitt’s couple looks

Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie stunned, as did Timothée Chalamet, but who sparked trends and who courted controversy?

18 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

China Future Tech briefing

Aerospace | Lunar race pits China against US as humans seek return to moon

China and the US are vying to put people on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years in a contest that is as much about economics and geopolitics as it is about technology.

18 Dec 2025 - 4:07PM

United States

China’s AI sector poised for growth despite US restrictions: venture capitalist

China’s AI sector gains confidence with DeepSeek’s emergence, but tech ecosystem needs to improve, GSR United Capital’s Zhou Qi says.

16 Dec 2025 - 3:55PM

China and the US are the two top players in global AI development, with the former leading in humanoid robotics and open-source large language models, according to a venture capitalist. Photo: Reuters

Brunello Cucinelli

A-listers turned out for the Brunello Cucinelli film premiere in Rome

Hollywood actors Jeff Goldblum, Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine also attended the screening, held at Rome’s legendary Cinecittà Studios.

15 Dec 2025 - 3:41PM

Space

Race for first private space station heats up as Nasa plans 2030 ISS retirement

Companies like Vast, Axiom and Blue Origin are in a fierce competition to develop commercial space habitats.

14 Nov 2025 - 2:13PM

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

China’s chief space contractor readies plans for tourism programme

A state-owned giant is expected to unveil a space tourism package this week, with suborbital trips priced lower than US rivals SpaceX and Blue Origin.

14 Nov 2025 - 8:00AMvideocam

The primary contractor for China’s space programme is expected to announce plans for tours this week. Photo: AP

United States

Bezos’ Blue Origin launches huge rocket for milestone Mars mission

In a remarkable first, Jeff Bezos’ company successfully recovered the New Glenn booster, matching the cost-saving achievement by rival SpaceX.

14 Nov 2025 - 4:30PM

The giant New Glenn rocket from billionaire Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin launching from Florida. Photo: Jennifer Briggs/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

France

‘War of tomorrow will begin in space,’ Macron says, singling out Russia

The leader unveiled a multibillion euro increase in French military spending for space activities, citing Russia’s threat of nuclear arms.

13 Nov 2025 - 3:28AM

Kris Jenner

Meet Dr Steven Levine, the plastic surgeon behind Kris Jenner’s viral facelift

The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch looked radiant at her 70th birthday bash – but what is this ‘secret password’ she has with her plastic surgeon?

12 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday: a look at her style through the years

Jenner’s bash at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s mansion included stars such as Oprah Winfrey, Adele and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

10 Nov 2025 - 3:50PM

Kris Jenner through the years; the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch got a second facelift this year. Photos: Getty Images, @krisjenner/Instagram

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must balance superyacht hub ambition with tackling poverty

Hong Kong can’t become China’s Monaco. As it builds marinas to attract the super rich, it must devote equal resources to tackling poverty.

1 Nov 2025 - 11:01AMvideocam

Banking & finance

Macroscope | 4 reasons fears of an AI-fuelled stock market bubble are overdone

While many believe the stock market is in an AI-induced bubble, there are factors that paint a more optimistic picture.

23 Oct 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

Space

Nasa opens US moon landing contract to rival bidders as SpaceX lags

Citing SpaceX delays, the US space agency is shifting strategy and inviting new proposals for a high-profile crewed moon mission.

21 Oct 2025 - 10:21AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Markets are paying little heed to flashing lights of AI bubble’s danger

Great technologies might be able to survive the bursting of bubbles, but the portfolios of investors are unlikely to be as fortunate.

8 Oct 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

People visit the China International Consumer Electronics Exposition in Qingdao, Shandong province, on September 19. Themed “Intelligence Connects All, AI Empowers the Future”, this year’s expo showcased cutting-edge technologies and innovative products. Photo: Xinhua

United States

Amazon to pay US$2.5 billion for allegedly duping millions to get Prime

As part of the settlement, around 35 million Prime customers in the US will be eligible for a payout.

26 Sep 2025 - 2:47AMvideocam

Blockchain

Exclusive | Justin Sun eyes ‘Swift’ for virtual asset sector, praises Hong Kong crypto moves

The crypto entrepreneur wants to turn his Tron blockchain into the virtual asset industry’s answer to the banking sector’s Swift network.

31 Aug 2025 - 12:36PMvideocam

Britain

Cambridge Dictionary adds online terms skibidi, tradwife and delulu

‘Internet culture is changing the English language and the effect is fascinating to observe,’ said Cambridge Dictionary.

18 Aug 2025 - 1:28PM

Online words including “skibidi” and “tradwife” have been added to the Cambridge Dictionary. Photo: Shutterstock

China-Africa relations

China faces off against US for domination of DR Congo’s critical minerals

China’s pushback includes envoy to Congo underlining Beijing’s commitment to supporting the central African country address its crises.

28 Jul 2025 - 6:16PM

Cobalt hydroxide produced at the Tenke Fungurume mine. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the world’s second-biggest copper producer and largest source of cobalt, critical minerals used in electric-vehicle batteries and military equipment. Photo: AFP

My Take

My Take | Rich guys’ ostentatious weddings are reflection of human condition

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ US$55 million nuptials in the Italian city of Venice say as much about the 1 per cent as the world we live in today.

2 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM

Fashion

Meet Jamie Mizrahi, who made waves at Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’ wedding

Mizrahi has styled top-tier celebs for major red carpet events, including the Oscars; she recommends classics like ballet flats, button-ups, belts and jeans for effortless style.

3 Jul 2025 - 11:19AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Lauren Sánchez’s glam squad for her wedding to Jeff Bezos

This crack team’s clients include Katy Perry, Adele and J.Law (Jamie Mizrahi), Kim Kardashian (Laura Mele), Gwyneth Paltrow (Sophie Gutterman), and Kris Jenner and Millie Bobby Brown (Buster Knight).

30 Jun 2025 - 3:45PM

Meet the make-up artists and hairstylist behind Lauren Sánchez’s look, as she tied the knot with Jeff Bezos on Friday. Photo: @beautyxsophierose/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez say ‘I do’ in a divided Venice

The star-studded event has drawn protests by local activists, who feel their city has become a playground for tourists and the ultra-rich.

28 Jun 2025 - 4:41AM

A boat transporting Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is escorted on the Grand Canal in Venice on Friday. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

The Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding, day 1 – who wore what?

Domenico Dolce was in attendance amid rumours that Sánchez will wear a Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown; she left the Aman hotel in a Schiaparelli corset dress, while Ivanka rocked Oscar de la Renta.

27 Jun 2025 - 4:40PM

Weddings

Meet celebrity manicurist Iram Shelton, who’s skipping Lauren Sánchez’s wedding

Iram Shelton turned her lifelong love of nail art into a full-blown career as a manicurist to the stars – charging over US$400 per manicure at the Bulgari Hotel London Spa.

27 Jun 2025 - 3:00PM

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Jeff Bezos

2026 is a stellar year for supermoons and eclipses: what to look out for

The coming year is packed with cosmic events, from a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse to two six-planet line-ups to several supermoons.

Hanan Besovic on American Vogue and Duran Lantink’s Jean Paul Gaultier debut

Second reusable rocket recovery failure in a month puts China 10 years behind US

German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast into space

Michaela Benthaus had thought her dreams of being an astronaut were over after she was badly injured in a mountain bike accident.

2025’s fashion moments: from that naked suit to Brad Pitt’s couple looks

Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie stunned, as did Timothée Chalamet, but who sparked trends and who courted controversy?

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Aerospace | Lunar race pits China against US as humans seek return to moon

China and the US are vying to put people on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years in a contest that is as much about economics and geopolitics as it is about technology.

China’s AI sector poised for growth despite US restrictions: venture capitalist

China’s AI sector gains confidence with DeepSeek’s emergence, but tech ecosystem needs to improve, GSR United Capital’s Zhou Qi says.

A-listers turned out for the Brunello Cucinelli film premiere in Rome

Hollywood actors Jeff Goldblum, Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine also attended the screening, held at Rome’s legendary Cinecittà Studios.

Race for first private space station heats up as Nasa plans 2030 ISS retirement

Companies like Vast, Axiom and Blue Origin are in a fierce competition to develop commercial space habitats.

China’s chief space contractor readies plans for tourism programme

A state-owned giant is expected to unveil a space tourism package this week, with suborbital trips priced lower than US rivals SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Bezos’ Blue Origin launches huge rocket for milestone Mars mission

In a remarkable first, Jeff Bezos’ company successfully recovered the New Glenn booster, matching the cost-saving achievement by rival SpaceX.

‘War of tomorrow will begin in space,’ Macron says, singling out Russia

The leader unveiled a multibillion euro increase in French military spending for space activities, citing Russia’s threat of nuclear arms.

Meet Dr Steven Levine, the plastic surgeon behind Kris Jenner’s viral facelift

The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch looked radiant at her 70th birthday bash – but what is this ‘secret password’ she has with her plastic surgeon?

Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday: a look at her style through the years

Jenner’s bash at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s mansion included stars such as Oprah Winfrey, Adele and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Hong Kong must balance superyacht hub ambition with tackling poverty

Hong Kong can’t become China’s Monaco. As it builds marinas to attract the super rich, it must devote equal resources to tackling poverty.

Macroscope | 4 reasons fears of an AI-fuelled stock market bubble are overdone

While many believe the stock market is in an AI-induced bubble, there are factors that paint a more optimistic picture.

Nasa opens US moon landing contract to rival bidders as SpaceX lags

Citing SpaceX delays, the US space agency is shifting strategy and inviting new proposals for a high-profile crewed moon mission.

Opinion | Markets are paying little heed to flashing lights of AI bubble’s danger

Great technologies might be able to survive the bursting of bubbles, but the portfolios of investors are unlikely to be as fortunate.

Amazon to pay US$2.5 billion for allegedly duping millions to get Prime

As part of the settlement, around 35 million Prime customers in the US will be eligible for a payout.

Exclusive | Justin Sun eyes ‘Swift’ for virtual asset sector, praises Hong Kong crypto moves

The crypto entrepreneur wants to turn his Tron blockchain into the virtual asset industry’s answer to the banking sector’s Swift network.

Cambridge Dictionary adds online terms skibidi, tradwife and delulu

‘Internet culture is changing the English language and the effect is fascinating to observe,’ said Cambridge Dictionary.

China faces off against US for domination of DR Congo’s critical minerals

China’s pushback includes envoy to Congo underlining Beijing’s commitment to supporting the central African country address its crises.

My Take | Rich guys’ ostentatious weddings are reflection of human condition

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ US$55 million nuptials in the Italian city of Venice say as much about the 1 per cent as the world we live in today.

Meet Jamie Mizrahi, who made waves at Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’ wedding

Mizrahi has styled top-tier celebs for major red carpet events, including the Oscars; she recommends classics like ballet flats, button-ups, belts and jeans for effortless style.

Meet Lauren Sánchez’s glam squad for her wedding to Jeff Bezos

This crack team’s clients include Katy Perry, Adele and J.Law (Jamie Mizrahi), Kim Kardashian (Laura Mele), Gwyneth Paltrow (Sophie Gutterman), and Kris Jenner and Millie Bobby Brown (Buster Knight).

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez say ‘I do’ in a divided Venice

The star-studded event has drawn protests by local activists, who feel their city has become a playground for tourists and the ultra-rich.

The Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding, day 1 – who wore what?

Domenico Dolce was in attendance amid rumours that Sánchez will wear a Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown; she left the Aman hotel in a Schiaparelli corset dress, while Ivanka rocked Oscar de la Renta.

Meet celebrity manicurist Iram Shelton, who’s skipping Lauren Sánchez’s wedding

Iram Shelton turned her lifelong love of nail art into a full-blown career as a manicurist to the stars – charging over US$400 per manicure at the Bulgari Hotel London Spa.

Aerospace | Lunar race pits China against US as humans seek return to moon

Opinion | Hong Kong must balance superyacht hub ambition with tackling poverty