Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-29 12:58Group 1 - Amazon announced a reduction of approximately 16,000 jobs, marking the second large-scale layoff within three months, part of a broader plan to cut about 30,000 employees, which represents around 10% of its total workforce [1][3] - The layoffs will affect various departments including Amazon Web Services, core retail, streaming, and human resources, aimed at streamlining the company structure and enhancing accountability [3] - Amazon's previous layoffs in October resulted in the termination of 14,000 employees, and the company is focusing on artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure, predicting capital expenditures to reach $125 billion by 2026 [3] Group 2 - ASML announced a global reduction of 1,700 jobs, primarily in the Netherlands and the United States, which accounts for about 4% of its total workforce, focusing on technical and IT departments [5] - The purpose of ASML's layoffs is to optimize organizational structure, simplify processes, and improve efficiency and output [5]