Employment News 23 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

Micron will invest $24 billion to build a new NAND flash memory wafer fab in Singapore, with production set to begin in the second half of 2028 and about 1,600 jobs to be created. The facility will add 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space to Micron’s existing complex. Analysts warn tight memory supply may persist through 2027, despite increased output from Samsung and SK Hynix.

Amazon plans to cut about 30,000 corporate jobs, with layoffs expected to begin Tuesday, Jan. 27, sources say. The cuts will likely affect AWS, retail, Prime Video, and HR. A previous round in October eliminated 14,000 roles; the 90-day paid window for those workers ends Jan. 26. Amazon has not confirmed the plan and details could change.