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REPORTED · NEWSPublished May 7, 2026

Amazon Cuts Workforce in Singapore Amid Fulfilment Phase-Out

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EFFECTIVE DATE
May 7, 2026

What we know

Location: Singapore.

Department affected: Fulfilment.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon has announced layoffs affecting approximately 400 employees in Singapore as it phases out its local fulfilment operations, including Amazon Fresh. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to streamline its operations in the region. The layoffs are effective immediately, signaling a significant shift in Amazon's approach to its fulfilment services in Singapore. The company has not specified if further cuts are planned, but this move reflects ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions. The affected employees primarily worked in the fulfilment department, which is being restructured to improve efficiency.

LayoffTalk has tracked 102 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, including 18,317 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 68 additional events known from news reporting.

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Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN
Consumer Discretionary · 1,551,000 employees
102
EVENTS TRACKED
18K
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED MAY 8, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 27, 2026