Microsoft Outlook, Teams outage eases after over a day; recovery timeline uncertain
World 11:30 14/11/2026A global outage of Microsoft Outlook and Teams was easing on Friday after more than 24 hours of disruption crippled online communications across businesses and governments, though the company said it still had no timeline for full recovery of services.
Microsoft opens new office in Ho Chi Minh City after workforce cuts
Economy 19:23 13/11/2026Microsoft Vietnam has opened a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country after 30 years of working with Vietnamese organizations and businesses, despite a round of workforce cuts last month.
Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs
World 11:44 27/10/2026Microsoft said on Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, or more than a quarter of its global workforce, as the technology giant looks to contain costs and help fund its massive AI investments.
Microsoft lays off multiple employees in Vietnam
Economy 10:21 14/10/2026Microsoft has laid off a number of employees in Vietnam, but the company said it remains committed to the market.
Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs, overhaul Xbox unit
World 14:02 07/07/2026Microsoft said on Monday it would cut 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, overhauling its Xbox gaming business and divesting up to five studios as it looks to boost returns after years of heavy investment in the division.
LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says
World 11:32 14/05/2026LinkedIn planned to inform staff of layoffs on Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a widening of technology sector cuts this year.
Microsoft to invest $10bn in Japan
World 18:21 03/04/2026TOKYO -- Microsoft Corp. said Friday it will invest US$10 billion in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to beef up artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure capacity in the country and reinforce cybersecurity cooperation with the government.
Microsoft says it is on pace to invest $50 billion in 'Global South' AI push
World 15:48 18/02/2026Microsoft on Wednesday said it is on pace to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to help expand AI to countries across the 'Global South'.
Harvard Medical School licenses consumer health content to Microsoft
World 09:09 10/10/2025Harvard University said on Wednesday that its graduate medical school has entered a licensing agreement with Microsoft, granting the tech company access to its consumer health content on specific diseases and wellness topics.
Microsoft appoints Thai executive to take charge of emerging markets, including Vietnam
Economy 13:24 19/09/2025Microsoft has appointed Thai executive Dhanawat Suthumpun as managing director for emerging markets, including Vietnam, the company announced on Thursday.
Microsoft mandates three-day work-from-office starting next year
World 11:01 10/09/2025Microsoft (MSFT.O) will require employees to work from office at least three days a week starting next year, the company said in a blog post on Tuesday.
Europe's old power plants to get digital makeover driven by AI boom
World 15:28 05/08/2025PARIS - Some of Europe's ageing coal and gas fired power plants can look forward to a more high-tech future as big tech players, such as Microsoft and Amazon, seek to repurpose them as data centres, with ready-made access to power and water.