Amazon to cut 10,000 jobs

Amazon is the latest multinational to cut its workforce among global economic uncertainty

The company employs around 5,000 people in Ireland alone. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Amazon is reportedly planning to lay off 10,000 employees this week.

The layoffs are set to target the devices group, including the one responsible for the Alexa voice assistant, along with the retail division and human resources, according to a New York Times report.