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Alibaba Welcomes US Small Businesses to Sell Globally on its Platform

The move will open up markets to US merchants in countries including India, Brazil and Canada.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Welcomes US Small Businesses to Sell Globally on its Platform

The move will open up markets to US merchants in countries including India, Brazil and Canada.


China

Alibaba Sets Global Ambition With New English Site

The e-commerce giant hopes to double the number of foreign brands on Tmall Global to 40,000 in three years with the help of its new English-language portal.

China

Alibaba Sets Global Ambition With New English Site

The e-commerce giant hopes to double the number of foreign brands on Tmall Global to 40,000 in three years with the help of its new English-language portal.


Luxury

WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle

Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.

Luxury

WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle

Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.


China

Alibaba and JD.Com to Combine Facial Recognition With Data in Bid for Merchant Loyalty

The e-commerce companies are tackling slow sales growth with new technology based on shopping data.

China

Alibaba and JD.Com to Combine Facial Recognition With Data in Bid for Merchant Loyalty

The e-commerce companies are tackling slow sales growth with new technology based on shopping data.


China

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China's lesser-known 6.18 shopping festival presents as many challenges as it does sales opportunities, but it has become too big for luxury brands like Burberry, Valentino and Tom Ford to ignore.

China

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China's lesser-known 6.18 shopping festival presents as many challenges as it does sales opportunities, but it has become too big for luxury brands like Burberry, Valentino and Tom Ford to ignore.


China

Alibaba Says CFO Wu to Oversee Strategic Investment Unit Amid Reshuffle

Maggie Wu will take over from Executive Vice-Chairman Joe Tsai, the e-commerce giant said in an official statement.

China

Alibaba Says CFO Wu to Oversee Strategic Investment Unit Amid Reshuffle

Maggie Wu will take over from Executive Vice-Chairman Joe Tsai, the e-commerce giant said in an official statement.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Proposes 1:8 Stock Split Ahead of Hong Kong Listing

The e-commerce giant's IPO in Hong Kong later this year is expected to raise up to $20 billion.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Proposes 1:8 Stock Split Ahead of Hong Kong Listing

The e-commerce giant's IPO in Hong Kong later this year is expected to raise up to $20 billion.


Retail

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.

Retail

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.


Financial Markets

Report: Alibaba Files for a Hong Kong Mega-Listing

The online emporium filed a stock listing application this week, without the need for financial disclosures, according to people familiar with the matter.

Financial Markets

Report: Alibaba Files for a Hong Kong Mega-Listing

The online emporium filed a stock listing application this week, without the need for financial disclosures, according to people familiar with the matter.


Financial Markets

Report: Alibaba Choosing CICC, Credit Suisse to Lead Hong Kong IPO

The online retailer is in discussions with other investment banks seeking a role on the offering, according to people familiar to the matter.

Financial Markets

Report: Alibaba Choosing CICC, Credit Suisse to Lead Hong Kong IPO

The online retailer is in discussions with other investment banks seeking a role on the offering, according to people familiar to the matter.