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Walmart Bets on Tencent in China Payment War

Walmart said it had dropped Alibaba-linked Alipay after agreeing a tie-up with Tencent to use its popular WeChat payment system.

Retail

Walmart Bets on Tencent in China Payment War

Walmart said it had dropped Alibaba-linked Alipay after agreeing a tie-up with Tencent to use its popular WeChat payment system.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Eyes China Listing

The e-commerce giant is planning a mainland listing that could come as early as the middle of this year as China seeks to lure home its offshore-listed tech giants.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Eyes China Listing

The e-commerce giant is planning a mainland listing that could come as early as the middle of this year as China seeks to lure home its offshore-listed tech giants.


China

H&M Launches on Alibaba's Tmall in China

It is the first time H&M has sold its main budget apparel brand through a third party, but it's playing catch-up with some of its major rivals.

China

H&M Launches on Alibaba's Tmall in China

It is the first time H&M has sold its main budget apparel brand through a third party, but it's playing catch-up with some of its major rivals.


Financial Markets

Alibaba to Invest Extra $2 Billion in Lazada

It brings Alibaba's total investment in Lazada to $4 billion as the company aims for an aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia.

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Invest Extra $2 Billion in Lazada

It brings Alibaba's total investment in Lazada to $4 billion as the company aims for an aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Online Luxury Market to Triple by 2025, Stitch Fix Shares Fall 6 Percent

This week, online sales of personal luxury goods are set to reach $90 million, while Stitch Fix shares fall after posting second-quarter results.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Online Luxury Market to Triple by 2025, Stitch Fix Shares Fall 6 Percent

This week, online sales of personal luxury goods are set to reach $90 million, while Stitch Fix shares fall after posting second-quarter results.


News & Analysis

Asia's E-Commerce Boom Is Making It Harder to Track Inflation

An explosion in online shopping in Asia has policy makers scrambling to gauge its effects on their economies.

News & Analysis

Asia's E-Commerce Boom Is Making It Harder to Track Inflation

An explosion in online shopping in Asia has policy makers scrambling to gauge its effects on their economies.


Global Markets

Alibaba, Tencent Rally Troops Amid $10 Billion Retail Battle

China’s tech giants, worth a combined $1 trillion, are on a retail investment binge, forcing merchants to choose sides amid a battle for shoppers’ digital wallets.

Global Markets

Alibaba, Tencent Rally Troops Amid $10 Billion Retail Battle

China’s tech giants, worth a combined $1 trillion, are on a retail investment binge, forcing merchants to choose sides amid a battle for shoppers’ digital wallets.


Financial Markets

Alibaba to Take $486 Million Stake in China Retail Data Firm

Alibaba has been beefing up its retail presence with more than $10 billion of investments into brick-and-mortar outlets amid rising competition from Tencent.

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Take $486 Million Stake in China Retail Data Firm

Alibaba has been beefing up its retail presence with more than $10 billion of investments into brick-and-mortar outlets amid rising competition from Tencent.


China

Alibaba Market Value Tumbles $30 Billion After Margins Decline

While the Chinese e-commerce giant reported revenue that topped analyst estimates, operating margin shrank to 31 percent in the last quarter, causing shares to fall 6 percent.

China

Alibaba Market Value Tumbles $30 Billion After Margins Decline

While the Chinese e-commerce giant reported revenue that topped analyst estimates, operating margin shrank to 31 percent in the last quarter, causing shares to fall 6 percent.


Financial Markets

Tencent to Invest $1.6 Billion in Menswear Firm Heilan, Sources Say

JD.com and Vipshop were among investors to acquire almost 10 percent of the company for 5 billion yuan, as Tencent pushes into retail to compete with Alibaba.  

Financial Markets

Tencent to Invest $1.6 Billion in Menswear Firm Heilan, Sources Say

JD.com and Vipshop were among investors to acquire almost 10 percent of the company for 5 billion yuan, as Tencent pushes into retail to compete with Alibaba.