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Jack Ma

Co-Founder, Alibaba Group

The Chinese business magnate built his tech empire around e-commerce platforms and is spearheading the ‘new retail’ movement across Asia.

Jack Ma
Retail

Alibaba and Tencent Set to Defy China Slowdown

With market values of more than $300 billion each, Alibaba and Tencent are now their nation’s biggest companies, underscoring the rise of the new economy as traditional industry sputters.

Retail

Alibaba and Tencent Set to Defy China Slowdown

With market values of more than $300 billion each, Alibaba and Tencent are now their nation’s biggest companies, underscoring the rise of the new economy as traditional industry sputters.


Retail

Alibaba's Jack Ma Sees Decades of Pain as Internet Disrupts Economy

Ma made the comments as Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce operator, spends billions of dollars to move into new businesses from film production and video streaming to cloud computing.

Retail

Alibaba's Jack Ma Sees Decades of Pain as Internet Disrupts Economy

Ma made the comments as Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce operator, spends billions of dollars to move into new businesses from film production and video streaming to cloud computing.


China

Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day

In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.

China

Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day

In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.


Technology

Alibaba's Global Retail Empire, Google's Impact on Luxury Investors and More...

This week, Alibaba's Jack Ma is challenging Amazon's retail ambitions, while Google searches have become a new essential for luxury investors.

Technology

Alibaba's Global Retail Empire, Google's Impact on Luxury Investors and More...

This week, Alibaba's Jack Ma is challenging Amazon's retail ambitions, while Google searches have become a new essential for luxury investors.


News & Analysis

Alibaba Confirms Regional Logistics Hub in Malaysia

The company confirmed reports that it will set up a logistics hub in the Malaysian capital that will serve as the Chinese e-commerce company's regional distribution hub.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Confirms Regional Logistics Hub in Malaysia

The company confirmed reports that it will set up a logistics hub in the Malaysian capital that will serve as the Chinese e-commerce company's regional distribution hub.


Financial Markets

Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.

Financial Markets

Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.


China

Alibaba's Jack Ma Wants Serious Jail Time for Counterfeiters

In an open letter, Ma said enforcement had been too lax and the authorities should raise maximum prison sentences and other penalties to deter illegal profiteers.  

China

Alibaba's Jack Ma Wants Serious Jail Time for Counterfeiters

In an open letter, Ma said enforcement had been too lax and the authorities should raise maximum prison sentences and other penalties to deter illegal profiteers.  


China

The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia

This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.

China

The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia

This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.


News & Analysis

Alibaba Expands Presence in Australia, New Zealand

Chinese online retailer Alibaba Group opened its Australian and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne on Saturday, its first expansion in the region.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Expands Presence in Australia, New Zealand

Chinese online retailer Alibaba Group opened its Australian and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne on Saturday, its first expansion in the region.


China

Alibaba Said to Lead $200 Million Funding for Paytm’s E-Commerce Unit

A valuation of over $1.1 billion makes the spinoff India’s newest unicorn, and its founder and chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma a unicorn-founder twice over.

China

Alibaba Said to Lead $200 Million Funding for Paytm’s E-Commerce Unit

A valuation of over $1.1 billion makes the spinoff India’s newest unicorn, and its founder and chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma a unicorn-founder twice over.


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