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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.

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Financial Markets

Alibaba to Invest in US Startups as Part of Expansion Plan

HANGZHOU, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will invest in startups in the U.S. and help bring them to China as part of its expansion plan, said

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Invest in US Startups as Part of Expansion Plan

HANGZHOU, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will invest in startups in the U.S. and help bring them to China as part of its expansion plan, said


China

The China Edit | Singles' Day, Luxury Brands Suing Alibaba, New Look Expansion

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Singles' Day, Luxury Brands Suing Alibaba, New Look Expansion

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


China

Why Alibaba Is Having Singles’ Day in Beijing for First Time

Shifting from its Hangzhou home to Beijing shows Alibaba’s ambitions to maintain growth, penetrate the northern region where rival JD.com Inc. is based, and answer the government’s call for “national champions” in technology.

China

Why Alibaba Is Having Singles’ Day in Beijing for First Time

Shifting from its Hangzhou home to Beijing shows Alibaba’s ambitions to maintain growth, penetrate the northern region where rival JD.com Inc. is based, and answer the government’s call for “national champions” in technology.


China

Luxury Brands Suing Alibaba Say Mediation Looks Futile After Ma Comments

Luxury brands suing Alibaba Group Holding Ltd have asked a US judge to be relieved of the obligation to mediate, after Alibaba founder Jack Ma was quoted as saying he would rather lose the case than settle.

China

Luxury Brands Suing Alibaba Say Mediation Looks Futile After Ma Comments

Luxury brands suing Alibaba Group Holding Ltd have asked a US judge to be relieved of the obligation to mediate, after Alibaba founder Jack Ma was quoted as saying he would rather lose the case than settle.


Global Markets

Why Singles' Day in China Is Bigger Than Cyber Monday

Singles' Day started in China in the 1990s as an obscure holiday but has snowballed into a consumer phenomenon, thanks largely to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

Global Markets

Why Singles' Day in China Is Bigger Than Cyber Monday

Singles' Day started in China in the 1990s as an obscure holiday but has snowballed into a consumer phenomenon, thanks largely to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.


China

JD Sues Alibaba for Misleading Users With Speedy Delivery Pledge

JD.com Inc has sued Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in a Beijing court for false advertising and unfair competition, escalating a running spat between China’s largest e-commerce players.

China

JD Sues Alibaba for Misleading Users With Speedy Delivery Pledge

JD.com Inc has sued Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in a Beijing court for false advertising and unfair competition, escalating a running spat between China’s largest e-commerce players.


Global Markets

Alibaba Results Likely to Dim Outlook for China Consumer Spending

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's second-quarter revenue growth is likely to have slumped to half the year-earlier rate, undermining hopes consumer spending will temper a slowdown in China.

Global Markets

Alibaba Results Likely to Dim Outlook for China Consumer Spending

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's second-quarter revenue growth is likely to have slumped to half the year-earlier rate, undermining hopes consumer spending will temper a slowdown in China.


China

Alibaba Lobbies to Stay off US Blacklist List for Fakes

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is lobbying hard to stay off the US Trade Representative's blacklist after coming under renewed pressure this year over suspected counterfeits sold on its shopping platforms.

China

Alibaba Lobbies to Stay off US Blacklist List for Fakes

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is lobbying hard to stay off the US Trade Representative's blacklist after coming under renewed pressure this year over suspected counterfeits sold on its shopping platforms.


Financial Markets

Alibaba to Open Offices in Europe as US Expansion Continues

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will open offices in three European countries and expand further in the US, as it seeks to revive growth and reassure jittery investors.

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Open Offices in Europe as US Expansion Continues

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will open offices in three European countries and expand further in the US, as it seeks to revive growth and reassure jittery investors.


China

Alibaba’s Jack Ma Tries to Quell Investor Doubts About Growth

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Chairman Jack Ma urged shareholders Thursday to focus on the company’s prospects beyond e-commerce as the billionaire tries to reassure investors who’ve watched its market value plummet by a third this year.

China

Alibaba’s Jack Ma Tries to Quell Investor Doubts About Growth

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Chairman Jack Ma urged shareholders Thursday to focus on the company’s prospects beyond e-commerce as the billionaire tries to reassure investors who’ve watched its market value plummet by a third this year.


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