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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
Global Markets

Alibaba Plots Comeback From World’s Biggest Market-Value Wipeout

It took less than a year for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to turn from a stock-market darling into the biggest source of shareholder losses worldwide. Now, China’s biggest e-commerce operator is plotting its comeback.

Global Markets

Alibaba Plots Comeback From World’s Biggest Market-Value Wipeout

It took less than a year for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to turn from a stock-market darling into the biggest source of shareholder losses worldwide. Now, China’s biggest e-commerce operator is plotting its comeback.


Workplace & Talent

Alibaba Hires Former Goldman Banker Evans as President

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has hired Michael Evans to oversee the e-commerce company's international expansion, a top priority as the firm looks beyond China to sustain its heady growth rates.

Workplace & Talent

Alibaba Hires Former Goldman Banker Evans as President

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has hired Michael Evans to oversee the e-commerce company's international expansion, a top priority as the firm looks beyond China to sustain its heady growth rates.


Global Markets

China’s Fashion Business Billionaires

About 20 percent of China’s 200 or so billionaires can thank the fashion business for at least part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?

Global Markets

China’s Fashion Business Billionaires

About 20 percent of China’s 200 or so billionaires can thank the fashion business for at least part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?


China

The China Edit | Made in China, Gifts, Hong Kong Retail

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 | Made in China, Gifts, Hong Kong Retail

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.


Marketing

Alibaba’s Jack Ma Visits US to Lure Businesses Into China

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Chairman Jack Ma will visit New York and Chicago this week, seeking to pitch China’s middle-class as a growth opportunity for American business and his e-commerce company.

Marketing

Alibaba’s Jack Ma Visits US to Lure Businesses Into China

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Chairman Jack Ma will visit New York and Chicago this week, seeking to pitch China’s middle-class as a growth opportunity for American business and his e-commerce company.


China

Alibaba's Ma Expresses 'Regret' over Counterfeits Lawsuit

The founder of Alibaba Group has expressed regret over a lawsuit filed by the owner of luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.

China

Alibaba's Ma Expresses 'Regret' over Counterfeits Lawsuit

The founder of Alibaba Group has expressed regret over a lawsuit filed by the owner of luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.


Global Markets

Alibaba to Invest More Abroad as Globalization Top Priority

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will invest heavily in existing and new ventures abroad, making its push beyond the China market a top priority.

Global Markets

Alibaba to Invest More Abroad as Globalization Top Priority

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will invest heavily in existing and new ventures abroad, making its push beyond the China market a top priority.


Global Markets

In Land of Fakes, Chinese E-Commerce Giant Sells Trust

JD.com has emerged as Alibaba's strongest challenger in a Chinese e-commerce market that consulting firm Forrester says could grow to $1 trillion in annual sales by 2020.

Global Markets

In Land of Fakes, Chinese E-Commerce Giant Sells Trust

JD.com has emerged as Alibaba's strongest challenger in a Chinese e-commerce market that consulting firm Forrester says could grow to $1 trillion in annual sales by 2020.


China

Alibaba Has a New CEO, But It's Still Jack's House

As current chief operating officer Daniel Zhang moves into the corner office, Alibaba remains as much Jack Ma's company as it was when it was founded in his apartment 16 years ago.

China

Alibaba Has a New CEO, But It's Still Jack's House

As current chief operating officer Daniel Zhang moves into the corner office, Alibaba remains as much Jack Ma's company as it was when it was founded in his apartment 16 years ago.


Global Markets

Hedge Funds Swoop Low in India E-Frenzy Chasing Next Alibaba

Such is the excitement over Internet startups in India that practically every other week this year there’s been a conference in a luxury hotel aimed at luring investors.

Global Markets

Hedge Funds Swoop Low in India E-Frenzy Chasing Next Alibaba

Such is the excitement over Internet startups in India that practically every other week this year there’s been a conference in a luxury hotel aimed at luring investors.


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