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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
Technology

Alibaba's IPO Architect Lays out Blueprint for E-Commerce Empire

HONG KONG, China — Alibaba, the world's biggest e-commerce company, changed how China shops. Now the man driving its blockbuster U.S. stock sale

Technology

Alibaba's IPO Architect Lays out Blueprint for E-Commerce Empire

HONG KONG, China — Alibaba, the world's biggest e-commerce company, changed how China shops. Now the man driving its blockbuster U.S. stock sale


China

The China Edit | Rising Magazine Culture, Alibaba IPO, Body Shop, Stop to Virtual Credit Cards

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 | Rising Magazine Culture, Alibaba IPO, Body Shop, Stop to Virtual Credit Cards

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.


Technology

As Giant U.S. IPO Nears, Alibaba's China E-Commerce Crown Slips

SHANGHAI, China — Alibaba's dominance of online retail in China faces its biggest-ever challenge as the firm founded by Jack Ma in a one-room

Technology

As Giant U.S. IPO Nears, Alibaba's China E-Commerce Crown Slips

SHANGHAI, China — Alibaba's dominance of online retail in China faces its biggest-ever challenge as the firm founded by Jack Ma in a one-room


Technology

Alibaba’s Average Valuation Reaches $153 Billion on Earnings

HONG KONG, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.'s estimated valuation rose to an average of $153 billion after the Chinese e-commerce company, said to

Technology

Alibaba’s Average Valuation Reaches $153 Billion on Earnings

HONG KONG, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.'s estimated valuation rose to an average of $153 billion after the Chinese e-commerce company, said to


Technology

Alibaba Posts Profit on E-Commerce Demand Ahead of Potential IPO

BEIJING, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China's online marketplace for products from Louis Vuitton bags to Boston lobsters, swung to a quarterly

Technology

Alibaba Posts Profit on E-Commerce Demand Ahead of Potential IPO

BEIJING, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China's online marketplace for products from Louis Vuitton bags to Boston lobsters, swung to a quarterly


News & Analysis

Alibaba Seeking Partners' Board Control for IPO in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is considering a shareholding structure that would allow its founders and senior management to retain

News & Analysis

Alibaba Seeking Partners' Board Control for IPO in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is considering a shareholding structure that would allow its founders and senior management to retain


Technology

Alibaba Duels With Tencent for Dominance in China Online Market

BEIJING, China — Two of China's richest men are intensifying their rivalry over the world's biggest Internet market.

Technology

Alibaba Duels With Tencent for Dominance in China Online Market

BEIJING, China — Two of China's richest men are intensifying their rivalry over the world's biggest Internet market.


News & Analysis

Alibaba Gains Momentum for IPO With Profit Margin Double Apple’s

HUNGZHOU, China —Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., which accounted for about 2 percent of China's gross domestic product, is building momentum for a

News & Analysis

Alibaba Gains Momentum for IPO With Profit Margin Double Apple’s

HUNGZHOU, China —Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., which accounted for about 2 percent of China's gross domestic product, is building momentum for a


Technology

China's Alibaba on Hunt for Acquisitions After IPO

SHANGHAI, China — China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's will use proceeds from its potential IPO to fund acquisitions, media reported

Technology

China's Alibaba on Hunt for Acquisitions After IPO

SHANGHAI, China — China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's will use proceeds from its potential IPO to fund acquisitions, media reported


News & Analysis

Goldman Said to Pledge $500 Million to Alibaba Loan as IPO Looms

NEW YORK, United States — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will lend $500 million to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. as the company seeks to arrange $8 billion of

News & Analysis

Goldman Said to Pledge $500 Million to Alibaba Loan as IPO Looms

NEW YORK, United States — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will lend $500 million to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. as the company seeks to arrange $8 billion of


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