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SoftBank to sell nearly all its stake in Alibaba - FT report
The Japanese investment firm has been seeking ways to monetise its stake in Alibaba.
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2 years ago
Alibaba unveils Tongyi Qianwen, AI model similar to GPT
It will first be integrated into the DingTalk workplace messaging app.
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2 years ago
US and China reach landmark audit deal in boon for Chinese tech companies
US regulators can access to audit papers of US-listed Chinese companies.
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3 years ago
Alibaba founder Jack Ma reappears in Hong Kong - sources
He has been largely out of public view since late last year.
Reuters
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3 years ago
Alibaba fires 10 for leaking sexual assault accusations - Bloomberg
This is for sharing screenshots of a colleague's post in public domain.
Reuters
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4 years ago
Learn from Alibaba penalty, China warns internet firms
Beijing orders the companies to stop using any banned practices.
Reuters
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4 years ago
WSJ: China asks Alibaba to dispose of media assets
Officials were shocked at how expansive Alibaba's media interests have become, the report says.
Reuters
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4 years ago
Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court
This after a former employee in India says he was wrongfully fired.
Reuters
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5 years ago
Third batch of Alibaba’s medical aid arrives in Malaysia
CORONAVIRUS | The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation donate face masks, test kits, protective suits and face shields.
Bernama
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5 years ago
Khazanah sells stakes worth RM5.66 billion, including in Alibaba
Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund has been under pressure to raise funds for the debt-laden Pakatan Harapan gov't.
Reuters
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5 years ago
Alibaba to host 2nd Malaysia Week to promote M'sian products
Alibaba has also arranged the participation of top online sales platforms in China to drive exposure and sales.
Bernama
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6 years ago
Tearful Jack Ma bids Alibaba farewell with rock star show
The billionaire chief executive delivers on his promise of a year ago to hand over to CEO Daniel Zhang.
Josh Horwitz, Reuters
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6 years ago
Alibaba postpones up to US$15b listing in HK
Growing political unrest forces postponement of the deal initially set for late August.
Reuters
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6 years ago
China says rejecting physical cash illegal amid e-payment popularity
Its central bank warns such practice can cause loss of confidence in physical money.
Reuters
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6 years ago
Alibaba nets record US$30b in Singles' Day haul, but growth rate plunges
The e-commerce giant recorded about US$10b in sales of sale items in just the first hour after midnight.
Reuters
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6 years ago
Tencent and Alibaba chase remittances in battle for Southeast Asia
Money-transfer services for domestic helpers are part of China tech giants' efforts to expand mobile payment system overseas.
Fanny Potkin, Venus Wu, Reuters
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6 years ago
Alibaba’s City Brain to be implemented in other parts of M’sia
The solution is aimed at shaping a more modern and convenient transportation system.
Bernama
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7 years ago
Alibaba Group announces executive chair succession plan
Founder Jack Ma issues public letter explaining transition to Daniel Zhang, thanks employees and customers for support.
Bernama
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7 years ago
Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down as chair in one year
Current CEO Daniel Zhang will assume his position.
Cate Cadell, Reuters
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7 years ago
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to retire on Monday, says report
The former English teacher seeks to focus on philanthropy in education.
7 years ago
Alibaba to set up DDoS attack mitigation centre in M'sia
The centre, to be set up next month, will mitigate risks and offer customers protection against such attacks.
Bernama
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7 years ago
Jack Ma: Inspiration for Alibaba came from Mahathir's MSC
UPDATED 3.55PM | The first seed of the idea for the e-commerce giant was planted when he read about MSC 20 years ago.
Darshini Kandasamy
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7 years ago
Alibaba pumps US$2b into Lazada in aggressive Asean expansion
Alibaba looking to take on rivals such as tech titan Amazon in Southeast Asia.
Cate Cadell & Aradhana Aravindan, Reuters
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7 years ago
Report: Alibaba's DFTZ initiative raises monopoly concerns in M'sia
The tech giant denies the claims, saying all players are given equal opportunity in the infrastructure project.
7 years ago
Najib makes brief stopover at Hangzhou to visit Alibaba
He is to attend the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on May 14-15.
Mokhtar Hussain, Bernama
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8 years ago
Jack Ma wants no pay for advising Malaysia
'The money, to me, does nothing,' says Alibaba's Jack Ma.
Koh Jun Lin
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8 years ago
US returns China's Taobao shopping website to market blacklist
Taobao is back on US' blacklist due to large number of counterfeit goods and violation of intellectual property rights.
David Lawder, Reuters
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8 years ago
What advice can Alibaba chief give MO1?
YOURSAY | ‘Remember, we had Gates as adviser for many years and nothing happened.’
Yoursay
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8 years ago
Najib, Alibaba and the 'Flying Pig'
A victory for people with vested interests.
Mariam Mokhtar
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8 years ago