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China Focus
Alibaba to stay on sidelines of Ant’s US$6 bil stock buyback
Alibaba has said that it wants to maintain its slice of an important partner.
July 25, 2023
Private equity
Sequoia's China unit's move into Singapore sets stage for competition with India-based arm: FT
China firms setting up operations here has been dubbed 'Singapore-washing'
July 09, 2023
China Focus
Ant to buy back shares at 70% lower valuation than at IPO
With the regulatory clampdowns out of the way Ant can refocus on business growth and even pave way for reviving its IPO
July 08, 2023
China Focus
Alibaba's 'Eastern Heretic' to continue Jack Ma's legacy
'Eddie Wu is a well-regarded insider with proven deal skills, which is probably what Baba needs at this point'
June 27, 2023
New appointments
Alibaba names new chairman, CEO in surprise succession plan
E-commerce executive Eddie Yong will replace Daniel Zhang as chief executive officer.
June 20, 2023
IPO
Alibaba's global online commerce arm weighs a US IPO
Valuations for the international business units vary.
May 05, 2023
China Focus
SoftBank plans to sell majority of its stake in Alibaba, FT says
The sales will reduce the Japanese conglomerate’s ownership of Alibaba to less than 4%, the paper said.
April 13, 2023
IPO
Alibaba, JD.com awaken China tech's long-dormant IPO machine
The moves ignited hopes that Beijing — keen to resuscitate the world’s second-largest economy — is unfettering the private sector.
March 31, 2023
China Focus
Alibaba, Alibabies and the future of China Tech
Let’s call the six new Alibaba firms Alibabies
March 31, 2023
News
Alibaba's breakup shows global tech firms how to unlock value
The move introduces a potential model for global tech giants facing mounting breakup pressures.
March 29, 2023