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Alibaba's Tmall Organizes Technology Summit to Launch Advaced Gadgets in China
Charissa Echavez | | Apr 18, 2016 09:12 AM EDT |
Alibaba-backed Tmall.com organized a technology summit called "TES" on Monday, with the ambition of establishing a communication platform for consumer electronics enterprise.

Alibaba Acquires Controlling Stake in Lazada
Chi Cuesta | | Apr 12, 2016 02:31 PM EDT |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. continues its acquisition spree as the Chinese Internet giant announced that it is buying a controlling stake in Lazada Group, a Singapore e-commerce startup, to the tune of $1 billion. The said procurement is the company's biggest to date.

Chinese Tech Firms Commit to Help Fight Online Terrorism Activities
Charissa Echavez | | Apr 12, 2016 11:05 AM EDT |
Technology firms in China have committed to combatting online promotion of terrorism, the government's internet regulator announced on Tuesday.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Buys High-End Chateau de Sours in France
Alexis Villarias | | Apr 12, 2016 09:39 AM EDT |
Jack Ma, the founder of the multi-billion dollar online retailer Alibaba, completed the purchase of Chateau de Sours in Bordeaux, adding to the growing list of Chinese investors interested in France's wine region. The purchase is expected to quench China's growing thirst for top vintage wines.

Alibaba Inks Deal to Promote Rugby in China
Girish Shetti | | Apr 10, 2016 02:48 PM EDT |
World Rugby, the international governing body of rugby union, has inked a 10 year deal with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in a bid to increase popularity of rugby in the world's most populous nation.

Huaxi Group, iMeigu Jointly Post Bid to Acquire Chinese e-Commerce Dangdang
Charissa Echavez | | Apr 09, 2016 08:57 AM EDT |
Two Chinese companies formed a consortium to acquire all outstanding shares and American depository shares (ADS) of Chinese e-commerce firm Dangdang.

Alibaba Celebrates South China Morning Post Acquisition by Dropping Paywall
Rina S. | | Apr 07, 2016 08:53 AM EDT |
Alibaba is looking to dominate online newspaper arena with its aggressive strategy. The company recently acquired South China Morning Post along with the Hong Kong editions of Cosmopolitan, Elle and Esquire.

Alibaba’s Annual Sales Crosses 3 Trillion Yuan
Girish Shetti | | Mar 23, 2016 11:59 AM EDT |
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group announced on Monday that it has achieved a major milestone as its Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the current fiscal year crossed ¥3 trillion ($462 billion) mark.

Rumored Counterfeits in China Hurting Country’s Manufacturing Sector: Jack Ma
Jenia Cane | | Mar 20, 2016 07:47 PM EDT |
The rumored counterfeits being produced in China could adversely affect the country's economy.

WeChat to Launch Separate App for Enterprise Clients
Charissa Echavez | | Mar 12, 2016 01:33 PM EST |
Messaging app WeChat is set to launch a different application intended for its growing enterprise clients.

China Halts Alibaba Health Online Drug Monitoring Operation, Company Claims Otherwise
Charissa Echavez | | Feb 25, 2016 05:06 AM EST |
The food and drugs regulatory board of China has halted the implementation of a drug-coding system managed by Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd, while the department is currently revising its policy on monitoring pharmaceutical sales.

Uber Losing $1 Billion a Year due to Tough Competition in China
Charissa Echavez | | Feb 20, 2016 04:23 AM EST |
Taxi-hailing app Uber is reportedly burning through over $1 billion per year in China as the competition intensifies with another China-based taxi app Didi Kuaidi.

Alipay Will Continue Cash Withdrawal Service for Free
Charissa Echavez | | Feb 17, 2016 12:23 PM EST |
Shoving off speculations, China's leading third-party online payment system Alipay revealed via a social media post on Tuesday that it will continue to offer its cash withdrawing service for free.

Over 60 Percent of Chinese Students Apply for Online Loans to Shop and Travel, Survey Reveals
Charissa Echavez | | Feb 02, 2016 08:03 AM EST |
A new report reveals that more than 60 percent of Chinese students borrow money from online financial services, and most of it is allocated for shopping.

Public Services in China to Accept Mobile Payment Soon
Charissa Echavez | | Jan 30, 2016 07:50 AM EST |
A recent report by market research firm Gartner said a mobile payment system will soon be used by residents in more than 70 percent of the cities in China to pay for bills including taxes and electric dues. The firm revealed that a number of local government agencies have been persuaded to switch to the new payment platform.
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