Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales
A low-key cross-border player until recently, Alibaba is investing aggressively to boost global sales as domestic e-commerce growth wanes.
Mon May 27 2024
Alibaba founder Jack Ma returns to China, ending year-long sojourn abroad - SCMP
Jack Ma retreated from the public limelight in late 2020 after criticising China's regulatory system.
Mon Mar 27 2023
China's Alibaba joins global chatbot race
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said it was working on a rival to ChatGPT, joining a flurry of global tech firms rushing to match the popular AI-powered chatbot.
Sun Feb 12 2023
China's Alibaba joins global chatbot race
ChatGPT sparks a gold rush in AI technology, with Microsoft, Google and Baidu all working to develop chatbots that can mimic human speech.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma spotted in Bangkok
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma was spotted socialising in Bangkok this week.
Sat Jan 07 2023
INSIGHT - Jack Ma, Trump and Xi: How Chinese billionaire flew close to the sun
This was supposed to be Jack Ma's finest hour: a year ago to the day, his Ant Group was meant to go public in a $37 billion blaze of glory.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Alibaba founder Ma spotted in Mallorca in rare trip abroad after China scrutiny
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma was on the Spanish island of Mallorca where his luxury yacht is anchored.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Billionaire Alibaba founder Jack Ma reappears in Hong Kong - Sources
Jack Ma is currently in Hong Kong and has met business associates in recent days, according to sources.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Govt appoints Alibaba Cloud as CSP to accelerate the nation's cloud adoption
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group has been appointed as a cloud service provider (CSP) for the Malaysian government.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Alibaba fires manager who allegedly sexually assaulted female staffer
A female staffer posted an 11-page account on Alibaba's intranet in which she said her supervisor and a client sexually assaulted her while on a business trip.
Mon Aug 09 2021
Rocked by sexual assault allegation, Alibaba launches investigation, suspends several staff
Alibaba said it has suspended several staff following an employee's allegations that she was sexually assaulted by her boss and a client.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Explainer: What's next for Jack Ma's Ant Group after China orders revamp?
Here is a look at what the company needs to do in the near-to-medium term as a result of the revamp.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Exclusive-China's Ant explores ways for Jack Ma to exit as Beijing piles pressure - Sources
Ant Group is exploring options for founder Jack Ma to divest his stake in the financial technology giant and give up control.
Mon Apr 19 2021
China asks Alibaba to dispose of media assets - WSJ
Officials were shocked at how expansive Alibaba's media interests have become.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Jack Ma loses title as China's richest man after coming under Beijing's scrutiny
Ma and his family had held the top spot for China's richest in the Hurun Global Rich List in 2020 and 2019 but now trail in fourth place.
Tue Mar 02 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024