
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 super rich population drops as tech crackdown, global factors hurt wealth
China lost 229 billionaires from the Hurun Global Rich List 2023, accounting more than half of the 445 people who disappeared from the list.
Thu Mar 23 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

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

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

Chinese state newspaper omits Jack Ma from list of entrepreneurial leaders
The article was published on Tuesday when Alibaba will also report its latest quarterly earnings.
Tue Feb 02 2021

Analysis: Jack Ma's reappearance fails to soothe all investor concerns about regulatory crackdown
Ma's first public appearance added $58 billion in market value on Wednesday as Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed stock soared.
Thu Jan 21 2021
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Wed Jan 20 2021

Alibaba's Jack Ma makes first public appearance since October in online meeting: State media
Tianmu News, a news portal under Zhejiang Online, a government-backed news website, reported the meeting on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 20 2021

Exclusive: Alibaba plans $5 billion bond this month amid regulatory scrutiny - Sources
Depending on investor response, proceeds could reach $8 billion which the e-commerce leader is likely to use for general corporate expenditure.
Wed Jan 06 2021

Jack Ma's disappearing act fuels speculation about billionaire's whereabouts
Alibaba founder Jack Ma's absence has fueled social media speculation over his whereabouts.
Tue Jan 05 2021

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025