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
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
Where is Jack Ma?
The tech billionaire has not been seen in public for two months amid speculation of a major falling out with the Chinese government.
Mon Jan 04 2021
China launches antitrust probe into tech giant Alibaba
The probe is part of an accelerating crackdown on anticompetitive behaviour in China's booming internet space.
Thu Dec 24 2020
Offering discounts galore, Alibaba launches China's first post-COVID Singles' Day
This year's online shopping extravaganza comes a week after Alibaba lost almost $76 billion of its market value.
Wed Nov 11 2020
"It's a joke': retail investors shocked as China halts Ant Group's IPO
Investors had put in bids worth a record $3 trillion in China's Ant group - equivalent to Britain's annual economic output.
Wed Nov 04 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024