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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Thursday said that the company is ready for a possible trade war with the United States, adding that it would not only survive the fight but will also thrive. (Photo: AFP)

Alibaba 'ready' for trade war with US

China's dependence on exports has reduced over the years and its economy can withstand tariffs on Chinese products.

24 Aug 2018 11:59 AM

Starbucks on Thursday announced a partnership with e-commerce giant Alibaba that will give the US coffee giant greater access to China's growing food-delivery market as it faces increased competition from local firms.

Starbucks joins with Alibaba for coffee deliveries

The move comes as Seattle-based Starbucks faces a challenge from upstart Chinese company Luckin Coffee.

02 Aug 2018 1:03 PM

The UN asked Jack Ma and the wife of Bill Gates to make recommendations on ensuring “a safe and inclusive digital future.”

New UN panel to make proposals to ensure safe digital future

The United Nations is establishing a high-level panel co-chaired by Jack Ma and the wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

13 Jul 2018 3:43 PM

Alibaba said on Wednesday it had purchased leading Pakistani online retailer Daraz.

China's Alibaba buys Pakistan e-commerce firm Daraz

The New York-listed firm added 98 million active consumers over the year ended March 31.

09 May 2018 4:39 PM

'If you want to be successful then you should learn from other's mistakes rather than their successes, the Alibaba group founder and chairman said. (Photo: AFP)

Globalisation can’t be stopped; if trade halts, war will follow: Jack Ma

The billionaire businessman emphasised that no one can stop globalisation and said that trade sanctions are like bombs.

24 Jan 2018 8:38 PM

Alibaba currently has 25,000 engineers on staff, it says, and says the new research infrastructure will help them meet a goal of two billion customers within two decades.

Alibaba to launch $15 billion overseas research hub drive

The Alibaba ‘Damo’ academy would launch eight research bases and will be hiring 100 researchers to work on artificial intelligence (AI).

13 Oct 2017 1:44 PM

Automation may trigger WW-III, warns Alibaba boss

A study by Oxford University suggested that 100 professions or occupations are at risk of being eliminated by automation in the future.

23 Jun 2017 4:25 AM

Human CEOs to become irrelevant in the next 30 years: Alibaba founder

In 30 years, the world’s best CEO will be a robot claims Alibaba founder Jack Ma.

25 Apr 2017 11:47 AM

Alibaba.com to help boost online exports through workshops

Over 350 resellers from gold, jewellery and handicraft sectors explored trade opportunities through e-commerce.

14 Mar 2017 2:54 PM

Chairman of the Alibaba Group Jack Ma. (Photo: AP)

Blame costly wars, not China, for poor state of US economy: Jack Ma

China and the US will not start a trade war as President Donald Trump is an open-minded person who needs more time, Ma said.

22 Jan 2017 4:20 PM

Alibaba's Jack Ma to support his 8-year-old look-alike's education

China's second richest man has been moved by the plight of a young kid - his look-alike- and has decided to financially support him.

14 Nov 2016 8:33 AM

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