Jack Ma
TOPIC
 / people

Jack Ma

Related Topics:
Alibaba
Joe Tsai
Jack Ma
Jack Ma
Jack Ma Yun, born in 1964, is a famous Chinese Internet entrepreneur and founder of Alibaba, Taobao and Alipay, three of China's leading e-commerce firms.
Born
10 Sep 1964
Industry
Technology, Business
Job Title
Businessman
A signage for Alibaba’s offices in the Xuhui district in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
Alibaba

Alibaba trims partnership as company bets on younger leaders

Nine partners – including former CEO Daniel Zhang – have left, bringing the number down from 26 to 17.

Alibaba

Alibaba folds delivery app and travel agency into e-commerce group

China’s private sector

China internet pioneer urges students to put off graduate school, start-up plans

Ant Group

Ant International issues first sustainability report after spin-off

Speculation has been rife over a potential listing by the company, which was spun off from Ant Group last year as part of a restructuring.

videocam
Ant International is a spin-off of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group. Photo: Handout
Alibaba

Jack Ma replies to Alibaba employee’s letter lamenting ‘company disease’

The Alibaba founder highlights ‘changes’ in the company’s development as it embarks on an ambitious AI strategy.

Alibaba

Alibaba entertainment group gets whale of a name change with orca rebranding

Following its zoological naming scheme, Alibaba is rebranding the unit responsible for streaming and filmmaking as it looks for growth outside core businesses.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Ant Group

Ant Group’s global unit pulls in US$3 billion in revenue ahead of spin-off

Ant International could fetch an IPO valuation of between US$8 billion to US$24 billion if it lists in Hong Kong, analysts say.

The Ant Group logo seen inside the fintech company’s headquarters in Hangzhou, capital of eastern Zhejiang province. Photo: Reuters
Alibaba

Alibaba’s Joe Tsai: AI set to transform operations in next five years

Tsai and chief people officer Jane Jiang Fang answer questions from the staff, including the impact of the US-China trade war on the company.

videocam
Alibaba

Jack Ma’s Alibaba visit sparks nostalgia over company’s humble start

A cheerful mood at Alibaba’s annual event for friends and family, as the company navigates business challenges.

9
Alibaba

Alibaba breaks down barriers as e-commerce giant focuses on core priorities

Alibaba will ‘mobilise at full strength and concentrate our efforts on a few core strategic priorities’, CEO Eddie Wu says in memo to staff.

Alibaba has stepped back from its original plan to carve up the group. Photo: Shutterstock
China's economic recovery

How will new law help protect China’s private sector?

Full text of legislation gives more weight to addressing long-standing complaints about cross-regional enforcement.

An employee produces pyjamas for export at a clothing factory in Lianyungang, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Mergers & Acquisitions

Ant pays US$362 million to buy Hong Kong retail broker Bright Smart

Ant Group agreed to pay HK$2.81 billion (US$362.2 million) for 50.55 per cent of Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group.

US-China relations

Opinion | In AI race against US, China is racking up real-world wins

The US may hold the lead in cutting-edge AI tech but China is racking up economic wins with real-world adoption.

videocam
Alibaba

Alibaba founder Jack Ma calls for responsible AI in remarks to cloud unit

Ma emphasised that AI should be developed with the aim of understanding and serving humanity, not replacing it.

The Alibaba logo is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, July 6, 2023. Photo: AFP
Alibaba

How Alibaba is transforming into a catalyst for China’s AI boom

By empowering innovations through its own technology and supporting former employees, the tech giant is reshaping China’s AI landscape.

Alibaba is showing itself as an enabler of AI innovations. Illustration: Henry Wong
China’s economic stimulus

Open Questions | Why China’s economic recovery is captivating investors again: Robin Xing

Morgan Stanley’s chief China economist sees green shoots in China thanks to innovation, but highlights need for social security reform.

videocam
5
China economy

Open Questions | Tech boost is no panacea for fixing China’s economic ills, Morgan Stanley economist says

Robin Xing, Morgan Stanley’s chief China economist, says the revival of animal spirits spurred by DeepSeek must be supported by broader consumption measures and social welfare reforms.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Alibaba

Alibaba’s Joe Tsai: Xi’s entrepreneur meeting boosts business confidence

Beijing’s positive signal has solidified the tech giant’s commitment to investing in AI, Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai says.

Alibaba Group Holding chairman Joe Tsai speaks at an event at Singapore’s Changi Airport on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

How China’s ‘Fantastic Four’ are reshaping the global tech landscape

China’s new generation of tech tsars were born after the country began its ‘reform and opening up’ phase.

28
China stock market

Investors look to China’s ‘two sessions’ for catalysts to drive AI-fuelled rally

The meetings will focus on economic growth and fiscal spending, with hopes for policies to support consumption and a weak property market.

China technology

Opinion | China’s social-minded technopreneurs are a force to reckon with

China’s young elite, driven not just to challenge tech frontiers but to share it all with the masses, are overturning expectations.

videocam
Tech entrepreneurs attend a symposium with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on February 17. This new generation typically have a higher purpose in life that is aligned with China’s definition of Chinese-style modernisation. Photo: Captured from CCTV
Alibaba

Alibaba investors hail e-commerce giant’s AI pivot, major outlay

Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares surged 15 per cent on Friday, following an 8 per cent gain overnight in New York.

Alibaba’s artificial intelligence investment strategy is expected to boost the company’s efforts to become a major player in this field. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China tech war

What did China’s tech titans tell Xi Jinping at the symposium?

Ren Zhengfei from Huawei, Lei Jun from Xiaomi and Wang Xingxing from Unitree all gave speeches at the high-profile meeting.

Ant Group

Ant Group jumps into humanoid robots as China’s AI advances

The fintech giant is hiring for a range of ‘embodied intelligence’ roles responsible for developing the brains and bodies of humanoid robots.

China's economic recovery

Analysts assess Beijing’s strategic schmoozing of private sector

Central leadership seen shifting ‘from rectification to revitalisation’ after years of economic slowdown, regulatory tightening.

videocam
5
President Xi Jinping has called on entrepreneurs to “showcase their talents and make significant contributions” as China looks to strengthen its economy. Photo: Xinhua
China technology

Xi meets with entrepreneurs, promises support

Previously exiled Alibaba founder Jack Ma and DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng were among attendees at a symposium with President Xi Jinping, who assured the group of private-sector support.

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Alibaba founder Jack Ma at a meeting with China’s private-sector leaders. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post. Photo: CCTV
Hong Kong stock market

Xi meeting Jack Ma, tech bosses is tonic for Hong Kong stock bulls

The rally in Hong Kong this year has returned US$245 billion to Hong Kong’s market capitalisation as tech leaders soared.

videocam
China's economic recovery

Has Xi Jinping brought China’s private sector back into the fold?

Who was invited to Xi’s business symposium, which industries were represented, what the president said, when it was held – why it all matters.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement