Alibaba’s breakup in tatters, could 2025 be the year of asset shedding?
Nearly two years after the company announced a major breakup into its six major business units, most of that plan has been undone by CEO Eddie Wu and Chairman Joe…
PODCAST: China EVs Under Attack, and Alibaba’s Sputtering Split-up
China accuses US of unfair EV subsidies at the WTO. Will the US fight back with a counter claim against Chinese EVs? And Alibaba cancels an IPO for its Cainiao logistics unit. Is its bigger plan to break up the company falling apart?
FAST NEWS: Alibaba continues aggressive share buyback
The Latest: E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA.US; 9988.HK) said it spent $4.8 billion in the first quarter of this year to repurchase its American depositary shares (ADS) under…
CHINA BULLETIN: China Eases Up on Cross-Border Data Requirements
In this week’s issue data relief for foreigners, Holland in the hot seat and a cloak-and-dagger poisoning case draws to a close. On a scale of 1 to 100, we…
FAST NEWS: Alibaba’s Cainiao logistics unit applies for separate listing
The latest: E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA.US, 9988.HK) said Tuesday its logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd., filed to list separately on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, making it the…
Ant Group Tipped to Revive IPO Plans after Jack Ma Bows Out
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has relinquished control of the company’s financial affiliate, Ant Group, as the firms emerge from a two-year regulatory crackdownKey Takeaways:Ant Consumer Finance has got a green…
De Well Files for Hong Kong IPO, Flush With New Ties to Cainiao
International logistics firm could be valued at around $300 million, following $67 million investment from Alibaba’s logistics arm last September Key Takeaways: • Global logistics services provider De Well has…
