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Alibaba Said to Invest in Israeli Search Startup Twiggle

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is investing in Israeli startup Twiggle to tap its search technology and solidify its lead in Chinese e-commerce, according to people familiar with the matter.

Technology

Alibaba Said to Invest in Israeli Search Startup Twiggle

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is investing in Israeli startup Twiggle to tap its search technology and solidify its lead in Chinese e-commerce, according to people familiar with the matter.


News & Analysis

Saverin-Backed Orami Raising More Funds for E-Commerce Deals

Orami, a female-focused Indonesian e-commerce operator, is raising new funds for acquisitions just months after a $15 million financing round backed by Facebook Inc. co-founder Eduardo Saverin.  

News & Analysis

Saverin-Backed Orami Raising More Funds for E-Commerce Deals

Orami, a female-focused Indonesian e-commerce operator, is raising new funds for acquisitions just months after a $15 million financing round backed by Facebook Inc. co-founder Eduardo Saverin.  


Technology

Thailand's Central Group Buying E-Commerce Site Zalora's Thai Business

Thailand's Central Group is buying the Thai business of fashioned-focused e-commerce site Zalora, as announced by a unit of the group.

Technology

Thailand's Central Group Buying E-Commerce Site Zalora's Thai Business

Thailand's Central Group is buying the Thai business of fashioned-focused e-commerce site Zalora, as announced by a unit of the group.


China

Alibaba's Ma Pledges Not to Interfere in SCMP Editorial Independence

Critics have questioned Alibaba's intentions for the SCMP paper, speculating it may be an attempt to buy influence or toe the Chinese government's line in Hong Kong.

China

Alibaba's Ma Pledges Not to Interfere in SCMP Editorial Independence

Critics have questioned Alibaba's intentions for the SCMP paper, speculating it may be an attempt to buy influence or toe the Chinese government's line in Hong Kong.


Retail

Alibaba to Buy Controlling Stake in Lazada For About $1 Billion

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has announced it agreed to buy a controlling stake in online retailer Lazada for about $1 billion to expand its platform into Southeast Asia.

Retail

Alibaba to Buy Controlling Stake in Lazada For About $1 Billion

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has announced it agreed to buy a controlling stake in online retailer Lazada for about $1 billion to expand its platform into Southeast Asia.


News & Analysis

Avon Shares Spike On Mystery Takeover Bid

Shares soared 20 percent to $8 after an apparently non-existent firm offered to buy the cosmetics company for almost three times its market value.

News & Analysis

Avon Shares Spike On Mystery Takeover Bid

Shares soared 20 percent to $8 after an apparently non-existent firm offered to buy the cosmetics company for almost three times its market value.