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Is life getting better for China’s tech billionaires?

According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Pony Ma, co-founder of Tencent Holdings, is once again China’s richest person, now with a net worth of more than A$65 billion, placing him 27th globally.

The Conversation

Ant Group Launches AI-Powered Life Assistant App

The Chinese fintech firm unveiled the Zhixiaobao app, which can help users with tasks such as ordering food, hailing taxis and booking tickets

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Billionaire Jack Ma-owned London fintech WorldFirst faces tribunal over harassment claim

An employee of billionaire Jack Ma-owned WorldFirst is taking it to an industrial tribunal over claims of harassment and discrimination after the London fintech was contacted by the information regulator over issues with data practices, the Standard can reveal.

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Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.95% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.21%

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Jack Ma's Journey: From Humble Beginnings To Billionaire Success

Explore the inspiring journey of Jack Ma, from humble beginnings to building a business empire, emphasizing resilience, innovation, and philanthropy.

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A series of bad news stories—including an abandoned cloud spin-off plan—wipe billions from Alibaba's market cap

Alibaba blamed U.S. chip controls for its decision to abandon plans to spin-off its cloud computing unit as an independent company.

Fortune

Pinduoduo founder Colin Huang surges past Alibaba's Jack Ma to become China's third-richest person

Huang rose seven places on Hurun's annual list of China's wealthiest people, thanks to surging business at both Pinduoduo and Temu.

Fortune

WorldFirst founder abruptly quits after governance overhaul

The London fintech had shifted operations to Asia at the instruction of Jack Ma-owned parent company Ant Group

Evening Standard

Jack Ma-owned London fintech WorldFirst shifts Asia business away from UK oversight in major shake-up

The firm said it took the decision based on ‘the strategic alignment of the legal entities’

Evening Standard

Are Investors Interested in Buying or Selling Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) This Month?

Years-long regulatory scrutiny on Alibaba’s (BABA) affiliate Ant Group recently ended with a fine, indicating that Beijing is wrapping up its crackdown on tech firms. Moreover, the e-commerce giant’s prospects look promising with new offerings and strategic partnerships. But as the company missed its fourth-quarter revenue estimates, let’s find out…

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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba says it will not sell shares in Ant's buyback program

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has said it will not sell any shares in its one-third shareholding in financial technology company Ant Group Co_ because it wants to retain its stake in an “important strategic partner.”

The Independent UK

How is Alibaba (BABA) Holding up as We Near July End?

With the possibility of regulatory scrutiny coming to an end, is Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group (BABA) a buy after the launch of its generative AI tool? Let’s take a look at its financial metrics to gauge its prospects….

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Jack Ma, once Asia’s richest person, has seen more than half of his $61 billion fortune wiped out in the past 3 years

Beijing cracked down on the companies Ma founded after he publicly criticized Chinese regulators.

Zenger

Ant Group Plans $78.5 Billion Buyback Amid Regulatory Obstacles

Billionaire-backed firm aims to retain talent and offer exit to affected investors.

Investors Business Daily

Alibaba Stock Rises As China Concludes Probe Of Affiliate Ant Group

Chinese authorities on Friday ended a yearslong investigation of fintech company Ant Group, an affiliate of e-commerce leader Alibaba.

Bangkok Post

Chinese tech firms handed massive fines

BEIJING: Chinese regulators said on Friday they had fined the fintech giant Ant Group almost $1 billion for “illegal acts” and handed an affiliate of rival Tencent a $415-million penalty, adding that a long-running crackdown on technology companies was drawing to a close.

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Markets Today: Stocks Slip as U.S. Wage Pressures May Keep the Fed Hawkish

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.20%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.07%. U.S. stock index futures this morning initially erased overnight losses and turned higher after U.S. Jun nonfarm payrolls rose less than expected, which eases concerns...

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Dow Jones Falls On June Jobs Report; Alibaba Jumps On $1.1 Billion Fine

The Dow Jones dropped Friday morning on a weaker-than-expected June jobs report. Alibaba jumped as the company faces a $1.1 billion fine.

Bangkok Post

Ant Group supports local partners on inclusive financial services

Ant Group continue to support its local partners in Thailand to develop inclusive financial services i.e cross-border payment solution, virtual bank etc. for local consumers and business communities. However, the company is mainly focusing on cross-border payment solution in the Thai market, said general manager for global merchant partnership of Thailand…

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Chinese Big Tech Still Sits in the Party’s Sights

Given the CCP’s overriding priorities of rebuilding a strong domestic economy and maintaining robust supply chains against external threats, it is unlikely to embark on an extensive campaign like it did in 2020 and 2021 to rein in technology platforms.

The Guardian - UK

‘We in the west were blinded’: China crackdown on business has Maoist roots

‘Anti-spying’ raids on consulting firms and attacks on tech companies are being driven by party ideology, says academic Chris Marquis

Investors Business Daily

China Internet Giant Alibaba Emerging From Deep Freeze As Restrictions Ease

Alibaba got good news that China might reduce a $1 billion fine on the company's fintech arm, Ant Group. BABA stock rose then fell.

Financial Times

China truce with business — for now

Worried about decelerating growth, Xi Jinping has launched a charm offensive to convince investors the country is open for business

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