The deal represents a breakthrough for Walt Disney in its efforts to enter China. On Monday, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd stated its entertainment business has signed a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Co to provide Disney’s collection of animation on… Read More ›
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Alibaba to consolidate its global logistics network with an infusion of $15 billion
Alibaba is aggressively pushing to streamline and make more efficient its global logistics network. In a move aimed at expanding its footprint in markets overseas, Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group has announced that it will sink in $15.12 billion (100… Read More ›
Chinese logistics and delivery firm Best slashes IPO expectations, raises $450 million
With lackluster performance of shares post IPO, offerings from Chinese firms have investors on their guard. With tepid investor demand, Chinese logistics firm, Best Inc, priced its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) at the bottom of expectations and in the… Read More ›
Birmingham Retirement and Relief System sues Chinese ZTO over untrue financial statement in its 2016 IPO
The lawsuit states that the underwriters had failed to do their due diligence. A U.S. pension fund has sued Chinese courier ZTO Express and its underwriters alleging that the company has significantly hiked its profit margins to attract investors for… Read More ›
Nike’s pilot program with Amazon could lift its global sales by 1%
While Nike has managed to rein in costs, its sales have exceed analysts’ expectation. Nike, the world’s largest footwear manufacturer has disclosed, it would be launching a pilot program with Amazon.com to sell a limited assortments of its wares on… Read More ›
Intel signs Olympic sponsorship deal through 2024
These are the technologies Intel will bring to the table: aerial filming by drones, 5G wireless technology, VR, and access to artificial intelligence platforms. On Wednesday, Intel Corp disclosed it would become a major sponsor of the International Olympic Committee… Read More ›