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A worker of Indian e-commerce company Snapdeal.com scans barcode on a box after it was packed at the company's warehouse in New Delhi April 20, 2015. (Photo: Reuters)

Snapdeal to raise $500 mn from Alibaba, SoftBank and Foxconn, says a report

by Paul Carsten |Aug 3, 2015

The move is a show of faith from three of Asia's - and the world's - biggest technology companies in fast-growing Snapdeal. A person familiar with the matter said the deal could be finalised within a...

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Alibaba Group in talks to invest in Paytm: Report

by Nivedita Bhattacharjee |Jun 30, 2015

One source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters that new deal would see Alibaba directly invest around $600 million for a share in Paytm.

In return, Zhuhai, Guangdong-based Meizu will get access to Alibaba's e-commerce sales channels and other resources, the companies said in a joint statement.

Alibaba to invest $590 mn in Meizu Technology

by John Ruwitch |Feb 9, 2015

The deal, unlike US rival Amazon.com Inc's foray into smartphones with its own-brand Fire Phone, is designed to help Alibaba push its mobile operating system within China through Meizu's handsets....

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Alibaba's Jack Ma dethroned as China's richest by solar magnate: Report

by Paul Carsten |Feb 3, 2015

Li Hejun, a solar energy entrepreneur pipped Alibaba founder Jack Ma for the number one spot.

Xiaomi Vice President Hugo Barra (Photo: Reuters)

Xiaomi wants to invest in Indian start-ups, says Hugo Barra

by Paul Carsten |Jan 16, 2015

Xiaomi Vice President Hugo Barra said in an interview, "One area that we are also looking to make some investments in is start-ups in India."

Lei Jun, founder and CEO of China's mobile company Xiaomi, shows Mi Notes at its launch in Beijing on January 15, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Xiaomi unveils Mi Note to challenge Apple iPhone 6 Plus

by Paul Carsten |Jan 15, 2015

At 2,299 yuan ($371) for a model with 16 GB memory, the Mi Note will retail for almost two-thirds less than the iPhone 6 Plus.

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Gmail blocked in China, Firewall suspected

by Paul Carsten |Dec 30, 2014

China maintains tight control over the Internet, nipping in the bud any signs of dissent or challenges to the ruling Communist Party's leadership.

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Alibaba reports record $9 billion Singles' Day sales

by Soham Chatterjee |Nov 12, 2014

The shopping day, similar to Cyber Monday and Black Friday in the US, comes less than eight weeks after Alibaba's record $25 billion public share listing in New York.

Alibaba's revenue registered its fastest growth in three quarters, at 53.7 per cent, to US $2.74 billion. (Photo: Reuters)

Alibaba reports 15 per cent increase in net income to USD 1.11 billion

by Paul Carsten |Nov 4, 2014

Alibaba's revenue registered its fastest growth in three quarters, at 53.7 per cent, to US $2.74 billion, versus expected sales of US $2.7 billion.

People stand near a logo of Xiaomi ahead of the launching ceremony of Xiaomi Phone 4, in Beijing, July 22, 2014. (Photo: Reuters)

Xiaomi to invest $1 billion to expand internet TV content

by Gerry Shih |Nov 4, 2014

Xiaomi's burgeoning TV unit includes its Xiaomi TV as well as a set-top box, which both use its software and content.