BABA

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, internet, and technology. The company operates China's largest online commerce platforms, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). Alibaba Cloud is the largest cloud computing provider in Asia Pacific. The company's ecosystem also includes Ant Group (fintech), Cainiao (logistics), Ele.me (food delivery), and Youku (video streaming). Founded by Jack Ma and 17 co-founders in 1999 in Hangzhou, China, Alibaba has grown into one of the most valuable companies in Asia. The company faces regulatory scrutiny from Chinese authorities but continues to invest in technology, international expansion, and new business initiatives across Southeast Asia and other emerging markets.