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When Cheng Shi entered China’s tech industry six years ago as a user interface designer working on mobile apps, he was told long hours are routine. At this one big firm, my coworker told me that if its 9 p.m. and you see everyone else is still working, then …

In 2017, Jeff Bezos, the owner and founder of the online store Amazon became the richest person in the world. The project was started in 1995 in a garage and just 4 years later, the value of the company was estimated at $6 billion. Aside from the online store…

TOKYO/TAIPEI -- Technology companies once again lead this year's Asia300 Power Performers ranking, the Nikkei Asian Review's list of leading companies to watch in the region. However, the sector faces headwinds from worsening trade disputes that could disrupt…

This is depressing but not surprising news about the corporate culture at The Nature Conservancy. And Tercek saw the world changing, according to interviews with dozens of current and former staffers: Defending a plot of land in the Adirondacks or the Catsk…

Alibaba's founder Jack Ma and the e-commerce giant's digital payments arm Alipay will contribute to a $145 million donation for Chinese women's football, it was announced Friday, who despite underfunding routinely outperform the men's national team. The one …

China's second richest man Jack Ma will contribute to a $145 million donation to the Chinese women's football squad, it was announced Friday, who despite underfunding routinely outperform the men's national team. The one billion yuan ($145 million) donation …

Shanghai (AFP) – Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma and the e-commerce giant’s digital payments arm Alipay will contribute to a $145 million donation for Chinese women’s football, it was announced Friday, who despite underfunding routinely outperform the men’s nationa…

Many Americans are enjoying a long holiday weekend, taking a break from their typical eight-hour work days.  In China, the government officially caps workers days at eight hours as well, or a maximum of 44 hours a week – but a so-called "9-9-6" schedule is pr…

PHOTO: AFP SHANGHAI: China’s second richest man Jack Ma will contribute to a $145 million donation to the Chinese women’s football squad, it was announced Friday, who despite underfunding routinely outperform the men’s national team. The one billion yuan (…

Alibaba e-commerce tycoon Jack Ma’s charitable foundation Alipay will fund the US$145 million bulk donation. (AFP pic) SHANGHAI: China’s second richest man Jack Ma will contribute to a US$145 million donation to the Chinese women’s football squad, it was ann…