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Alibaba.com to Add Agentic AI Capabilities to B2B eCommerce Platform

November 14, 2025
Alibaba Unveils AI Chatbot and Prices AI Glasses at $659
artificial intelligence // October 23, 2025

Alibaba has unveiled a new artificial intelligence chatbot for consumers and announced the pricing and launch date of its new AI glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

China’s Singles’ Day Sales Festival Expands to 5 Weeks
Retail // October 16, 2025

China’s Singles’ Day sales festival has reportedly been stretched to as long as five weeks by some retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Alibaba Says It Has Broken Even on AI Spending in Retail Operations  
artificial intelligence // October 16, 2025

Alibaba Group said its artificial intelligence (AI) spending in core eCommerce operations is already breaking even, marking a rare point of measurable return in large-scale AI investment, according to a CNBC report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

$16 Trillion Is Up for Grabs in Embedded B2B Payments
B2B Payments // September 24, 2025

Today’s business environment demands new ways of thinking about B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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$16 Trillion Is Up for Grabs in Embedded B2B Payments

September 24, 2025
Today’s business environment demands new ways of thinking about B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

AI’s Leap Year: Smarter, Sharper and Ready to Reshape Everything

December 31, 2024
Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence powerhouses staked their tech claims in 2024, rolling out AI models that solved increasingly complex problems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Marketplaces Unlock New Opportunities for Commercial Procurement

June 06, 2024
The B2B landscape finds itself on the cusp of a new, digital era. And with the news Thursday (June 6) that eCommerce platform Alibaba has launched a new B2B-focused marketplace...

Alibaba’s Split Signals Shift in China Big Tech Approach, or Maybe Not      

March 29, 2023
In an ambitious and far reaching move, China is signaling a new approach to Big Tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
Alibaba.com to Add Agentic AI Capabilities to B2B eCommerce Platform

November 14, 2025
Alibaba.com plans to add agentic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its B2B eCommerce platform in December. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Alibaba Unveils AI Chatbot and Prices AI Glasses at $659

October 23, 2025
Alibaba has unveiled a new artificial intelligence chatbot for consumers and announced the pricing and launch date of its new AI glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Alibaba Says It Has Broken Even on AI Spending in Retail Operations  

October 16, 2025
Alibaba Group said its artificial intelligence (AI) spending in core eCommerce operations is already breaking even, marking a rare point of measurable return in large-scale AI investment, according to a...

Alibaba’s AI Shift Could Make It a $1 Trillion Company

September 21, 2025
Alibaba’s big bet on artificial intelligence (AI) could reportedly make it one of the world’s biggest companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...