YTO Express Group Co Ltd

New York-listed Best Inc , a Chinese logistics firm backed by e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, is considering a sale as part of a strategic review, six people with knowledge of the matter said.

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Alibaba is in talks with YTO Express Group's founders to raise its stake in the Chinese courier company with an aim to become the top shareholder, two people told Reuters, as it accelerates consolidation in the world's largest express delivery market.

Alibaba-backed Best Inc <BEST.N> is seeking a Hong Kong listing for its express delivery and freight delivery businesses, keen to boost its valuation and establish an investor base closer to China, said three sources with knowledge of the matter.

Alibaba-backed Best Inc is seeking a Hong Kong listing for its express delivery and freight delivery businesses, keen to boost its valuation and establish an investor base closer to China, said three sources with knowledge of the matter.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd <BABA.N> plans to buy at least 10% of Yunda Holding Co Ltd <002120.SZ>, marking the e-commerce giant's fifth investment in a large courier, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

China has banned the bulk shipment to Hong Kong of black clothing and other gear used by pro-democracy protesters, staff at Chinese courier firms said, amid four months of often violent unrest in the city.

China has banned the bulk shipment to Hong Kong of black clothing and other gear used by pro-democracy protesters, staff at Chinese courier firms said, amid four months of often violent unrest in the city.

China has banned the bulk shipment of black clothing and other items popularly used by Hong Kong protesters to the city, staff at Chinese courier firms said, as authorities grapple with often violent anti-government protests that have gripped the city.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will take a 14 percent stake in STO Express Co Ltd through a $693 million deal, the e-commerce giant's fourth significant investment in a Chinese courier company.

Deutsche Post DHL <DPWGn.DE> is selling its supply chain and logistics business in Greater China to S.F. Holding <002352.SZ> as the two companies enter a 10-year strategic partnership to foster growth in the region.

Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com Inc said on Thursday it would add a FedEx-style parcel delivery service to its e-commerce offerings, a move which could help the firm leverage its network of warehouses and drivers to bolster flagging profits.

Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com Inc said on Thursday it was launching a parcel delivery business, a move which could help the firm leverage its network of warehouses and drivers to bolster flagging profits.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's <BABA.N> logistics affiliate said on Wednesday that it would lead a joint venture to invest $1.53 billion in a new logistics center at Hong Kong's airport as part of its efforts to expand its global delivery network.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd <BABA.N> on Tuesday said it has led a consortium of investors to buy about 10 percent of Chinese courier ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc <ZTO.N> for $1.38 billion, as part of the e-commerce firm's push into offline services.