The Chinese internet giant’s recent ride hasn't been easy amid geopolitical tensions, a gloomy domestic economy and the high cost of capital. FA spoke to analysts and economists to assess the firm's outlook, as Alibaba drives its break-up strategy.

Is the rally behind artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks signalling a new turning point for technological innovation, or is it symptomatic of a human-made market bubble? Whatever the case, don't ask the chatbots.

Read on for the winners of our Best Managed Companies poll.

The expansion will boost inflows to Hong Kong and mainland China stock markets, but the real game changer will be when mainland investors can invest in secondary-listed Chinese companies in Hong Kong.

The region is home to 35 unicorns and counting, with fintech and e-commerce companies having raised the most funds, so far. With the public markets taking notice of the sector’s vast potential, 2022 could promise more listings in the line-up.

Read about the ECM, DCM and M&A trends set to shape activity across 2022's economic landscape.

Read the rationale behind our selection of 2021 Achievement Award winners: House Awards - Asia, Australia & New Zealand.

As a result of policy direction in China and its implications on investor sentiment, fintechs may face tougher paths to raise money in the markets where they generate their business.

The rationale for the winners in the following countries: Bangladesh, China, CLM (Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar) and Hong Kong - including Hong Kong's Chinese financial institutions.

Investors paid little attention to rhetoric between the US and China, with the internet company’s latest $950m bond massively oversubscribed.