Fortune magazine has named Alibaba among the world’s most admired companies for 2025, with the e-commerce and technology giant earning a remarkable third-place ranking in the Internet Services and Retail subcategory—trailing only Amazon and Alphabet. This accolade comes as part of Fortune’s comprehensive evaluation of over 3,300 global executives, directors, and analysts, who assessed companies based on nine key metrics, including innovation, product and service quality, and global competitiveness.
Fortune’s rigorous research underscores Alibaba’s evolution from a traditional e-commerce powerhouse into a diversified technology leader. By embracing emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, Alibaba has delivered groundbreaking digital and intelligent solutions to address global industry challenges. As the company broadens its portfolio, its pioneering efforts in areas like AI-driven healthcare have also garnered significant international recognition.
“Fortune is proud to recognize all the companies on this year’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, especially the top 50 All-Stars, who represent the pinnacle of excellence across industries,” said Alyson Shontell, Fortune Editor in Chief. “Their ability to consistently earn this recognition is truly impressive and a testament to their high standards, resilience, and vision in a challenging global business environment.”
Alibaba Group Holding released during Chinese New Year Holiday an upgraded version of its Qwen AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max AI, which it said “comprehensively outperformed” in certain benchmark tests DeepSeek-V3, the large language model (LLM) launched in December by one of China’s hottest star-ups.
Alibaba’s AI-powered cancer detection tool was honored on Fortune’s 2024 Change the World List in a related achievement. The innovative technology that enhances early diagnosis and treatment strategies exemplifies Alibaba’s commitment to leveraging advanced technologies for societal impact. This recognition further reinforces the company’s role in using innovation to drive progress across sectors, particularly in healthcare.
Alibaba’s dual recognition on the 2025 Most Admired Companies list and the 2024 Change the World list highlights the company’s holistic strategy in balancing commercial success with societal contributions. As Alibaba continues to innovate and expand, it sets a benchmark for companies worldwide, proving that robust business growth and positive global impact can indeed go hand in hand.
