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Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) has announced plans to offer both U.S. dollar-denominated and RMB-denominated senior unsecured notes. The offerings are not inter-conditional, and final terms including principal amounts, interest rates, and maturity dates will be determined during pricing. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including offshore debt repayment and share repurchases. The USD Notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, while the RMB Notes will be offered exclusively to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.

Alibaba Group reported Q3 2024 results with revenue of RMB236,503 million (US$33,701 million), up 5% year-over-year. Net income increased 63% to RMB43,547 million (US$6,205 million). The company's Cloud Intelligence Group saw 7% revenue growth with triple-digit AI-related product revenue growth. During the quarter, Alibaba repurchased US$4.1 billion of shares, achieving a 2.1% reduction in total shares outstanding. Notable performance included AIDC's 29% revenue growth and Local Services Group's 14% growth. The company continued investing in user experience and strengthening product offerings, while implementing new GMV-based service fees and cancelling annual service fees for Tmall merchants.

Alibaba's Taobao and Tmall reported strong growth during their 16th annual 11.11 Shopping Festival. The event saw 589 brands exceeding RMB100 million in GMV (up from 402 last year), with 45 brands surpassing RMB1 billion. 88VIP members, representing China's largest paid e-commerce membership program with over 42 million members, increased orders by more than 50% year-on-year.

Key performance highlights include strong results across traditional categories, with 66 apparel brands, 79 beauty brands, and 34 consumer electronics brands surpassing RMB100 million in GMV. The platform's AI-powered toolkit served four million merchants, generating over 100 million marketing assets and helping 290,000 merchants achieve sales growth.

Alibaba Group announced it will release its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, before U.S. market opens on November 15, 2024. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time) on the same day. The earnings release and presentation slides will be available on Alibaba's Investor Relations website. A live webcast and replay options will be provided for both English and Chinese speakers.

AliExpress announces its 11.11 Singles' Day sale featuring discounts up to 90% off from November 8-18, 2024. The company launches the '$1 Challenge' in partnership with Klarna, offering chances to win high-value items like PlayStation 5 and HP computers for just $1, plus opportunities to win a $10K Flight Credit or $3K Shopping Credit. A new U.S. Consumer Insights Report reveals that 79% of consumers prioritize discounts for holiday shopping, with 55% interested in earlier shopping holidays. The sale includes a social media 'Shake that App' challenge with daily $100 shopping credit prizes.

AliExpress, part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, announces AliExpressDirect, inviting U.S. retailers to sell on its platform. The initiative offers local businesses 0% commission and $0 onboarding costs during an introductory period, along with comprehensive marketing and customer service support.

The platform provides tools for shop management, product listing optimization, and will launch API integration in 2025. Several U.S. retailers are already seeing success, including The PCA Companies, Cre8travel, and JemJem.

AliExpress reported a 60% year-over-year increase in order volume for Q4 2023, with U.S. monthly visits reaching 24.2 million in 2023, representing a 290% year-on-year growth.

Alibaba.com, in partnership with Mastercard and Cardless, has announced the launch of its first co-branded U.S. credit card, the Alibaba.com Business Edge Credit Card. Designed for small businesses, the card offers significant benefits for cross-border and domestic sourcing purchases:

- 3% cashback or 60-day interest-free payment terms on Alibaba.com purchases up to $40,000 per year
- 2% cashback on business expenses like advertising and dining
- 1% cashback on all other purchases
- 90-day order protection through Alibaba.com's Trade Assurance service
- Access to Mastercard World Elite benefits

The card, available later in 2024, aims to enhance value for SMEs in global sourcing with a $199 annual fee.

Alibaba.com, a leading B2B e-commerce platform, has unveiled an AI-powered sourcing agent at its CoCreate conference in Las Vegas. This new tool aims to simplify global trade for SMEs by providing more accurate search results and intelligent comparisons. The platform also introduced new financial solutions, including the Alibaba.com Business Edge Credit Card, offering 3% cashback or 60-day interest-free payments, and a Buy-Now-Pay-Later program.

To address supply chain challenges, Alibaba.com Logistics launched solutions focusing on delivery speed, competitive shipping options, and customer support. These innovations are designed to level the playing field for SMEs in global sourcing, providing greater access to suppliers, products, and industry insights.

Alibaba International concluded its Global E-commerce Challenge (GEC) 2024 in Hangzhou, China, showcasing young innovators in e-commerce. The competition, focused on AI-driven solutions for online shopping, attracted over 1,000 participants from 500+ teams globally. Eleven teams advanced to the finals, presenting to a panel of industry experts. Team CrashCourse from Singapore Management University won first place, receiving travel vouchers worth $10,000. The challenge emphasized AI innovation, integration, technical execution, and consumer experience. Alibaba International will offer internship opportunities to all finalists, fostering the next generation of e-commerce talent.