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Alibaba.com, a leading B2B e-commerce platform under Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), has published its Digital B2B Outlook 2023 report, predicting key trends affecting digital exports this year. The survey highlights that 70% of small businesses enhanced digital investments due to COVID-19, with e-commerce identified as a primary survival tactic by 36% of respondents. Notable trends include digital marketing, data-led marketing, and real-time messaging. Additionally, emerging U.S. B2B e-commerce exports encompass mineral fuels and machinery. The survey indicates a significant impact on micro and small businesses, with 25% of those with fewer than 10 employees closing permanently.

Alibaba Group is enhancing its green initiatives through collaboration with Tmall Supermarket and Alibaba Cloud to reduce carbon emissions in China's supply chains. Launched in April, the initiative has produced 20 eco-friendly products and aims to slash carbon emissions by 1.5 gigatons by 2035. The partnership encourages suppliers to adopt sustainable practices, leveraging AI for energy management. With multinational retailers involved, the program promotes eco-friendly products, targeting consumer awareness, as 80% of Chinese consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable goods. Alibaba is set to expand its green supplier partnerships further.

Alibaba.com has announced the 50 recipients of its second annual Manifest Grants Program, which aims to support American small businesses. Each winner will receive $10,000 and $5,000 in logistics resources. This year, the program saw nearly double the applicants, totaling 23,000, with 70% being women entrepreneurs and 90% identifying as BIPOC. The initiative emphasizes sustainability and diversity, with many winners already achieving notable revenues. Additionally, a new "Bonus Round" will give select recipients a chance to win extra support to develop their products.

Alibaba Cloud has launched the Apsara Developer Community to support global developers with new tools and resources. Announced at the Global Developer Summit in Jakarta, the community aims to foster the developer ecosystem and digital economy. Key offerings include access to development tools, training materials, and networking opportunities. The PolarDB Global Hackathon 2023 will award $30,000 in prizes. Additionally, the Alibaba SMART Scholarship will recruit interns to enhance local digital talent. A new solution for superapp development was also unveiled.

Alibaba Cloud has launched its first international Product Innovation Center and Partner Management Center in Singapore to enhance customer services and support digital transformation. The new centers will oversee market-specific solutions and foster local collaborations. Additionally, the Innovation Accelerator Program aims to empower local businesses with skills and access to cloud technologies. Alibaba Cloud has also attained the highest tier of CSA cybersecurity certification to improve service offerings and build customer trust.

Omdia's latest report highlights the growing significance of Cloud Native Computing (CNC), projecting the market's dollar value to triple from 2021 to 2026. Startups and enterprises are increasingly embracing CNC for its scalability and flexibility. Key findings indicate that 44% of developers utilize hybrid architecture, with AWS leading CNC infrastructure in North America at 33%. WebAssembly (Wasm) is gaining traction, with 38% of developers involved in its adoption. Alibaba leads serverless computing in China, capturing 56% of the market.

Farfetch Limited (NYSE: FTCH) reported Q3 2022 results showing revenue rose 1.9% YoY to $593.4M, while Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) declined 4.9% to $967.4M. Despite challenges, the Digital Platform GMV decreased only 5% but increased 2.6% at constant currency. The company's gross profit margin improved to 44.9%. However, it posted a loss after tax of $274.9M, driven by significant losses on fair value remeasurements and impairment charges totaling $38.3M. Cash and equivalents stood at $487.4M, and the company anticipates a decline in Digital Platform GMV by 5% to 7% for the full year.

Alibaba Group reported its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, showing a 3% year-over-year revenue growth of RMB 207,176 million (US$29,124 million). Operating income surged 68% to RMB 25,137 million (US$3,534 million), largely driven by a 29% rise in adjusted EBITA to RMB 36,164 million (US$5,084 million).

However, Alibaba faced a net loss of RMB 20,561 million (US$2,890 million), attributed to declines in equity investment values. The company announced a share repurchase program extension and upsizing to US$40 billion, indicating a commitment to improving shareholder returns.

Research by Strategy Analytics reveals that smartphone sales during China's 11.11 shopping festival reached 9.0 million units, declining 35% year-on-year (YoY). Despite this slump, Apple remained the leader, selling nearly 3.5 million iPhones and generating 25.1 billion CNY (US$ 3.5 billion) in revenue. In contrast, total online smartphone sales revenue dropped 29% to 36.8 billion CNY (US$ 5.2 billion). Xiaomi and Honor rounded out the top three, with Xiaomi especially strong in the entry and mid-tier segments.