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Alibaba.com released its 2023 Guide to Stay Competitive to assist small businesses in the U.S. amid challenging economic conditions. The guide provides data-driven insights and actionable strategies tailored to both essential and non-essential product categories. Notably, 53% of consumers are cutting back on non-essential spending, while active B2B buyer growth for essential products is at 40.3%, compared to just 16.5% for non-essentials. The report emphasizes the importance of product differentiation and cost leadership to maintain a competitive edge. Alibaba.com is committed to supporting American SMBs through resources and tools to succeed in today's volatile market.

Alibaba Group reported a revenue of RMB247,756 million (US$35,921 million) for Q4 2022, marking a 2% year-over-year growth. Operating income surged 396% to RMB35,031 million (US$5,079 million), primarily due to a significant reduction in goodwill impairment. Net income rose 138% to RMB45,746 million (US$6,633 million). The company continued to optimize costs and reported a free cash flow increase of 15% to RMB81,514 million (US$11,818 million). Despite challenges in their China commerce segment, the international commerce and Cainiao logistics segments showed robust growth. Alibaba also repurchased 45.4 million ADSs for US$3.3 billion as part of their shareholder return strategy.

Alibaba Group is enhancing its commitment to sustainability by promoting carbon neutrality in the consumer industry through collaboration with ecosystem partners. The company is working on developing standards for low-carbon goods aimed at improving the supply and quality of sustainable products. Alibaba has pledged to reduce 1.5 gigatons of carbon emissions across its digital ecosystem by 2035 using its innovative 'Scope 3+' concept, which addresses emissions beyond its direct operations. Chief Marketing Officer Chris Tung emphasized the importance of community efforts in tackling the consumer sector's carbon footprint effectively.

Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) will announce its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2022, before the U.S. market opens on February 23, 2023. A conference call is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, where the results will be discussed. Participants must pre-register for the call via provided links. The conference will also be accessible through a live webcast, with an archived version available afterward. The company aims to build the future infrastructure of commerce and has a long-term vision of lasting for 102 years.

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.