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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.

Alibaba Cloud has successfully supported the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, achieving an 8% year-on-year reduction in computing costs per resource from April to November. Its upgraded cloud infrastructure enhanced efficiency and reduced latency, enabling simultaneous order processing. The event saw Alibaba's logistics vehicles deliver nearly 2 million packages, doubling last year's volume. Additionally, the company increased its use of clean energy by 30%, with over 32 million kilowatt-hours sourced from renewable energy. The cloud provider remains a key player in the global cloud market, maintaining its third position in IaaS services.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) has successfully concluded its 14th annual 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, maintaining last year’s GMV performance despite macroeconomic challenges and pandemic-related issues. This year featured over 290,000 brands worldwide, with notable achievements such as 130 brands exceeding RMB100 million in GMV within the first four hours. Additionally, the festival showcased eco-friendly initiatives and new consumption trends, while Alibaba Cloud reported improved efficiency and cost reductions. The event highlighted a strong consumer interest that potentially sets a foundation for future growth.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) will report its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, on November 17, 2022, before U.S. market opens. A conference call to discuss the results will take place at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Participants must pre-register to join the call and can access a live webcast at Alibaba's Investor Relations website. An archived version will be available post-call.

Alibaba aims to enhance global commerce infrastructure, focusing on making business easier.