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Temu, a new online marketplace launched in September 2022, is enhancing consumer shopping experiences by offering free return shipping for most eligible items. Buyers can return items within 90 days in new condition at no cost, with a $7.99 fee for subsequent returns on the same order. Refunds are processed within seven days of receiving return packages. Temu's extensive sourcing capabilities stem from its parent company, Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD), which serves around 900 million consumers and partners with over 11 million suppliers.

FXCM Group released data on the most popular instruments traded in August, highlighting Tesla as the top-traded single share, followed by Apple and Nio. Pinduoduo also ranked seventh among the top ten. The company's stock basket products, mainly consisting of FAANG and Crypto stocks, saw minimal changes, while the Cannabis basket made a return to the top ten. FXCM offers commission-free fractional share trading across various global markets, and clients can access 16 stock baskets. This data reflects FXCM's robust trading environment amidst global market volatility.

Temu has announced its commitment to offset carbon emissions from e-commerce deliveries, highlighting a dedication to sustainability. Launched in the US in September, Temu offers a diverse product range across 15 categories at competitive prices. As a sister company of Pinduoduo (PDD), Temu aims to connect consumers with suppliers while ensuring strict quality assurance. Leveraging Pinduoduo's innovative logistics information system, Temu works to enhance order fulfillment efficiency.

Pinduoduo Inc. (PDD) reported significant financial growth in its Q2 2022 results, with total revenues reaching RMB31,439.6 million (US$14,693.8 million), marking a 36% increase year-over-year. Operating profit soared 335% to RMB8,697.2 million (US$1,298.5 million), while net income attributable to shareholders rose 268% to RMB8,896.3 million (US$1,328.2 million). Non-GAAP net income also improved significantly. The increase was fueled by online marketing and transaction service revenues despite a sharp decline in merchandise sales.

Pinduoduo is advancing its "Tech for Agri" initiative, aimed at modernizing agriculture through technology. With over 880 million users, the platform connects 16 million farmers with consumers, enhancing market access and productivity. The company emphasizes digital skills training, having educated over 100,000 farmers in e-commerce. Pinduoduo also collaborates with universities to foster horticultural innovation and hosts annual Smart Agriculture Competitions to promote sustainable agricultural growth.

Pinduoduo has launched a vertical farming challenge as part of its 3rd Smart Agriculture Competition, aimed at enhancing agricultural technology through a contest for data scientists and researchers. This year's focus is on growing lettuce in shipping containers with advanced technologies like LED lighting and crop modeling, promoting both productivity and sustainability.

The competition partners include Bright Seedbase, China Agricultural University, and Zhejiang University, with support from the FAO. Past competitions have resulted in practical applications of technology in real farms.

Pinduoduo Inc. (NASDAQ: PDD) will announce its unaudited financial results for Q2 2022 on August 29, 2022, before U.S. markets open. The earnings conference call is scheduled for 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time on the same day. Interested parties can access the live webcast and later replay on Pinduoduo's investor relations website. The company focuses on linking agricultural producers with consumers in China, aiming to enhance productivity and create new market opportunities.

Cathay Innovation has launched its third venture capital fund, a €1B initiative aimed at transforming industries and society through sustainable investments. Backed by major corporations like Sanofi and TotalEnergies, Fund III focuses on next-gen technologies across sectors such as AI, fintech, and digital health. With a successful track record of 19 unicorns and access to extensive networks, the fund targets series A, B, and late-stage startups, promoting innovation that aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals. This fund significantly enhances Cathay Innovation's existing €2B assets under management.

New research from Strategy Analytics reveals that 14 million smartphones were sold during China's 6.18 online shopping festival, marking a -25% year-over-year decline. Apple maintained its market leadership, selling nearly 7 million iPhones with a revenue of 41.5 billion CNY (US$ 6.3 billion), although this was a -4% decrease compared to last year. The total smartphone online sales revenue dropped by -16% to 62.6 billion CNY (US$ 9.5 billion), attributed to COVID-19 impacts and economic challenges. Xiaomi and Honor ranked second and third in sales.