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Alibaba News Roundup: Cloud Data Center Launch, Chinese Clothing Retailers Embrace Recycling, and Cainiao's Strategic Tie-Ups

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Alibaba Group's cloud computing arm launched its first data center in Saudi Arabia in a joint venture with a local telecoms firm, while Chinese clothing retailers launched a program to reward customers for recycling their second-hand clothes. Additionally, logistics provider Cainiao Network became the official provider of cross-border delivery services for Pakistan's largest e-commerce platform Daraz, demonstrating the company's strategic expansion in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alibaba Cloud launched its first data center in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with a local telecoms firm, providing cloud computing services to meet the country's increasing demand for digital transformation.
  • Intime, a Chinese clothing retailer, partnered with 16 brands to encourage customers to recycle their second-hand clothes, with dedicated recycling boxes available at Intime locations and rewards for customers who support low-carbon lifestyles.
  • Cainiao Network became the official provider of cross-border delivery services for Daraz, offering 1,800 merchants access to cross-border logistics services, including last-mile delivery and air cargo trips.
  • Cainiao estimated a 10% reduction in logistics costs and a 20-25% rise in delivery efficiency through its joint partnership with Daraz.
  • The ABH Entrepreneur Competition extended its deadline for applications until June 20, with over 30% of entries from women across Africa.
  • Chinese tourists showed a 82% increase in cross-province travel bookings and a 70% increase in train ticket purchases during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday on Alibaba's travel platform Fliggy.
  • Alibaba lent a helping hand to merchants preparing for the 6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival, leveraging its ecosystem to ensure stability of supply chain and logistics.
  • Cainiao Network issued its inaugural social responsibility report, detailing its end-to-end green logistics system and commitment to reducing carbon emission.
  • Lazada named James Dong as its new CEO, with Cheng Li continuing to serve as a board member and advisor to Lazada Group Chairman Jiang Fan.

Statistics:

  • 82% increase in cross-province travel bookings on Alibaba's travel platform Fliggy during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
  • 70% increase in train ticket purchases during the same period.
  • 300% increase in bookings at four or five-star hotels in Hangzhou.
  • 60 recycling stations up and running around the country, predominantly in Zhejiang province, with over 500 people donating their second-hand clothes.
  • 1,800 merchants on Daraz accessing cross-border logistics services provided by Cainiao.
  • 13 air cargo trips per week from China to Pakistan and eight flights from China to Bangladesh launched by Cainiao.
  • 10% reduction in logistics costs and 20-25% rise in delivery efficiency estimated by Cainiao through its joint partnership with Daraz.
  • 150 billion parcels expected to be delivered by the domestic logistics industry in 2025, making up 1.1% of China's total emissions per CarbonStop estimates.

Sources:

  • Alibaba News Roundup: Cloud Data Center Launch, Chinese Clothing Retailers Embrace Recycling, and Cainiao's Strategic Tie-Ups
  • General Cloud Computing Company for Information Technology
  • Intime
  • Cainiao Network
  • ABH Entrepreneur Competition
  • Fliggy
  • Lazada
  • CarbonStop
  • CarbonStop estimates

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