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<ul><li>Humanoid robot development is rapidly advancing with improvements in AI, mobility, and interaction capabilities, exciting progress being made.</li><li>China's cloud service spending expected to surge 20% by 2024, with the country leading the hydrogen race through policies and demand.</li><li>Former TSMC R&amp;D director sheds light on Taiwan chip industry facing geopolitical shifts, reaching a crucial crossroads amidst declining semiconductor market.</li></ul>

Humanoid robot development is rapidly advancing with improvements in AI, mobility, and interaction capabilities, exciting progress being made.China's cloud service spending expected to surge 20% by 2024, with the country leading the hydrogen race through policies and demand.Former TSMC R&amp;D director sheds light on Taiwan chip industry facing geopolitical shifts, reaching a crucial crossroads amidst declining semiconductor market.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Jun-2024): Humanoid robot develpment status.

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<ul><li>Alibaba Group’s office messaging and meeting app DingTalk is allowing users of Tencent Holdings’ rival social media app WeChat to directly join any meeting initiated on DingTalk without first registering.</li><li>DingTalk users can now share a meeting link with WeChat users, who can enter the meeting within WeChat.</li><li>Previously, DingTalk required participants to download its meeting app and register.</li></ul>

Alibaba Group’s office messaging and meeting app DingTalk is allowing users of Tencent Holdings’ rival social media app WeChat to directly join any meeting initiated on DingTalk without first registering.DingTalk users can now share a meeting link with WeChat users, who can enter the meeting within WeChat.Previously, DingTalk required participants to download its meeting app and register.

Alibaba, Tencent Continue to Tear Down Walls Between Their Meeting Platforms 

<ul><li>Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the government of Hangzhou, the eastern China city where the company is headquartered</li><li>Alibaba and its finance affiliate Ant Group Co. Ltd. have been at the center of the Chinese government’s multi-year crackdown on the internet sector since October 2020.</li><li>In 2021, Alibaba was <a href="https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-04-10/alibaba-fined-28-billion-in-landmark-china-antitrust-ruling-101688439.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fined</a> a record 18.2 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) for monopolistic behavior.</li></ul>

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the government of Hangzhou, the eastern China city where the company is headquarteredAlibaba and its finance affiliate Ant Group Co. Ltd. have been at the center of the Chinese government’s multi-year crackdown on the internet sector since October 2020.In 2021, Alibaba was fined a record 18.2 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) for monopolistic behavior.

Alibaba Signs Cooperation Agreement With Hangzhou Government

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CMB International

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Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>Alibaba delivered inline 2QFY24 (March year-end) results: total revenue was RMB224.8bn, up 8.5% YoY, and non-GAAP net income for the quarter was RMB40.2bn, up 16.8% YoY.</li><li>Both revenue and non-GAAP net income in 2QFY24 were in line with Bloomberg consensus estimates.</li><li>Alibaba decided not to proceed with a full spin-off for Cloud Intelligence Group (CIG), and will focus on developing a sustainable growth model for CIG under current circumstances, but stressed that it remained committed to drive shareholder returns. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Alibaba delivered inline 2QFY24 (March year-end) results: total revenue was RMB224.8bn, up 8.5% YoY, and non-GAAP net income for the quarter was RMB40.2bn, up 16.8% YoY.Both revenue and non-GAAP net income in 2QFY24 were in line with Bloomberg consensus estimates.Alibaba decided not to proceed with a full spin-off for Cloud Intelligence Group (CIG), and will focus on developing a sustainable growth model for CIG under current circumstances, but stressed that it remained committed to drive shareholder returns. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Alibaba (BABA US) – Remain Committed to Enhance Shareholder Returns

<ul><li>Alibaba’s customer management revenue (CMR) growth and cloud revenue growth will take time to recover under current macro backdrop, while the group is trying to revitalize growth via empowering each of the six main units.</li><li>Taobao and Tmall’s “user first” strategy is delivering results, increasing merchants’ willingness to invest in advertising.</li><li>Although Alibaba’s near-term domestic business development faces hindrance due to macro uncertainties, operating efficiency improvement across business lines, as well as international business revenue growth likely remain as bright spots. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Alibaba’s customer management revenue (CMR) growth and cloud revenue growth will take time to recover under current macro backdrop, while the group is trying to revitalize growth via empowering each of the six main units.Taobao and Tmall’s “user first” strategy is delivering results, increasing merchants’ willingness to invest in advertising.Although Alibaba’s near-term domestic business development faces hindrance due to macro uncertainties, operating efficiency improvement across business lines, as well as international business revenue growth likely remain as bright spots. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Alibaba (BABA US) – Driving for Group Improvement

China

JD.com Inc is an online direct sales company in China.  The Company offers a wide selection of products through its website and mobile applications.  JD.com sells appliances, computers, digital products, communication products, garments, books, and household items to consumers and vendors.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited provides online sales services. The Company provides internet infrastructure, electronic commerce, online financial, and internet content services through its subsidiaries. Alibaba Group Holding offers its products and services worldwide.

PDD Holdings Inc. is a multinational commerce group that owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. The Company focuses on digital economy so that local communities and small businesses can benefit from the increased productivity and new opportunities. PDD Holdings has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities for its underlying businesses.

Prosus N.V. provides internet based services. The Company focuses on investments in internet, digital media, e-commerce retailing, and consumer internet companies. Prosus serves customers worldwide.

Hainan Island Construction Co Ltd.  is a property development company. The Company also operates regional malls and hotels.

Guangzhou Friendship Group Co., Ltd operates supermarkets and department stores in Guangzhou, China.  The Company sells a variety of consumer products, including apparel, food and beverages, electronics, jewelry, cosmetics, and electric appliances.  Guangzhou Friendship also leases real estate properties.

Guangzhou Friendship Group Co, Ltd. (000987 CH)

Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited operates department stores in China. The Company's stores target mid-range and high-end market segments in China, and contain various functions and amenities such as dining, entertainment, beauty and personal care, cinemas, and preschool education in addition to their core function as an international department store.

Tianjin Quanye Bazaar (Group) Co., Ltd. owns and operates department stores and supermarkets, as well as sells general merchandise on a wholesale basis. Tianjin Quanye also provides storage and cargo delivery services, and invests in real estate and interior decoration businesses.

Xian International Medical Investment Co Ltd is principally engaged in the medical services industry.

Xian International Medical Invest (000516 CH)

Dollar General Corporation operates a chain of discount retail stores located primarily in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. The Company offer a broad selection of merchandise, including consumable products such as food, paper and cleaning products, health, beauty, pet supplies, and non-consumables such as seasonal merchandise.

Trent Limited operates a chain of retail stores that sell fashion apparel, cosmetics, perfumery products and toiletry items. The Company sells apparel for men, women and children. Trent sells its cosmetics products under the "Westside" and "Trent" brand names.

Dollar Tree, Inc. operates a discount variety store chain in the United States. The Company sells an assortment of everyday general merchandise at the $1.00 price point.

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation operates discount stores which sell consumer electronics, daily necessities, groceries, watches, and sporting goods. The Company mostly operates small scale stores based in Tokyo.

Pan Pacific International Holdings (7532 JP)

Target Corporation operates general merchandise discount stores. The Company focuses on merchandising operations which includes general merchandise and food discount stores and a fully integrated online business. Target also offers credit to qualified applicants through its branded proprietary credit cards.

Naspers Limited operates in the technology industry. The Company invests in global internet companies across the world.

Next Plc conducts retailing, home shopping, and customer services management operations.  The Company's retail stores sell ladies wear, mens wear, childrens wear, and housewares.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (ASL) owns and operates hypermarkets and supermarkets. The Company offers products such as garments, footwears, toys and games, bed and bath linen, stationery, grocery, household, and electronic products. ASL operates throughout India.

Dollarama Inc. operates as an online marketplace. The Company offers cleaning, school, office, home, kitchen, food, health, beauty, hardware, electronics, toys, and pets products, as well as provides delivery services. Dollarama serves customers in Canada.

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates an online trading site for the Latin American markets. The Company's website allows businesses and individuals to list items, conduct sales, and purchases online in either a fixed-price and auction format. MercadoLibre offers classified advertisements for motor vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and real estate, as well as online payment services.

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Jun-2024): Humanoid robot develpment status.

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Alibaba, Tencent Continue to Tear Down Walls Between Their Meeting Platforms

Alibaba Group’s office messaging and meeting app DingTalk is allowing users of Tencent Holdings’ rival social media app WeChat to directly join...

Caixin Global

Alibaba Signs Cooperation Agreement With Hangzhou Government

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the government of Hangzhou, the eastern China...

Caixin Global

Alibaba (BABA US) – Remain Committed to Enhance Shareholder Returns

Alibaba delivered inline 2QFY24 (March year-end) results: total revenue was RMB224.8bn, up 8.5% YoY, and non-GAAP net income for the quarter was...

CMB International

Alibaba (BABA US) – Driving for Group Improvement

Alibaba’s customer management revenue (CMR) growth and cloud revenue growth will take time to recover under current macro backdrop

CMB International

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