To improve service delivery in Fiji, the Alibaba Group, which operates some of the world's leading e-commerce platforms has taken the initiative to support small, medium and large enterprises in Fiji,in a bid to enhance diversification and new markets through their business-to-business (B2B) marketplace.
The company, with the assistance of Investment Fiji and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation, hosted a Fiji B2B Summit in Suva, which is designed to help local businesses expand their global reach and exports through their platform.
They have also launched their Global Gold Supplier Program in Fiji, marking its debut in the South Pacific.
The summit featured industry experts including Alibaba General Manager from Australia, and New Zealand Pier Smulders and Business Development Manager Daniel Zhou.
They have echoed sentiments on the latest global B2B trends, and effective strategies for leveraging Alibaba.com, and the advantages of the company’s tailored ‘Gold Supplier’ program.
Smulders says this initiative aims to empower Fijian businesses by elevating their global exports and assisting SMEs in embarking on their export journey.
He reiterates it is a comprehensive toolkit offering insights, networks, and the strategic partnerships necessary for sustainable business growth.
Investment Fiji Chief Executive Officer Kamal Chetty emphasized on the significant potential for local businesses to capitalize on it and says the primary objective is to facilitate the expansion of local businesses on a global scale.
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