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Alibaba Readies $7 Billion Boost for Commerce Unit, Plans New Data Centers

The company plans to launch new data centers in Malaysia and Philippines

Alibaba said earlier this year that it will invest about $52 billion on AI and cloud infrastructure over the next three years.
Alibaba said earlier this year that it will invest about $52 billion on AI and cloud infrastructure over the next three years. Photo: wang zhao/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

Alibaba Group is readying a $7 billion boost for its delivery and shopping platforms amid stiff competition in China.

The tech giant said Wednesday that it will offer 50 billion yuan, or about $6.98 billion, in coupons and vouchers over the next 12 months to get more businesses and consumers to use its delivery and e-commerce services in the domestic market.

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