Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing division of Chinese technology giant Alibaba Group, has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Global Competency Centre (AIGCC) in Singapore.
The move seeks to boost AI adoption across businesses of all sizes and meet the increasing demand for AI professionals globally.
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The AIGCC will support over 5,000 businesses and 100,000 developers by providing access to advanced AI models and computing resources. It also features an AI innovation lab that offers token credits, curated datasets, and personalised support for real-world applications. Additionally, it will introduce over ten AI agents across key industries.
The AIGCC plans to gather over 1,000 companies and startups to co-develop new AI solutions, fostering an innovation ecosystem. It will also work with over 120 universities, aiming to train 100,000 AI professionals annually.
With the investment, Alibaba Cloud has reaffirmed Singapore’s position as a strategic hub for its long-term growth in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Alibaba Cloud has also unveiled its third data centre in Malaysia while announcing plans for a second data centre in the Philippines in October 2025. These aim to meet the growing demand for cloud and AI services across Southeast Asia.
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By GlobalDataSelina Yuan, president of international business at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, referred to Singapore as an innovation centre and a gateway to the region’s digital economy.
“Together with our partners and customers, we look forward to shaping Singapore’s future as a global leader in AI and cloud innovation,” she added.
Alibaba Cloud operates across 15 countries with over 4,000 employees. Since 2024, it has announced investments in South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, Vietnam, and the UAE.
