On November 29, 2023, Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology branch of Alibaba Group, announced its strategic plan to enhance its public cloud capabilities in Hong Kong. This move is designed to better serve local customers and support their business expansion in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Alibaba Cloud has experienced strong business growth throughout 2023 and aims to support digitalization across various sectors. The company is leveraging AI technologies and public cloud capabilities to provide scalable and high-performance public cloud services. According to a survey commissioned by Alibaba Cloud, 58% of cloud-adopters in Hong Kong plan to increase their investment in public cloud in the next 12 months. In response to this demand, Alibaba Cloud is offering a series of innovative AI-powered cloud products. The company also announced new collaborations with organizations such as The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and Global Virtual Design and Construction Limited (GVDC) to accelerate digital transformation across sectors.