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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA)<\/b> is leading a <\/span>$400 million investment funding<\/span><\/a> round in Masan Group Corp\u2019s retail arm, Crownx. The investment in the Vietnamese conglomerate\u2019s retail unit marks Alibaba\u2019s first investment in Vietnam, which is among the fastest-growing Asian economies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alibaba acquires a stake in Masan’s retail division, The CrownX.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Chinese e-commerce giant is betting on robust consumer spending in Vietnam, which has been a success. The Jack ma-founded company is investing in the CrownX by acquiring a 5.5% stake of the retail unit alongside other investors such as Baring Private Equity Asia. Most importantly, the deal will strengthen Alibaba\u2019s Southeast Asia e-commerce platform, Lazada.\u00a0 The investment comes when technology groups are turning their focus to the burgeoning e-commerce market in Southeast Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Crowne, which was established in 2019 following a merger between Masan\u2019s food and beverage division and Vingrouop\u2019s retail unit, had a pre-investment valuation of around $6.9 billion. Masan, the parent company of The CrownX, will continue holding an 80% stake in the retail division.\u00a0 Masan indicated that it is in advanced discussions for a more strategic investment of between $300 million and $400 million that it will close later this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alibaba to leverage opportunities in Vietnam through a partnership with the Crowne<\/b><\/p>\n

The Vietnamese conglomerate, which runs VinMart retail chain, indicated that it is partnering with Lazada to expand its digital presence in the region. The partnership will give Laxada <\/span>access to a network of over 2,000 stores<\/span><\/a> which means Alibaba will not have to invest much to grow its distribution network in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alibaba Group\u2019s investment head in Southeast Asia, Kenny Ho, said that combining the company’s eCommerce platform and Vietnam’s largest retail network will be a catalyst to modernize the country’s retail landscape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vietnam is a fast-growing economy, and its grocery market accounts for 50% of the retail market and 25% of the country’s consumer spending, but e-commerce penetration is still limited.\u00a0 Lazada will compete with Singapore\u2019s Shopee in the country. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) is leading a $400 million investment funding round in Masan Group Corp\u2019s retail arm, Crownx. 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