SHANGHAI -- Alibaba has invested an additional $845.44 million into Southeast Asia e-commerce unit Lazada, the latest move by the Chinese group to bolster its position in the hotly contested region.
China e-commerce group faces rising Southeast Asia competition

Lazada has partnered with Alibaba in logistics and other areas. (Photo by Takashi Nakano)
SHANGHAI -- Alibaba has invested an additional $845.44 million into Southeast Asia e-commerce unit Lazada, the latest move by the Chinese group to bolster its position in the hotly contested region.