Alibaba.com summit showcases AI-driven trade solutions for Malaysian SMEs

The Alibaba.com B2B AI Seller Summit and CoCreate Pitch Malaysia 2026 took place in Kuala Lumpur, presenting AI and digital trade opportunities for Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises. Ten innovators displayed products ranging from invasive-plant fish feed to AI-assisted fragrance recommendations, with LettuBoost, Global Cerah and Eartheories securing the top three places and a chance to attend the CoCreate Global Summit in London.

Additional finalists introduced concepts such as zero-caffeine chocolate tea, a smart palm harvesting tool, halal beauty items, underwater camera monitoring for fish farms, microbial soil enhancers, a pet-tracking platform, and a mini fire alarm system. The competition attracted over 2,300 applications and offered a RM500,000 prize pool. Alibaba.com introduced Accio, a plug-and-play AI agent for market scouting and supplier sourcing, while Roger Luo emphasized the need for SMEs to connect ideas with global buyers. A new memorandum with MATRADE will create a Halal Pavilion on the platform, and UOB Malaysia will provide financing support to help SMEs expand internationally.