Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market is up 14% from last year at USD 21 billion, according to e-commerce platform ZID. NewsZynga buys Peak Games, Samsung invests in Egypt, and a lot of liquidity from the Saudi central bank | The Middle East Weekly Roundup4 mins read
Hong Kong has sharpened its focus on adapting 5G’s advanced capabilities in so-called cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communications. InsightsHow Hong Kong’s smart mobility ambitions will be boosted by 5G roll-out7 mins read
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This is Jio Platforms’ eighth fund raise in seven weeks. It has raised a total of USD 12.95 billion from leading global investors. NewsAbu Dhabi Investment Authority buys 1.16% stake in Reliance’s Jio Platforms3 mins read
The Swift Student Challenge brings together young coders worldwide to show off their skills. Insights12-year-old programmer in Hong Kong tackles Apple’s first student coding contest4 mins read
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The firm connects clothes suppliers with vendors on C2C e-commerce platforms, brick-and-mortar stores, and even street vendors. NewsCHINA BRIEF | Clothing e-commerce platform Yishou closes USD 40 million Series C round1 min read
Thailand’s first virtual summit will take place on June 19 and 20. EventsTechsauce Global Summit (19-20 June) debates the future after COVID-193 mins read
Teleconsulting, prescription delivery, and home blood tests draw shut-in patients. NewsBangkok virtual hospital finds opportunity in lockdown3 mins read
GoPlay said that it will remain part of Gojek’s super-app ecosystem and Gojek will continue to control the service. NewsGojek’s on-demand video streaming platform GoPlay raises its first independent funding round3 mins read