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The company argues the OTA model remains defensible, even as agentic AI could reshape how travelers plan and book trips.

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Saudi Arabia

Here’s a roundup of key developments across the Middle East for the week of February 8–14.

Middle East weekly: Aito enters the UAE, MGX invests in Anthropic, AED-backed stablecoin secures approval, and more

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Al Shasia

Photo of influencers promoting lipstick products during a live stream.

Regulators are tightening oversight as millions of new investors join the AI rally.

China cracks down on influencer marketing amid stock frenzy

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KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Didi's social group-buying service was initially launched as a standalone WeChat mini-program in June.

Ride-hailing giant Didi adds group-buying feature to its flagship app

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

Shopee and Lazada are both hosting livestreaming shows that will air on Indonesian TV.

How e-commerce platforms use livestreaming shows to boost 11/11 sales

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Khamila Mulia

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

Prop Tech

99 Group purchased all of the shares in SRX’s parent Streetsine Singapore.

Proptech firm 99 Group acquires Singapore Real Estate Exchange

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Vulcan Post

Razer, a gaming hardware brand from Singapore, produces high-performance peripherals, laptops, and streaming accessories.

Razer

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

CEO Min-Liang Tan calls 2020 a "banner year" for Razer.

Razer expects a profit for fiscal year 2020

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Ursula Florene

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Vision Fund chief Rajeev Misra and COO Marcelo Claure removed from board.

SoftBank swings to USD 6 billion quarterly profit

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

Taobao and Tmall users can enjoy rebates worth up to USD 1,500 after buying a car from the Chinese automaker.

Alibaba teams up with SAIC Motor to boost car sales amid industry recovery

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Song Jingli

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

"5G deployments in Southeast Asia will accelerate significantly in 2021 and beyond."

With new Series B funding, Israel-based Cellwize gears up for Southeast Asia expansion

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Stephanie Li

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The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Cairo Angels will continue to operate an angel network, but its new fund will invest in seed and pre-Series A opportunities in the region.

Cairo Angels launches micro VC fund to invest in startups in Middle East and Africa

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MENAbytes

Evergrande faces investor repayment as high as USD 19 billion

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

If a listing is not completed by January 31, 2021, Evergrande will have to buy back USD 19.4 billion in investments.

KEY STAT | Real estate giant Evergrande ends Shenzhen listing plan

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