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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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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.

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

Yatsen has witnessed its sales increase 363.7% year-on-year or roughly 30 times the growth rate of the broader China beauty industry.

Perfect Diary owner files for US IPO to expand in world's fastest-growing beauty market

Perfect Diary owner files for US IPO to expand in world&#8217;s fastest-growing beauty market

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Song Jingli

Daily average active users of Honor of Kings, 2020: 100 million

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

The Tencent blockbuster mobile game is also the top-grossing title in the world.

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players

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Julianna Wu

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Tencent, which has backed Kuaishou since 2017, will be a cornerstone investor in the IPO.

Alibaba and Jack Ma's YF Capital to join Kuaishou's upcoming Hong Kong IPO

Alibaba and Jack Ma&#8217;s YF Capital to join Kuaishou&#8217;s upcoming Hong Kong IPO

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

This isn’t the first time Miniso’s products were found to have harmful elements.

Tencent-backed retailer Miniso sets up USD 15 million buyback fund for dangerous recalled products

China, Japan, and the US were the top three markets for player spending.

Genshin Impact rakes in USD 250 million in its first month, outpacing Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile

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

Southeast Asia

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

iCar Asia owns and operates a network of automotive portals that reaches 12 million car buyers and sellers every month.

Malaysian company iCar Asia reveals acquisition proposal from China’s Autohome

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Telkomsel's parent company, Telkom Indonesia, has been eyeing the opportunity since 2018.

Gojek in discussions with Indonesia's largest telco over USD 150 million convertible bond sale

Gojek in discussions with Indonesia&#8217;s largest telco over USD 150 million convertible bond sale

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Ursula Florene

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Tim Cook expressed confidence in the Chinese market for the upcoming quarter, citing new iPhone models.

Apple's Q4 sales in China drop 29% YoY with iPhone 12 release delay

Apple&#8217;s Q4 sales in China drop 29% YoY with iPhone 12 release delay

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

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

Venture Capital

India is on track to having 100 unicorn companies by 2025, up from the 33 at present.

Funding in Indian startups has almost reached pre-COVID-19 levels, report says

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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News

Perfect Diary owner files for US IPO to expand in world’s fastest-growing beauty market

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players

Alibaba and Jack Ma’s YF Capital to join Kuaishou’s upcoming Hong Kong IPO