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

Trip.com margins narrow in Q4 as it steps up global expansion

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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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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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What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Cloud kitchens are on the rise in Indonesia, especially since the pandemic prompts people to earn additional income, usually by selling food and beverages.

Indonesian cloud kitchen Yummy Corp bags USD 12 million from SoftBank, others

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Ursula Florene

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

Venture Capital

After COVID, Hanoi aims to boost country's growth potential.

Vietnam to drive high-tech startups with new incentives

ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, connects users through regional language content, memes, and community-driven discussions.

ShareChat

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

Short Video

It's also in talks with investors to raise USD 100 million for its upcoming Series E.

Twitter-backed social media startup ShareChat raises USD 40 million pre-Series E

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Avanish Tiwary

Kashier's founders. Courtesy of Kashier via MENAbytes.

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

Kashier launched in 2019 after receiving the relevant licenses from the Central Bank of Egypt.

Egyptian payments platform Kashier raises six-figure seed

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MENAbytes

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How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

The strategic partnership with Al Habtoor Group will place vehicles equipped with Mobileye’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology on the roads of Dubai.

Mobileye inks deal with UAE conglomerate to roll out autonomous vehicles in Dubai

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NoCamels

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

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

And its growth is sending chills down the spine of Lenovo, which is China's and the world's largest PC maker.

KEY STAT | Huawei said it's the second largest laptop vendor in China

KEY STAT | Huawei said it&#8217;s the second largest laptop vendor in China

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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.

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

Grocery Delivery

Tmall Supermarket could improve its delivery efficiency powered by Ele.me's extensive network of delivery riders.

Alibaba links Tmall Supermarket and Ele.me to expand on-demand grocery delivery

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Song Jingli

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

India

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

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Eduardo Saverin, co-founder and the first investor of Facebook Inc., and Toivo Annus, CTO and co-founder of Skype, are also its backers. 

Indian D2C e-tailer Hopscotch raises USD 25 million amid the slowdown

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

The rapid rise of Miniso’s brick-and-mortar store concept goes against the current e-commerce trend, and it also draws backlash from Muji and Uniqlo accusing it of counterfeiting.

Tencent-backed variety retailer Miniso files for US IPO

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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