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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

The company provides data infrastructure and assurance for the halal food industry.

Singaporean food tech startup WhatsHalal raises seed funding from FundedHere

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Khamila Mulia

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

Apple

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

East Asia

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

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

Oppo might join Apple, Samsung, and Huawei as the only smartphone makers with their own system on a chip technology.

Exclusive | Oppo reveals plans to develop proprietary mobile chipset

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Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Paytm will shell out USD 168 million for advertising and brand building, while PhonePe will cough up US 112 million for marketing initiatives.

Paytm and PhonePe to go big on their marketing initiatives

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Telecommunications

Government raises USD 3.2 billion from mobile operators by auctioning off licenses.

Shares in AIS surge after Thai telco dominates 5G auctions

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

Gojek

The reported Blue Bird buy is one of the company's recent moves to scale its services in Southeast Asia.

Gojek reportedly buys minority stake in local taxi operator Blue Bird for USD 30 million

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Tech in Asia

Online trials have existed in China for a while, but the coronavirus outbreak is making them more useful than ever.

China moves courts online due to coronavirus, following classes and offices

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

He made more than USD 4,000 while literally sleeping.

Under quarantine, 18 million Chinese netizens watch this man sleep at night (and pay him too)

China DealBook: Tencent invests in software crowdsourcing platform CODING; Meituan-Dianping acquires ERP services provider Passiontec

has become a hub for international companies setting up offshore developer teams.

Vietnamese IT recruiting platform TopDev secures seven-digit funding from South Korean investor

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Thu Huong Le

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

Venture Capital

Despite plenty of bargains, funds are wary of investing during coronavirus outbreak.