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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Agoda Hosts Spectacular Sale to Celebrate 20 Years of Travel
SINGAPORE, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is celebrating its 20th birthday on May 19, marking two decades of helping travelers see the world for less. To highlight the occasion, Agoda will run one of its biggest sales campaigns with global discounts of up to 60% between 7-20 May and reaching up to 70% on May 21st. The milestone event turns a spotlight on Agoda's journey in transforming the travel space by helping millions of global travelers to see the world for less. The sale provides customers with a chance to book dream trips at lower prices while marking Agoda's two decades of pioneering travel innovations. Although the company began life as a small startup in Phuket, Thailand in 2002, Agoda was officially founded by Michael Kenny and Rob Rosenstein in Singapore in 2005. Agoda was then acquired by Booking Holdings (then Priceline) in 2007. Headquartered in Singapore, over the years Agoda has evolved into one of the world's fastest-growing online travel platforms and a leading tech employer in Southeast Asia, now employing over 7,000 staff in 27 markets. Over the past two decades, Agoda has grown its reputation as a preferred travel marketplace with great value deals on a global network of over 5 million properties and 130,000 flight routes in more than 200 markets with 87 million app downloads annually according to Agoda continues to deliver on its customer promise by investing in world-class technology and using data-driven insights to give its users a personalized experience. Operating in 39 languages and supported by over 100 distinct payment methods, Agoda empowers travelers to book with flexibility and ease across diverse locales "As Agoda marks 20 years of helping our customers see the world for less, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by hosting a sale packed with even more great deals," said Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President of Supply at Agoda. "Over the years, we've always focused on helping our customers enjoy memorable travel experiences by making them easier to book as well as more affordable. We're continuing to invest in new technologies on our platform to ensure we are well placed to do the same thing for the next 20 years and beyond. This is not just about us of course, we're also celebrating Agoda's decades-long partnerships with hotels, airlines, and activity providers across the region. We're very aware and grateful that we work with some of the best partners in the world in order to deliver so many unforgettable experiences for our customers." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Agoda
South China Morning Post
13-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese apps are slowly returning to India 5 years after border clash
The mobile apps of fast-fashion retailer Shein and Alibaba Group Holding 's Taobao marketplace and Youku video-streaming platform are again available to Indian users more than four years after New Delhi mass-banned Chinese apps following a border clash. Shein, founded in China but now headquartered in Singapore, made a comeback via a new app named 'Shein India Fast Fashion', which was launched specifically for the South Asian country. The app was published in late January by the local firm Reliance Retail on both Google Play and Apple's App Store, according to app data from Reliance Retail has entered a long-term licensing deal with Shein to sell products manufactured and sourced locally, the BBC reported last week, citing an executive from the retail subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries. Alibaba, owner of the Post, took a similar approach with Youku. An international version of the app called 'Youku – Drama, Film, Show, Anime' – which has been available in various markets since 2021 for iPhone and 2022 for Android – has been available in India at least since November 2024, the earliest record on available to the Post. While the Android version of the app was published by Youku, the iPhone version was launched by Alibaba's Hong Kong subsidiary Jet Brilliant. Taobao appeared to return as the same app that existed in India before the ban. It has also been available since at least November, according to
Khaleej Times
07-02-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
TopTop expands its reach in the Middle East market with tailored gaming event in Saudi Arabia
This January, the newly-launched Jackaroo Championship has garnered widespread attention among Saudi Arabia's mini-game enthusiasts. Hosted by the popular social gaming app TopTop, the online tournament rewarded nearly 5,000 participants with STC prepaid vouchers, with the number of winners expected to increase. In response to the overwhelming passion from players, TopTop has officially announced plans to continue the Jackaroo Championship. The event will feature multiple reward options to cater to the diverse preferences of its growing player base, escalating the excitement and engagement surrounding the competition. This seemingly 'One Small Step' in TopTop's expansion efforts within the Mena region reflects a broader and more profound trend, under which the exploration of gaming-related business opportunities in this region is steadily evolving into a highly valuable and long-term growth avenue. In recent years, gaming has captured the attention of Middle Eastern residents. Data from Statista reveals that per capita spending on games in Middle Eastern countries was approximately $270, which was double that of the United States in 2021. This growing enthusiasm isn't limited to individuals; many Mena governments are also actively investing in the gaming industry. Since 2020, Saudi Arabia has made significant investments in gaming giants like Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts (EA). Additionally, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) established the Savvy Games Group, which aimed to foster its domestic gaming industry and enhance global investment within the realm. Amid these trends, numerous gaming products tailored to the Mena market have emerged, with TopTop standing out as a prime example. This social gaming platform has gained traction over the past two years, earning positive feedback from users in Gulf countries and Turkey. Public reports reveal that TopTop achieved an impressive year-on-year revenue growth of over 100% in the first half of 2024 and was featured in Apple's App Store recommendations for users across multiple Mena countries in May 2024. statistics reveal that as of September 2024, TopTop (Android) ranked among the top 10 best-selling games in 15 countries, predominantly within the Mena region, including the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Egypt. Turkey and Saudi Arabia have emerged as key markets in TopTop's latest expansion efforts. The platform now offers a range of casual games, including popular titles like Candy Boom, Uno, Dominoes, and Okey. According to as of September 20, 2024, TopTop ranked among the top five apps in Turkey's board games category. Since July 2024, the platform has actively engaged with local audiences through online and offline channels. In its "4th Player Wanted" campaign, TopTop teamed up with popular Turkish singer Ece Seçkin, who composed and performed the platform's official theme song. This widely acclaimed music video has garnered 700,000+ views on YouTube. This campaign was further amplified with out-of-home advertising at Şişli Metro Station and on public buses across Istanbul. This evolving landscape holds promise for Mena users as more developers recognize their needs and craft engaging gaming experiences specifically for them.
