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CarParts.com Launches Loyalty Program to Fuel Growth Phase

CarParts.com has launched its first points-based based loyalty program as it shifts its focus to growth after largely completing its restructuring, CEO David Meniane said Thursday (Oct. 29) during a third quarter earnings call. Meniane said

Maruti Suzuki Exports Rose 59.3% in October Despite Shipping Strain

India’s largest carmaker shipped 49,872 vehicles overseas even as routes through the Strait of Hormuz faced disruptions.

Sam Altman Meets 50 Samsung Executives in South Korea to Secure Memory Chips

Talks on Oct 31 in Yongin targeted AI infrastructure and the Stargate project as top tech players plan US$3 trillion in spending.

News in Brief Podcast | Week 43 | Reliability, rates and port fee delay

How reliable is container shipping right now, and what are the biggest factors impacting on-time performance? This week on News in Brief, Xeneta Chief Analyst Peter Sand joins us to unpack the latest schedule reliability data, explore how d

Argos enlists Richard Ayoade for 2026 Christmas advert

Argos’ 2025 Christmas campaign scooped Christmas Advert of the Year at the RG Excellence Awards 2026, thanks to its humour and toy-led antics. Connie and Trevor return for 2026, to help comedian and actor Richard Ayoade understand that the

WATCH Tesco reunites old friends in 2026 Christmas advert

Tesco has launched its 2026 Christmas advert, featuring comedian Roisin Conaty and actor Anna Maxwell Martin in a story about friendship, festive mishaps and the importance of helping others. Titled The Wrong Address, the three-minute film

In pictures: Fortnum & Mason unveils Christmas windows inspired by festive traditions

Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its annual Christmas window display at its Piccadilly store, with this year’s theme celebrating the nostalgia and traditions of Christmas at home. The seven windows each depict a different room in a festive hous

Airports Corporation of Vietnam Cuts Nearly 3,700 Jobs This Year

Employee payments fell 13 percent to VND2.63 trillion as the operator reduced departments from 17 to 12.

Live2.ai and Rotoris Raise Fresh Capital Across Indian Tech and Retail

Rotoris secured ₹70 crore from Blume Ventures while Mochatrade raised $5.5 million led by CoinFund.

Robinsons Retail Opens First Little Marketplace Store in Boracay

Operating daily from 7 a.m. To 10 p.m. At Henann Crystal Sands Resort, the venue includes on-site meat grilling and a bar.

JD Double 11 first half: 150 million service orders transacted, over 20 million AI products

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Don't step on a landmine during the year-end peak season! 212 stores have already been frozen

Weekly major events roundup.

Industry Watch | Qatar Investment Promotion Agency wins the 2026 UN Investment Promotion Award

Thanks to the outstanding performance of its flagship program StartupQatar in attracting and supporting high-potential startups and tech companies, InvestQatar has won the 2026 UN Investment Promotion Award.

Chinese Companies Going Global Weekly | DeepSeek completes over 100 billion yuan Series A+ financing / Geely Automobile exports 798,000 vehicles in the first three quarters

Focusing on major events in the globalization of Chinese companies, 36Kr Global is committed to eliminating information gaps, giving readers a full view of the week's most noteworthy major events.

36Kr Global · Events | Over a hundred Dubai government and business representatives gather in Shenzhen: Highlights of Dubai Business Forum · China

On October 14, the Dubai Business Forum · China, organized by 36Kr Global, came to a successful conclusion. The conference connected government and business resources between China and Dubai, promoted in-depth two-way exchanges and precise matchmaking, and continues to help Chinese companies expand into Dubai.

October Qatar Venture Capital News: Invest Qatar Holds Roundtable with Chinese Enterprises; Qatar Adds Over 5,000 Foreign-Funded Enterprises in Three Months

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Qatar's investment opportunities from four aspects: China-Qatar cooperation, industry opportunities, market policies, and recent activities.

36Kr Global · Events | High-quality dialogues, over a hundred precise matchmaking sessions: highlights from the 2026 Beijing Investment Fair

From October 29 to 30, the 2026 Beijing Investment Fair, organized by 36Kr Global, came to a successful close. With high-quality forums, in-depth closed-door exchanges, and a hundred precise business matchmaking sessions, the conference facilitated efficient connections between global industry and investment resources.

Hong Kong Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill 2026 successfully concluded (with photos)

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Freight cycles are anything but regular

We call them freight cycles, but the term implies a regularity the data doesn’t support. Since 2000, the domestic transportation market’s turns have looked less like clockwork and more like a series of random shocks The post Freight cycles