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South Korea fines Agoda over booking disclosures
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South Korea fines Agoda over booking disclosures

Agoda did not clearly show on the reservation screen whether airline tickets were refundable or what cancellation and change fees would apply.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Agoda partners with Checkout.com on travel payments
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Agoda partners with Checkout.com on travel payments

Agoda also sells flights and activities, while Checkout.com said it processed more than US$300 billion in ecommerce payments in 2025.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
Agoda rolls out AI features to drive bookings
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Agoda rolls out AI features to drive bookings

The company also said its hotel feature uses AI to match relevant guest reviews with hotel images.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read
OpenAI’s balloon is leaking

OpenAI’s balloon is leaking

OpenAI’s US$122 billion fundraise looks great on paper – until you squint and find cracks. Plus, Agoda’s CTO gets candid about AI’s limits.
Glenn Kaonang · · 8 min read
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Agoda opens new APAC tech hub in Bangkok

The new office includes a professional studio and audio room for content production.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min read

Clause for alarm at Agoda

Agoda’s layoff blunder is a cautionary tale for employers. Meanwhile, our data shows that China’s ecommerce giants face a market running out of room.
Peter Cowan · · 4 min read
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Agoda’s severance saga is a warning for tech employers

Agoda’s layoff clause sparked a backlash. Here’s what every tech firm should know before a routine retrenchment turns into a reputational crisis.
Clarence Ding · · 5 min read
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Agoda sorry for severance terms discouraging employee assistance

The company said it is contacting affected employees to clarify their rights and ensure access to support schemes.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
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NTUC, SG employees union slam Agoda over 50 staff cuts

The unions said Agoda allegedly warned workers in their severance letters not to report the retrenchment to the Government or trade unions.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
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Agoda cuts 50 employees over cost, hiring challenges

The document also explained that staff making claims against Agoda would need to cover the company’s costs resulting from such actions.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read