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The 45th edition of GITEX Global and its sister event, Expand North Star, drew tens of thousands of participants to Dubai.

GITEX Global 2025 wraps in Dubai with strong turnout and new editions on the horizon

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Tim Draper invests in Ryder, Verta raises seed funding, Xendit acquires Payex, and more

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Fashion

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Outdoor apparel risks following workwear’s path: from utility to fashion to commodification.

In China, the outdoor boom is starting to look more like a fashion cycle than a lifestyle shift

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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The company has also raised its valuation from USD 75 billion to USD 90 billion.

ByteDance issues pre-IPO options to employees in bid to improve cash flow

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Luna Lin

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

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

East Asia

Lark, a workplace collaboration platform by ByteDance, integrates messaging, video conferencing, document sharing, and productivity tools.

Lark

The app factory also eyes the B2B sector.

China's ByteDance makes first attempt at global enterprise SaaS market by launching Lark

China&#8217;s ByteDance makes first attempt at global enterprise SaaS market by launching Lark

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Among the most popular workplaces in China are also EV makes Nio and Tesla

LinkedIn data shows Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance are China's top 3 companies to work for in 2019

LinkedIn data shows Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance are China&#8217;s top 3 companies to work for in 2019

Mubu

This is reportedly the second utility of this nature in ByteDance's portfolio.

ByteDance acquires Chinese workflow tool Mubu

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

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

Short Video

But the move could curtail their future growth.

Chinese short video apps Douyin and Kwai introduce feature to cut users' screen time

Chinese short video apps Douyin and Kwai introduce feature to cut users&#8217; screen time

The company moves into entertainment production.

ByteDance invests in celebrity management agency

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TikTok

Chinese apps dominate Middle East short video and live streaming market

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

Education

This formation links up with sentiments shared by the highest political office in the country.

Tencent Games leads new partnership to promote scientific education

Douyin

ByteDance's Douyin app, which features 15-second videos and is known as TikTok outside of China, has started to allow a subset of users to share videos

ByteDance

ByteDance issues pre-IPO options to employees in bid to improve cash flow

China’s ByteDance makes first attempt at global enterprise SaaS market by launching Lark

LinkedIn data shows Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance are China’s top 3 companies to work for in 2019