China

This week, one voice cut through the noise to bring attention to a problematic practice.

The change is a redirection for Tencent’s overall streaming business after Douyu’s lackluster business performance.

To be featured on top livestreams, merchants must pay hefty fees to multi-channel networks.

Decentralization meets traditional finance.

Called Party Island, the app is invite-only for now.

The Chinese government stated in 2021 that the brutal “996” work arrangement is illegal.

Tracking climate tech investments in Southeast Asia.

Major enterprises and financial institutions are putting cryptocurrency on their balance sheets, legitimizing virtual assets.