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The guidelines aim to reduce the likelihood of scandals and help firms prepare for exits.

Southeast Asian VCs move to set startup governance standards

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Educational platform Naro captures the nuances and insights of each revered Japanese craft and shares it with the world via immersive features that are part documentary, part film.

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Bringing Japanese craft to the world: Q&#038;A with Naro co-founders Mariko Nishimura and Todd Silverstein

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When AI can create an audio recording of anyone on earth saying literally anything, does that make for a better future? Or is this a Black Mirror episode?

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Apple asks suppliers to shift AirPods, Beats production to India. iPhone maker taps South Asian nation again in push to diversify from China.

Apple asks suppliers to shift AirPods, Beats production to India

What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

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The current trend of cartoon animal NFTs needs to be taken out behind the shed.

The Bullet: We’re Not Using NFTs to Their Full Potential

With the Monetary Authority of Singapore pushing back on crypto, is Temasek’s investment a bold move or a risky venture?

The Bullet: Temasek’s $100 Million Bet — Brilliant or Brash?

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

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

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

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Chinese apps vie to become the next TikTok without making splash at home. StarMaker, Bigo Live, and Yalla make inroads into Southeast Asia, Middle East.

Chinese apps vie to become the next TikTok without making splash at home

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

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From Douyin clone to global sensation: How TikTok took the world by storm. ByteDance’s acquisition of Musical.ly made TikTok one of the most popular apps.

From Douyin clone to global sensation: How TikTok took the world by storm

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