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US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat | KrASIA

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ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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

ByteDance

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.

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

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Creative | KrASIA Archives

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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China's two leading game livestreaming platforms Huya (NYSE:HUYA) and Douyu (NASDAQ: DOYU), which are set to merge in a Tencent-orchestrated deal later this year, both reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020 on Tuesday.Guangzhou-based Huya generated RMB 2.99 billion (USD 458.3 million) in total revenues for the December quarter, up 21.2% year-on-year (YoY), but shy of market expectations which forecasted USD 471.7 million in quarterly sales. Meanwhile, Douyu's fourth-quarter revenue totaled RMB 2.27 billion (USD 347.8 million) which exceeded market expectations.

China's top game-streaming platforms await regulatory approval on Tencent-backed merger | KrASIA

China&#8217;s top game-streaming platforms await regulatory approval on Tencent-backed merger

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AJ Cortese

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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Asia Vision Network (AVN), the parent company of Indonesia-based video-streaming platform Vision+, will list on Nasdaq after merging with the Southeast Asia-focused blank-check company Malacca Straits Acquisition (MSA).AVN and MSA announced that they have signed a business combination agreement that values the combined company at USD 573 million. The transaction is expected to close in late Q2 or early Q3 2021.

‘Netflix of Indonesia’ merges with SPAC to list on US exchange | KrASIA

‘Netflix of Indonesia’ merges with SPAC to list on US exchange

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Tech in Asia

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

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

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What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

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Tencent Music Entertainment (NYSE: TME) said on Monday that the company gained RMB 8.34 billion (USD 1.28 billion) in revenue in the fourth quarter of last year, up 14.3% year-on-year (YoY), and generated RMB 1.2 billion in net profits, up 15.4% YoY.

Tencent Music reports strong profits as users decline | KrASIA

Tencent Music reports strong profits as users decline

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Song Jingli

Jakarta Police exposing online underage prostitution  conducted through MiChat, a Singaporean-based app. Screenshot from YouTube Humas Polda Metro Jaya.

MiChat portrays itself as a free messaging and online dating app.

Singaporean chat app under fire for alleged use in underage prostitution case | KrASIA

Singaporean chat app under fire for alleged use in underage prostitution case

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Ursula Florene

Hearing about the harsh realities of a gaming studio’s work environment, most notably their crunch culture, doesn’t come as much of a surprise anymore. A few years back, Rockstar, the game developer behind GTA, had its alleged abusive work practices—such as having employees work overtime—outed by its employees, and this wasn’t the first time the company had come under fire.

The good and bad side of working in Malaysia’s gaming industry | KrASIA

The good and bad side of working in Malaysia’s gaming industry

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Vulcan Post

China's internet giants continue to expand their operations in Singapore at a breathtaking pace. Baidu-backed video streaming service iQiyi, which made the city its international headquarter in December, on Wednesday announced that it will set up a talent management agency together with local media company GHY Culture & Media.

China's tech titans turn Singapore into their new overseas hub | KrASIA

China&#8217;s tech titans turn Singapore into their new overseas hub

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Stella Soon

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VCs targeting emerging markets don't invest enough in the mobile dating sector—and that's a mistake, says Tian, co-founder of AIG.

Emerging markets need dating apps with fresh flavor and flair, says Andy Tian of Asia Innovations Group | KrASIA

Emerging markets need dating apps with fresh flavor and flair, says Andy Tian of Asia Innovations Group

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Stephanie Li

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Built in Tel Aviv, Instagram Lite rolls out in 170 countries | KrASIA

Built in Tel Aviv, Instagram Lite rolls out in 170 countries

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NoCamels

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Major global tech firms have stepped up to reexamine the use of their platforms by military-owned companies including state telco Mytel and television network MRTV, but activists argue that only “stance and action” could prevent the situation from worsening.