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

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

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The automaker is aiming to balance its partnership with Huawei as it asserts control over its smart mobility future.

Seres turns to ByteDance’s Doubao as it trims dependence on Huawei

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

Deals in brief: Applied Materials backs robotics firm Augmentus, Sedifly raises pre-seed funding, Grab invests in May Mobility, and more

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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.

China’s two biggest tech giants Alibaba and Tencent are all in business with Wanda.

Deals | Wanda Sells Film Unit to Alibaba, Right after Its Tencent Deal

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HQ has only been out for 3 months, and it’s already beating Zuckerberg’s inaugural Facebook Live for concurrent viewer numbers.

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CheckItOut! | All the WHYs/HOWs Behind HQ Trivia&#8217;s Success

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The funding will help the startup explore opportunities in e-commerce.

Deals | Leveraging WeChat Mini Program, MeowCard Secures Investment from Vertex Ventures and Matrix Partners

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Plus, Singapore’s homegrown mobile payment app SpherePay has raised over US$10 million. Ola expands to Australia.

KrAsia Daily: Xiaomi Throws Itself into China’s Fad of Live Trivia Games

Xiaomi’s live streaming app was grappling with how to attract users. Will live trivia game be a remedy?

Xiaomi Adds Fuel to China’s Live Trivia Game Frenzy with Its Own Short Video Streaming App Youle

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

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Kuaishou is likely to be valued at USD 18 billion posts new financing round.

Deals | Tencent Reportedly Invests in Kuaishou, Betting on Booming Short Video Market

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

The team behind the product is Tencent QQ.

Tencent Rolls out Short Video Sharing App DOV to Glue Generation Z

It appears to be expanding into SE Asia with a potential IPO plan said to be resurfacing.

Deals | Short Video/Livestreaming App Kuaishou Looking at USD 1BN Financing to Get Ahead of Competition

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Tencent founder Pony Ma thinks regulators need to intervene in the booming live trivia games, but why?

Knowledge Earns You One Million, Live Trivia Game Is A Hit Now in China

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