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

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

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

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TikTok’s recommendation algorithm is its secret sauce and this is what its prospective buyers are after.

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New regulations might create hurdles for TikTok&#8217;s sale in its two biggest markets

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ByteDance has long been a proponent of content recommendation systems, and uses it on other products, such as the popular news aggregator Jinri Toutiao.

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Why the secret AI sauce behind TikTok is such a vital ingredient in luring potential buyers

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SoftBank has held discussions with India’s two largest telecom operators for buying out TikTok India in August.

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SoftBank might jump in the race to acquire TikTok India business

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Following TikTok's ban in India, these local alternatives are hoping to seize the opportunity.

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Video | Can these made in India apps fill a TikTok-shaped void?

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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 plans to incubate 100,000 businesses and help them achieve USD 146,000 in annual sales within the year.

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Short video platform Kuaishou unveils ambitious new e-commerce targets amid livestreaming boom

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

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

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The sale of TikTok’s US operations might need approval from Chinese authorities in order to proceed.

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ByteDance to comply with China&#8217;s latest tech export rules, complicating TikTok sale

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Pearl Mountain seeks a slice of a global video editing software market that is expected to hit USD 1.1 billion by 2025.

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Developing easy-to-use software for video editing: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

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Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

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Millennials are flocking to the career of social media KOL in China, but it could be a harder job than most people think.

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TECH PANO | What is it like to be a social media KOL in China?

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

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