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

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ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

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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).

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

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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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General manager Vanessa Pappas will become TikTok's new interim head.

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits amid escalating tensions in the US | KrASIA

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits amid escalating tensions in the US

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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Reliance drives digital retail, telecommunication services, and entertainment offerings, shaping India’s consumer and connectivity environment.

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ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, connects users through regional language content, memes, and community-driven discussions.

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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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JioSaavn's local competitor Gaana launched its own short-video app HotShots in July.

TikTok-rival Triller strikes partnership with Reliance-owned music streaming app JioSaavn | KrASIA

TikTok-rival Triller strikes partnership with Reliance-owned music streaming app JioSaavn

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

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Grassroots feedback on Xiaohongshu drives perceptual changes for Chinese beauty brands.

Chinese cosmetics brands use Xiaohongshu to shake off shady image | KrASIA

Chinese cosmetics brands use Xiaohongshu to shake off shady image

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TikTok global MAU by July 2020, 700 million

The embattled short video app is suing the Trump government over the recent US sanction.

KEY STAT | TikTok discloses US and global user numbers for the first time | KrASIA

KEY STAT | TikTok discloses US and global user numbers for the first time

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

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According to the company, monthly active users (MAU) for the ShareChat app stand at 130 million, while Moj has over 50 million MAUs.

What makes TikTok's Indian rival ShareChat attractive to Microsoft and Google | KrASIA

What makes TikTok&#8217;s Indian rival ShareChat attractive to Microsoft and Google

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

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WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

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China's No.1 chatting app is anxiously putting out new features to fend off advances from local competitors.

TECH PANO | How do WeChat copes with domestic competition while facing external threat from the US | KrASIA

TECH PANO | How do WeChat copes with domestic competition while facing external threat from the US

American tech giant Microsoft is said to be in talks with ShareChat to invest USD 100 million.

TikTok rival ShareChat brings back its laid-off employees as traffic spikes | KrASIA

TikTok rival ShareChat brings back its laid-off employees as traffic spikes

Although Reliance has about 400 million telecom subscribers, its wide range of digital offerings do not have mass user appeal.

Reliance may become TikTok's savior in India | KrASIA

Reliance may become TikTok&#8217;s savior in India

Microsoft seeks to acquire TikTok's global businesses, including India's.

Microsoft in talks with TikTok's Indian competitor ShareChat to invest USD 100 million | KrASIA

Microsoft in talks with TikTok&#8217;s Indian competitor ShareChat to invest USD 100 million

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