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The firm’s value has risen more than a third within two years. NewsCHINA BRIEF | ByteDance’s market capitalization hits between USD 100 billion and USD 140 billion1 min read
The 58-year-old businessman will also serve as chief operating officer of ByteDance. NewsCHINA BRIEF | ByteDance hires ex-Disney executive as new TikTok CEO1 min read
YY’s Likee already has over 115 million monthly active users worldwide and is growing fast. VideosVideo | Is Likee becoming the next TikTok?1 min read
The accelerator was launched in March with a USD 125 million fund. NewsCHINA BRIEF | ByteDance’s founder donates USD 10 million to COVID-19 therapeutics accelerator project backed by Bill Gates1 min read
The world’s most valuable startup is hiring in Singapore and other locations around the globe. Q&A“This is only the beginning”: Helena Lersch on how ByteDance is shaping up in Southeast Asia8 mins read
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