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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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Focused on safety and affordability, the Chinese firm aims to address gaps in general aviation with its certified piston and hybrid engines.

Falcon Aviation eyes liftoff with low-cost, airworthy aircraft engines

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Better-than-expected earnings in Greater China fuel optimism as Nike revamps its product lineup and retools its brand for growth.

Nike rallies behind “Sport Offense” strategy after surprise fiscal year showing

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While TikTok has been caught in the middle of straining US-China relations, Bigo has not been targeted by US authorities.

TikTok competitor Bigo shifts servers to Singapore amidst US crackdown

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

TikTok is famous for its AI-powered recommendation system, which feeds curated content to users based on their interests.

Selling TikTok in the US is a pivotal moment for ByteDance, but a deal is easier said than done

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Its revenue from membership services rose steadily while incomes from online ads declined.

iQiyi shares dive 12% on SEC probe despite steady growth in Q2

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Disney+ Hotstar to launch in Indonesia in September

Netflix streams films, TV series, and documentaries, revolutionizing how audiences consume on-demand entertainment worldwide.

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How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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Illegal vendors provide many payment options and vastly cheaper pricing, at times operating on marketplaces like Tokopedia and Shopee.

Inside Indonesia's gray market for streaming platform logins

Inside Indonesia&#8217;s gray market for streaming platform logins

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

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

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Combining platforms would strengthen two US-listed companies amid economic downturn.

Tencent pushes USD 10 billion merger of game-streaming units

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Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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Overly patriotic Chinese internet users curse the entrepreneur as a traitor to China.

CHINA BRIEF | "ByteDance will need to accept misunderstandings for a while," says Zhang Yiming

CHINA BRIEF | &#8220;ByteDance will need to accept misunderstandings for a while,&#8221; says Zhang Yiming

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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GoPlay’s surging subscriber numbers are in large part a result of its tight integration within the Gojek ecosystem and the convenience of GoPay as a means of paying for content.

Streaming media in the spotlight: Edy Sulistyo of GoPlay | The Indo Tekno Podcast

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With over 2 billion downloads worldwide, the ByteDance app is set to disrupt advertising in Southeast Asia with TikTok for Business.

This is how brands can scale with TikTok: Q&A with Chew Wee Ng of ByteDance

This is how brands can scale with TikTok: Q&#038;A with Chew Wee Ng of ByteDance

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