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The transfer of a significant number of employees from ByteDance to Pico has stirred internal strife, posing a threat to further derail the company's progress.

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Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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Temu's growth trajectory risks slowing down amidst challenges posed by scams, phishing schemes, and emerging threats on social media.

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Numerous companies are vying to replicate Lululemon's triumph in China and worldwide. Will Maia Active succeed in achieving this feat following its acquisition by Anta Sports?

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Contrary to a lack of ambition, Pico's failure is more closely tied to the pursuit of applications that didn't align with the strengths of VR technology.

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Forecasts for Vietnam, Taiwan and Singapore have been revised higher despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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Asia&#8217;s growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

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China-manufactured robots are ready to serve the entire world

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