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ByteDance or Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd. is a Chinese Internet technology company operating several machine learning-enabled content platforms, headquartered in Beijing. It was founded by Zhang Yiming in 2012. ByteDance's core product, Toutiao, is a popular content platform in China.

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Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. 

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The game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component parts employ thousands of people worldwide.

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Faker’s latest championship sparked a surge on Douyin, underscoring the platform’s rapid rise as a hub for esports content.

China’s esports streaming heats up as Douyin draws top IP and talent | KrASIA

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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Extra-regional trade is forecasted to grow USD 1.2 trillion in ten years, but deficits with China soar.

Southeast Asia expands trade as a neutral hub in a divided world | KrASIA

Southeast Asia expands trade as a neutral hub in a divided world

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Oneteam and Locad raise funding, Atome Financial lands syndicated credit facility, Panmnesia nets over USD 60 million, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Oneteam and Locad raise funding, Atome Financial lands syndicated credit facility, Panmnesia nets over USD 60 million, and more

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Deals in brief: Crimson Education raises Series D funding, MUIP backs Japanese ridesharing platform Newmo, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Crimson Education raises Series D funding, MUIP backs Japanese ridesharing platform Newmo, latest China deals, and more

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Companies are using star athletes to capture market share amid a fitness boom.

Chinese sportswear brands flood into Southeast Asia in search for growth | KrASIA

Chinese sportswear brands flood into Southeast Asia in search for growth

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Deals in brief: Kipin Edutech wins top prize at Temasek Foundation Education Challenge, Indonesia’s Cards raises seed funding, Jollibee acquires Tim Ho Wan, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Kipin Edutech wins top prize at Temasek Foundation Education Challenge, Indonesia’s Cards raises seed funding, Jollibee acquires Tim Ho Wan, and more

NetEase, Inc. is a Chinese Internet technology company providing online services centered on content, community, communications and commerce. The company was founded in 1997 by Lebunto. NetEase develops and operates online PC and mobile games, advertising services, email services and e-commerce platforms in China.

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NetEase Games’ corruption probe targets senior marketing executives amid tightening payment controls.

NetEase Games investigates top marketing execs in corruption probe | KrASIA

NetEase Games investigates top marketing execs in corruption probe

Incoming CEO de La Faverie will step into his new role with the goal of reducing Estee Lauder’s reliance on traditional retail channels.

Estee Lauder names new CEO, pivots from tradition toward e-commerce and emerging markets | KrASIA

Estee Lauder names new CEO, pivots from tradition toward e-commerce and emerging markets

Station Ai, Japan’s newest startup center, aims to attract global startups to Aichi’s growing ecosystem.

Aichi unveils Station Ai, Japan’s largest innovation hub, targeting Asia’s startup future | KrASIA

Aichi unveils Station Ai, Japan’s largest innovation hub, targeting Asia’s startup future

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Digital infrastructure and capital market investment are among the areas of interest.

China, Hong Kong companies tap Middle East as Western ties sour | KrASIA

China, Hong Kong companies tap Middle East as Western ties sour

Deals in brief: Lenovo’s Leshines gains Saudi backing, Ampd Energy and Ensonic secure funding, Swiggy bags USD 606 million from anchor investors, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Lenovo’s Leshines gains Saudi backing, Ampd Energy and Ensonic secure funding, Swiggy bags USD 606 million from anchor investors, and more

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Amid slowing sales, new CEO Brian Niccol is steering Starbucks back to basics, reviving its “third space” community focus.