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Trump’s re-election brings renewed hope for TikTok’s future in the US

Trump's re-election offers hope for TikTok's survival in the US as ByteDance’s valuation rises and employees sigh.

Layoffs reshape Asia’s business landscape: From tech giants to e-commerce leaders

Mass layoffs in Asia's tech, e-commerce, fashion, and sports sectors raise questions about how businesses can balance profitability, operational efficiency, and employee welfare.

ByteDance launches AI-powered Ola Friend earbuds in China

ByteDance introduces its first AI-powered wireless earbuds, Ola Friend, in China. These earbuds offer an AI assistant for daily tasks and emotional support.

Broadcom steps into the GPU market as Nvidia faces new competition from China

Broadcom partners with ByteDance to develop AI GPUs, challenging Nvidia’s dominance as China seeks self-reliance in the face of US trade restrictions.

ByteDance and Kuaishou see top AI experts leave for new ventures as China’s unicorn boom heats up

ByteDance and Kuaishou have seen top AI experts leave for new ventures, reflecting China's booming unicorn market and fierce competition for AI talent.

TikTok bill makes its way through the House, but the app remains for now

The US House has passed a bill that could ban TikTok unless ByteDance divests, but the app remains available.

Tencent tightens rules for finance influencers

Tencent Holdings enforces stricter rules for finance live streamers on WeChat, aligning with Beijing's efforts to regulate online content and stabilise the economy.

OpenAI halts ByteDance’s access for alleged misuse of AI tech

OpenAI suspends ByteDance's account over alleged misuse of AI technology in developing its chatbot amidst policy violations and regulatory scrutiny concerns.

TikTok reaches the US$10 billion milestone, a first for non-gaming apps

TikTok surpasses US$10 billion in user spending, first for non-gaming apps, highlighting its success and ByteDance's continued growth.

ByteDance scales back gaming venture with mass layoffs

ByteDance reduces its gaming division, Nuverse, amid modest performance, leading to mass layoffs and questioning the effectiveness of its strategies in the gaming industry.

ByteDance’s VR unit, Pico, faces setbacks and staff reductions

ByteDance's VR unit, Pico, faces staff reductions and strategic shifts amid sluggish sales and challenging market conditions, focusing on hardware and core technology development.

In brief: ByteDance’s search engine goes online

Less than two weeks ago, ByteDance, China’s most valuable startup set out to recruit technical personnel to build its...