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Digital Economy
TikTok's critics may have to dance to its tune
ByteDance has a vice-like grip on the youth. Even Disney did not have such a passionate following
September 07, 2023
Disruption and Digitalisation
TikTok may put actors out of work
Hollywood has been rocked by the first joint strike in 63 years, and screen talent could be overtaken by online creators.
August 03, 2023
Global Markets
J&T Express IPO could dance to TikTok's tune
J&T Express may be the opportunity that investors should dance to
July 06, 2023
Tech
TikTok seeks US$20 bil e-commerce business despite US setback
TikTok Shop remains a sliver of ByteDance’s US$80 billion revenue.
June 08, 2023
Tech
Digital apps to reorient your lifestyle
New digital platforms, backed by a crew of starry tech experts, is eyeing an opportunity to shake up the status quo
May 24, 2023
Tech
What is Lemon8 and what are its links with the under-fire TikTok?
Unlike TikTok, which features a rolling scroll of short videos, the app is more akin to a mishmash of Instagram and Pinterest.
March 31, 2023
US-China trade war
Five key moments from TikTok CEO's combative hearing in Congress
Maryland Democrat John Sarbanes said young brains aren’t fully developed and are no match for TikTok’s technology.
March 24, 2023
US-China trade war
TikTok CEO's careful testimony got him no closer to a resolution
Chew Shou Zi, facing US politicians' questioning, was told at one point “TikTok’s time is up.”
March 24, 2023
Broker's Calls
DBS downgrades Grab to 'fully valued', highlights TikTok’s potential threat to Asean internet companies
Southeast Asia is projected to be TikTok Shop’s most promising region, led by Indonesia.
January 30, 2023
Digital Economy
Is the future of commerce social?
Here is how socialising e-commerce can help retailers in Southeast Asia improve their brand engagement and reach.
January 04, 2023