Malaysia urges Meta, TikTok to curb harmful content

Malaysia urges Meta, TikTok to curb harmful content

Malaysia on April 9 required tech giants Meta and TikTok to come up with plans to counter harmful content online.
TikTok transactions of OCOP products hit more than $4.1 million

TikTok transactions of OCOP products hit more than $4.1 million

The One Commune One Product (OCOP) market initiative on the TikTok platform has reached 1.4 billion views in just a year in Vietnam.
US House easily passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate

US House easily passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company or be banned in the United States.
EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection

EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection

The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content.
TikTok supports 2.8 million SMEs during upcoming Tet 2024

TikTok supports 2.8 million SMEs during upcoming Tet 2024

TikTok is offering a new initiative to support brands.
TikTok to invest 1.5 billion USD in Indonesia's GoTo group

TikTok to invest 1.5 billion USD in Indonesia's GoTo group

Chinese short-video platform TikTok on December 11 announced an investment of 1.5 billion USD in GoTo technology firm of Indonesia following an agreement to restart its shopping app in the Southeast Asian country.
EU opens probe into TikTok, YouTube over child protection

EU opens probe into TikTok, YouTube over child protection

The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors.
TikTok Singapore’s operation in Vietnam violates local laws: Ministry

TikTok Singapore’s operation in Vietnam violates local laws: Ministry

Violations of Vietnam's laws have been detected in TikTok's cross-border services in Vietnam after a comprehensive inspection of TikTok's activities in the country from May this year, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) said at the monthly press conference on October 5.
Empowering female leaders in tech: insights and aspirations shared at KPMG Tech Innovator 2023

Empowering female leaders in tech: insights and aspirations shared at KPMG Tech Innovator 2023

A pivotal discussion unfolded between KPMG and foremost female leaders, exploring the role and challenges of women in technology.
MIC to announce TikTok inspection results

MIC to announce TikTok inspection results

Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications will announce its inspection conclusion of TikTok next month.
Facebook, Google, and TikTok ordered to remove content volations

Facebook, Google, and TikTok ordered to remove content volations

Facebook, Google, and TikTok removed a significant amount of content that violated the law in July, meeting about 90 per cent of the MIC's requirements.
TikTok Shop dethrones Lazada in Vietnam's e-commerce sector

TikTok Shop dethrones Lazada in Vietnam's e-commerce sector

Having launched just last year, TikTok Shop has rapidly ascended the ranks in Vietnam's e-commerce sector, dethroning Lazada from its position as the second-largest platform by revenue, according to the latest data from market analyst firm, Metric.
Foreign tech giants contribute $166 million in taxes in H1

Foreign tech giants contribute $166 million in taxes in H1

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) in Vietnam has reported that prominent foreign tech companies, including Google, Apple, Facebook, Netflix, TikTok, made substantial tax contributions, amounting to around $166 million during the first half of 2023.
French MPs urge TikTok ban ultimatum

French MPs urge TikTok ban ultimatum

French MPs on Thursday called on the government to ban video-sharing platform TikTok unless it clarifies its links to China, days after the government blamed social media for fuelling recent riots.
New e-commerce trend popular in Thailand

New e-commerce trend popular in Thailand

Shoppertainment, where content and commerce converge on a platform, has become the next era of online commerce, expected to be worth 1 trillion USD across Asia-Pacific by 2025, said Sirinit Virayasiri, head of business marketing for Thailand TikTok.
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