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Tag: TikTok

ByteDance to retain one board seat under US TikTok agreement

ByteDance will retain one board seat under a US TikTok deal, with data stored on US servers and American investors holding control.

U.S. and China signal progress on TikTok sale, but uncertainty remains

U.S. and China report progress on a TikTok sale deal, but no firm timeline leaves users uncertain about the app’s future.

Trump and Xi meet to decide TikTok’s future in the US

A Trump–Xi meeting this week will decide if TikTok stays in the US under a new ownership framework, ending months of uncertainty.

TikTok introduces voice messages and image sharing in direct messages

TikTok is rolling out voice messages and image sharing in direct messages for all eligible users, boosting its social features.

White House launches official TikTok account despite ongoing ban threat

The White House has launched its first TikTok account despite the looming 17 September deadline that could see the app banned in the US.

U.S. tariffs remain a major concern for Chinese sellers on Shein, Temu, TikTok Shop and Amazon

Chinese exporters remain wary of U.S. tariffs as Shein, Temu, TikTok Shop and Amazon push for growth amid trade tensions.

Southeast Asia drives US$42B surge in social commerce adoption

Southeast Asia is leading a US$42B social commerce boom as TikTok, Meta, and YouTube turn content into seamless shopping.

ByteDance reveals median employee tenure of nearly three years

ByteDance reveals median employee tenure of 2.9 years, offering insight into retention trends amid China’s highly competitive tech sector.

TikTok may dodge US ban with new app and ownership deal

TikTok could avoid a US ban with the launch of a new app on September 5 and a possible sale to non-Chinese investors, including Oracle.

Trump says talks with China on TikTok deal to begin this week

Trump says TikTok deal talks with China will begin this week, with possible involvement from President Xi or his team.

TikTok trials new ‘bulletin boards’ to rival Instagram’s broadcast channels

TikTok is testing bulletin boards, a new feature similar to Instagram's broadcast channels, for direct creator-to-fan updates.

Trump extends TikTok deadline again, raising legal and political concerns

Trump gives TikTok another 90-day extension to split from ByteDance, raising legal doubts and pressure from lawmakers on both sides.