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Forecasts for Vietnam, Taiwan and Singapore have been revised higher despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Asia's growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

Asia&#8217;s growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

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In Love and Deepspace, female players are falling for AI-driven men who whisper their names, remember their stories, and never argue back.

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The Uptake Daily Digest | Sprinting against algorithms. Gig workers in China constantly draw the short straw. Conditions are improving ever so slightly.

Daily Digest | Sprinting against algorithms

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DeepRoute.ai unveils ‘affordable’ advanced autonomous driving solution for mass production. The L4 solution’s price point is the same as L2 solutions.

DeepRoute.ai unveils ‘affordable’ advanced autonomous driving solution for mass production

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Alibaba bets on Jack Ma protege to reverse slowdown. CEO Zhang seen losing clout in sweeping leadership and organizational changes.

Alibaba bets on Jack Ma protege to reverse slowdown

The Uptake Daily Digest | Let’s get SaaSy. The backbone of business in India.

Daily Digest | Let’s get SaaSy

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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New regulations aim to improve gig workers’ pay and labor conditions. New regulations aim to improve gig workers’ pay and labor conditions.

Gig workers in China have better protections, but there's still a long way to go

Gig workers in China have better protections, but there&#8217;s still a long way to go

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The Uptake Daily Digest | 1 billion blocked texts.

Daily Digest | 1 billion blocked texts

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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Kuaishou reportedly lays off 30% of mid-level staff amid sweeping crackdowns. Major Chinese internet companies are downsizing as losses grow.

Kuaishou reportedly lays off 30% of mid-level staff amid sweeping crackdowns

The Uptake Daily Digest | This is fine. Douban has been fined 20 times.

Daily Digest | This is fine

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Didi delisting reflects Chinese worry over losing big data to US. President Xi Jinping keeps tight controls on tech companies ahead of party congress.