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The free version will continue to support everyday use.

Smaller rivals are being pushed to the margins as online shopping booms in Thailand and Malaysia.

TikTok Shop’s growth across regions was a key driver.

The gap between the two players is narrowing, particularly in Vietnam, where TikTok Shop now commands more than 40% of the market.

Doubao and Seedance featured across key parts of the broadcast.

The chatbot is providing real-time interpretation for two exhibitions featuring works from the Louvre and Picasso.

Once anonymous, small manufacturers in China are using TikTok videos and live streams to build global demand and their own identities.

The platform is testing a bean-shaped device that uses Doubao to capture meetings, generate real-time summaries, and support enterprise workflows.