How e-commerce short dramas get you to spend – without realizing it
The storytelling revolution of short, three-minute dramas on e-commerce platforms has seamlessly merged ‘watching’ and ‘shopping’ By Lee Shih Ta “She wore shabby clothes and was dumped by her…
BRIEF: TikTok’s Canada unit files for judicial review after shutdown order
TikTok's Canadian unit said Wednesday it has filed an emergency motion with Canada's Federal Court seeking judicial review of an order requiring the company to shut down its operations in…
Kuaishou investors cheer profit news and buyback plan
The short-video platform posted a modest adjusted profit in the first quarter, stemming the flow of red ink for the first time since its IPO Key Takeaways: Kuaishou’s quarterly revenue…
Ready for a Food Fight? Takeout Leader Meituan Faces Video Challenge
China’s food delivery business could be taking a dramatic turn as TikTok parent ByteDance pilots a food delivery service over its Douyin video appKey Takeaways:Douyin’s service allows merchants to attract…