TikTok takes actions against public health and election misinformation
TikTok also said it has more than a dozen fact-checking partners around the world that review content in over 30 languages.
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Rural farmer influences new crop of devoted viewers
33-year-old Zhao Xinxin filming snippets of her rural life and traditional homemade food for her 168,000 followers on video-sharing platform Douyin.
YouTube’s ever-growing role in Korean politics
Lacking faith in traditional media, more people turn to YouTube for political news despite flimsy verification process.
China National Traditional Orchestra joins Douyin to bring traditional music online
Through the plan, more than 100 top musicians from the orchestra are expected to hold 100 online concerts on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, in the coming year.
Snapchat introduces paid subscription service to India amid layoffs
Snapchat in June announced Snapchat+, with a collection of exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features available on the platform for $3.99 per month.
Bizzare Cheong Wa Dae couch promotion sparks controversy
The video documented people’s reactions upon seeing a large white sofa that was set up on the Cheong Wa Dae grounds.
Online hell: Cyberbullying in Indonesia remains vicious and rampant
An 11-year-old student living in Tasikmalaya, West Java was coerced by his schoolmates into engaging in bestiality with a cat. They recorded the act and uploaded the video online.
Why Anushka Sen is debuting in Korea
Learn everything about her trip to Korea and how this 19-year-old Bollywood actor and influencer is shaking up the industry with her passion for connecting Asia through content.
Viral chef Vindy Lee takes on Indonesian snack etiquette challenge
The celebrity chef was already well known for her cooking show on TV, but her popularity rocketed on TikTok,where her unique dining etiquette videos became a viral sensation.
Education firm finds fortunes via livestream
Embattled education training company New Oriental began trending on China's social media platforms recently, after its teachers started livestreaming the selling of agricultural…