Food Poisoning Outbreak at ByteDance’s Singapore Office Hospitalises Dozens

Dozens of employees at ByteDance's Singapore office, TikTok's parent company, were hospitalized following a food poisoning incident. Health and food safety officials are investigating the outbreak, which caused gastroenteritis symptoms in 60 staff members on Tuesday, with 57 requiring hospital treatment. ByteDance has also stated it is investigating the cause, noting that food is provided…

July 31, 20240Comments

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TikTok Reveals ‘Kill Switch’ Offer to US Government Amid Legal Battle

TikTok's revelation of offering a 'kill switch' to the US government in 2022, aimed at addressing data protection and national security concerns, has sparked a significant legal battle. This move came to light as TikTok and its parent company ByteDance initiated legal action against a new law that mandates ByteDance to sell TikTok or face…

June 21, 20240Comments

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European Commission Considers Suspending TikTok Lite’s Rewards Program Over Safety Concerns

The European Commission is on the verge of halting TikTok's "Task and Rewards" feature on the TikTok Lite app due to concerns over its potentially harmful effects on users, particularly children. This decision may come into effect as early as Thursday, as announced by Commissioner Thierry Breton, who described the feature as "toxic and addictive."…

April 22, 20240Comments

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TikTok GoTo Indonesia Partnership

TikTok GoTo Indonesia Partnership, the globally popular social media platform, has entered into a joint venture with Indonesia's tech behemoth GoTo, aiming to rejuvenate its online shopping segment in the country. Owned by China's ByteDance, TikTok plans to channel over $1.5 billion into Indonesia's prominent e-commerce platform, Tokopedia. This move follows TikTok Shop's temporary closure in Indonesia…

December 11, 20230Comments

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