**Google News: Top Tech News in Asia-Pacific**
**1. China’s ByteDance to Lay Off Thousands Amid Regulatory Crackdown**
– Chinese tech giant ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to lay off thousands of employees, mostly in its overseas operations.
– The layoffs are part of a broader cost-cutting measure as the company faces increased regulatory scrutiny in China and other countries.
– ByteDance has been under fire from Chinese authorities for allegedly violating data privacy regulations and promoting .
