SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- TikTok has laid off at least a dozen employees in Singapore as part of a global restructuring of its trust and safety team, The Straits Times has learned.
The move is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and align with long-term growth plans.
Employees were informed of the layoffs on February 20, with those affected having their access cut off just an hour after receiving the notice.
Similar job cuts have been reported across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US, sources familiar with the matter said.
An internal e-mail seen by ST stated that the restructuring followed months of careful consideration, aiming to improve operational efficiency and better meet business needs.
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