Twitter Opening First APAC Engineering Center in Singapore

The transcript discusses Twitter's establishment of a new engineering hub in Singapore, highlighting its role in global development and the hiring of engineers in Asia Pacific. It covers Twitter's growth, revenue, and product launches, including the Spotlight feature. The transcript also addresses infrastructure investments, ad revenue potential in Asia, and Twitter's influence on elections and efforts to combat misinformation. Expectations for 2020, including the impact of mega events like the Olympics and US elections, are also discussed.

What is the primary reason for Twitter establishing a global engineering center in Singapore?

• To increase advertising revenue

• To focus on social media trends

• To support global objectives and access local talent

• To reduce operational costs

What is the expected number of engineers Twitter plans to hire in Singapore?

• 65

• 70

• 60

• 50

What new product did Twitter launch to enhance brand visibility?

• Focus

• Spotlight

• Highlight

• Showcase

What is driving the growth in Twitter's ad revenue in Asia?

• Expansion of engineering teams

• New partnerships with local companies

• Increased user base

• Conversations around sports and entertainment

How is Twitter contributing to global product development in Asia Pacific?

• By reducing workforce

• By focusing on local trends

• By investing in site reliability and infrastructure

• By increasing marketing efforts

What role does Twitter play in elections according to the transcript?

• It is used for advertising only

• It is integral for candidates to share their views

• It is a tool for misinformation

• It is a platform for entertainment

How is Twitter addressing misinformation on its platform?

• By banning all political content

• By reducing the number of users

• By focusing only on entertainment content

• By investing in technology to provide authentic information