"ongoing workforce restructuring and internal mobility" — More than 450 technology roles affected in early July (reported 2026-07-02), reportedly shrinking the tech team from ~1,100 to ~35, with work shifting to ByteDance engineering in China. Count is disputed: TikTok executive Stephanie Susilo denied mass layoffs, calling it restructuring; roughly 200 employees reportedly accepted severance. No AI framing by company or press. Also covered by Jakarta Globe, Caixin Global, and Tempo. Recorded at the conservative 200 (severance acceptances); SCMP reports more than 450 technology roles affected, which the company disputes as restructuring.