Tencent

Founded in 1998, Tencent is one of the largest social media and entertainment companies in the world. After initial success with its QQ social network in the PC era, Tencent has a mobile-era smash-hit with WeChat.
Tencent weighs up to $5b offshore bond sale for AI spending
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Tencent weighs up to $5b offshore bond sale for AI spending

The bonds could be issued in US dollars and offshore yuan, with a sale potentially happening early this month, the people said.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
OpenClaw adds Tencent AI tool to security checks
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OpenClaw adds Tencent AI tool to security checks

The security setup was tested on a 556-case subset of Tencent’s SkillTrustBench.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
Tencent signs Oracle deal for 100,000 AI chips abroad
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Tencent signs Oracle deal for 100,000 AI chips abroad

The reported deal would use a gap in the US export controls.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Tencent launches TenPayGo for WeChat Pay travelers
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Tencent launches TenPayGo for WeChat Pay travelers

Tencent said the app supports seven international card networks, including Visa and Mastercard.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
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Tencent launches new AI image model as rivals expand

Tencent’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose more than 7% after the announcement.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
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Tencent repurchases $12.7m in shares, extends buyback streak

Tencent’s stock closed at HK$425.60 (US$54) that day, down 1.94%.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
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Tencent-backed Enflame set to debut after $913m IPO

After the offering, Tencent will own a 17.95% stake in Enflame.
Minh Le · · 1 min read
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Bilibili plans $700m convertible notes, Tencent to buy $200m

Tencent will subscribe for US$200 million of the convertible notes.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
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Life’s a game, and AI agents are Animoca’s new play

Long known for blockchain gaming, Animoca has launched an AI agent platform. Co-founder and chairman Yat Siu tells Tech in Asia what he’s planning.
Scott Shuey · · 6 min read
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Tencent unveils AI model it says outperforms Z.ai, Moonshot

Tencent demonstrated Hy4 Preview for game creation, 3D web design, and accounting compliance.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read