Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefullyInvestors are increasingly betting that “China is back” as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, ex...
18 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
China tech giant Tencent sees Q1 profit jump after AI betsTencent reported a 21% surge in quarterly net profit, reaching 58.1 billion yuan, driven by significant investments in the booming artifici...
13 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
China’s Meta backlash renders Manus model ‘officially dead’Beijing's order for Meta to unwind its $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus signals a new era of regulatory scrutiny for China's tech in...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Chinese billionaire overhauls AI startup after warning on ManusFollowing Meta's Manus acquisition fallout, MiroMind founder Chen Tianqiao is implementing strict firewalls between his Chinese and US busi...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek at over $20 billion valuation: ReportChinese tech giants Tencent and Alibaba are reportedly in talks to invest in AI startup DeepSeek. The company is aiming for a valuation exc...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitionsDespite reports and rumours about its imminent release, DeepSeek's next-generation "V4" model is nowhere in sight. Speculation is also swir...
09 Apr, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Naspers chairman Koos Bekker says company has no plans to sell Tencent stakeThe 26% stake in Tencent, valued at around $100 billion, forms the bulk of the value of both companies.
18 Sep, 2023, 03.36 PM IST
Tencent shares slump as Prosus seen to step up sellingThe internet company’s shares dropped 5.2% to HK$357.2 in Hong Kong, the most since late January, after news that Prosus planned to deposit...
13 Apr, 2023, 04.09 PM IST
China's Tencent starts new round of layoffs: reportLayoffs will affect three out of Tencent's six business divisions - platform and content (PCG), which comprises of its video and news platf...
15 Nov, 2022, 05.44 PM IST
Tencent shifts focus to majority deals, overseas gaming assets for growth: sourcesTencent told Reuters the company had been investing abroad for a long time - "long before any new regulations" in China. It looks for "inno...
01 Oct, 2022, 12.30 PM IST
Tencent posts slowest-ever sales rise; regulation impact set to easeTencent Holdings, which gets much of its revenue from gaming and develops games such as 'Honour of Kings' and 'Call of Duty Mobile', said d...
23 Mar, 2022, 06.19 PM IST
Market darling Tencent turns into world's worst stock bet with $170 billion wipeoutTencent’s shares rebounded by 7.1% on Thursday morning, tracking broader gains in Chinese stocks after Beijing intensified efforts to allev...
29 Jul, 2021, 02.36 PM IST
Tencent Music says facing increased China scrutiny, is committed to laws"In recent months, we have received increased regulatory scrutiny from relevant authorities, and have been actively co-operating and commun...
18 May, 2021, 10.37 AM IST
Prosus to sell 2% stake in Tencent worth $15 billionProsus, majority-owned by Naspers of South Africa, said the sale would lower its stake in Tencent to 28.9% from 30.9%.
07 Apr, 2021, 03.55 PM IST
US considering adding Alibaba, Tencent to China stock ban, say sourcesThe news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, which said the plan was still under deliberation and may not go through as agencies...
07 Jan, 2021, 09.06 AM IST
Why Tencent could become an advertising powerhouse like FacebookThe seven main business units of China’s largest company are working to synchronise data and study a billion plus users to deliver precisio...
28 Nov, 2017, 12.05 AM IST
Top Chinese IT firms to hedge against Windows XP shutdownChina's internet major Tencent will join hands with other IT giants to "build a hedge" against potential Internet attacks for Chinese users...
24 Feb, 2014, 09.51 AM IST