NewsFintechTencentChinaIndia

Tencent leads Indian fintech company NiYo Solutions’s USD 35 million Series B round

The Chinese tech giant makes another big bet in the South Asian country.

Thu Jul 11 2019 
NewsE-CommerceTencentChina

Tencent and JD.com-backed online retailer Vipshop acquires shopping mall operator in China for USD 42 million

Consumers still love to spend money in shopping centers.

Thu Jul 11 2019 
InsightsGamingNeteaseTencentChina

In the aftermath of China’s clampdown on gaming, Tencent is ready to fight for better revenue split

In China, app stores traditionally take 50% from game developers, worse than the global standard.

Tue Jul 09 2019 
BriefsAIMedTechSynyiTencentChina

Tencent shells out USD 36.3 million for medtech startup Synyi

Thu Jul 04 2019 
NewsSaaSTencentChina

Tencent invests in a tool that helps sales people bridge the gap between socializing and dealmaking

It can turn informal WeChat conversations into a sales process.

Tue Jul 02 2019 
NewsAutonomous DrivingTransportationAlibabaTencentChina

Tencent forms strategic partnership with carmaker Dongfeng Motor

While Tencent is chasing domestic carmakers, its major competitor Alibaba holds out olive branches to foreign auto giants.

Fri Jun 28 2019 
NewsShort VideoSocial NetworkingTencentTencent WeishiWechatChina

WeChat makes 30-second Weishi video-sharing integration official

WeChat opens up to more short-form video

Fri Jun 28 2019 
NewsTransportationDidiTencentChina

Didi invests in its new challenger, the Tencent and GAC-owned ride-hailer OnTime

Technically it’s a rival, but OnTime’s ride-hailing concept differs slightly from Didi’s.

Thu Jun 27 2019 
NewsAdtechSocial NetworkingTencentWechatChina

WeChat upgrades ad platform with expanded ad formats and analytics

Tencent is focused on growing ad revenue.

Wed Jun 26 2019 
BriefsE-CommerceTencentChinaSEA

Tencent-backed Shopee wants to lure cross-border sellers in Alibaba’s hometown, Hangzhou

Wed Jun 26 2019