NewsTencent and JD.com-backed online retailer Vipshop acquires shopping mall operator in China for USD 42 millionConsumers still love to spend money in shopping centers. 1 min read
In China, app stores traditionally take 50% from game developers, worse than the global standard. InsightsIn the aftermath of China’s clampdown on gaming, Tencent is ready to fight for better revenue split3 mins read
It leads in commercializing AI. NewsTencent shells out USD 36.3 million for medtech startup Synyi1 min read
It can turn informal WeChat conversations into a sales process. NewsTencent invests in a tool that helps sales people bridge the gap between socializing and dealmaking1 min read
While Tencent is chasing domestic carmakers, its major competitor Alibaba holds out olive branches to foreign auto giants. NewsTencent forms strategic partnership with carmaker Dongfeng Motor1 min read
WeChat opens up to more short-form video NewsWeChat makes 30-second Weishi video-sharing integration official1 min read
Technically it’s a rival, but OnTime’s ride-hailing concept differs slightly from Didi’s. NewsDidi invests in its new challenger, the Tencent and GAC-owned ride-hailer OnTime3 mins read
Tencent is focused on growing ad revenue. NewsWeChat upgrades ad platform with expanded ad formats and analytics1 min read
Hangzhou aims to make cross-border e-commerce account for 30% of its foreign trade volume, up from 16.8% in 2018. NewsTencent-backed Shopee wants to lure cross-border sellers in Alibaba’s hometown, Hangzhou2 mins read
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