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Tencent’s profit jumps 47% in Q3

Tencent Holdings saw a 47% profit increase in the third quarter, reaching 53.23 billion yuan (US$7.37 billion) and exceeding market forecasts.

Revenue increased by 8% year-on-year to 167.19 billion yuan (US$23.41 billion), slightly below analyst expectations of 167.82 billion yuan (US$23.5 billion).

Gaming, a crucial segment for Tencent, reported a 14% domestic revenue rise, totaling 37.3 billion yuan (US$5.22 billion).

International gaming revenue increased by 11% on a constant currency basis, amounting to 14.5 billion yuan (US$2.03 billion).

Marketing services revenue, including online advertising, grew by 17% to 29.99 billion yuan (US$4.2 billion).

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