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.
UnionPay International, Tencent’s TenPay ink remittance MoU
The agreement aims to explore cross-border remittance services through their payment networks and platforms.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
Tencent partners with Cyberlite India on gaming career study
Niko Partners estimates India had about 511 million video game players in 2025.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Tencent expands overseas data centers as AI demand surges
The company is using Southeast Asia as a base to sell its AI products in international markets.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
Tencent, Visa sign pact on cross-border payments and AI
The companies will explore payment options for travelers to and from China across Weixin Pay and Visa’s networks.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min readHow AI is changing the modern workforce
AI is pushing firms toward leaner teams and more freelancers, while one mega-round skews the numbers as series A funding in SEA recovers.
Jofie Yordan · · 3 min readDeepSeek raises $15b from Tencent, CATL ahead of IPO
The company is increasing spending on AI data centers and open-source models as it prepares for an initial public offering.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readTencent-linked investor takes stake in China’s AI drug startup
Tencent backed XtalPi in 2018 and runs the Tencent iDrug platform.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min readTencent raises $5.7b in bonds as AI spending grows
Tencent’s capital expenditure more than doubled to 96.3 billion yuan in the first half of 2026.
Minh Le · · 1 min readTencent bond sale draws $15.5b orders despite AI worries
A source said Tencent was seeking to raise at least US$4.5 billion.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readTencent 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