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.
Tencent 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 read
Tencent 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 read
Tencent 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
OpenClaw adds Tencent AI tool to security checks
The security setup was tested on a 556-case subset of Tencent’s SkillTrustBench.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readTencent signs Oracle deal for 100,000 AI chips abroad
The reported deal would use a gap in the US export controls.
Diya Lal · · 1 min readTencent launches TenPayGo for WeChat Pay travelers
Tencent said the app supports seven international card networks, including Visa and Mastercard.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readTencent launches new AI image model as rivals expand
Tencent’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose more than 7% after the announcement.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readTencent repurchases $12.7m in shares, extends buyback streak
Tencent’s stock closed at HK$425.60 (US$54) that day, down 1.94%.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readTencent-backed Enflame set to debut after $913m IPO
After the offering, Tencent will own a 17.95% stake in Enflame.
Minh Le · · 1 min readBilibili plans $700m convertible notes, Tencent to buy $200m
Tencent will subscribe for US$200 million of the convertible notes.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read