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Tencent revenue and profit miss on higher AI investment

Tencent Holdings announced first-quarter results below market expectations. Revenue and net profit missed forecasts. Gaming revenue saw growth, driven by popular titles. Online advertising also increased. The company is significantly investing in artificial intelligence, launching its advanced Hunyuan 3.0 large language model. This push aims to compete with rivals in…

The Economic Times

Business Brief (May 13): Tencent Wins Conditional Approval for Ximalaya Audio Platform Acquisition

Business Brief (May 13): Tencent Wins Conditional Approval for Ximalaya Audio Platform Acquisition

China pilots mandatory labels for short videos as regulators tighten oversight of online content

China tech giant Tencent sees Q1 profit jump after AI bets

China tech giant Tencent sees Q1 profit jump after AI bets

Tencent reported a 21% surge in quarterly net profit, reaching 58.1 billion yuan, driven by significant investments in the booming artificial intelligence sector. The tech giant is actively competing in AI, unveiling model upgrades and reportedly considering investments in startups, despite rising AI costs impacting margins.

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Business Brief (May 12): Kuaishou Seeks $2 Billion for Kling AI Spinoff

Tencent deepens AI push with StepFun investment

Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:KSPI) reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said were broadly in line with expectations, with strong e-commerce growth offset by pressure from higher funding costs, investment in Türkiye and a changing mix in its payments business. Co-Founder and C

The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally

More than a year after the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, a main rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, stunned the world with its own advanced AI model, China has become a testing ground for mass use of AI tools

The Independent UK

Tech Brief (April 30): BYD Increases Price of Driver-Assistance System

Insta360 profit falls as competition with DJI intensifies, Tencent launches knowledge AI agent

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Tech Brief (April 24): Tencent Unveils First Major AI Model Update Under New Leadership

Tech Brief (April 24): Tencent Unveils First Major AI Model Update Under New Leadership

T3 Mobility files for Hong Kong IPO, Xiaomi releases new AI models

3 Undervalued European Tech Stocks to Buy After the Ceasefire

3 Undervalued European Tech Stocks to Buy After the Ceasefire

The April 8 Iran ceasefire sparked a 5% surge in European tech, drawing attention to undervalued names like SAP, Spotify, and Prosus. Is it time to buy?

Business Brief (April 23): Tencent, Alibaba Reportedly in Talks to Invest in DeepSeek

Business Brief (April 23): Tencent, Alibaba Reportedly in Talks to Invest in DeepSeek

Tesla to integrate Doubao AI model into vehicles in China, China issues birth-support guidelines

Tech Brief (April 22): X Square Robot Raises New Funds, Targets Home Trials by May

Tech Brief (April 22): X Square Robot Raises New Funds, Targets Home Trials by May

Tencent’s QClaw launches overseas beta testing, smart truck maker DeepWay closes pre-IPO funding round

Big Short's Micheal Burry Makes Sharp U-Turn With JD.Com, Alibaba Buys After Calling Hong Kong Stocks 'Flawed'

Big Short's Micheal Burry Makes Sharp U-Turn With JD.Com, Alibaba Buys After Calling Hong Kong Stocks 'Flawed'

Michael Burry, known for his 2008 financial bets, invests in Chinese stocks JD.com and Alibaba, citing attractive valuations amid AI bubble concerns.

International Business Times UK

Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI

Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI

China hopes to build a “token economy,” backed by open-source models and real-world AI applications—even as U.S. export controls still hold things back.

The "Spotify of China" Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper

The "Spotify of China" Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper

Investors have battered shares of the Chinese music streaming giant TME. However, multiple factors indicate that a significant recovery could be in store.

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Tech Brief (April 3): U.S. Launches Patent Investigation Into Hisense

Alibaba releases new large language model Qwen 3.6-Plus, ByteDance powers AI growth with OpenClaw partnership

Why is OpenClaw so popular in China?

OpenClaw has gone viral in China in a way it hasn't elsewhere. Government subsidies, cheap local AI, and widespread job anxiety all help explain why.

These 3 Stocks Just Rewarded Investors With Big Dividend Bumps

Micron, Williams Sonoma, and Tencent are issuing hefty dividend increases. For MU, its return to dividend boosts is nearly four years in the making.

Tech Brief (March 23): ByteDance Sells Game Studio to Saudi Wealth Fund

Tencent merges AI Lab into Hunyuan team, XPeng posts first-ever quarterly profit

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Tech Brief (March 19): Nvidia Restarts Production of H200 Chips for China

Tencent annual profit rises 16%, Alibaba Cloud raises prices for AI computing and storage products

Chinese government cracks down on in-office OpenClaw use over potential security risks

Chinese cybersecurity authorities warn that rapid OpenClaw adoption in workplaces could expose sensitive systems through automation errors, prompt injection attacks, and malware.

‘Raise a lobster’: How OpenClaw is the latest craze transforming China’s AI sector

The OpenClaw craze aligns with China’s embrace of open-source AI, a strategy that has helped build labs’ reputation among the developer community.

The Guardian - US

Apple cuts China App Store commission fees after government pressure

The move, which lowers fees to 25%, is a breakthrough for Chinese developers Tencent and ByteDance

Tech Brief (March 12): MIIT Warns of Security Risks in OpenClaw

China’s auto sales plunge 23%, Huawei tests HarmonyOS version of OpenClaw

Tech Brief (March 11): The Alibaba Engineer Behind Qwen Who Walked Away

TikTok clears Canadian national security review, Tencent moves to bring OpenClaw into WeChat

Cinema 4D is coming to iPad – and it's bringing an AI 3D generator

3D model generators are the new AI battleground.

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