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Tencent Cloud Reinforces Hong Kong as a Strategic Two-Way Gateway, Unveiling Strong Local Momentum and Commitment

HONG KONG, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, is accelerating its strategy to position Hong Kong as the indispensable, bi-directional gateway for global business expansion. This strategic focus was recently front-and-center at the inaugural Tencent Cloud Day in Hong Kong, where…

AAP · Jun 15

ByteDance in talks with China's Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips

ByteDance, the influential technology entity known for its innovative platforms, is reportedly in discussions to acquire AI chip technology from Iluvatar CoreX and Baidu. This strategic move is largely focused on securing in-house chip supplies essential for running complex inference tasks. Should this partnership materialize, Iluvatar CoreX may join the…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Tencent Cloud Secures Top Spot Across Three MongoDB Categories in APAC Gaming Sector

SHENZHEN, China, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global leading technology company Tencent, today announced it has secured the top ranking across three key categories in the Asia-Pacific gaming industry's MongoDB market. According to the 2026 Asia-Pacific Gaming Industry Database Market Report, published jointly by…

AAP · Jun 12

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Tencent Cloud Unveils New AI Agents, WorkBuddy and Miora, Driving Innovation and Real Business Outcomes Across Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today unveiled its portfolio of business-ready AI agents and applications at SuperAI 2026. The new offerings are designed to empower both enterprise teams and individual users across Southeast Asia, a region well-placed to automate…

AAP · Jun 11

Tencent Cloud, UXSoft, and BAPE Hong Kong Limited Collaborate to Power Global Retail Infrastructure for A Bathing Ape®

HONG KONG, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, announced a strategic collaboration with UXSoft Global Limited (UXSoft), a retail solutions provider specializing in digital transformation, and fashion retailer BAPE Hong Kong Limited to build a centralized, cloud-native retail…

AAP · Jun 11

Tech Brief (June 9): China’s Robotics Industry Index Rises 6.4%

UBS sees Hong Kong IPO fundraising reaching $50 billion in 2026 on tech surge, Tencent Cloud expands AI agent push

Caixin Global · Jun 9

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Chinese companies

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington to correct its decision.

France 24 · Jun 9

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US adds popular Chinese firms to Pentagon's 'Chinese military company' list: Who's on it?

The Pentagon on Monday reinstated and expanded a list of Chinese companies it accuses of supporting China's military, naming major firms including Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., Tencent Holdings and electric vehicle maker BYD Co. The move is likely to add further strain to already tense US-China relations.

The Times of India · Jun 9

Alibaba, BYD, Baidu are helping China military - Pentagon makes shocking claims

US-China relations: Pentagon's update on Monday comes months after it briefly released -- then withdrew -- an earlier version of the list without explanation.

The Economic Times · Jun 8

DeepSeek close to sealing $7 billion funding in historic AI deal

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing a massive $7.4 billion funding round, with tech giants Tencent and CATL leading the investment. DeepSeek’s fundraising would mark a new level of ambition from China’s AI leaders as they seek to compete with their American counterparts in the field.

The Economic Times · Jun 8

TenPay Global Launches "Remit to China for Non-Chinese Citizens" -A New Feature For International Users to Send Funds Directly to China

SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TenPay Global, Tencent Financial Technology's cross-border payment platform, today announced the launch of its innovative "Remit to China for Non-Chinese Citizens" feature. International users holding foreign passports can now send remittances directly from their home country to China. This enhanced feature provides a seamless…

AAP · Jun 5

'There is no world where it makes sense,' Warframe creative director says of Destiny 2's demise: 'It's unthinkable'

Rebb Ford says Destiny 2 is a victim of businessmen.

PC Gamer · Jun 4

NBA finals 2026 schedule: When and where to watch Knicks vs Spurs in India, global timings, dates, venue, more

The NBA Finals commence Thursday with the New York Knicks facing the San Antonio Spurs, both seeking to end lengthy championship droughts. Led by Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs aim for their first title since 2014, while the Knicks, last champions in 1973, haven't reached the Finals since 1999. This matchup…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Tencent Cloud Partners with UXSoft to Build Smarter Retail Operations for Hung Fook Tong, Hong Kong's Largest Herbal Product Retailer

HONG KONG, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, announced its partnership with UXSoft Global Limited (UXSoft), a retail solutions provider specialized in digital transformation, to deliver a large-scale smart retail transformation for Hung Fook Tong, one of Hong…

AAP · Jun 3

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The Economic Times · Jun 3

DeepSeek slated to draw $7 billion in maiden fundraising, sources say

The fundraising could value the company after the investment at between 350 billion yuan and 400 ‌billion yuan, ⁠or between $52 billion ⁠and $59 billion.

GamesRadar · Jun 2

The more I hear about Far Cry 7, the more I worry about it

Opinion | If rumors hold true, I'm not sure I want the FPS game Ubisoft is cooking

AAP · Jun 2

Tencent Cloud and Soniox Announce Strategic Partnership: Combining Advanced Speech-to-Text (STT) Technology with Global Real-Time Infrastructure

HONG KONG, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced a strategic partnership with Soniox, a San Francisco-based speech AI company that specializes in developing high-accuracy, low-latency speech AI solutions. The collaboration integrates Soniox's speech-to-text (STT) technology with Tencent Cloud's Real-Time…

AAP · Jun 1

Tencent Cloud Recognized as a "Challenger" in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CPaaS for the Fourth Consecutive Year

HONG KONG, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced that it has once again been recognized as a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), marking the fourth consecutive year the company has received…

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AAP · May 29

Tencent Rolls Out New AI Tools and Enterprise Solutions for Global Markets at Inaugural Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong

HONG KONG, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global leading technology company Tencent, today rolled out new offerings and tools of its enterprise AI stack to global markets at the inaugural Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong.Convened under the theme "AI in Action," the summit brought…

The Economic Times · May 28

China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

Chinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to attract more foreign tourists by simplifying cashless transactions. Initially available to US PayPal users, the feature will expand to other markets.

The Independent UK · May 28

In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

Tencent says users of PayPal will be able to make payments in China using QR codes through WeChat Pay's extensive merchant network, in a tourism friendly move

AAP · May 27

Tencent Cloud Named a Leader in Authoritative Sovereign Cloud Report, Recognized as a "Customer Favorite"

SHENZHEN, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global leading technology company Tencent, today announced that it successfully secured a position as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Sovereign Cloud Platforms, Q2 2026 report, driven by the robust capabilities of Tencent Cloud Enterprise (TCE). As…

Destructoid · May 20

Somehow, Ubisoft returned: Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost Recon each to get new games despite $1.5 billion loss

Ubisoft continues to bleed money but hopes to win some cash back by focusing on its biggest franchises and IPs.

The Economic Times · May 20

TIME named him world's most influential 3 times, yet most people don't know Chinese titan Tencent's $63 billion boss - who is Ma Huateng?

Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, is the influential co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Tencent, a global tech conglomerate. Despite a low public profile, his leadership has built Tencent into a powerhouse in gaming, social media, and financial services, with WeChat boasting over 1 billion users. Forbes estimates his…

The Economic Times · May 15

‘Need a Neeraj Chopra moment in esports’: Nodwin Gaming founder Akshat Rathee

India seeks a global esports victory to boost its standing. Experts emphasise skill development and a robust ecosystem. Tencent's investment signals a commitment to local talent and high-quality gaming experiences. The sector aims to bring Indian content to international audiences. Building a complete ecosystem, including training and infrastructure, is crucial…

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