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Mar 1, 2024

Where is China’s gaming industry headed next?

A draft legislation was published in December outlining plans to restrict in-game purchases in a bid to curb “obsessive” gaming behaviour in China. Then it disappeared. What happens next?

Feb 14, 2024

Women to Watch 2023: Zoe Chou, Tencent

Heading the PR team for Tencent’s super app, Chou has made many breakthroughs to support under-represented groups and empower women.

Jan 24, 2024

Riot Games lays offs 11% of total workforce worldwide

As Tencent's Riot Games announced it's laying off more than 500 employees globally, industry experts are left wondering how to create sustainability in gaming models that go beyond a dependency on ad spend.

Nov 17, 2023

Alibaba and Tencent's earnings boosted by growth in generative AI advertising innovations

Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Tencent both report strong growth across the ad sectors, after integrating generative AI in their solutions for advertisers.

Aug 17, 2023

Tencent’s online advertising bounces back despite quarterly revenue missing estimates

Total revenues fell short of expectations this quarter, but overall profit and online advertising spiked.

Jul 10, 2023

Ant Group's $6 billion buyback signals post-China crackdown rebound

China slapped over $1 billion in regulatory fines against financial companies, including Jack Ma's tech giant, Ant Group. However, investors bet China’s tech crackdown is over; Alibaba and Tencent shares rise.