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Laifen is sinking serious money into shavers, wagering that innovation will help it trump incumbents like Philips and Braun.

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Businesses offering bargains came out ahead of their high-end peers, based on Q1 earnings.

Discount coffee, hotels thrive in China's penny-pinching economy

Discount coffee, hotels thrive in China&#8217;s penny-pinching economy

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Technically it's a rival, but OnTime's ride-hailing concept differs slightly from Didi's.

Didi invests in its new challenger, the Tencent and GAC-owned ride-hailer OnTime

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Tencent is focused on growing ad revenue.

WeChat upgrades ad platform with expanded ad formats and analytics

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Hangzhou aims to make cross-border e-commerce account for 30% of its foreign trade volume, up from 16.8% in 2018.

Tencent-backed Shopee wants to lure cross-border sellers in Alibaba's hometown, Hangzhou

Tencent-backed Shopee wants to lure cross-border sellers in Alibaba&#8217;s hometown, Hangzhou

Weishi, Tencent’s short video platform, invites users to create, share, and discover trending clips in a mobile-friendly environment.

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Keeps audiences on WeChat, and boosts Kuaishou at Douyin's expense

WeChat reenables direct video sharing from Tencent-backed Kuaishou

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

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The partnership taps into Southeast Asia's e-book and online publishing markets.

Tencent-backed China Literature ties up with Singapore Telecommunications

Game for Peace now has 50 million daily active users.

Tencent to launch professional teams and tournaments for Game for Peace

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What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

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These services will cover the Greater Bay Area - a megalopolis consisting of 11 cities in the Pearl River Delta.

Tencent-backed ride-hailing startup to start service this month

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Tencent remains the world's largest gaming company.

US topples China as the world's largest gaming market

US topples China as the world&#8217;s largest gaming market

Tencent Bets on Its Revived Weishi App to Take on Toutiao's Tik Tok in Short Video Streaming

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Didi invests in its new challenger, the Tencent and GAC-owned ride-hailer OnTime

WeChat upgrades ad platform with expanded ad formats and analytics

Tencent-backed Shopee wants to lure cross-border sellers in Alibaba’s hometown, Hangzhou

WeChat reenables direct video sharing from Tencent-backed Kuaishou

Tencent-backed China Literature ties up with Singapore Telecommunications

Tencent to launch professional teams and tournaments for Game for Peace

Tencent-backed ride-hailing startup to start service this month

US topples China as the world’s largest gaming market

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