Vienna - Delayed Quote • EUR Tencent Holdings Limited (NNND.VI) Follow Compare 51.50 -0.47 (-0.90%) At close: January 3 at 5:32:35 PM GMT+1 All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations Skydance, Paramount defend planned $8.4B merger, Reuters says Skydance Media and Paramount (PARAA) Global (PARA) defended their planned $8.4B merger, urging the Federal Communications Commission to dismiss opposition, calling it “unwarranted” and “meritless,” Reuters reports. The Center for American Rights, a nonprofit law firm, petitioned the FCC to block the merger, specifically over concerns about the foreign influence on U.S. media stemming from Tencent’s (TCEHY) investment in Skydance. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, mar Paramount, Skydance Fire Back at Critics of Pending Merger (Bloomberg) -- Paramount Global and Skydance Media responded to critics of their pending merger, saying in a regulatory filing that they fail to show they’ll be harmed by the deal, and instead make demands that threaten free speech rights.Most Read from BloombergIs This Weird Dome the Future of Watching Sports?NYC Congestion Pricing to Take Effect After Years of DelaysNYC Congestion Pricing Takes Effect After Years of DelaysNYPD Seeking Gunmen After 10 People Wounded Outside Queens VenueNYC Cong Magic monkey tale inspires China’s gaming industry to seek blockbuster success China’s video game industry is scaling up to release more blockbusters in 2025 after the breakout global success of “triple-A” title Black Myth... Tencent-backed online healthcare platform WeDoctor revives plan for Hong Kong IPO Tencent Holdings-backed WeDoctor has revived its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) plan, confirming an earlier report in the Post. The Hangzhou-based online healthcare platform submitted its IPO application to Hong Kong's stock exchange on Tuesday without disclosing the fundraising size and timetable. Earlier this month, sources said the company expected to raise US$400 million to US$500 million and hoped to complete the listing by June. This would be its second attempt to go public since Alipay adds AI image search to enhance 'super app' role in rivalry with Tencent's WeChat Alipay, the payment app owned by fintech giant Ant Group, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature that generates information from images uploaded by users, in the latest move to ensure its position as a "super app" for China's internet users. The "Tanyixia" function, which means "do a little search", allows users to scan or upload a picture to obtain information about topics such as plants, animals, food and even cartoon characters, or translate a menu or drug instructions, Gaming industry sees ‘diminished’ returns from graphics investing, NYT reports For decades, companies like Sony (SONY) and Microsoft (MSFT) made bets that realistic graphics for video games were the key to drawing bigger audiences, with the industry spending billions to pursue the idea, but companies are now acknowledging that investing in graphics is providing diminished financial returns, the New York Times’ Zachary Small reports, citing industry sources. “It’s very clear that high-fidelity visuals are only moving the needle for a vocal class of gamers in their 40s and 5 Tesla recall, Netflix-FIFA deal, Apple: Market Minute Yahoo Finance host Rachelle Akuffo tackles three of the top trending stories and stock tickers as part of today's Market Minute. Tesla (TSLA) has recalled nearly 700,000 of its EV, deploying a software update for its Cybertruck, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles. Netflix (NFLX) signs an exclusive streaming deal with FIFA to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups. Apple (AAPL) is reportedly in talks with Chinese-owned Tencent (0700.HK, TCEHY) and TikTok parent ByteDance to integrate their AI models into iPhones in China. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan. Apple explores AI integration with Tencent and ByteDance Sources indicate that Apple's discussions are in the early stages. Apple talks with Tencent, ByteDance to integrate AI in iPhones, Reuters says Apple (AAPL) is in talks with Tencent (TCEHY) and ByteDance about integrating their AI models into iPhones sold in China, Laim Mo and Brenda Goh of Reuters reports, citing three sources familiar with the matter. Apple started the rollout of OpenAI’s ChatGPT onto its devices this month. ChatGPT is not available in China and the country’s regulatory requirements that generative AI services must obtain government approval before public release has pushed Apple to seek local partners for its AI feat Tencent teams with smartphone maker Honor on AI while Apple searches for a partner Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings announced on Friday a new strategic partnership with smartphone maker Honor for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), giving a boost to a domestic rival to Apple, which has yet to settle on a partner to launch AI on iPhones in the country. Shenzhen-based Tencent said in a post on its official WeChat account that the "long-term collaboration" with Honor, a spin-off smartphone brand from Huawei Technologies, will see the deep integration of its Tencent challenges e-commerce rivals with new gift-giving feature on WeChat China's super app WeChat, owned by Tencent Holdings, has added a gift-giving feature to its embedded e-commerce platform ahead of Christmas, allowing users to send presents to their friends. Shoppers can search for products by keywords. According to the official guidelines, all gifts available are priced 10,000 yuan (US$1,375) or under, and they exclude jewellery and tutoring classes. After the sender completes payment, the recipient must accept the gift and submit a postal address within 24 hou Tencent and Honor Forge Wide-Ranging Partnership on AI and Cloud (Bloomberg) -- Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Honor Device Co. will engage in a long-term strategic cooperation on cloud and artificial intelligence development, according to a statement on Friday.Most Read from BloombergMigrant Crisis Pushed US Homelessness to Record High in 2024Ho Chi Minh City Opens First Metro Line After Years of DelayChina’s most valuable company will help Shenzhen neighbor Honor with its Tencent Cloud infrastructure, which will provide the backbone of Honor’s online services. T Apple (AAPL) In Talks With ByteDance and Tencent For Generative AI In China Apple Inc. is in talks with Tencent Holdings Ltd and ByteDance Ltd over the use of their AI models in products they will sell in China. The talks are at a preliminary stage, but show how Apple is shifting strategically towards compliance with local laws and finding appropriate partners in this challenging market. Apple Inc. […] Apple's AI Talks in China Deal Blow to Baidu Shares, Dips 4% Apple Turns to Tencent, ByteDance for AI, Shaking Up Baidu's Prospects Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China, sources say BEIJING (Reuters) -Apple is in talks with Tencent and TikTok owner ByteDance about integrating their artificial intelligence models into iPhones sold in China, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The U.S. company started the rollout of OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices this month, part of the Apple Intelligence product that allows its Siri voice assistant to tap the chatbot's expertise including on user queries about photos and documents such as presentations. ChatGPT is not available in China and the country's regulatory requirements mandate that generative AI services obtain government approval before public release, forcing Apple to seek local partners for its AI features at a time when its market share in the country is declining. Tencent Relinquishes Epic Games Board Seats on Antitrust Concern (Bloomberg) -- Tencent Holdings Ltd. removed two directors it appointed to the board of Epic Games Inc. after the US Justice Department deemed the positions a violation of antitrust laws.Most Read from BloombergNYPD Car Chases Are Becoming More Frequent — and More DangerousDakar’s Air Quality Plummets as Saharan Dust Descends on SenegalChina’s most valuable company owns both a minority stake in Epic and a direct competitor in its Riot Games Inc. subsidiary, giving rise to concern about antitrust Nvidia is shipping a lot of AI chips to some unexpected companies Estimated orders suggest that the AI chip maker is shifting Two Epic Games directors appointed by Tencent resign, US Justice Department says WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two directors of Epic Games who had been appointed by Chinese gaming and social media firm Tencent Holdings resigned from the board of the Fortnite video game maker after the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust division expressed concerns, the department said on Wednesday. The Justice Department had been concerned that the two directors' membership on the boards of both Epic and Tencent violated U.S. law. Tencent owns a minority interest in Epic Games. Paramount-Skydance Merger Faces Scrutiny Over Chinese Influence Allegations Center for American Rights challenges $8.4B Paramount-Skydance deal, citing foreign influence and public interest risks. Tencent boss Pony Ma praises China's economic policy, stimulus for private sector Pony Ma Huateng, the founder and CEO of Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings, published a rare commentary in an official newspaper on Thursday, praising Beijing's recent economic policies for supporting the private sector. The stimulus policies that Beijing started implementing in late September have shown private enterprises the central government's "strong determination" to sustain its push for economic recovery by focusing on the business pain points and responding comprehensively to market de Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 1/6/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is HANG SENG INDEX Return NNND.VI HANG SENG INDEX YTD +0.25% -1.87% 1-Year +62.43% +18.94% 3-Year +35.02% -14.14%