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2025.04.18

13:27

Wang Qi from Tencent Cloud: Big model + knowledge base is the best path for enterprises to implement AI

On April 18, the Chengdu Summit of Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Conference 2025 opened. Wang Qi, Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud Intelligent Solutions, said that as a world-leading Internet technology platform, Tencent has always adhered to the multi-model strategy of "self-developed core technology + embracing advanced open source", and has made all-round layout around the underlying computing power, basic large models, model development platforms and intelligent applications. In Wang Qi's view, "large model + knowledge base" is the best path for enterprises to implement AI applications. Through AI native products such as large model knowledge engines, Tencent Cloud can build customized enterprise knowledge applications for various industries, helping users reduce costs, increase efficiency and enhance value.

08:35

Tencent says it is exploring ways to reduce the computing load of its AI gaming technology FACUL

Tencent recently announced that its Cube Studio Group is exploring the optimization of AI technology FACUL to reduce computing load and adapt the technology to mobile and console games. FACUL is called an AI teammate that can help players by understanding language, identifying scenes, and providing useful feedback in first-person shooter (FPS) games.

2025.04.17

17:41

Southbound funds net bought HK$2.3 billion throughout the day, with Alibaba, Tencent and Meituan leading the net purchases

Southbound funds made net purchases of HK$2.309 billion throughout the day today, among which Alibaba-W, Tencent Holdings and Meituan-W received net purchases of HK$835 million, HK$782 million and HK$737 million respectively; Hang Seng Index Fund had the largest net sales amount, with an amount of HK$1.4 billion.

17:32

Southbound funds made net purchases of 2.309 billion yuan today. In terms of Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shanghai), Pop Mart and Alibaba-W received net purchases of HK$353 million and HK$311 million respectively; Xiaomi Group-W ranked first in net sales, with an amount of HK$615 million; in terms of Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shenzhen), Tencent Holdings and Alibaba-W received net purchases of HK$700 million and HK$525 million respectively; Tracker Fund of Investment ranked first in net sales, with an amount of HK$1.4 billion.

16:04

14:09

Tencent launches its largest employment plan in history, adding 28,000 new campus recruitment positions in three years

On April 17, Tencent announced the launch of its largest employment plan in history, adding 28,000 internship positions within three years and increasing conversion recruitment. In 2025 alone, it will welcome 10,000 campus recruitment interns, 60% of which are open to technical talents. Tencent said that this year's campus recruitment internship positions open to the public cover more than 70 positions in five categories, including technology, products, design, marketing, and functions, including big models, R&D, algorithms, marketing, planning, operations, sales, art and other job functions. At the same time, with the accelerated implementation of big models, Tencent has increased its recruitment efforts for technical positions such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, game engines, and digital content. The "expansion" of technical positions is unprecedented, accounting for more than 60%.

12:01

Hong Kong Stocks Midday Review: Hang Seng Index rose 1.62% and Hang Seng Technology Index rose 2.30%

At the close of Hong Kong stocks at noon, the Hang Seng Index rose 1.62%, and the Hang Seng Technology Index rose 2.30%. Weilai, NetEase, SMIC, and Alibaba rose more than 3%, and Tencent Holdings rose more than 2%.

11:24

WeChat's first AI assistant is launched

WeChat's first AI assistant is online. Users can search for "Yuanbao" on WeChat, add "Yuanbao" as a friend, and then chat with him. According to the official introduction, "Yuanbao" in WeChat is an AI assistant of Tencent Yuanbao app in WeChat, equipped with Hunyuan and DeepSeek dual-mode engines, which can parse public account articles and any pictures and documents with one click. According to the reporter's test, "Yuanbao" in WeChat can only parse public accounts, documents and pictures, and does not support video and audio. In addition, it has the function of networking, which can obtain the latest news, and can also automatically trigger the thinking mode when facing complex problems.

2025.04.16

14:18

Hong Kong tech stocks fell, Meituan and Xpeng Motors fell more than 7%

Hong Kong-listed technology and internet stocks fell, with Meituan and Xpeng Motors falling more than 7%, JD.com, Xiaomi Group, and Kuaishou falling more than 5%, and Tencent Holdings, Alibaba, and others following suit.

13:45

Mobile payment concepts are active in some areas, and Chuangshi Technology rose by more than 15%

Mobile payment concepts were active in some areas, with Chuangshi Technology rising by more than 15%, Cuiwei shares hitting the daily limit, and Xin Guodu, Hengbao shares, Xiongdi Technology and others following suit. On the news front, Stripe, a global payment service and financial infrastructure provider, announced today that it will further deepen its global cooperation with Tencent and officially connect WeChat Payment to Stripe Terminal in 20 countries.

11:30

Tencent Cloud plans to build a third data center in Japan

On April 16, Tencent Cloud officially announced that it will "settle" in Osaka and build Japan's third availability zone, which together with the two existing availability zones in Tokyo will form Tencent Cloud's service network covering 21 geographic regions and 56 availability zones around the world. In addition, Tencent will simultaneously set up a new office in Osaka.

11:07

Hong Kong-listed technology and internet stocks continued to weaken, with JD.com (09618.HK) and Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) falling more than 5%, Alibaba (09988.HK) falling more than 4%, and Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) falling nearly 3%.

09:52

Shanghai Xuhui releases six "artificial intelligence + urban governance" scenarios

Xuhui District, Shanghai, today released six AI governance scenarios, covering three major areas: urban foundation, security management, and industrial services, integrating AI big models, blockchain, digital twins and other technologies, and launched a five-track announcement plan to recruit quantum city governance solutions from around the world. The Xuhui District Government also signed strategic agreements with 10 companies including Tencent Cloud Chain Technology, Shangjia Information Technology, Zero Number Crowd Intelligence Technology, and Woqu Cloud Technology, focusing on digital twins, blockchain, big models and other fields for in-depth cooperation. The first batch of signed companies covers the entire chain of industries such as AI technology research and development, computing power support, and blockchain, and is expected to drive investment in related industries of more than 2 billion yuan.

09:25

Most of the Hong Kong tech stocks opened lower, with Alibaba (09988.HK) opening down 2.64%, Meituan (03690.HK) opening down 2.52%, Kuaishou (01024.HK), Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) and others following suit.

2025.04.15

18:17

Tencent Music (01698.HK): The company's board of directors will review and vote on the company's unaudited results and announcement for the three months ended March 31, 2025 ("First Quarter Results Announcement") and other matters on May 12, 2025 (Monday).

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