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Tencent has introduced three new initiatives to make digital payments easier for international visitors in China ahead of APEC 2026: a collaboration between TenPay Global and PayPal World that enables PayPal users to pay by scanning Weixin Pay QR codes at merchants across China, a 90-day fee waiver for first-time international card users on Weixin/WeChat, and in-app payment guidance in 16 languages across Shenzhen’s airports, ports of entry and major commercial districts. With Weixin Pay now connected to more than 36 overseas wallet institutions, international visitors can increasingly pay with the wallets they already use at home when they travel in China. More: https://lnkd.in/gxPPDczv #APEC2026 #PayPal #WeChat #WeixinPay #Fintech #CrossBorderPayments 

Tencent and the Game Culture Foundation announced a new partnership to support a more sustainable global video gaming ecosystem and advance the cultural and social value of games. The collaboration builds on a broader week of engagement in Korea, including the “Next Level: Tencent Talks” seminar co-hosted with KOREA CREATIVE CONTENT AGENCY, where students from the Game Institute and experts from Tencent explored global game development, creative careers, and how AI tools like Hunyuan 3D can support storytelling and innovation. As games continue to evolve as a global cultural force, collaboration and dialogue across the industry matter more than ever. https://lnkd.in/grEDwPBM #Partnership #VideoGames #GameDevelopment #AI

Urban ecosystems help cities breathe. They purify air, regulate temperature, and support life, yet much of this activity goes unseen.   Tencent developed an ecological mapping approach to make these hidden systems visible. By gathering observations from parks, gardens, and neighbourhoods, and combining them into a shared digital map, a clearer picture of urban life begins to emerge.   With public participation, the map continues to grow, revealing where habitats connect, where they have fragmented, and where stronger links are needed. Because better design starts with seeing the whole picture. https://lnkd.in/gk597qZT   #Sustainability #Biodiversity #DesignThinking

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a moment to consider who technology is designed for and who it still leaves out. Nearly 285 million people worldwide are blind or low vision. Yet most digital experiences are still built with sight as the default. At the Computer Enabled Abilities Laboratory, researchers and players are working together to change that. Visual information becomes audio and spatial cues. Gameplay becomes navigable through sound. Digital spaces become open to more people. Building accessible experiences is not about edge cases. It is about expanding who technology serves. Watch the CEAL story. https://lnkd.in/gYS5DcsX #Accessibility #GAAD #InclusiveDesign #TechForGood

Games are built by people: creators, developers, artists and communities. Tencent has announced a new partnership with the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) India, focused on advancing long-term ecosystem growth across India’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector. A collaboration has also been set up between Tencent and the Game Developer Association Of India | GDAI to strengthen game talent pipelines through grassroots developer engagement, industry-led skilling, and mentorship. As games continue to evolve as a global creative industry, we remain committed to deepening industry collaboration and creating more opportunities for the next generation of creators. https://lnkd.in/gwm-mAw3 #VideoGaming #GameDev #AVGC

Great to see the Good Game Club Podcast and the Dubai Films & Games Commission announce their strategic partnership at GamesBeat Summit this week in Los Angeles. The wider Middle East continues to be one of the fastest-growing video gaming markets globally, driven by a young and highly engaged player community, growing talent and increasing investment in the ecosystem. Excited to see the Good Game Club continue building momentum with the upcoming launch of the Good Game Club Academy in 2026.

Tencent has been ranked number 8 in the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands ranking, with a brand value of US$251.6 billion, up 45% year on year. This recognition reflects the growing impact of AI-powered experiences across our products and services, and the trust of the people who use them every day. Strong brands are built through long-term value creation, innovation, and meaningful user experiences. https://lnkd.in/d_dK4Zvp #BrandZ #Tencent #BrandValue #AI 

Elaine leads marketing strategy and campaign delivery across North America and Latin America for Tencent, translating product launches into measurable results across every stage of the funnel. For Elaine, the work is as much about relationships as it is about numbers. Collaboration and communication sit at the center of how she operates, and she brings that same balance of analytical thinking and people focus to everything she does. #TechForGood #Careers #LifeAtTencent

AI continued to shape Tencent’s business and ecosystem in Q1 2026, from improving operational efficiency and monetization to enabling new experiences across video gaming, advertising, cloud, and productivity tools. This quarter marked important early momentum for our new AI products. Hy3 preview, our latest large language model, has become the most-used model on OpenRouter by token usage since April 28, while WorkBuddy is now among the leading productivity AI agents in China. At the same time, our core businesses continued to show resilience and growth. Several evergreen games achieved lifetime highs, while AI-powered recommendation and advertising technologies further strengthened engagement and marketing services performance across the Weixin/WeChat ecosystem. Revenue reached US$28.4 billion, up 9% year on year, with non-IFRS net profit reaching US$10.1 billion, up 11%. Read the full Q1 2026 results here → https://lnkd.in/gyvvrzaz

From a stable job to a $1 garage sale TV, Noah Enright chose a path few would take. As the Scenic Gamer, Noah travels to the real-world locations that inspired his favorite titles — playing everywhere from the quiet trails of Alaska to the neon chaos of Times Square. Behind the lens is his brother Ethan (Scenic Skunk), capturing every moment of this unique journey. Their work is a powerful reminder that video gaming isn’t an escape, but a way to engage with the world and everyone in it. #PowerofPlay #GamesforGood