Tencent Appoints New VP For E-commerce Business
Chinese Internet company Tencent sent an internal email to announce that Bu Guangqi, chief executive officer of Yixun.com, has been appointed new vice president of Tencent.
Tencent’s WeChat Boasts 50 Million Registered Users
Chinese Internet company Tencent announced that its WeChat service has gained over 50 million registered users.
Tencent Cuts Staff In North American Game Studio
Chinese Internet company Tencent recently completed its staff layout in its North American office, and about 20 employees were dismissed during this adjustment, accounting for 40% of its total employees in North America.
China’s Tencent Invests CNY400 Million In South Korean Mobile Chat Application
Chinese Internet company Tencent revealed in its financial report for the first quarter of 2012 that the company acquired a 13.84% stake in KakaoTalk, a South Korean mobile communication application, for CNY403 million.
