How Gen Z Puts Esports Center Stage in U.K. Entertainment As video gaming disrupts the entertainment industry — from stage to screen to stream — Gen Z is leading the charge, seeing esports as far more than a hobby. For this generation, it’s a viable career path as well as a passion. Tencent UK, British Esports and Ukie conducted research among U.K. Gen Zers interested in the creative and entertainment industry, and found: -Over 40% are exploring video game-related fields -22% are drawn to esports careers -75% would like esports in their school curricula For esports to thrive sustainably in the U.K., we need more partnerships, talent development and increased career awareness. Together we can unlock the full potential of this dynamic sector. 🎥 Watch our video to learn more! #Esports #GenZ #EsportsCareers #TencentUK #TencentGames
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Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained. Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth. Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.
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Send funds to family or yourself for flexible spending in China — quickly and securely! Ria Money Transfer has partnered with Tenpay Global to enable seamless international money transfers to #Weixin users. Find out how.
We are proud to announce our partnership with Tenpay Global, the cross-border payment platform of Tencent, to facilitate sending money to China. With this collaboration, users can transfer funds via Ria's digital and physical channels directly to their families’ Wallet Balance or linked bank accounts in Weixin Pay. With remittance inflows to China reaching $50 billion in 2023, this partnership connects Ria’s extensive network of 595,000 locations across nearly 200 countries with Weixin Pay’s large user base, enabling seamless global remittances. "At Ria, we are committed to using technology and our powerful network to connect people and communities in China and help them thrive," said Shawn Fielder, President and Chief Executive Office of Ria Money Transfer. "Partnering with Tenpay Global combines both our strengths to redefine the mobile payment experience for millions." Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dfpz_Xsv #riamoneytransfer #tenpayglobal #china #remittances #partnership
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Providing quality #healthcare for all is a pressing global challenge, especially as populations grow and age. Limited resources can make it hard for patients to get timely care and for medical professionals to meet rising demand. Digital platforms and #AI are providing an empowering way forward. 👨⚕️For patients: Access to services, medication, appointments, and reliable health info is just a click away. 👩⚕️For doctors: Access to comprehensive medical data, diagnostic gold standards, and admin support enable better patient care. 📖 Read: How AI Can Improve Health Access, Literacy, and Outcomes https://lnkd.in/gxQeutHX #HealthTech #InclusiveHealthcare
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Compelling, fast-paced, and fun, #MicroDramas are captivating audiences on small screens everywhere. These bite-size series covering myriad genres — sci-fi, action, romance, comedy, thrillers, and period dramas — can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, making them perfect for on-the-go viewing. Creators, this is your moment Got a tale to tell? Micro-dramas are opening up exciting opportunities for storytellers, filmmakers, and video creators to share stories and engage with audiences. Tencent can help bring your vision to life with tools for seamless production, media management, analytics, copyright protection, and streaming to reach a global audience. Ready to start? Watch the explainer video. Discover more on: https://lnkd.in/gCuxHkx9 #TencentBeyond #Entertainment #Streaming
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The human eye is a marvel of nature that lets us experience color in spectacular detail. To date, cameras have struggled to rival it in quality, often leaving photos and videos looking either too flat or oversaturated. That’s changed with HDR Vivid technology, which brings your favorite shows and videos to life in hyper-realistic detail. Greens are brighter and blues are deeper, and truer colors are the rule versus the exception. Whether you’re into movies, sports, documentaries or TV shows, this innovation will take your viewing enjoyment to another level. Find out how https://lnkd.in/g3g89YS6.
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Unlocking AI’s Potential: Insights from Economist Impact AI Innovation Asia 2024 Kenneth Siow 萧家武, regional director SE Asia, Tencent Cloud, recently joined industry leaders in Singapore to discuss how AI and AI scenario modeling can be leveraged to solve pressing business issues. Siow said: “AI has definitely brought a strong dimension to scenario modeling. The question that we as technologists are asking ourselves is: How do we build on the data that's available to us to drive decisions that increase efficiency and business growth?" Other panel insights included the need to: · Target specific organizational issues where AI can deliver measurable results · Use quality data to unlock AI’s potential and ensure reliable outcomes · Work as an industry to ensure scalable IT infrastructure The takeaway: AI isn’t just about automation — it’s a growth partner. #TencentCloud Economist Impact events #AI #Technology
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We are excited to share the results of Tencent UK’s research in collaboration with British Esports and Ukie! The report highlights the remarkable potential of Gen Z to shape the future of gaming and esports. With 75% wanting esports integrated into school curricula, this presents a major opportunity for sustainable growth through partnerships and talent development. #Esports #GenZ #TencentUK #TencentGames
Gen Z: Driving the Future of UK Esports We conducted new research in collaboration with British Esports and Ukie highlighting Gen Z’s strong interest in video gaming and esports careers. Over 40% are exploring video game-related fields 22% are drawn to esports careers 75% want esports integrated into school curricula For esports to thrive sustainably in the UK, we need partnerships, talent development and increased career awareness. Together, we can unlock the full potential of this dynamic sector. 🚀 Discover more in our report, “From Stage to Screen to Stream: How Gen Z is Putting Esports Centre Stage in UK Entertainment.” https://lnkd.in/eeXAZhE4 The report features expert commentary from our VP of Tencent Games Europe, Stephane Decroix, along with valuable insights from: India Browne, Pro Esports Player Tom Dore, VP, the British Esports Federation Nick Poole OBE, CEO, Ukie Follow Tencent UK for the latest news and insights on video gaming and esports. #Esports #GenZ #EsportsCareers #TencentUK #TencentGames
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We can't properly tackle global challenges without working together. This was emphasized by SIDDHARTH CHATTERJEE 常启德, the UN Resident Coordinator in China, at the 2024 Sustainable Social Value Innovation Summit organized by Tencent. The event brought together stakeholders from across sectors and industries with the goal of driving more sustainable development. Gregory Bianchi, the Director of Partnerships for Microsoft’s Skills for Social Impact team, mentioned how its AI skilling initiatives can help, while Sal Khan, founder and CEO of the Khan Academy, shared how AI can improve access to education. Stewart Langdon, a partner at LeapFrog Investments, also provided insights on how the firm helps purpose-driven businesses scale and make an impact. The day also involved sub-forums covering low-carbon tech, inclusive healthcare, AI for good, and more. Thank you to our speakers and changemakers who came together to explore how science, technology, and enterprise can help create a better future. Find out more https://lnkd.in/gQcq8sjQ. #Sustainability #Innovation #SDGs
Highlights from the 2024 Innovation Summit: Collaborating for a Sustainable Future 🌍
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On International Volunteer Day 2024, we celebrate the power of volunteers to make a difference. That includes our more than 10,000 Tencent employee volunteers, who have donated thousands of hours across over 880 projects. You’ve helped children, the elderly, people with disabilities. You've shared your goodwill and time with your communities and the environment, touching many lives in the process. You’ve fed students in need of a good hot meal, equipped them with computers so they could excel in their coursework, helped out blind and visually impaired youth, tutored seniors in the art of digital skills, planted trees, taken steps to protect wildlife and oceans, provided first aid training and donated blood. Incredibly, that's only a partial list of your great works. To our amazing volunteers: heartfelt thanks for building a brighter future, today. #InternationalVolunteerDay #Volunteering #TencentVolunteers #ActForGood
Honoring 10,000+ Tencent Volunteers: Making a Difference on International Volunteer Day 2024!
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Meet Pengreen—a cute yet remarkable creation born from captured carbon. Watch as Pengreen’s journey unfolds and the penguin discovers it’s part of the CarbonXmade family: yoga mats, shoes, pendants, bags, sofas, and more—all made from emissions resulting from industrial manufacturing. The project, which transforms CO₂ into useful products, is part of Tencent’s CarbonX program, which brings together a global consortium of industry, consumer product, investment and ecosystem partners. Two industry partners, Sasol and SINOPEC Carbon Industry Technology, join the CarbonXmade consortium, together with consumer product partners such as HAY, McDonald's China, PepsiCo, POP MART and Unilever. Only by working together can we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and move toward a net-zero world. #CarbonX #CarbonXMade #CarbonCapture #ClimateAction
Pengreen Joins the CarbonXmade Family: Transforming CO₂ into Everyday Products for a Net-Zero Future 🌍🐧