Tencent has announced strategic partnerships in India with SEPC and the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), aiming to bring globally successful games to players while constructing a stronger local talent ecosystem. The company says its work includes a major push on export scale-through SEPC’s mandate and Tencent’s distribution reach, alongside a separate three-year MoU with GDAI. Plans include a National Game Jam drawing 10,000+ students annually, training of instructors, studio incubation, and conference participation, backed by India’s growing AVGC workforce needs.
OpenAI has reportedly capped its revenue-sharing payments to Microsoft at $38 billion, according to The Information. The move suggests the partnership’s financial upside for Microsoft is now limited, even if OpenAI’s earnings keep rising. The report does not detail the trigger or whether additional terms adjust future economics beyond the cap.
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Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan has steered the chipmaker toward customer-first partnerships, drawing interest from Apple and Tesla and striking a surprising deal involving Elon Musk. The strategy has already pushed Intel’s stock to a record high, raising hopes of a turnaround. But with industry competition intensifying, Tan now faces the bigger test: a real breakthrough in chips manufacturing and performance.
Uber has partnered to let users book hotels directly inside the app, adding about 700000 properties. Uber One members receive 20% off and can earn booking credits, turning trips into a rewards loop. The CEO frames the move as a step toward Uber becoming the single app for everything—beyond rides and into travel planning.
Microsoft and OpenAI have rewritten their deal by scrapping key exclusivity terms. Microsoft will no longer share revenue with OpenAI for models served through Azure, while OpenAI keeps paying Microsoft a capped 20% share until 2030. The biggest shift: OpenAI can sell on any cloud, including AWS and Google Cloud, ending Azure lock-in and defusing a legal showdown tied to Amazon’s $50 billion investment plan.
EaseMyTrip is expanding into Brazil, signing agreements with multiple Brazilian companies to grow its presence across Latin America. With Brazil’s large economy and rising digital travel adoption, the move is designed to help EaseMyTrip understand local needs through partners and tailor travel solutions. The rollout signals a broader push beyond India as demand grows across emerging markets.
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Global streaming giants are increasingly partnering with Indian digital platforms as they race to grow in India’s OTT market. Instead of taking on full operational risk, players such as BBC, Disney+, and Warner Bros Discovery are using local expertise to reach a huge potential subscriber base while accelerating launch and expansion.
Austria and India are deepening cooperation after Austria’s Federal Chancellor visited to highlight expanding academic ties under the Focus India partnership. The effort is already showing results: 200 Indian students have started studying in Austria. The surge follows a migration agreement and broader economic collaboration, signaling stronger long-term student and skills mobility.
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