Renren Kills Non-core Chinese Internet Businesses

Chen Yizhou, chief executive officer of Renren, says the company is planning to sell some non-core businesses to improve their profitability and they are also considering investment and expansion opportunities in America and Hong Kong. Chen revealed during an interview with local Chinese media that under the current model it is hard for the company […]

Chinese Social Finance Site Gains USD40 Million Investment

Xueqiu.com, a Chinese social investment website, has completed its third round of financing of USD40 million with investors including Renren.com and Morningside Ventures. Xueqiu’s products include its website and an application for smart devices. Officially launched in November 2011, Xueqiu has been providing data inquiries, information, and interactive communications services to Chinese investors. Its services […]

Renren Forms Independent Wireless Business Division

Chinese Internet company Renren Inc. will adjust its organizational structure and business clusters, and establish an independent wireless business division.

Renren.com To Acquire 56.com For USD80 Million

Chinese social networking site Renren.com has announced plans to acquire the entire stake in 56.com, a Chinese video website, for USD80 million in cash.

Oak Pacific To Integrate Two Chinese Social Media Websites

Chinese social networking sites operator Oak Pacific Interactive has announced that it will gradually integrate its two social networking sites, Renren.com and Kaixin.com.