TAIPEI, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Ying-Chih Liao (a.k.a. Kevin Liao) as new non-independent non-executive director, effective on January 30, 2026. Mr. Ying-Chih Liao obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree in National Taiwan University and a Master of Laws degree in Law School of Harvard University. Mr. Liao had been a practicing attorney in a renowned law firm for many years, specialized in international corporat ...

In late 2024, I said in a short video that Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) was the best-performing stock in my portfolio that year, and it wasn't even close. In fact, Sea shares had nearly tripled over the course of the year, fueled by strong revenue growth and a rapid return to profitability. Although I didn't think the stock was as much of a bargain as it once was, I said it still looked attractively valued relative to its growth. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe ...

CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, will be virtually presenting and holding one-on-one meetings at the Noble Capital Markets’ Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference on February 4, 2026. Snail, Inc.’s management team is scheduled to present on February 4, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time. The presentation will be webcast live and availabl ...

Core Viewpoint - Sea Limited is identified as a strong investment opportunity for the next five years, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook following its recent earnings report and growth in key segments [1][2]. Financial Performance - Sea Limited reported record total revenue of $6 billion for Q3 2025, marking a 38% year-over-year increase [3]. - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 68% to $874 million, while net income more than doubled from $153 million to $375 million [3]. - The diluted EPS reached $0.59, reflecting strong financial performance driven by e-commerce and digital entertainment [3]. E-commerce Segment (Shopee) - Shopee achieved a record GMV of $32.2 billion and gross order volume of $3.6 billion, both showing a 28% year-over-year growth [4]. - Advertising revenue surged over 70%, with the ad take rate increasing by more than 80 basis points [4]. - The Shopee VIP membership program expanded to over 3.5 million members, a 75% increase quarter-on-quarter, with members spending approximately 40% more after joining [4]. Gaming Segment (Garena) - The Garena gaming segment experienced a resurgence, reporting its best results since 2021, contributing positively to the overall performance of Sea Limited [2][3]. Analyst Ratings - Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating on Sea Limited with a price target of $200 [1]. - Phillip Securities upgraded Sea Limited to Buy from Neutral, with an unchanged price target of $170, citing favorable entry points and increased revenue estimates for FY25 and FY26 [2].

Core Viewpoint - Sea Limited is currently one of the most attractive investment targets in the e-commerce industry, with a diversified business model and strong growth potential across its segments [1]. E-commerce Business - E-commerce accounts for approximately 72% of Sea Limited's total revenue, with Shopee as the core platform, which integrates payment and logistics infrastructure [3]. - Shopee is the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and has a significant presence in Latin America, particularly in Brazil, driving strong growth in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) [3]. - Advertising revenue is a key growth engine, with a year-on-year increase of 70% [3]. Digital Financial Services - Digital financial services contribute about 16.5% to total revenue, with Monee as the main platform, offering credit services and mobile wallet solutions [3]. - The loan principal outstanding has seen rapid growth, benefiting from synergies with Shopee [3]. Digital Entertainment - Digital entertainment accounts for around 11% of total revenue, primarily operated by Garena, focusing on mobile and PC games [4]. - The flagship game, Free Fire, has provided stable cash flow for Shopee's development, although user growth has slowed significantly [4]. Economic Moat - Sea Limited is considered a narrow moat company, with varying performance across its business segments [5]. - Shopee benefits from network effects, attracting more buyers and sellers, creating a positive feedback loop [5]. - The market share in Southeast Asia is projected to reach approximately 52% in 2024, up from 48% in 2023, indicating a narrow moat [6]. Financial Performance - Total revenue is expected to reach $6 billion by Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 38% [6]. - Digital entertainment remains the main profit contributor, while e-commerce shows improving profit margins [6]. - R&D expenses have decreased from 7.1% in 2024 to 5.6%, and sales and management expenses have slightly declined from 28% to 26% [7]. Financial Flexibility - The company holds over $9 billion in cash and equivalents, with debt under $3 billion, indicating strong financial flexibility [7]. - A recent $1 billion stock buyback plan further supports this financial position [7]. Risks and Challenges - Despite Shopee's profitability, low profit margins persist due to aggressive pricing strategies in a competitive market [7]. - Monee faces competition and regulatory uncertainties, with a low market penetration rate [7]. - Garena's profitability is heavily reliant on a single game, posing risks [7]. Market Expectations - The market anticipates a compound annual growth rate of approximately 17% for future revenues, with ongoing operational leverage expected to support growth [8].

"我们不再仅仅售卖一个皮肤或道具（标准品），而是提供生成独特资产的'生产力工具'。"王鹏说，这 种"UGC+AIGC"的深度融合，将激活基于"创作者经济"的全新交易形态，极大延长产品的生命周期，让 数字文娱从"一次性消费"转向"持续性共创"。 （文章来源：21世纪经济报道） "AIGC正深刻改变着内容创作形态与模式。"王鹏分析，在AIGC赋能下，创作主体从专业创作者转向大 众创作者，内容创作从"大脑构思+手工操作"转变为"人类构思+机器生成"，出版单位从内容生产者转化 为优质IP源头。 大模型也在提高内容创作效能，在成本层面，大模型降低制作成本，助力内容提质潜力，如阅文AI翻 译模型实现降本超9成；在效率层面，大模型可替代和优化部分生产环节，增进生成效率。例如，影视 视频行业主要将大模型工具应用于前期概念及后期制作环节，近1年AI进步使短视频菅制作效率提升5-6 倍。 王鹏认为，"人机共创"开启了从"售卖资产"到"售卖能力"的商业重塑。 过去，内容生产是专业人士（PGC）的特权，如今AI扮演了"数字脚手架"的角色，填补了普通用户"想 象力"与"执行力"之间的鸿沟。 12月18日，在2025年中国数字文娱大会上 ...

12月18日，2025年中国数字文娱大会在广州市天河区羊城创意产业园拉开帷幕。本届大会由中国文化娱 乐行业协会、广州市天河区人民政府等共同主办，以"新技术新模式新业态"为主题，搭建共建共享平 台，会期共三天（12月18日-20日），创新采用"一会一展一嘉年华"模式。 "一会一展一嘉年华" 大会现场，AI影像、人形机器人、数字大屏等前沿技术化为可感、可玩的互动装置。同时，羊城晚报 报业集团主导建设的"岭南文化大模型"亮相，作为全国首个文化领域的多模态推理大模型，聚焦岭南非 遗数字化保护与传承，为文化的数字化转型提供核心引擎。 目前，天河区拥有国家音乐产业基地、国家数字服务出口基地、国家文化产业示范基地等文化领域 的"国字号"招牌，并集聚了羊城创意产业园、广州盛达电子信息创新园、万鹏高新技术企业孵化基地等 9个市级以上的文化产业示范园区，形成"国家级引领、省级示范、市级支撑"的梯度化园区体系。 这些平台共同为数字文化企业提供了超过55万平方米的优质发展空间，培育了一批领军企业和"隐形冠 军"茁壮成长。网易、酷狗、三七互娱（002555）、荔枝等国内数字文化领域的巨头在此扎根，其中， 年营收超百亿的互联网企业达到4 ...

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 China Digital Entertainment Conference will be held in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, focusing on the integration of digital culture and industry development [1][6]. Group 1: Conference Structure and Goals - The conference adopts an "One Conference, One Exhibition, One Carnival" model, aiming to create a platform for high-quality industry development [2][4]. - The main forum will feature discussions on digital entertainment industry trends, technological innovations, and development opportunities, involving government officials, industry leaders, and experts [2]. - The event aims to establish a comprehensive system for industry leadership, resource connection, and industrial empowerment, promoting a transition from scale growth to high-quality development in the digital entertainment sector [6]. Group 2: Industry Ecosystem in Tianhe District - Tianhe District is recognized for its robust digital culture industry ecosystem, with notable companies like NetEase and 37 Interactive Entertainment thriving in the area [7]. - The district has launched the "Coder Square" theme block to enhance the integration of culture and technology, transforming the area into a refined space for the animation and gaming industry [9]. Group 3: Economic Impact and Achievements - In 2024, Tianhe District is expected to have 1,164 cultural enterprises, generating revenue of 226.66 billion yuan, accounting for 37.5% of Guangzhou's total [10]. - The gaming sector alone achieved revenues of 65.35 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.1% [10]. - Local companies are leveraging digital technologies to enhance major sporting events, showcasing the integration of digital culture and social development [12]. Group 4: Global Recognition and Cultural Export - The game "Ming Chao" developed by Kuro Game won the "Players' Voice" award at TGA2025, highlighting the growing global influence of Chinese gaming [15][17]. - Tianhe District has been recognized as a national cultural export base, fostering key enterprises and projects that enhance cultural exports [17][18]. - The Guangdong government has introduced a comprehensive policy package to support high-quality development in the cultural industry, covering various sectors including film, animation, and gaming [20].

CULVER CITY, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, unveiled major advancements across its growing digital ecosystem during its 2025 Investor Day at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City. Company executives shared new developments in crypto and long-term content expansion for the company’s leading game franchise ARK. During the event, Snail introduced it ...

Core Insights - Sea Limited has established itself as a leading tech company in Southeast Asia, driven by its three main businesses: E-Commerce (Shopee), Digital Financial Services (Monee), and Digital Entertainment (Garena) [1][2] - The company has experienced significant growth, particularly in its E-Commerce segment, but faces increasing competition and challenges in maintaining its market position [1][8] Company Overview - Sea Limited operates through three primary segments: Shopee for E-Commerce, Monee for digital financial services, and Garena for digital entertainment [1][2] - Garena's mobile game Free Fire was pivotal in establishing Sea's global presence and continues to be a key revenue driver [1][2] Recent Performance - For the first nine months of 2025, Sea's revenue reached US$16.1 billion, a 35.5% year-on-year increase, with Shopee contributing 72% of this revenue [3][4] - Shopee's gross merchandise value (GMV) increased to US$91 billion, up from US$72 billion the previous year [3] - Monee's revenue grew by nearly 63% year-on-year, reaching US$2.7 billion, while Garena's revenue increased to US$1.7 billion [4] Profitability and Cash Flow - Sea achieved profitability in 2023 after a net loss of US$1.66 billion in 2022, with operating cash flow of US$3.5 billion for the first nine months of 2025 [5] - The positive cash flow allows the company to reinvest in its business without relying on external financing [5] Growth Potential - Shopee maintains a strong market position in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, with significant potential for Monee as it expands its digital payment and lending services [6] - The company is expected to benefit from the growing demand for e-commerce and fintech services in a digitally savvy population [7] Competitive Landscape - Sea faces intense competition in the e-commerce sector from rivals like Alibaba's Lazada and ByteDance's TikTok Shop, which could impact margins due to aggressive promotional strategies [8] - The company must balance cost-cutting measures with the need for investment in future growth to maintain its competitive edge [9] Key Considerations - The stock trades at US$125.02, reflecting market concerns about consumer demand and competition [11] - Shopee's ability to maintain market leadership without overspending is crucial for future growth, alongside the sustainable scaling of Monee [12] - Garena's reliance on Free Fire poses a risk, necessitating the launch of new titles to diversify revenue sources [10][14] Strategic Outlook - Sea's long-term potential is anchored by Shopee and Monee, but the sustainability of Garena's performance remains uncertain [14] - The company must execute disciplined strategies to navigate the complexities of growth, profitability, and risk management across its diverse business segments [15]