Tencent-backed Huayi jumps on launch of AI solution for healthcare sector

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12/09/2023 04:10

** Shares of Huayi Tencent Entertainment Co Ltd  0419.HK 
jump as much as 20.2% to HK$0.131, highest since Aug. 16
    ** The smart healthcare services platform operator says its
unit has teamed up Tencent Cloud Computing developed and
launched ECN Yuanzhi Digital Human AI Solution for use in the
healthcare sector 
    ** ECN Yuanzhi Digital Human is able to build an AI digital
avatar and generate an AI digital avatar video rapidly, creates
virtual images and helps saving time for doctors 
    ** Says pilot implementation in hospitals and pharmaceutical
companies has commenced 
    ** Tencent  0700.HK , which is the parent of Tencent Cloud,
is indirectly interested in 15.6% of Huayi 
    ** Tencent stock slips 0.2% 
    ** Hang Seng Composite Index on information technology firms
 .HSCIIT  slips 0.6%, while Hang Seng Tech Index  .HSTECH 
climbs 0.1%
    ** Healthcare index  .HSCIH  eases 0.3% and Hang Seng Index
 .HSI  edges down 0.1%
    ** As of last close, Huayi shares had dropped 24.8% this
year

 (Reporting by Donny Kwok)
 ((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))