Naspers untouched by trade war, says CEO
Bob van Dijk says China-US tensions are unlikely to affect the company’s businesses because of its local tie-ups
09 October 2019 - 20:36
Naspers, the largest shareholder in Chinese technology company Tencent, says it has built businesses that can withstand tensions between the US and China.
The company has a presence in the US with investments in companies like classifieds business Letgo and a stake in Chinese internet firm Tencent. It recently listed new unit Prosus, which houses its international internet assets, in Amsterdam. Prosus is valued at $98bn (R1.485tn)...
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