JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: YY), formerly known as YY Inc., is a technology company that operates social media, live-streaming and digital entertainment platforms. The company’s principal businesses are conducted through its BIGO operations, which focus on connecting users through live video, short-form video, instant messaging and online social communities.
JOYY’s major products include Bigo Live, a live-streaming platform; Likee, a short-video service; and imo, an instant messaging and communications application. The company has also operated Hago, a platform combining mobile games with social features. Its services are available primarily in international markets, with a presence across regions including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and other emerging markets.
Founded in China in 2005, the company changed its name from YY Inc. to JOYY Inc. in 2019 to reflect its broader international focus. In 2021, JOYY completed the sale of its YY Live business in China to Baidu, leaving its international BIGO businesses as the core of its operations. Li Xuelin, the company’s co-founder, serves as chairman and chief executive officer.
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