Joyy, a Publicly Owned company headquartered in Singapore, founded in 2005, operates with approximately 1870 employees. The company reported $2.1B in revenue as of 2025. Its main product is consumer gaming. Joyy, formerly known as YY Inc., functions as a global technology company that operates a diverse portfolio of social media platforms centered on live streaming and short-form video. Its primary service offering is built around AI-powered engagement and real-time interaction, featuring products such as Bigo Live, a global live streaming platform; Likee, a short-form video creation community; and Hago, a social networking app integrated with casual gaming. While formerly a dominant player in the Chinese domestic market, Joyy has transitioned into a global entity, focusing its operations on international markets across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North America, where it provides multi-lingual, culturally localized platforms for social interaction, digital entertainment, and creator monetization.
On July 1, 2026, BIGO Ads, a deep learning-based advertising platform under JOYY Inc., received the 2026 Sales and Marketing Excellence Award, "The Sammy," from the Business Intelligence Group for its AI-driven full-funnel advertising system. The company was previously recognized on June 30, 2026, as a "Most Honored Company" in Extel's 2026 Asia Executive Team Survey for its leadership and investor relations. Earlier, on June 8, 2026, JOYY introduced a new dividend program, planning $900 million in distributions through 2028. This followed the late May 2026 announcement of first-quarter 2026 results, which reported revenue of US$555.7 million and net income of US$50.32 million. At that time, JOYY issued second-quarter 2026 net revenue guidance of US$562 million to US$581 million, noting potential alterations due to macroeconomic uncertainties.