How e-commerce short dramas get you to spend – without realizing it
The storytelling revolution of short, three-minute dramas on e-commerce platforms has seamlessly merged ‘watching’ and ‘shopping’ By Lee Shih Ta “She wore shabby clothes and was dumped by her…
UP Fintech gets lift from tariff-induced market volatility
The online stockbroker’s revenue and net profit grew substantially in the first quarter as its trading volume surged on volatility in global stock markets Key Takeaways: UP Fintech’s revenue jumped…
TIGR.US
Top Numerical tools up for Hong Kong IPO
The company hopes to cash in on domestic substitution by manufacturers to boost sales of its high-end machine tools Key Takeaways: Top Numerical has filed for a Hong Kong IPO,…
Sany constructs new IPO bid, as low ROE threatens to undermine its valuation
The construction equipment maker’s new Hong Kong listing bid comes after it pulled the plug on previous IPO attempts in Hong Kong, Switzerland and Germany Key Takeaways: Sany Heavy has…
600031.SHG
Zeekr privatization hits a speed bump
At least six of the new energy vehicle maker’s minority shareholders have sent letters to the NEV maker saying a proposed privatization price is too low Key Takeaways: Six minority…
ZK.US
Game time for another IPO hopeful in China’s booming toy market
A maker of collectible figurines, 52Toys, is lining up to test investor enthusiasm for play-related stocks after the runaway success of Pop Mart Key Takeaways: 52Toys has posted losses for…
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IPO 
Top Numerical tools up for Hong Kong IPO
The company hopes to cash in on domestic substitution by manufacturers to boost sales of its high-end machine tools Key Takeaways: Top Numerical has filed for a Hong Kong IPO,…
Sany constructs new IPO bid, as low ROE threatens to undermine its valuation
The construction equipment maker’s new Hong Kong listing bid comes after it pulled the plug on previous IPO attempts in Hong Kong, Switzerland and Germany Key Takeaways: Sany Heavy has…
Game time for another IPO hopeful in China’s booming toy market
A maker of collectible figurines, 52Toys, is lining up to test investor enthusiasm for play-related stocks after the runaway success of Pop Mart Key Takeaways: 52Toys has posted losses for…
If you don’t succeed at first, second or third? FWD takes a fourth try at Hong Kong IPO
The insurance company has traveled a rocky path to its planned Hong Kong listing despite its association with a local business luminary and some big-name investors Key Takeaways: FWD Group…
New Energy 
Zeekr’s buyout stalls, and Chagee’s returns cool
A group of early investors in NEV maker Zeekr have protested a recent privatization bid for the company, saying it's too low. Will the buyer heed their complaints and raise its offer? And Chagee's maiden quarterly results show its revenue grew at just half the rate of its new store openings. What's behind the evaporting returns?
Zeekr privatization hits a speed bump
At least six of the new energy vehicle maker’s minority shareholders have sent letters to the NEV maker saying a proposed privatization price is too low Key Takeaways: Six minority…
Russia’s Chinese car indigestion, and the fall of a Chinese chip magnate
After zooming over the last few years, China's car exports to Russia skidded by 44% in the first quarter. What put on the brakes? And former microchip superstar Zhao Guowei has been sentenced to death for waste and corruption. What led to his downfall?
Consumer 
Zeekr’s buyout stalls, and Chagee’s returns cool
A group of early investors in NEV maker Zeekr have protested a recent privatization bid for the company, saying it's too low. Will the buyer heed their complaints and raise its offer? And Chagee's maiden quarterly results show its revenue grew at just half the rate of its new store openings. What's behind the evaporting returns?
Game time for another IPO hopeful in China’s booming toy market
A maker of collectible figurines, 52Toys, is lining up to test investor enthusiasm for play-related stocks after the runaway success of Pop Mart Key Takeaways: 52Toys has posted losses for…
ATRenew capitalizes on government incentives to achieve solid growth in its core business
The recycling specialist’s revenue rose 27.5% in the first quarter, representing its fastest growth in more than a year Key Takeaways: ATRenew reported its fastest quarterly revenue growth in more…
Meitu, Alibaba find beauty in new e-commerce partnership
The maker of beauty apps will sell $250 million worth of convertible bonds that could make the e-commerce giant its third-biggest shareholder Key Takeaways: Meitu and Alibaba have formed a…
Huawei turns up HarmonyOS volume with launch of PC edition
The company’s latest rollout comes as it tries to convince more app developers to make versions of their products for its operating system Key Takeaways: Huawei has launched PCs powered…
Healthcare/biotech 
3SBio hits the big time with $6 billion cancer drug deal
The pharma giant Pfizer has bought international rights to the experimental cancer therapy and will take a $100 million equity stake in the Chinese drug developer Key Takeaways: The mega…
Will Trump’s drug order put the brakes on China’s overseas pharma drive?
The U.S. president has promised to reduce prescription drug prices by 30% to 80% for Americans, insisting they are entitled to prices paid in other developed countries Key Takeaways: Pharma…
Estenova aims to become a big name in medical aesthetics
The Chinese developer of anti-wrinkle fillers is seeking a cash injection from a Hong Kong share listing to bring its plumping products to the market Key Takeaways: The biotech made…
Kintor Pharma shifts from cancer drugs to cosmetics as funds run low
The cash-strapped biotech has begun generating its first revenue from over-the-counter cosmetic treatments, as it pivots away from its original oncology drugs Key Takeaways: Kintor Pharma is shifting from its…
Finance 
UP Fintech gets lift from tariff-induced market volatility
The online stockbroker’s revenue and net profit grew substantially in the first quarter as its trading volume surged on volatility in global stock markets Key Takeaways: UP Fintech’s revenue jumped…
Cango’s crypto makeover advances with sale of its China business
The move could pave the way for the former car trader to relocate its headquarters outside the Chinese Mainland, with Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S. as possible destinations Key…
Lexin’s profit jump masks slowdown in its main loan business
The company reported a big net income increase for the first quarter, but its revenue fell on sluggishness in its loan facilitation business Key Takeaways: Lexin’s net profit doubled in…
If you don’t succeed at first, second or third? FWD takes a fourth try at Hong Kong IPO
The insurance company has traveled a rocky path to its planned Hong Kong listing despite its association with a local business luminary and some big-name investors Key Takeaways: FWD Group…
Ecommerce 
Meitu, Alibaba find beauty in new e-commerce partnership
The maker of beauty apps will sell $250 million worth of convertible bonds that could make the e-commerce giant its third-biggest shareholder Key Takeaways: Meitu and Alibaba have formed a…
Polibeli targets SPAC listing using Chenghe Acquisition II Co., with Asia in its sights
Chenghe Acquisition II Co. shareholders will vote later this month on a merger with the Asia-focused B2B e-commerce company Polibeli Key Takeaways: Chenghe Acquisition II Co. hopes to soon complete…
Growing profits, shrinking market share test ZTO’s strategy
The logistics provider’s market share fell as its parcel volume growth trailed the industry last year, signaling its profit-oriented development strategy was facing headwinds Key Takeaways: ZTO’s parcel volume increased…
Baozun returns to the black as Gap expansion accelerates
The e-commerce services and brand management company’s revenue rose 7.7% in the fourth quarter, as it announced plans to open a net 40 new Gap clothing stores in China this…
AI/Infrastructure/Resources 
Top Numerical tools up for Hong Kong IPO
The company hopes to cash in on domestic substitution by manufacturers to boost sales of its high-end machine tools Key Takeaways: Top Numerical has filed for a Hong Kong IPO,…
Sany constructs new IPO bid, as low ROE threatens to undermine its valuation
The construction equipment maker’s new Hong Kong listing bid comes after it pulled the plug on previous IPO attempts in Hong Kong, Switzerland and Germany Key Takeaways: Sany Heavy has…
AI powers Agora back to revenue growth
The maker of real-time engagement technology is benefitting from new demand for products like real-time online virtual tutors and talking toys Key Takeaways: Agora reported a slight revenue increase in…
WeRide tries buyback maneuver in tight robotaxi race
The developer of driverless technology has unveiled a $100 million share buyback program in a bid to reassure investors after a stock price slide Key Takeaways: Shares in the robotaxi…
