IPO
The plot thickens: Easou eyes ChatGPT tech to write e-books
The Chinese e-reading platform wants to develop the literary potential of AI, citing ChatGPT for the first time in a Hong Kong IPO filing Key Takeaways: Easou Technology has applied…
Laekna IPO hopes to hitch a ride on Novartis ties
The producer of drugs licensed from third parties is banking on ties to the Swiss drug maker, as one of its key products nears the regulatory finish line Key Takeaways:…
Lab testing chain Adicon joins IPO rush as Covid cash dwindles
One of China’s biggest independent laboratory operators is trying to jump on the Hong Kong IPO bandwagon before its Covid testing revenues tumble Key takeaways: Adicon’s Covid test services powered…
Tianneng joins Swiss listing bandwagon, even as frosty reception awaits
The battery maker could become the 11th Chinese company to list global depositary receipts (GDRs) in Switzerland, heeding Beijing’s call for companies to raise their global profile Key Takeaways: Tianneng…
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Consumer
SPONSORED: Tongcheng Travel to capture China’s travel comeback
The online travel agent expanded its business through organic growth and acquisitions to equip itself for a travel rebound Key Takeaways: Tongcheng Travel made a series of investments during the…
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ATRenew steps on efficiency pedal in drive to sustainable profits
The recycling specialist reported a second consecutive quarter of profitability on an adjusted basis in the fourth quarter, and could turn profitable on that basis for the full year in…
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Niu zapped by ‘perfect storm’ of factors in fourth quarter
Lockdowns in China clobbered the leading electric scooter maker, which also suffered overseas as shared scooter services put the brakes on new purchases Key Takeaways: Niu Technologies recorded its third…
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Xiabuxiabu serves up bold expansion plan for post-Covid comeback
The Taiwanese-style hotpot chain was still mired in losses last year, but its revenues are picking up as China’s economy recovers Key Takeaways: Xiabuxiabu has projected falling revenue and a…
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