INTERVIEW: Tuya leverages its AI platform, skills to target global consumer market
The AIoT company is drawing on its relationships with thousands of internet-connected smart device makers to roll out its Hey Tuya AI Assistant For Life By Rene Vanguestaine LAS…
China’s property debt crisis muddles on, as profits evade the pet economy
Domestic investors holding about $500 worth of Vanke bonds have agreed to extend their Dec. 28 maturity date by a month. Why are Vanke and its peers continually turning to this kind of delaying tactic rather than doing bankruptcy reorganizations? And pet hospital operator Ringpai has applied for a Hong Kong IPO.
Anta takes aim at global big leagues with Puma bid
China’s leading sportswear brand has reportedly offered to buy 29% of the German brand, which, if successful, could give a big boost to its global aspirations Key Takeaways: Anta has…
Reconditioned ZhengTong drives down new road after massive overhaul
Caught up in price wars and a resulting sea of red ink, the former car dealership highflyer is entering a new phase after being taken over by a rival and…
Move over, burger joints. Yuen Kee dishes up China-flavored fast-food IPO
The country’s largest dumpling chain has filed to list in Hong Kong, though it could face a tepid reception due to lack of investor interest in consumer companies Key Takeaways:…
Jiumaojiu ladles up hotpot investment to boost overseas expansion
The restaurant operator will pay $43 million for new and existing shares of Big Way Group, boosting its stake to 49% of the North American hotpot chain Key Takeaways: Jiumaojiu’s…
Regulatory caution dims Hong Kong SPAC outlook, while Chinese tastes drive out foreign brands
Hong Kong has completed just its third listing using a SPAC since the program's launch four years ago. Why has uptake been so anemic? And Hong Kong's popular Mannings health and beauty chain is pulling out of Mainland China after more than two decades in the market. Why is it calling it quits?