Nissin seeks the right flavor mix to keep noodle sales rising
The Japanese instant noodle giant has reported solid earnings, but the pace has slowed in mainland China, where novelty and value for money are key factors Key Takeaways: Nissin revenues…
From classroom crackdowns to shifting cabin crews, China adapts to new realities
Vocational educator Hiducation has become one of the few education companies to test the waters in Hong Kong's booming IPO market. Are investors ready to welcome this group again after a bloody crackdown three years ago? And budget carrier Spring Air is rolling out the welcome mat for more senior flight attendants as old as 40. Are other Asian airlines like to follow this "air auntie" trend, and what's behind it?
Zepp hits its stride with return to revenue growth
The maker of low-end wearable devices reported its revenue rose 78.5% in the third quarter, but forecast the rate would ease to about 40% in the current quarter Key Takeaways:…
Man Wah sets spin-off in motion for its sofa tech unit
The Chinese furniture giant is preparing to list its components subsidiary Remacro to raise the technology unit’s profile and open an independent funding channel Key Takeaways: After listing on China’s…
EnjoyGo shifts gears to driverless future on road to IPO
The mobility arm of auto giant SAIC is making a Hong Kong listing to raise funds for development of self-driving car services, among other purposes Key Takeaways: EasyGo, the mobility…
From green energy to property woes, China turns to financial engineering
Solar and wind farm builder Xinte announces plans to start collateralizing its assets using asset backed securities. And China International Travel is spinning off its real estate business.
Afari tries to charm investors with AI story rife with question marks
The carmaker has applied to list in Hong Kong, led by a new chairman described as having over a decade of deep experience in AI, but with few additional details…