Slowing economy haunts undertaker Fu Shou Yuan
China’s top funeral services provider fell into the red in the first half of this year, extending a year of revenue and profit declines in 2024 Key Takeaways: Fu Shou…
JD.com flees China’s brutal retail wars for Europe, as Beijing fails to tame price-cutting at home
JD.com has purchased brick-and-mortar retail chains in Germany and Hong Kong. Why is the company taking this route instead of sticking to e-commerce? And car trader Autohome has reported a fourth consecutive quarter of revenue contraction, as its ad revenue plunged. When will price wars hobbling China's oversaturated car market finally end?
From ‘magic tea’ to dietary drugs, can Besunyen reclaim its glory days?
Once a household name known for its ‘slimming tea,’ the company is looking for a new formula in dietary drugs after years of losses and asset sales Key Takeaways: Besunyen…
Mounting challenges take the fun out of Playmates Toys
The once dominant toy maker has struggled since last year, and its downward spiral accelerated in the first half of 2025 Key Takeaways: Playmates Toys reported its revenue plunged nearly…
Will new investor Goldstream bring its Midas touch to Saint Bella?
The investment company disclosed its purchase of 0.3% of the maternity and baby care company’s stock on the open market Key Takeaways: Goldstream Investment acquired 1.83 million Saint Bella shares,…
Techtronic finds niche outside the U.S.-China trade war – for now
The power tool maker’s revenue rose 7.5% in the first half of the year, and its profit rose by 14%, despite its heavy reliance on the U.S. market for sales…
Helmed by new chairman, Best Mart 360 navigates changing Hong Kong landscape
With a personal scandal involving its CEO behind it, the Hong Kong snack chain is trying to hone its hometown advantage as local consumers flock across the border to shop…