After profit plunge in 2024, Maoyan spotlights strong start to 2025
The movie ticketing platform was dragged down by a 23% decline in China's box office last year, but held out hope for a stronger 2025 Key Takeaways: Maoyan said its…
Dingdong rings up strong end to 2024, but warns of turbulence ahead
The company reported a fourth consecutive profit in last year’s fourth quarter, while noting that competition in 2025 will be ‘more intense’ Key Takeaways: Dingdong’s revenue rose 18.3% in the…
China’s Takeout Delivery Market Gets a Shakeup
China's takeout dining duopoly of Ele.me and Meituan will start offering social benefits for their more than one million of riders. What's driving this change of heart and what will it mean for the market? And JD.com has announced its entering the fray, aiming to take on this established duopoly. What are its chances of success, and what does this mean for the industry?
Vipshop gets left behind in China tech stock rally
The ‘daily deal’ e-commerce company reported a third consecutive quarter of declining revenue, though the declines are moderating Key Takeaways: Vipshop’s revenue fell for a third consecutive quarter in the…
JD.com seeks place at China’s massive takeout dining table
The e-commerce giant is working with major chains and ‘high-quality’ restaurants as it prepares to challenge the duopoly of Meituan and Ele.me Key Takeaways: JD.com has signaled it’s preparing to…
East Buy ends superstar influencer addiction – but at a big price
The livestreaming e-commerce company’s revenue declined and it fell into the red in the first half of its fiscal year after the departure of its key online salesman Dong Yuhui…
Shein loses its shine on bumpy path to London listing
The fast fashion giant’s lack of transparency about its cotton sourcing could hurt its valuation in the long and turbulent journey to its IPO Key Takeaways: Shein’s reported plan to…