iDreamSky merges ‘shoot-em-up’ and anime in self-made play for profits
The gaming company raised money via share placements three times in the last year as it bets on its self-developed ‘Strinova’ to lead it back into the black Key Takeaways:…
China’s fading box office delivers rare profit-booster for Imax China
After a lackluster performance last year, the big-screen movie company returned to profit growth in the first half of 2025 on the back of box office blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’…
CTG bears brunt of China’s duty-free sales slump in Hainan
The duty-free shop operator’s revenue and net profit fell in the first half of this year as duty-free sales dropped on Hainan island, a major tourism hotspot Key Takeaways: CTG…
Klook goes against the flow with U.S. listing plan
The Hong Kong-based online travel agent targeting young consumers is reportedly planning to file soon for a New York listing that could raise up to $500 million Key Takeaways: Klook…
BlueFocus sets sights on Hong Kong IPO as revenue, margins slip
China’s leading provider of marketing services is joining a growing tide of Shanghai- and Shenzhen-traded companies making second listings in Hong Kong Key Takeaways: BlueFocus has filed for a Hong…
Macao’s end of an era, and a ghost ship in search of a business
An era has ended in Macao with the planned closure of the city's remaining "satellite casinos" by the end of the year. Does this represent the latest step in the corporatization of Macao? And former financier-turned-educator-turned -food seller Qudian has announced it's pulling out of its latest foray into last-mile delivery. What value for investors is there in this kind of ever-changing company?
Tencent Music scales audio heights with Ximalaya purchase
While short videos are all the rage lately, Tencent Music’s latest acquisition bolsters its position in the strategically important market for long-form audio content Key Takeaways: Tencent Music will pay…