Apple’s China puzzle and an African phone pioneer’s peril
Apple returns to revenue growth in China, as it also closes its first store in the city of Dalian. What's next for the company in the world's largest smartphone market? And Transsion considers a Hong Kong IPO. Should investors buy into this biggest smartphone maker you've never heard of, banking on its status as Africa's top cellphone brand?
Stumbling Transsion hopes global investors overlook its fading fortunes
The budget smartphone maker is reportedly considering a Hong Kong IPO to complement its existing listing on Shanghai’s STAR Market Key Takeaways: Shanghai-listed Transsion is reportedly weighing a second IPO…
From Delhi risks to a domestic dairy bust
Some Chinese companies are navigating geopolitical headwinds that are pushing them out of India, and others are adapting to a maturing domestic consumer market where even staples like infant formula…
INDUSTRY BRIEF: China smartphone shipments sink 4% in second quarter
Smartphone shipments in China fell 4% in the second quarter, ending six consecutive quarters of growth, as the effects of government subsidies started to fade and manufacturers cleared out inventory,…
BRIEF: Lens Technology rises in Hong Kong trading debut
Shares of smartphone glass supplier Lens Technology Co. Ltd. (6613.HK; 300433.SZ) opened up almost 4% in their Hong Kong trading debut on Wednesday and continued to rise through the day to…
ATRenew capitalizes on government incentives to achieve solid growth in its core business
The recycling specialist’s revenue rose 27.5% in the first quarter, representing its fastest growth in more than a year Key Takeaways: ATRenew reported its fastest quarterly revenue growth in more…
Apple’s AI gamble in China: Did it bet on the wrong horse?
Apple may have miscalculated by teaming with Alibaba in a limited AI partnership, rather than embracing open-source sensation DeepSeek By Vivian Toh When Apple (AAPL.US) recently unveiled its collaboration…