BRIEF: Smoore’s profit slides on rising costs, despite strong revenue growth
Vaping device manufacturer Smoore International Holdings Ltd. (6969.HK) saidon Tuesday that its revenue rose 20.8% in 2025 to 14.26 billion yuan ($2.07 billion). But rising expenses dragged down its profitability,…
Facing cloudy regulation, Smoore prepares back-up plans
The vaping products maker is facing new pressures on both the regulatory and tariff fronts, driving it to explore new products Key Takeaways: Smoore’s profit dropped 43.4% to 192 million…
BRIEF: Global expansion drives strong revenue growth at RLX
Chinese vaping company RLX Technology Inc. (RLX.US) reportedon Friday its annual revenue rose 73.3% last year to 2.75 billion yuan ($380 million), while its non-GAAP net profit rose 3.3% to…
Gasping Huabao’s profits go up in smoke
The vaping device and component maker warned it will report a pre-tax loss of up to 455 million yuan last year after taking up to 1 billion yuan in one-time…
Rebounding RLX plots course beyond China
Tacking against regulatory headwinds in its home market, China’s leading vaping company has begun aggressively diversifying overseas Key Takeaways: RLX’s third quarter revenue rose 52%, as its gross margin rose…
Ispire finds success straddling U.S.-China divide. But are its cannabis dreams just hot air?
The U.S.-based vaping company with China roots says its revenue could balloon over the next five years on the fast-growing cannabis market Key Takeaways: Recently listed Ispire co-CEO Michael Wang…
RLX stabilizes as air clears in new regulatory environment
Burned by a wave of regulation in China over the last two years, the e-cigarette maker says it’s hoping to find new growth overseas Key Takeaways: RLX Technology’s revenue totaled…