BRIEF: InSilico jumps in Hong Kong trading debut
Shares of AI-driven drug discovery platform InSilico Medicine (3696.HK) opened up 45% at HK$35 in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, before paring the gains to close up 34.1%…
Low margins, losses dog Ringpai as it eyes Hong Kong IPO
The company hopes to become Hong Kong’s first publicly listed pet hospital chain, hoping investors will overlook its weak performance metrics Key Takeaways: Ringpai has filed to list in Hong…
A decade in the making: Kunlunxin chips could bring excitement back to Baidu
The search giant and AI aspirant is considering a possible separate listing for its Kunlunxin chip unit, seeking a slice of a market currently led by Nvidia Key Takeaways: Baidu…
A strong quarter doesn’t make Yeahka a bargain
The payment technology company posted impressive third-quarter results, yet its lofty valuation is limiting near-term upside for its stock Key Takeaways: Yeahka’s gross payment value surged 50% in the third…
IPO hopeful Distinct Healthcare targets the well-to-do market
The private healthcare provider is hoping to attract investors with a business model focusing on the medical needs of affluent families in leading Chinese cities Key Takeaways: The company has…
Fenbi takes defensive action after steep share slide
The provider of exam preparation services is making a series of share buybacks in a bid to bolster confidence, as its business faces mounting competitive pressure Key Takeaways: The company…
The business of ‘Knowing You’: AI companions fuel the emotion economy
Artificial intelligence is learning to ‘understand’ people to create a new wave of AI companionship that’s quietly reshaping how people connect with technology and themselves By Lee Shih Ta…