Clearing regulatory air lifts RLX back to healthy growth
The vaping company reported its revenue rose 40% in the second quarter, helped by a new acquisition in Europe, as it explores other smokeless products Key Takeaways: RLX’s revenue and…
BRIEF: Huabao profit doubles in first half after taking asset impairments in 2024
Vaping products maker Huabao International Holdings Ltd. (0336.HK) said on Friday its profit roughly doubled in the first half of 2025, as it returned to stronger profitability after taking various…
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…
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…
RLX puffs out signs of new life, as investors remain wary
China’s leading vaping company said its revenue nearly tripled in the first quarter, though the figure remains well below levels from before a 2021 regulatory clampdown Key Takeaways: RLX’s revenue…
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…