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Dermavon, the dermatology arm of China Medical System, filed for a Hong Kong listing with 2024 revenue of RMB 618 million, led by vitiligo drug ruxolitinib and other niche therapies. As it steps out on its own, questions remain around R&amp;D depth and pipeline access without support from CMS.

Chinese tea chain ChaPanda is entering the Singapore market with its first store set to open at youth hub *Scape. Known for its fresh fruit teas, the brand teased the launch on social media, inviting locals to visit once doors open. An official opening date has not yet been announced.

<a href="/company/catl">CATL</a> may price its upcoming USD 5 billion HK share sale at a discount of less than 10% to its Shenzhen stock. The deal, expected to open for book building next week, could be the city's largest in four years, with cornerstone and anchor investors likely to take half the allocation.

<a href="/company/nvidia">Nvidia</a> CEO Jensen Huang warned that stricter US export controls could cost access to a USD 50 billion AI chip market in China, arguing the move risks US jobs and competitiveness. His comments follow a USD 5.5 billion writedown linked to new licensing hurdles for Nvidia’s China-focused H20 chip.

Tongwei posted a Q1 2025 net loss of RMB 2.6 billion and rising debt burdens, with short-term borrowings up nearly 18-fold YoY. As losses stretch into a sixth straight quarter, its debt ratio climbed to 72.25%, the highest on record, reflecting strain from low polysilicon prices and its capital-heavy integrated model.

<a href="/company/tiktok">TikTok</a> will invest EUR 1 billion to build a new data center in Kouvola, Finland, as part of its EUR 12 billion “Project Clover” to strengthen data protection in Europe. The facility will support local data storage, stricter privacy safeguards, and regional digital infrastructure, with oversight from cybersecurity firm NCC Group.

Singapore-based Arysun has raised USD 575,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Wavemaker Impact, with participation from First Move Fund. The climate tech startup aims to bring affordable rooftop solar solutions to Southeast Asia, starting with pilot projects and a digital platform in Indonesia.

Chinese outdoor brand Pelliot is preparing a Hong Kong IPO after scrapping plans for a Shenzhen listing. Backed by Tencent and others, the company saw revenue jump from RMB 380 million to RMB 1.76 billion between 2022–2024, driven by its technical jackets. The brand now aims to expand offline and move upmarket to sustain growth.

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Guangzhou Sunhongs, a data center service provider backed by <a href="/company/xiaomi">Xiaomi</a> founder Lei Jun, is pursuing a listing on the Beijing Stock Exchange after pulling its Shenzhen IPO bid in 2023. The firm is shifting to self-built infrastructure to raise margins, despite modest growth and a market share of just 0.6%.

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Once mistaken for a foreign brand, Pelliot is now bound for an IPO as one of China’s top outdoor apparel labels.

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