CHINA BULLETIN: Provinces Get Set for Slower Growth
In this week’s issue provincial economic realism, a new reserve rate cut and vanishing game regulations. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 50 for…
Transsion climbs global smartphone leader board with its move out of Africa
The company posted 68.6% growth to become the world’s fourth largest smartphone seller in last year’s fourth quarter, as it expands beyond its original African stronghold Key Takeaways: Transsion shipped…
Transsion closes in on Xiaomi, Oppo with developing-market focus
The Shanghai-listed company’s stock has jumped 73% this year as it consolidates its position as the leading smartphone seller in Africa Transsion’s smartphone shipments rose 35% in the second quarter,…
Vivo faces visa violations in India, dealing fresh blow to Chinese smartphone brands
Delhi has accused Vivo workers of failing to disclose their employer in visa applications, and has also arrested a company executive on suspicion of money laundering Key Takeways: Vivo has…
CHINA BULLETIN: China Pumps Up Economy with Cash, But Nobody’s Borrowing
In this week’s issue China rediscovers Australian timber, Oppo ditches chip design and noodle maker Nissin finds savory flavor in falling flour prices. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 45 for offshore-listed China stocks.
Xiaomi ‘Effectively Halted’ in Increasingly Challenging Indian Market
A court refused to unfreeze $676 million worth of the smartphone maker’s Indian assets pending resolution of a tax dispute, amid growing scrutiny of Chinese companies in the country …