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Waterdrop reported a net profit of 368 million yuan (approx. US$51 million) for 2024, marking a 119.8% increase year-on-year. The insurance segment's first-year premium reached 1.9 billion yuan (approx. US$263 million), driven by improved customer acquisition. The company plans to distribute semi-annual cash dividends and has repurchased approximately 52.1 million ADSs since 2021. Looking ahead, Waterdrop anticipates a 20% revenue growth for fiscal 2025, despite potential profit margin pressures from increased marketing expenses.
Tencent reported a 90% increase in Q4 profit, reaching 51.3 billion yuan (approximately US$7.1 billion), driven by strong gaming performance and AI advancements. Revenue rose 11% to 172.4 billion yuan (around US$23.85 billion), surpassing analyst expectations. For the full year, profit increased by 68% to 194 billion yuan, with revenue climbing 8% to 660.2 billion yuan.
UBS has revised its forecast for the recovery of China's real estate sector, now expecting property prices to stabilize as early as next year, a significant shift from mid-2026. Factors contributing to this accelerated recovery include increased second-hand property transactions and stable inventory turnover in first-tier cities.John Lam, head of China and Hong Kong real estate research at UBS, noted that the trends mirror those seen during the 2014-2015 recovery. He anticipates a growing polarization in the market, favoring regional developers in top-tier cities with premium land holdings for greater project flexibility.
Retail sales of passenger new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China reached 427,000 units from March 1-16, marking a 63% increase from the previous month and a 41% rise year-on-year. Cumulative retail sales for the year stand at 1.853 million units, up 36% year-on-year, with NEV penetration at 55.31% during this period. Overall passenger vehicle sales also saw growth, totaling 772,000 units in the same timeframe, up 24% from last year.
Firefly, a brand under Nio, is set to launch its first electric vehicle on April 19, priced at approximately $21,000. Deliveries will commence immediately after the launch, with plans to establish pilot operation stations in key cities later this year. The vehicle will utilize Nio’s fifth-generation battery swap network, adhering to existing battery specifications.
Foreign investors are rapidly exiting India's stock market, pulling nearly $29 billion since October, as high inflation and interest rates have led to a 13% decline in Indian stocks. In contrast, China's market is attracting attention with a 36% rise in the Hang Seng Index, driven by expectations of economic recovery and AI investments. While some asset managers remain optimistic about India, caution is growing as earnings slow and valuations remain high compared to China.
Xiaomi Corp. is set to expand its second electric vehicle factory in Beijing, aiming to meet increased sales targets of 350,000 units this year. The factory, located in the Yizhuang district, began construction last year on a 53-hectare site and will now include an adjacent 52-hectare plot, with production expected to start mid-year.
The Dubai AI Festival will return on April 23-24, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah, showcasing Dubai's commitment to AI innovation and economic growth. Expected to attract over 8,000 industry experts and 100+ speakers, the event will explore AI's transformative impact across various sectors, emphasizing responsible deployment and ethical challenges. Registrations are now open for this pivotal gathering of global leaders and innovators in artificial intelligence.
Didi Global reported a 7.1% increase in Q4 revenue, reaching 52.9 billion yuan (US$7.3 billion), but faced a net loss of 1.3 billion yuan (US$179 million), contrasting with a profit of 45 million yuan (US$6.2 million) in the same quarter last year. The company completed 3.25 billion transactions in Q4, a 10.8% year-on-year rise, as travel demand in China rebounded, despite ongoing regulatory challenges stemming from its 2021 US IPO investigation.
Morgan Stanley plans to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, representing 2-3% of its global workforce of over 80,000, by the end of March. This decision follows a recent reduction of 3,000 employees in China and aims to enhance operational efficiency, with layoffs based on performance and location changes. Despite these cuts, the bank continues to hire senior roles in its investment-banking division.
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