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Macau is enhancing its financial sector by developing its bond market, which has seen significant growth since 2018, with 332 bonds issued by mid-2024, 15% of which are ESG-related. The region is also strengthening its role in the Greater Bay Area, facilitating investments and cultural exchanges while maintaining a focus on tourism and leisure.
Huawei is aiming to capture a larger share of China's AI chip market by focusing on "inference" tasks, positioning its Ascend processors as alternatives to Nvidia's GPUs, which dominate model training. The Chinese government is supporting this shift amid U.S. technology embargoes, although analysts note challenges in transitioning developers to Huawei's software. Meanwhile, domestic brands like Huawei and Xiaomi are gaining market share as competition with Nvidia intensifies.
UBS has rated Infineon Technologies AG a 'Buy', highlighting it as one of the best investment ideas for 2025. As a leading semiconductor manufacturer, Infineon’s diverse product range serves various sectors, with 56.3% of sales from the automotive industry and significant contributions from power and sensor systems, industrial power control, and networked secure systems. Geographically, the company generates substantial revenue from China, Europe, and the USA, among other regions.
Huawei has reclaimed the top position in China's smartphone market with an 18.1% share in Q4 2024, driven by the success of its Nova 13 and Mate 70 series. In contrast, Apple faced an 18.2% drop in iPhone sales, securing only 17.1% of the market. Xiaomi, Vivo, Honor, and OPPO followed in the rankings, with the overall market declining by 3.2% year-on-year.
Deutsche Bank China and Yonyou Network Technology have signed a strategic MOU in Beijing to enhance digital financial solutions for Chinese enterprises aiming for global expansion. The partnership will focus on integrating Yonyou’s treasury management system with Deutsche Bank’s financial network, optimizing resources, reducing costs, and improving risk control. This collaboration aims to provide efficient domestic and cross-border payment solutions, supporting the global growth ambitions of Chinese companies.
Huawei has reclaimed the top position in China's smartphone market with an 18.1% share in Q4 2024, marking a 15.5% growth, while Apple faced an 18.2% sales decline, holding 17.1%. The success of Huawei's Nova 13 and Mate 70 series, along with its self-reliance in chip production, contributed to this turnaround. Despite a slight year-on-year decline of 3.2% in the market for Q4, the overall annual growth for 2024 was 1.5%, with Vivo leading for the year at 17.8%.
Apple's iPhone sales in China fell by 18.2% in the December quarter, allowing Huawei to reclaim the top spot in the market. This marks the first time since the US ban that Huawei has led, with a 15.5% year-over-year sales increase driven by its Nova 13 and Mate 70 series. The broader smartphone market in China experienced its first sales decline in late 2024.
Huawei, in collaboration with JAC Group, has unveiled the Maextro S800, a luxury EV/EREV aimed at competing with the likes of Mercedes-Maybach. This striking vehicle features design elements reminiscent of high-end brands and boasts impressive performance with a total output of 1,006 horsepower from its triple-motor setup.Pre-orders for the S800 began in November, with prices ranging from 1 to 1.5 million yuan ($136k – $205k USD), reflecting its premium positioning in the market. The interior is expected to showcase advanced technology and luxury materials, aligning with the latest trends in Chinese automotive design.
Huawei has unveiled the Maextro S800, the largest electric sedan in China at 5,480 mm, boasting 1,006 horsepower. This premium vehicle, designed to compete with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach and Nio ET9, offers both BEV and EREV versions, with pre-orders starting at a 20,000 yuan deposit. The official launch is anticipated in the second quarter of the year.
Markets are poised for volatility as Trump’s inauguration approaches, with expectations of numerous executive orders impacting sectors like financials, energy, and technology. The US dollar's near-term trajectory will depend on the follow-through of Trump's policies, while small-cap stocks may gain traction amid economic resilience. Chinese equities have stabilized, but caution remains regarding US-China relations, and gold prices are testing a critical resistance level, indicating potential upside.
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