Core Points - The Fourth Global Digital Trade Expo will be held from September 25 to 29 in Hangzhou, with 1,614 exhibitors and 7,012 international visitors from 50 countries and regions [1] - The expo will feature a main digital trade pavilion and seven specialized industry exhibition areas, including artificial intelligence, digital entertainment, and digital healthcare [1] - The event will showcase cutting-edge technologies and products, including generative AI and multimodal sensory interaction, with a focus on the "Artificial Intelligence+" concept across various sectors [1] - The expo will introduce a procurement intention list for international buyers, adding nearly 300 new procurement demands totaling approximately 2.3 billion RMB [1] Group 1 - The event is co-hosted by the Zhejiang Provincial Government and the Ministry of Commerce of China [1] - The UAE will serve as the guest country, with activities focused on economic exchanges and cooperation with BRICS nations [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights significant developments in the global expansion of companies, focusing on their financial performance, strategic adjustments, and market penetration efforts in various regions [2][3]. Group 1: Company Performance and Financials - Shein reported over $10 billion in revenue and more than $400 million in net profit for Q1 2025, benefiting from a surge in U.S. consumer purchases before new tariffs took effect [6]. - Temu's monthly active users in Southeast Asia surpassed 22 million, with significant growth in the Philippines and Thailand, attributed to its low pricing strategy and extensive product offerings [8]. - WeRide's Q2 revenue reached 127 million yuan, a 60.8% year-on-year increase, with its Robotaxi business revenue soaring by 836.7% [24][25]. Group 2: Strategic Moves and Market Adjustments - TikTok merged its core product and trust safety teams to enhance its operational efficiency amid uncertainties in the U.S. market [10][12]. - Xiaomi aims to ship over 5 million AI glasses within three years, focusing on voice interaction and AI capabilities [21]. - WeRide and Uber expanded their Robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, planning to triple their fleet size [24][25]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Insights - The Chinese gaming industry's overseas sales revenue is projected to reach 33.62% by 2024, indicating a shift towards localization in global markets [54]. - China's hydrogen energy companies have seen a surge in international collaborations, with 44 cases reported this year alone [56]. - The eSports industry in China generated 12.761 billion yuan in revenue in the first half of 2025, reflecting a growing market [59]. Group 4: Mergers and Acquisitions - JD Group made a voluntary public acquisition offer for CECONOMY AG, aiming to establish a strategic partnership in the European consumer electronics market [48][49]. - The partnership between Zhiyuan Robotics and Charoen Pokphand Group marks a significant step in the global expansion of Chinese robotics [39][41]. Group 5: Investment and Financing Activities - Groq is negotiating a new funding round that could double its valuation to $6 billion, indicating strong investor interest in AI chip technology [78][79]. - Anthropic is in talks for a funding round that could raise its valuation to $170 billion, reflecting the rapid growth in the AI sector [83].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grab reported a year-on-year growth of 21% in on-demand GMV in U.S. Dollars, or 18% on a constant currency basis [5][6] - Adjusted EBITDA growth was sustained for the fourteenth consecutive quarter, with trailing twelve months adjusted free cash flow expanding to $229 million [6] - The company achieved an all-time high in monthly transacting users (MTUs) [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobility transactions grew by 23% year-on-year, with GMV increasing by 19% year-on-year [14][15] - Delivery GMV accelerated to 19% year-on-year on a constant currency basis, driven by product-led initiatives [21] - Financial Services business saw total loan disposals reaching close to $3 billion on an annualized run rate basis [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on affordability to attract more price-sensitive users, which has been critical in the current macroeconomic environment [10][11] - In Indonesia, Grab participated in a government initiative to deliver nutritious meals, enhancing brand loyalty and user engagement [12] - In Thailand, Grab is collaborating with the government to support the tourism sector [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Grab aims to maintain growth momentum and accelerate on-demand GMV growth rates relative to 2024 levels while maintaining cost discipline [6][11] - The company is investing in product-led innovations to enhance user engagement and retention [10][11] - Grab is leaning into the autonomous vehicle (AV) opportunity, planning pilots and partnerships to support the transition [28][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating macroeconomic uncertainties through product-led investments and partnerships with governments [10][11] - The outlook for on-demand GMV growth in 2025 is expected to accelerate compared to 2024 levels, with adjusted EBITDA in the second half anticipated to be stronger than the first half [13] - Management emphasized the importance of balancing growth and profitability, particularly in the delivery segment [79][85] Other Important Information - The advertising revenue run rate reached $236 million, growing at 45%, with expectations for continued growth due to increased penetration among merchants [67][70] - The company completed a $500 million buyback and has no immediate plans for new buyback programs [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for Grab in the macro environment - Management is focused on affordability and has launched products to enhance user engagement, positioning the company well despite macro uncertainties [10][11] Question: Strategies driving increase in mobility transaction frequency - The growth in mobility transactions is attributed to reinvestment in scale economies and product-led growth strategies [14][15] Question: Delivery segment margin outlook - Despite the growth of affordable products, delivery segment margins have expanded, and management expects continued improvement [25][49] Question: Capital allocation post convertible bond raise - The company maintains a prudent approach to capital allocation, prioritizing organic growth while remaining open to M&A opportunities [39][41] Question: Competition in food delivery in Vietnam - Management noted that the AOV drop in mobility is a strategic decision to drive volume rather than a response to competitive pressures [35][36] Question: Long-term outlook for GrabMart - GrabMart is expected to grow faster than traditional food delivery, with significant potential in the online grocery market [60][62]

Core Insights - Jiangsu Province's economic and social development report for the first half of 2025 indicates a significant growth in service revenue, reaching 37.96 billion yuan, which represents a year-on-year increase of 42.7% [1] Group 1: Service Revenue Breakdown - The combined service revenue from five monitored sectors—tourism, travel, dining, accommodation, and sports—amounted to 37.96 billion yuan [1] - Among the total service revenue, the share of payments from out-of-province tourists in the travel and dining sectors accounted for 28.8% and 19.7%, respectively [1]

Core Points - The "Flowing Warm New" event for new employment form workers was held in Shenyang, organized by the provincial federation of trade unions [1] - Over 200 new employment form workers from platform companies like Meituan, SF Express, Didi, and Ele.me joined the trade union [1] - A cooperation agreement was signed to boost cultural and tourism consumption, representing a collaborative effort for high-quality industrial development [1] Group 1 - The event featured various services such as a mobile sports event, mobile supermarket, and mobile stage to support new employment form workers [1] - The provincial, municipal, and district trade unions provided startup funds to support the newly established industry chain unions [1] - The "Flowing Warm New" brand was created to address the unique characteristics and needs of the mobile and dispersed new employment form worker group [1] Group 2 - Since last year, over 150 activities have been conducted under the "Flowing Warm New" initiative, focusing on assistance, health care, and cultural activities for workers [1]

本报讯 （记者 陈月飞） 7月28日，省十四届人大常委会第十六次会议听取省政府办公厅关于江苏省 2025年上半年国民经济和社会发展计划执行情况的报告。"半年报"显示，"苏超"前六轮比赛江苏线下监 测的五个场景合计实现服务营收近380亿元。 上半年全省经济运行总体平稳、稳中有进，较好完成"双过半"目标任务。全省地区生产总值近6.7万亿 元、占全国比重超过1/10，同比增长5.7%、高于全国0.4个百分点。对照年初省人代会确定的41项计划 指标，22项指标进展顺利，其中地区生产总值、规上生产性服务业营业收入等7项指标快于序时进度； 外贸进出口总额、高新技术产业产值占规模以上工业产值比重等15项指标达到或基本达到序时进度要 求。 在促消费稳投资方面，报告指出，"苏超"前六轮比赛监测的旅游、出行、餐饮、住宿、体育五个场景合 计实现服务营收379.6亿元、同比增长42.7%。省人大财政经济委员会在《关于江苏省2025年上半年经济 运行情况的调研报告》中也肯定了"苏超"赛事激发活力的做法，并透露，在近380亿元服务营收中，出 行、餐饮场景的省外游客支付占比分别达28.8%、19.7%。省人大财经委建议，继续打造更多集观赛 ...

Trade and Economic Data - In the first half of the year, China's goods trade import and export reached 21.79 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, with exports at 13 trillion yuan (up 7.2%) and imports at 8.79 trillion yuan (down 2.7%) [1] - China's industrial robot exports grew by 61.5% in the first half of the year, with significant increases in lithium batteries and wind turbine exports, both exceeding 20% growth [3] - China will implement zero tariffs for 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations, leading to double-digit growth in imports from these nations in the first half of the year [4] Corporate Developments - Amazon plans to expand same-day and next-day delivery services to over 4,000 small cities and rural areas in the U.S. by the end of 2025, with a 30% increase in the number of items delivered within these timeframes compared to the previous year [5] - Loongrun has formed a strategic partnership with Uber to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles globally, enhancing the availability of self-driving services [6] - TEMU aims to have 50% of its orders fulfilled by local merchants in the UK by the end of 2025, currently attracting 22 million users [7][8] - Cainiao's Hong Kong supply chain center has opened to global brands and merchants, providing integrated logistics services [9] Financial Performance - Cross-Border Communication expects a net profit loss of 4 to 7.5 million yuan for the first half of 2025, attributed to reduced promotional investments in its self-operated export platform [10] - Pop Mart anticipates a revenue increase of no less than 200% and a profit growth of no less than 350% for the six months ending June 30, 2025, compared to the same period last year [11] Market Expansion - Cha Bai Dao has opened its first two stores in Singapore, offering 18 beverage options priced between 2.5 to 6.9 Singapore dollars [12] - Jianlibao has established a regional headquarters in Hong Kong, planning to expand into Southeast Asian markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, while also targeting Australia, Canada, and the U.S. [13]

Valuation Summary - The overall PE of the A-share market is 19.8 times, at the historical 79th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Shanghai 50 Index is 11.4 times, at the historical 59th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the ChiNext Index is 33.9 times, at the historical 18th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index is 139.8 times, at the historical 99th percentile [2][5] Industry Valuation Comparison - Industries with PE valuations above the historical 85th percentile include Real Estate, Steel, Power Equipment (Photovoltaic Equipment), National Defense, and Aviation [2][6] - The Passenger Vehicle industry has a PB valuation above the historical 85th percentile [2][6] - The Shipping and Port industry has both PE and PB valuations below the historical 15th percentile [2][6] Industry Midstream Prosperity Tracking New Energy - The price of polysilicon futures has risen by 8.2% to above 45,000 yuan, indicating a recovery in the market [2] - Battery cell prices increased by 7.7%, while prices for silicon wafers remained stable [2] Real Estate Chain - The price of rebar increased by 1.0%, while iron ore prices rose by 3.2% [2] - The national sales area of commercial housing decreased by 3.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Consumption - The average price of live pigs decreased by 3.6%, while the wholesale price of pork increased by 0.3% [3] - Retail sales grew by 5.0% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with June's growth down to 4.8% [3] Midstream Manufacturing - Manufacturing investment grew by 7.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, while narrow infrastructure investment grew by 4.6% [3] - The production of industrial robots increased by 35.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Technology TMT - The production of integrated circuits increased by 8.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3] Cyclicals - The price of Brent crude oil futures fell by 2.0% to $69.23 per barrel [3] - The Baltic Dry Index rose by 23.4%, reaching its highest level since September 2024 [3]

Economic Overview - China's GDP growth in Q2 was 5.2%, slightly above market consensus, with mixed economic activity data in June [1] - The average GDP growth for the first half of the year was 5.3%, leading to an upward adjustment of GDP growth forecasts for 2025/26 to 4.7% and 3.9% respectively [1] Focus Stocks - Didi received a "Buy" rating, with expectations of strong growth in its mobility business and advancements in autonomous driving, projecting a 12-month target price of $7.20 [4] - Anta's retail sales for 2025 are expected to align with forecasts, with a positive outlook for the second half of the year, maintaining a target price of HKD 117 [11] - MakeMy Trip is viewed as an attractive buy opportunity, with expectations of over 20% revenue growth starting in September, and a target price of $123 [12] - JD Health is favored over Alibaba Health due to higher sales growth trends and a target price of HKD 45.80, with a focus on its capital allocation strategy [13] Industry Focus - The market size for China's autonomous taxi sector is projected to reach $14 billion by 2030 and $61 billion by 2035, reflecting a 20% and 31% increase from previous estimates [5] - Improvements in chip supply are expected to positively impact China's cloud computing and data center sectors, with a cautious outlook on capital expenditures for 2025 [8]

Group 1: Consumer Market Trends - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 24,545.8 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 5.0%, accelerating by 0.4 percentage points compared to the first quarter [1] - Sales of basic living goods and certain upgraded consumer goods showed strong growth, with retail sales of home appliances and audio-visual equipment, cultural and office supplies, communication equipment, and furniture increasing by 30.7%, 25.4%, 24.1%, and 22.9% respectively [1] - The rapid growth of upgraded consumer goods reflects consumers' pursuit of quality of life and increased purchasing power, supported by the "old-for-new" policy [1] Group 2: Local Life Services - Douyin announced a significant platform subsidy to support chain brand hotels through live streaming and promotional activities, with discounts starting at 60% for hotel bookings [2] - This subsidy strategy is expected to enhance Douyin's market share in the local life service sector, particularly in hotel reservations, by offering competitive prices and services [2] Group 3: Strategic Collaborations - JD Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Whale Robot Technology to promote the "AI + education robot" industry through product and technology collaboration [3] - The partnership aims to leverage both companies' strengths to enhance product competitiveness and accelerate the development of the education robot market [3] - Didi announced a strategic cooperation with Haidilao, enabling mutual membership benefits and exploring new value-added services in the "transportation + dining" scenario [4] - The membership integration is expected to enhance market competitiveness and user engagement for both Didi and Haidilao [4]