Group 1 - The short drama market is experiencing increased competition with players from multiple countries, including the US, China, and South Korea, entering the global scene [2] - China's foreign trade is showing resilience in a complex environment, with a more diverse network of partnerships, and there are discussions on how to further enhance exports [3] - The pool robot industry is shifting focus from "growth first" to "efficiency first," indicating a potential change in market dynamics as capital enthusiasm wanes [3] Group 2 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has approved the IPO of JST Group Corporation Limited, allowing the company to issue up to 137,184,600 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [4] - Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with joint sponsors being CICC and GF Securities [5] - Zhonglian International Investment (Hainan) Co., Ltd. has completed a 3 million yuan angel round financing to expand its cross-border digital cultural and e-commerce business in Southeast Asia [5] Group 3 - AfterShip has launched an all-in-one e-commerce solution, "AfterShip One," which serves over 20,000 paying e-commerce clients globally [8] - The People's Bank of China is innovating structural monetary policy tools in Shanghai, including pilot programs for cross-border trade financing [10] - Alibaba Cloud has launched multiple AI products in Europe to meet the growing demand for AI applications [7] Group 4 - SoftBank has raised approximately $4.8 billion from the sale of T-Mobile shares to fund its ambitious AI plans, including a potential investment of up to $30 billion in OpenAI [7] - Elon Musk's xAI is in talks to raise $4.3 billion through equity financing [7] - Sequoia China has open-sourced its AI benchmark testing tool, xbench, to support the development of large models and AI agents [7]

Group 1 - GMN Dream Master's essential oil sleep patches have achieved cumulative sales exceeding 30 million patches since launch, with distribution across over 15,000 offline stores including major retailers like Hema and Watsons [1] - Toyota's chairman Akio Toyoda's total income has increased by 20% year-on-year to approximately 1.949 billion yen (about 13.4 million USD) for the fiscal year ending March 2025, with a significant portion coming from bonuses and stock compensation [2] - Meitu Xiuxiu has made significant inroads in the European market, topping the App Store category charts in Italy, Russia, and Turkey, attributed to its AI features that have gained traction on social media platforms [2] Group 2 - Uber's subsidiary Careem will suspend its ride-hailing services in Pakistan due to challenging macroeconomic conditions and increased competition, effective July 18 [3] - Cainiao has launched a new model of autonomous delivery vehicle, the Cainiao GT-Lite, with a pre-sale price of 16,800 RMB, designed to reduce operational costs for delivery points [3] - Three squirrels have established a new pet food company, Anhui E Le Meow Pet Food Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of 5 million RMB, focusing on pet food retail and wholesale [4] Group 3 - AfterShip has introduced an all-in-one e-commerce solution called "AfterShip One," which serves over 20,000 paid e-commerce clients globally, covering various aspects of order management and customer service [5] - Bosch Group's investment platform, Bo Yuan Capital, has formed a joint venture with Galaxy General to focus on high-precision manufacturing and embodied AI in industrial applications [7] - Fujian Kehui Energy Co., Ltd. has been established with a registered capital of 10 million RMB, focusing on photovoltaic equipment leasing and energy monitoring technology [8] Group 4 - NIO is reportedly in discussions to bring in strategic investors for its chip development division, planning to maintain control while offering a minority stake [9] - Guangdong Guanchip Stem Cell Medical Technology has completed a 40 million RMB Series A financing round, aimed at advancing stem cell technology and innovative biological materials [9] - JD Logistics has launched a new overseas express brand "JoyExpress" in Saudi Arabia, offering fast delivery services and local customer support [10] Group 5 - During the Tmall 618 shopping festival, high-craft gold sales surged, with brands like Lao Feng Xiang and Chow Tai Fook reporting significant year-on-year growth in sales [11] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is actively preparing for the launch of RMB government bond futures, which is seen as a crucial step in enhancing the market ecosystem [12] - Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has sold over 44.76 million USD worth of shares in Circle, a stablecoin issuer, amid fluctuating stock prices [14]