CITIC Securities: it is recommended to pay attention to the allocation value of the banking sector after the LPR adjustment boots are implemented

Synthetic Biology: Who Will Emerge as the Winner?

The 21st century is the century of biology. Synthetic biology is believed to be a ‘World Changing’ industry. But the potential risks like cost control and commercialization pathways are fatefully tied to the ups and downs of countless investment decisions and the destiny of the many new start-ups getting involved. We look forward to seeing an emerging ‘giant’ on the horizon of this exciting industry.

AliExpress Expands YouTube Shopping Partnership to UK, Germany, Brazil and US

AliExpress（速卖通）, Alibaba’s（阿里巴巴）cross-border e-commerce platform, announced a global strategic affiliate partnership with YouTube on October 20, expanding cooperation to the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil and the United States. The arrangement gives eligible creators another source of products to recommend and provides AliExpress merchants with an additional route to overseas consumers.

Anjoy Agrees to Acquire 60% of Singapore’s IFC for US$30.5 Million

Anjoy Foods Group (安井食品) has agreed to acquire 60.0005% of Singapore-based International Foodgnostics Corporation Pte. Ltd. (IFC) for US$30.47 million in cash. The proposed acquisition would add frozen bakery capabilities and operations in China, Singapore and Malaysia.

Robam and Controlling Shareholder Plan Up to CNY 1.3 Billion to Fund iTronics Acquisition

Hangzhou Robam Appliances (老板电器) and its controlling shareholder plan to contribute up to CNY 1.3 billion to fund the proposed acquisition of 60% of iTronics Holding Limited, expanding the kitchen-appliance maker’s access to North American and European sales channels. Robam’s board approved the funding proposal on October 9; shareholder approval and completion remain pending.

Bloomage: Injecting Biotechnology into Beauty Care

Listed on the Chinese Star Market in November 2019, Bloomage was trading at CNY 138.01 as of June 24, 2020, over 38% higher than the IPO price of CNY 100.