Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK)

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced that its AI-driven sustainability solution - Energy Expert - has been trialed to measure and analyze carbon emissions from temporary construction built to host the first Olympic Esports Week, generating data-driven insights on the choice of materials and equipment. The tool has been deployed through Alibaba Cloud’s partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

“We are always looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment, and we’re pleased to work with Alibaba Cloud to apply cutting-edge technologies to measure carbon emissions so we can continue to make a difference,” said Vincent Pereira, Head of Virtual Sport of IOC Sports Department.

Haier Smart Home Co Ltd-H (6690.HK)

Haier has made a solid declaration of intentions about its intention to continue being one of the most important names in smart home standardization. The company is positioning itself as a premium brand with its “hOn” application that allows users to have advanced control of their home environment from mobile. The Internet of Things is placed in the hands of the user with great ease and, above all, looking to the future.

What “hOn” offers is a complete ecosystem with AI in which users can connect all their appliances, from the fridge to the washing machine or even the oven. This integration with Bluetooth and WiFi between the different elements provides functions in a natural way without thinking about how people have everything connected digitally.

Henderson Land Development (12.HK)

Henderson Land Development has released the second price list for Henley Park in Kai Tak, which offers 80 units, including 12 special units, at an average price of HK$22,148 (US$2,828) per sq ft. after discounts. The latest batch for Henley Park comprises homes that are sized from 250-649 sq ft. That compared to an average discounted price of HK$24,333 (US$3,107) and HK$28,200 (US$3,601) in the first batches of The Henley II and The Henley III, respectively -- Henderson's projects nearby whose sales were kicked off last year.

HSBC Holdings Plc (5.HK)

HSBC has announced that it will offer Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its customers. This is a significant move for the bank, which has been cautious about embracing cryptocurrencies in the past. HSBC’s decision to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs is a sign of the growing demand and acceptance of cryptocurrencies among institutional investors.

The bank also said that it will follow strict due diligence and compliance standards when offering these products, and that it will only work with regulated and reputable ETF providers. HSBC’s move comes amid a surge in popularity and adoption of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin and Ethereum, which are the two largest by market capitalization.

NIO Inc-Class A (9866.HK)

NIO Inc. has announced a significant partnership with CYVN Holdings LLC; an investment vehicle that is primarily owned by the founder of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Mr. Li Shufu. The two companies have entered into a share subscription agreement, which will see CYVN invest a whopping US$738.5m in cash to subscribe 84,695,543 Class A ordinary shares of NIO Inc. for US$8.72 per share. This strategic move is expected to help NIO Inc. further expand its business operations and strengthen its market position, providing the company with a significant boost in the highly competitive automotive industry.

“The strategic investments from CYVN Holdings demonstrate NIO’s unique values in the smart electric vehicle industry. The Investment Transaction will further strengthen our balance sheet to power our continuous endeavours in accelerating business growth, driving technological innovations and building long-term competitiveness,” said William Bin Li, founder, chairman and CEO of NIO.

Source: Rakuten Research - 28 Jun 2023

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