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iQiyi slashed the daily rental price of its XR virtual production system to as low as RMB 35,000 from RMB 160,000, effective June 1. The move aims to lower cost barriers for creators as virtual production use across the company's projects rose 50% YoY, supported by major infrastructure upgrades in Hebei and Zhejiang.

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<a href="/company/didi">Didi</a> posted a Q1 2025 profit of RMB 2.4 billion, nearly tripling YoY, driven by operating efficiency gains and a 22.5% rise in platform sales. Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to RMB 3.1 billion. Transactions grew 13.4% to 4.25 billion, led by record daily rides in China, while international losses narrowed amid Latin America growth.

China is preparing to approve mazdutide, its first domestically developed dual-target obesity drug, after Phase 3 trials showed nearly half of higher-dose patients lost at least 15% body weight. Created by Innovent Biologics, the drug activates both GLP-1 and GCGR receptors, enhancing metabolism and reducing liver fat. A launch is expected later this year.

<a href="/company/tesla">Tesla's</a> Shanghai factory delivered 61,662 cars in May, down 15% YoY, marking an eighth straight monthly drop. With Chinese rivals like <a href="/company/xiaomi">Xiaomi</a> and <a href="/company/byd">BYD</a> rolling out more affordable <a href="/industry/ev">EV</a> models, Tesla's market share is under strain despite incentives and the Model Y's top SUV status.

Consumer group BEUC has filed a complaint with the European Commission accusing <a href="/company/shein">Shein</a> of using “dark patterns” to drive excessive consumption. The fast fashion company allegedly deploys countdown timers, pop-ups, daily notifications, and gamified features to pressure users. Shein said it is cooperating with regulators but was denied a meeting with BEUC.

GrabCab will debut a 40-car taxi fleet in Singapore this July, offering perks to attract new and inactive vocational license holders. Perks include a "safe driving bonus," quota-based incentives, fuel discounts, and medical benefits. About 700–800 drivers have expressed interest. The firm joins five other licensed operators and has a three-year grace period to scale up.

Power prices in China’s industrial provinces have fallen to regulatory floors as coal costs plunge and renewable energy floods the grid. Jiangsu’s rate dropped 24% YoY while Guangdong saw an 8.3% cut, offering relief to export-heavy industries amid US trade pressure.

Singapore’s Temasek is cutting exposure to early-stage startups, with 2024 commitments dropping to USD 509 million from USD 4.4 billion in 2021. The pullback follows rising interest rates and reputational hits from failed bets like FTX and eFishery, as the fund pivots to larger, later-stage deals with clearer IPO prospects.

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<a href="/company/openai">OpenAI</a> has launched new workplace tools for ChatGPT, including connectors to third-party apps and a record mode for meetings. Connectors provide instant access to company data from platforms like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Sharepoint, while record mode transcribes sessions and generates AI-powered notes, citations, and suggestions.

Nasdaq-listed RadNet has acquired See-Mode Technologies, a Singapore-based startup using <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> to improve radiology workflows. The firm began with a focus on stroke prevention and now supports imaging providers in the US, Canada, and Australia. Cocoon Capital, an early backer from 2018, marks a notable exit.

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