Krypton Evening News | The second store of Yonghui in Shanghai, which was renovated after learning from Fat Donglai, opened; WeChat for HarmonyOS had an important update: it supports sharing text, links, and files to WeChat via the sharing panel; Under the shadow of US tariffs, the Confederation of Italian Industry lowered its GDP forecast.
Large companies:
Domino's to Accept Orders from DoorDash, Ending Exclusive Deal with Uber
Domino's will end its exclusive partnership with Uber Eats and start accepting orders through the U.S. food delivery service DoorDash. According to statements from Domino's and DoorDash, starting in May, U.S. customers will be able to order Domino's pizzas through DoorDash. (Jiemian)
HarmonyOS version of WeChat has an important update: Supports sharing text, links, and files to WeChat via the sharing panel
On April 2nd, the HarmonyOS version of WeChat had an important update. The new version supports sharing text, links, and files to WeChat via the sharing panel. At the same time, it supports functions such as WeChat Sports, adding enterprise WeChat contacts by scanning codes, favoriting messages by long-pressing, re-editing and resending recalled messages, adjusting font size, classifying and searching chat records, searching for group members, recognizing web page QR codes by long-pressing, forwarding multiple chat conversations, and recommending contacts to friends.
New Hope: Expected to Earn a Profit of 430 Million to 500 Million Yuan in Q1, Turning Profitable Year-on-Year
36Kr learned that New Hope announced that it expects the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company in the first quarter of 2025 to be between 430 million and 500 million yuan, turning profitable from a loss of 1.934 billion yuan in the same period last year. The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is expected to be between 431 million and 501 million yuan. The basic earnings per share are expected to be between 0.09 yuan and 0.11 yuan per share. The main reasons for the performance change are the reduction of losses in the pig farming business and the simultaneous increase in volume and profit in the feed business.
Beijing Robot Industry Development Fund and Others Invest in Yunjing Intelligence
36Kr learned that Tianyancha App shows that recently, Yunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. has undergone industrial and commercial changes. Beijing Robot Industry Development Investment Fund (Limited Partnership), Beijing Shoushi Science Fiction Industry Equity Investment Fund (Limited Partnership), and Futurobot Holdings, L.P. have been added as shareholders. At the same time, the registered capital has increased from approximately 3.38 million RMB to approximately 3.51 million RMB. The company was established in October 2016 and is now jointly held by Dongguan Yunpeng Enterprise Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), Beijing Quantum Jump Technology Co., Ltd. under the ByteDance Group, Guangxi Tencent Venture Capital Co., Ltd., and the above-mentioned new shareholders. The official website shows that the company is a company focusing on the household robot field.
Will Chanel Cut 20% of Its Staff in China? Chanel China: No Comment
Recently, some media reported that French luxury brand Chanel will launch a strategic adjustment in the Chinese market. It plans to reduce the total number of its Chinese employees from 462 to 373 by the end of 2025, with a lay - off rate close to 20%, involving multiple departments. In response, Chanel China said it would not comment. (Jiemian)
Did Lei Jun issue "A Letter to All Users and the Public Concerned about the Xiaomi SU7 Accident"? Xiaomi: False
The high - speed collision and explosion incident of the Xiaomi SU7 continues to simmer. On April 2nd, an article titled "A Letter to All Users and the Public Concerned about the Xiaomi SU7 Accident" in Lei Jun's name circulated online. The letter mentioned the follow - up work of the accident, including a commitment to seek the truth, reflection and action, transparent communication, and fulfilling the safety commitment with a ten - year perseverance. Soon, some industry insiders said that the screenshot was fake. The publisher was a senior car reviewer, who deleted the picture and said, "That picture is fake. Sorry." The reporter contacted Xiaomi, and Xiaomi responded that this was false news. Currently, Xiaomi's official Weibo account and Lei Jun's personal Weibo have not released the above information. On the evening of April 1st, Lei Jun spoke out, saying that he "would step forward" to solve the problem. (Securities Times)
Aima Technology: Net profit in the first quarter is expected to increase by 25.12% year-on-year
36Kr learned that Aima Technology released its performance forecast for the first quarter of 2025 on the evening of April 2nd. It is estimated that the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company in the first quarter of 2025 will be approximately 605 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.12%. The company continues to focus on the R & D and manufacturing of electric two-wheelers and tricycles, always guided by user needs, and promotes the optimization and upgrading of the product structure through technological innovation and precise product development. At the same time, it deepens the coverage of the channel network and the collaborative efficiency of the supply chain, further increases the proportion of high-value-added models, and promotes the steady growth of operating performance.
Intellifusion: The acceptance of the remaining computing power services is qualified
36Kr learned that Intellifusion announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifei Technology, has completed the delivery of AI training and inference computing power services and the corresponding deliverables to Deyuan Fanghui, and has completed the acceptance-related work for the remaining computing power services (corresponding to approximately 40% of the computing power scale in the contract). The acceptance conclusion is that the training and inference basic computing power services (collectively corresponding to approximately 40% of the computing power scale in the contract) and the intelligent computing power scheduling and AI large model development service platform meet the acceptance requirements stipulated in the contract. According to the contract agreement and the acceptance results, the service fees for this project have been normally settled and the payment has been received. The qualified acceptance of the remaining computing power services has a positive impact on the company's operating performance, which is conducive to enhancing market competitiveness and promoting the company's healthy and sustainable development.
Zhang Xiaoquan Responds to Controlling Shareholder Being Enforced for 3.13 Billion: The Listed Company Operates Independently and Everything Is Normal Currently
Today, the topic of "Zhang Xiaoquan Group and its legal representative being enforced for 3.13 billion" has topped the hot search list. A reporter called the investor relations department of Zhang Xiaoquan Co., Ltd. The relevant person in charge said that Zhang Xiaoquan Group is the controlling shareholder of Zhang Xiaoquan Co., Ltd. The two parties operate independently in terms of finance, business, personnel, etc. The current operation of the listed company is all normal. Regarding the debt issues of the controlling shareholder or the freezing matters involved, investors can pay attention to the company's announcements, and the company has always disclosed relevant matters to the public. (Sina Technology)
Yonghui's Second Reformed Store in Shanghai after Learning from Fat Donglai Opens
36Kr learned that on April 2nd, Yonghui Supermarket's second self - reformed store in Shanghai after "learning from Fat Donglai" - the Pujiang Wanda Plaza store - reopened with a new look. As the first reformed store in Minhang District, it made its debut with a brand - new appearance featuring "renewed environment, upgraded products, advanced services, and employee care". It is not only another move in Yonghui's national store - reforming plan but also injects new impetus into Shanghai's construction of an international consumption center city. It is understood that after the opening of this store, the number of Yonghui's reformed stores nationwide will rise to 48. It is expected that the number of reformed stores will reach 100 by the middle of this year and 200 throughout the year.
Investment and Financing:
“Xinchen Baisheng” Completes Tens of Millions of Yuan in Series A Financing
36Kr learned that recently, Xiamen Xinchen Baisheng Interactive Entertainment Media Co., Ltd. announced the completion of tens of millions of yuan in Series A financing, invested by Zhihua Shubiao (Shenzhen) Technology Group Co., Ltd. The funds from this round will be used for the R & D of the AI content production engine, the construction of overseas regional operation centers, and the development of cross - industry ecological cooperation, including the democratization of AI - driven creation, the cross - media value - added of short drama IPs, and the reconstruction of cultural consumption scenarios integrating the virtual and the real.
New Products:
Zhumang Technology Launches Color Treasure 3.0 Pro
On April 1st, Zhumang Technology, which owns the two major brands of Jiedian and Soudian, launched a new product in the Color Treasure 3.0 series and an intelligent operation platform. It is reported that in terms of hardware protection, the Color Treasure 3.0 Pro cabinet uses a military - grade protection system. It has an IPX4 waterproof design, and the industry - first "water - controlling rack" realizes the separation of wet and dry areas at the front and back, enabling it to operate normally even in a humid environment. The newly launched Power Bank 3.0 Pro product has a capacity of 10,000 mAh. With 22.5W super fast charging, it can be charged to 80% in 30 minutes in actual tests, greatly improving the user experience. In terms of intelligent operation, the AI scheduling function will increase the asset turnover efficiency by 35% and comprehensively optimize the operation and maintenance capabilities of agents.
Today's Viewpoint:
Italian Industrialists' Confederation Lowers GDP Forecast Amid Shadow of US Tariffs
The Italian Industrialists' Confederation (Confindustria) on Wednesday lowered its economic growth forecast for Italy and warned that the upcoming US trade tariffs could further worsen the country's economic outlook. Confindustria said it expects Italy's gross domestic product to grow by 0.6% this year, only half of the government's official forecast of 1.2% and lower than the 0.9% the association predicted last October. After the economy stagnated in the third quarter of last year, it grew 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter. Most analysts expect that there will be no significant rebound in the Italian economy in the short term. (Sina Finance)
Other Noteworthy News:
MIIT: Cloud computing and big data services increased by 8.8% year-on-year in the first two months, and integrated circuit design increased by 13.5% year-on-year
36Kr learned that the MIIT released data showing that in the first two months, the revenue from software products reached 425.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.3%. Among them, the revenue from industrial software products was 44.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%; the revenue from basic software products was 27.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%. The revenue from information technology services maintained double-digit growth. In the first two months, the revenue from information technology services was 1,258.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.3%. Among them, cloud computing and big data services increased by 8.8% year-on-year; integrated circuit design increased by 13.5% year-on-year. In the first two months, the revenue from information security products and services was 39.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.8%. In the first two months, the revenue from embedded system software was 173.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.9%.