Krypton at 8:00: Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau Responds to Nightclub Marriage Registration Controversy, Zuoyebang Addresses Student Suicide Jump Question Issue, Jiangxi Releases Statement on "Multiple Locations Requiring No Criminal Record Certificate for Phone Card Application"

Meanwhile, the staff member stated that there was absolutely no process of registration and obtaining marriage certificates on-site.

Today's Hot Topics Guide

Nokia plans to apply for delisting from the Paris Stock Exchange
New college admission policy in South Korea: Reject students involved in school bullying
Liu Jingkang of Insta360 responds to "price war with DJI"
The restructuring plan draft of Shanshan Group by the "private shipping tycoon" was rejected at the last minute
Apple prohibits offline dealers in China from selling products online

Top 3 Big News

Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau Responds to Controversy over Marriage Registration at Nightclub: There is Absolutely No Marriage Registration Process on Site

It is reported that the Civil Affairs Bureau of Huangpu District joined hands with INS New Paradise to launch a night - time marriage certificate issuance experience project from November 14th to November 22nd, every Friday and Saturday. The certificate issuance service was held at INS New Paradise, which has attracted public attention. When contacting the Marriage Registration Office of the Civil Affairs Bureau of Huangpu District in Shanghai regarding this matter, a staff member introduced that newlyweds must obtain their marriage certificates at the Huangpu District Civil Affairs Bureau, not at INS New Paradise. They first obtain the certificates and then voluntarily choose whether to go to INS New Paradise. At the same time, the staff member said that there is absolutely no marriage registration process on site. (Daxiang News)

Jiangxi Issues a Notice on "Requiring Work Certificates and Certificates of No Criminal Record to Apply for Phone Cards in Multiple Places"

On November 4th, in response to the media reports that "applying for phone cards in multiple places requires work certificates, certificates of no criminal record, bank statements, etc.", the Jiangxi Provincial Communications Administration publicly issued a notice. The notice states that the Bureau attaches great importance to the recent media reports that some business outlets of China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom in Nanchang, Jiujiang, Jingdezhen and other places in our province have problems such as requiring pre - deposit of high - amount phone bills and providing work certificates when handling phone cards for people with non - local IDs. The Bureau has instructed relevant enterprises to conduct a comprehensive investigation and rectification to effectively safeguard the rights and interests of users. (Yicai Global)

2026 Holiday Schedule Announced: The "Longest Ever" Spring Festival Holiday Is Here

On November 4th, the General Office of the State Council announced the holiday schedule for 2026. According to Xinhua News Agency, the Spring Festival holiday is from February 15th to 23rd, totaling 9 days, with work resuming on February 14th and 28th. As two Saturdays around the Spring Festival in 2026 will be adjusted for rest, a continuous 9 - day "longest ever" Spring Festival holiday will be created. The specific arrangements for the New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Tomb - Sweeping Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid - Autumn Festival, and National Day holidays and rest adjustments in 2026 are as follows.

1. New Year's Day: January 1st (Thursday) to 3rd (Saturday), with rest adjustments, totaling 3 days. Work resumes on January 4th (Sunday). 2. Spring Festival: February 15th (the 28th day of the 12th lunar month, Sunday) to 23rd (the 7th day of the 1st lunar month, Monday), with rest adjustments, totaling 9 days. Work resumes on February 14th (Saturday) and 28th (Saturday). 3. Tomb - Sweeping Festival: April 4th (Saturday) to 6th (Monday), totaling 3 days. 4. Labor Day: May 1st (Friday) to 5th (Tuesday), with rest adjustments, totaling 5 days. Work resumes on May 9th (Saturday). 5. Dragon Boat Festival: June 19th (Friday) to 21st (Sunday), totaling 3 days. 6. Mid - Autumn Festival: September 25th (Friday) to 27th (Sunday), totaling 3 days. 7. National Day: October 1st (Thursday) to 7th (Wednesday), with rest adjustments, totaling 7 days. Work resumes on September 20th (Sunday) and October 10th (Saturday). (Xinhua News Agency, Red Star News)

Big Companies/Big Events

Nokia Plans to Apply for Delisting from the Paris Stock Exchange

On November 4th, Nokia announced that it has resolved to submit an application to delist its shares from Euronext Paris in France. Nokia's decision to submit the delisting application is based on a comprehensive assessment of the trading volume, costs, and administrative requirements associated with listing on Euronext. Nokia's shares will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki, and its American Depositary Receipts will still be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. If approved by the Euronext board, the delisting is expected to take effect within the next three months. (Jiemian News)

Nanjing University's Logistics Department Announces the Supply of "999-yuan King Crabs" in the Canteen

Recently, the canteen at the Xianlin Campus of Nanjing University put king crabs on sale at a price of 999 yuan each for students, which has sparked a heated online discussion.

On November 4th, the Logistics Service Group of Nanjing University issued a "Statement on the Dishes Sold at a Certain Window in the Ninth Canteen of Our University". The "statement" said that currently, some windows in the ninth canteen of the school are in the stage of service upgrade and dish testing. Since November 1st, during the trial operation period, a certain window in the ninth canteen supplied Paralithodes camtschaticus (commonly known as "king crab") as a seafood ingredient for promotion purposes and sold some.

In order to further promote the tradition of thrift on campus and thoroughly practice the school motto of "Sincere, Simple, Grand, and Inspiring Learning with Earnest Conduct", the catering enterprise responsible for operating this window has adjusted the current dish supply to ensure that the dishes are more diverse, affordable, and accessible, better meeting the basic positioning of a university canteen. (Yicai Global)

Ele.me riders have synchronously changed to new orange and black work uniforms

Recently, some users have noticed that the "Ele.me" app has been renamed "Taobao Flash Delivery". On November 4th, reporters from The Paper interviewed several food delivery riders in Shanghai and learned that since October, they have changed their work uniforms from the original blue ones to orange and black ones. "Some stations changed the uniforms in mid - October, and ours was at the end of October," a food delivery rider from a station in Jiading told reporters. All more than 200 riders at the station have changed into new work uniforms and are out taking orders. Reporters from The Paper checked mobile app platforms and found that the "Ele.me" app icon now shows the words "Taobao Flash Delivery for Double 11", with the slogan "Order takeaways with confidence, and delicious food will arrive on time." (The Paper)

Staff at Dongguan Marriage Registration Office Responds to "Unable to Divorce in Dongguan Recently"

Recently, some netizens posted online that they wanted to handle divorce registration in Dongguan, but the system showed that there were no available appointment slots at multiple marriage registration offices recently, which attracted attention. On November 4th, a staff member at the Marriage Registration Office of Shilong Town Government responded that since the implementation of the "National Universal Handling" policy for marriage registration in May this year, the household registration restriction for divorce registration in Dongguan has been cancelled. Residents from other cities and provinces can make appointments to handle it here. This change has led to a tighter supply of appointment slots compared to before.

In response to this situation, the staff member said that 8:30 a.m. every day is the fixed time for releasing appointment slots, and citizens in need can pay special attention to this time. In addition, they can also pay attention to the cancelled appointment slots outside the slot - releasing time and seize the opportunity to make an appointment. They can also expand the scope of appointment and choose a registration office that is a bit farther away but shows "available for appointment in blue" to increase the possibility of successful appointment. (Yicai Global)

New Enrollment Policy in South Korean Universities: Rejecting "School Bullies"

Compared with the past when admission placed more emphasis on academic performance, there has been a significant change in the admission policy of South Korean universities this year. Many well - known South Korean universities, including the top - ranked Seoul National University, have started to reject applicants with a record of school violence.

According to reports, in the 2025 enrollment season, 6 out of 10 top - tier national universities in South Korea rejected applicants with a record of school violence, with a total of 45 people being turned down. Among them, Seoul National University rejected 2 people, and Kyungpook National University rejected 22 people. The report said that starting from 2026, all South Korean universities must take applicants' school violence records into account during the enrollment process. "This is just the beginning," said an admission official. "The admission thresholds of universities are constantly rising, and school perpetrators will bear more responsibilities." (Daxiang News)

Liu Jingkang of Insta360 Responds to "Price War Launched by DJI"

On November 4th, at Insta360's Q3 earnings briefing, an investor asked how to deal with the price war launched by DJI. Liu Jingkang, the chairman of Insta360, responded that the price competition initiated by the competitor (DJI) after entering the panoramic camera market has created conditions for market expansion. Increasing the market volume through competition is the common goal of the industry. In addition, regarding the year - on - year decline in net profit in Q3, Liu Jingkang said that the company has made substantial investments in chip customization and strategic projects. If the impact of the above investment factors is excluded, the profit indicators in Q3 have all increased year - on - year. This phenomenon is a phased characteristic of the company's proactive strategic adjustment, rather than being passively trapped in the dilemma of "increasing revenue but not profit". (Yicai Global)

A Tesla car in the United States caught fire after a collision and the doors couldn't be opened, resulting in the deaths of 5 people. The family members filed a lawsuit, claiming that the vehicle's design defect led to the tragedy.

On November 3 local time, a Tesla car in the United States caught fire after a collision last November. The people inside the car died because they couldn't open the doors. The families of the American victims have filed a lawsuit, claiming that the vehicle's design defect led to the deaths of their loved ones.

It is reported that the four children of a couple who died in a car accident last year filed a "negligent homicide" lawsuit against Tesla on October 31 local time. They accused Tesla of having a design defect that caused the electronic door system of its Model S sedan to malfunction after a collision and fire. Five people inside the car (including their parents) were trapped in the burning vehicle and couldn't escape, and eventually all died. (Red Star News)

Apple Strictly Prohibits Offline Dealers in China from Selling Products Online

On November 4th, an offline Apple dealer said that recently, Apple China has once again issued a notice to authorized dealers, requiring all offline authorized dealers not to cooperate with any e - commerce platforms. They are strictly prohibited from displaying, promoting, or selling products on online platforms such as e - commerce, social media, and live - streaming, including services like one - item delivery and hourly delivery. The person - in - charge of an Apple dealer in Shenzhen also revealed that relevant regulations already existed before, but they are required to be strictly enforced recently. The core purpose is to prevent disrupting the price system. (Jiemian News)

"Private Shipping King"'s Draft Plan for Reorganizing Shanshan Group Rejected at the Last Minute

The much - watched event of "Private Shipping King" Ren Yuanlin reorganizing and taking over Shanshan Group was called off at the last minute. On the evening of November 3rd, Shanshan Co., Ltd. (600884.SH, stock price 13.23 yuan, market value 29.76 billion yuan) disclosed the voting results of the third creditors' meeting of the substantial consolidated reorganization case of its controlling shareholder and its wholly - owned subsidiary. After the grouped voting by creditors and investors, the employee creditor group and the tax creditor group voted in favor of the "Reorganization Plan (Draft)", while the secured creditor group, the ordinary creditor group, and the investor group did not pass it. Therefore, the "Reorganization Plan (Draft)" failed to be approved. On the evening of November 3rd, Feng Yuan (a pseudonym), a person close to the consortium center, told a reporter from National Business Daily bluntly that the final failure of the multi - party negotiation was due to "diverse demands" and "irreconcilable contradictions". (National Business Daily)

Blogger defamed miHoYo and insulted game players, ordered to pay 110,000 yuan in compensation and apologize

On November 4th, miHoYo's legal department issued a statement announcing the final judgment of a lawsuit against an online blogger for reputation infringement. The full text is as follows: "The court has made a second-instance final judgment in the case of miHoYo's lawsuit against the online blogger 'Xiaoxiao Fengxi' for reputation infringement. The account holder, Mr. Peng, continuously posted a large number of audio and video contents insulting, defaming, and scolding miHoYo and players of Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero. The highest single video playback volume reached over 200,000, seriously damaging the legitimate rights and interests of miHoYo and its users. After trial by the court, it was determined that Mr. Peng's actions constituted reputation infringement. The first-instance court ordered him to immediately delete all the infringing content involved in the case, simultaneously issue an apology statement on relevant platforms, and compensate miHoYo 110,000 yuan. After the defendant filed an appeal, in October this year, the second-instance court found that the first-instance judgment was clear in fact-finding and correct in law application, and rejected the appeal, upholding the original judgment."

Currently, the blogger published an apology statement on a certain platform on the 3rd. (Cover News)

Apple's web - based App Store allows for searching and browsing, and can be accessed and experienced without Apple devices

According to media reports, Apple may officially launch a fully - functional web - based App Store in the near future. Users don't need to own Apple devices such as iPhones. They can access apps.apple.com through a browser and experience the full features of app browsing, searching, and sharing. On November 4th, Jiemian News logged in to apps.apple.com via a non - Apple brand computer and found that the webpage is highly similar to the App Store used by Apple users on iPhones, iPads, or Macs. The website also includes the iconic "Today" tab, official editorial recommendations, various app rankings, and the Apple Arcade game section. (Cailian Press)

Fuyao Glass: The company's legal representative has been changed from Cao Dewang to Cao Hui

Fuyao Glass announced on November 4 that the company held a board meeting on October 16, 2025, and elected Cao Hui as the chairman of the 11th board of directors of the company and the legal representative. The term of office for Cao Hui to serve as the chairman and legal representative of the company shall be from the date of the adoption of the resolution by the board meeting until the expiration of the term of the 11th board of directors of the company. The company has recently completed the registration procedures for the change of the legal representative and obtained the new "Business License" issued by the Fuzhou Market Supervision and Administration Bureau. After the completion of this change registration, the legal representative registered on the company's "Business License" has been changed from Cao Dewang to Cao Hui. Except for this matter, other matters registered on the company's "Business License" have not changed. (Jiemian News)

Sichuan Implements Spring and Autumn Holidays for Primary and Secondary Schools Province-wide

Recently, eleven departments including the Sichuan Education Department jointly issued a notice to implement the spring and autumn holiday system for primary and secondary schools across the province. This means that the spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary schools have been put into practice in Sichuan. Sichuan follows the principles of "adjusting measures to local conditions, reasonable arrangement, and coordinated promotion" in implementing the spring and autumn holidays, respecting regional differences, taking into account differences among different school levels, and encouraging staggered arrangements. The spring and autumn holidays are generally arranged around the mid - terms of the spring and autumn semesters (i.e., between April and May, and between October and November), and are scheduled for 3 days each in principle. Each city (prefecture) shall make overall plans and flexibly formulate plans according to the local actual situation. The spring and autumn holidays can be connected with legal holidays, weekends, spring and autumn outings, etc. In rural areas, they can correspond to the local busy farming seasons, and in ethnic minority areas, they can be arranged in coordination with local holidays. (Jiemian News)

Multiple NetEase Games on OPPO's Channel Servers to Cease Operations

Recently, many netizens have posted online, reporting that multiple NetEase games on OPPO's channel servers have ceased operations, which has significantly affected users who often play NetEase games on this channel. On November 4th, an OPPO customer service representative told reporters, "It's true that some games have ceased operations because the cooperation with NetEase has ended. The (shutdown) times for each game vary, and there is currently no news about resuming operations."

Industry insiders analyzed that this might be related to the "high - revenue - sharing" model of traditional Android channels in the gaming industry. For a long time, domestic mobile game distribution has relied on mobile phone manufacturers' app stores, such as those of OPPO, Huawei, and Xiaomi. The revenue - sharing ratio can be as high as 50%, which limits the profit margins of game developers. As game companies like NetEase have grown and expanded, increasing their investment in R & D, they have more leverage in negotiating with channels. They are trying to reduce their reliance on traditional Android channels and improve their own profit margins. (Jiemian News)

The Largest in History: This Winter, Harbin Ice and Snow World Expands to 1.2 Million Square Meters

On November 4th, the press conference for the 100 - day winter ice and snow tourism campaign in Heilongjiang from 2025 to 2026 was held in Harbin. At the conference, relevant officials introduced the highlights of ice and snow tourism in Harbin this winter to the public. The area of Harbin Ice and Snow World has expanded from 1 million square meters to 1.2 million square meters, and the total amount of ice and snow used reaches 400,000 cubic meters. It will incorporate more new elements such as technological features, fairy - tale IPs, multi - national architectures, city landmarks, and entertainment projects to provide new ways of playing and new experiences. (CCTV News)

Antarctic Glacier Shrinks by 50% in Two Months, Setting Record for Fastest Melting Speed

New research shows that the Hektoria Glacier on the Antarctic Peninsula retreated more than 8 kilometers in just two months from November to December 2022, with its area nearly halved. This has become the fastest glacier retreat case in modern observation history. This discovery has shocked the scientific community because if a similar mechanism occurs in larger glaciers, it may trigger a catastrophic risk of sea - level rise. (Sina Finance)

Boyu Capital is reported to seek a loan of about $1.4 billion for acquiring the equity of Starbucks' China business

According to people familiar with the matter, private equity firm Boyu Capital is in talks with banks for a loan equivalent to $1.4 billion to support its acquisition of a majority stake in Starbucks' China business. The people said that Boyu's financing may be led by Chinese banks. The people, who asked to remain anonymous because the discussions are private, said the deal structure could be a domestic RMB loan and that the discussions are ongoing and subject to change. (Sina Finance)

Li Jiachao: Hong Kong Ranks First Globally in IPO Fundraising in the First 10 Months

On November 4, the 2025 International Financial Leaders Investment Summit was held. Li Jiachao, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said that the average daily trading volume of the Hong Kong stock market this year exceeded US$32 billion, doubling that of last year. In the first 10 months of this year, there were 80 IPOs in Hong Kong, raising a total of more than US$26 billion, ranking first globally in terms of IPO fundraising. "To maintain this pace, Hong Kong is actively promoting many reforms, allowing overseas companies to improve efficiency in financing, trade and risk management, and promoting RMB stock trading." (Shanghai Securities News)

Central Bank: Will Conduct 700 Billion Yuan Outright Repurchase Agreement Operations on November 5th

36Kr learned that the central bank announced that on November 5, 2025, the People's Bank of China will conduct 700 billion yuan outright repurchase agreement operations with a term of 3 months (91 days) through a fixed - quantity, interest - rate tender, and multiple - price winning bid method.

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed down collectively, with Tesla falling more than 5%

36Kr learned that at the close on November 4, the three major U.S. stock indexes fell collectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.53%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.04%, and the S&P 500 Index fell 1.17%. Most large technology stocks declined. Tesla fell more than 5%, Arm fell more than 4%, NVIDIA fell more than 3%, Google fell more than 2%, and Amazon and Meta fell more than 1%; Apple rose slightly. Most popular Chinese concept stocks weakened. Bilibili fell 5%, and "NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto" all fell more than 3%. Alibaba, JD.com, iQiyi, and Tencent Music fell more than 2%; Baidu rose more than 3%.

Apple Prepares to Launch Low-cost Laptops to Compete with Chromebooks and Windows PCs

Apple is preparing to enter the low-cost laptop market for the first time by developing an affordable Mac computer, aiming to attract users of Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. According to people familiar with the matter, this new device, targeting students, businesses, and general users, is mainly aimed at those who primarily use it for web browsing, document processing, or light media editing. Apple is also targeting potential iPad buyers who may prefer the traditional laptop experience. (Sina Finance)

Perplexity Accuses Amazon of Suppressing Comet Browser Through Legal Threats

Perplexity AI has accused Amazon of issuing legal threats over the Comet browser, claiming it's an act of bullying. On Tuesday, Perplexity AI accused Amazon of "bullying" its users. Previously, the e-commerce giant sent a letter to Perplexity AI, demanding that it prevent users from using its AI browser Comet to shop on behalf of others. (Sina Finance)

The price of Feitian Moutai with e-commerce subsidies has dropped to the official guidance price of 1,499 yuan

As the e-commerce "Double 11" approaches, e-commerce platforms have started to offer subsidies. Multiple e-commerce platforms are selling the 53% ABV 500ml Feitian Moutai at 1,499 yuan per bottle. However, it has been observed that the price of 1,499 yuan comes with conditions. On Pinduoduo, three consumers need to group-buy together, while on Taobao, it's available in limited quantities for flash sales at specific times. On November 4th, the wholesale reference price from "Today's Wine Prices" showed that the price of a case of the 2025 53% ABV 500ml Feitian Moutai is 1,670 yuan per bottle, and the price of single bottles is 1,640 yuan per bottle. (Caizhong News Agency)

South Korea's National Mediation Commission recommends SK Telecom to compensate each complainant 300,000 won for data breach

A South Korean national mediation group said on Tuesday that it had recommended that SK Telecom, the country's largest mobile carrier, pay each complainant 300,000 won (about $208) in compensation for a large-scale data breach in April. The South Korean Personal Information Dispute Mediation Commission said the amount of compensation was determined based on the understanding of the anxiety and inconvenience experienced by users after the data breach. Both parties have 15 days to decide whether to accept the proposal. If either party rejects it, the case will be closed without a settlement. (Sina Finance)

The Forefront of AI

Google Removes Gemma from AI Studio

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, removed the Gemma model from its AI studio after being accused by US senators of fabricating misconduct allegations. However, developers can still use the model through the API. (Sina Finance)

OpenAI Discussed Merger with Anthropic After Firing Altman

According to newly released court documents, shortly after Sam Altman briefly stepped down as CEO of OpenAI two years ago, the company explored the possibility of a merger with its AI rival, Anthropic. Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, detailed these merger talks in a recent deposition, which is part of the ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk, Altman, and OpenAI regarding the company's restructuring. (Sina Finance)

Google and Apple Rush to Deploy AI Glasses, Which May Replace Smartphones

Recent industry data shows that the AI glasses market is growing at an astonishing speed, and tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Meta are accelerating their deployment. Analysts point out that these tech giants' expectations for AI glasses go beyond hardware sales themselves. They value more the potential of AI glasses as the next - generation human - machine interaction interface. In terms of market positioning, AI glasses are developing in two directions: one is to serve as a mobile phone accessory to enhance the functions of mobile phones; the other is to gradually become an independent device and may eventually replace smartphones. A report shows that in the first half of 2025, the global shipment volume of AI glasses reached 4.065 million units, a year - on - year increase of 64.2%. It is estimated that by 2029, the global shipment volume of AI glasses is expected to exceed 40 million units. (CCTV Finance)

Investment and Financing

Hippocratic AI Raises $126 Million in Funding, Valued at $3.5 Billion

On November 3rd, Hippocratic AI, a generative AI healthcare agency, announced that it had raised $126 million in its latest round of funding, and the company's valuation reached $3.5 billion. This round of financing was led by Avenir Growth, with participation from investors such as Alphabet's growth fund CapitalG and General Catalyst. (Jiemian News)

"ZTO Cloud Warehouse Technology" Completes Nearly 200 Million Yuan in Financing

36Kr learned that "ZTO Cloud Warehouse Technology" recently announced the completion of nearly 200 million yuan in Series A financing. This round of financing was led by the Zhongjin Huirong Fund under CICC Capital, with Guotai Junan Innovation Investment participating. The financing funds will be mainly used for the construction of the national digital intelligent warehousing and distribution network, the expansion of overseas warehouse business, and the continuous R & D and upgrading of the full - link technology system.

Financial Reports of Large Companies

Saudi Aramco's Adjusted Net Profit Reaches $28 Billion in Q3

Saudi Aramco released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The adjusted net profit stood at $28 billion, compared with $27.7 billion in the same period last year. Free cash flow reached $23.6 billion, up from $22 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year. (Jiemian News)

Adani Group's net profit in the second fiscal quarter reached 32 billion rupees, a year-on-year increase of 84%

The financial report for the second fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2025, released by Adani Group on November 4, showed that the net profit was 32 billion rupees, a year-on-year increase of 84%. Adani Group plans to raise $2.8 billion through a rights issue. (Jiemian News)

South Korean e-commerce company Coupang's operating profit in the third quarter reached 224.5 billion won, a 51.5% increase

Financial reports released on Wednesday by South Korean e-commerce company Coupang, which is listed in the United States, showed that its net profit in the third quarter increased by 51% year-on-year, thanks to the strong performance of its product commerce and new business divisions. The company said in a press release that in the three months ended September 30, net profit rose from 86.9 billion won in the same period last year to 131.6 billion won (equivalent to $95 million). Operating profit increased from 148.1 billion won to 224.5 billion won, a 51.5% increase, and revenue rose from 106.9 trillion won to 128.4 trillion won, a 20% increase. (Sina Finance)

Evonik's Q3 sales down 12% year-on-year

On November 4, German chemical giant Evonik released its financial report for the third quarter of 2025: sales reached 3.39 billion euros, a 12% year-on-year decline; adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) were 448 million euros, a 22% year-on-year decline. Evonik expects market demand to remain weak until the end of the year, and the full-year adjusted EBITDA is expected to be around 1.9 billion euros. (Jiemian News)

Cool Products

iOS 26.1 Official Version Released

On November 4th, Apple pushed the iOS/iPadOS 26.1 update (internal version number: 23B85) to iPhone and iPad users. This is the first major update since the release of iOS 26 in September, about a little over a month since the last update. This update is applicable to the iPhone 11 series and newer models, as well as the second-generation iPhone SE. Users can download and install it through Settings > General > Software Update. (IT Home)

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