KEY HIG HLIGH TS Sector Update Plantation – Malaysia Page 2 1Q25 results largely met expectations. We expect 2Q25 earnings to be supported by higher production output despite weaker CPO prices. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on sector. Company Update Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK/HOLD/RM4.60/Target: RM4.40) Page 4 Volume growth is intact, assuming a trade resurgence during the 90-day tariff cooldown. We take the view that the tariff hike is fully priced in. UOBKH Highlights Strategy: Targeted Tax Expansi...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economics Inflation CPI inflation remained unchanged at -0.1% yoy in May, marking the fourth consecutive month of deflation. Core CPI saw a modest improvement to 0.6% yoy, driven by higher services inflation of 0.5% yoy (+0.2ppt). However, the PPI fell significantly to -3.3% yoy (-0.6ppt), with sharp declines in prices for all major producer goods. The deepening deflationary pressures reflect weakening external demand, due to uncertainties from the tariff war. Trade May exports...
GREATER CHINA Economics Inflation: Upstream deflationary pressures intensify. Trade: May data weighed down by higher tariffs. Sector Property: Shenzhen taps HPF for down payments to stabilise the property market; land market sees divergence among cities. INDONESIA Update Aneka Tambang (ANTM IJ/BUY/Rp3,450/Target: Rp4,600): Capitalising on gold’s momentum despite environmental headwinds. MALAYSIA Sector Plantation: 1Q25 results largely met expectations. We expect 2Q25 earnings to be supported b...
With a 43-year track record, APAC Realty is a leading real estate brokerage in Asia Pacific. While 2024 core net profit fell, 4Q24 marked a clear inflection point as lower interest rates and pent-up demand spurred a rebound in its project activity. Its robust pipeline and strong early-25 sales reinforce earnings visibility. Its 4.6% 2024 yield and recent share buybacks also reflect management’s confidence. Trading at just 10x 2026F PE vs PropNex’s 14x, the stock offers potential valuation upside...
KEY HIG HLIGH TS Sector Update Telecommunications – Malaysia Page 2 1Q25 earnings down 3% yoy, broadly in line with expectations. Cost discipline and enterprise revenue growth defend earnings despite service revenue weakness. TRADERS’ CORNER Page 5 Globetronics Technology (GTB MK): Technical BUY JF Technology (JFTB MK): Technical BUY
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Huize Holding (HUIZ US/BUY/US$2.03/Target: US$3.50) Huize reported a non-GAAP net loss of Rmb10.9m in 1Q25, dragged by muted GWP and yoy operating margin compression. Nevertheless, sales momentum is expected to recover in the coming quarters, driven by its fast-growing international business and revival of insurance sales growth in mainland China. Management maintains its previous profit guidance, given the improving sales outlook and sequential efficiency gains powered ...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Automobile: Weekly: The government steps in to restore order. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Geely and XPeng. TRADERS’ CORNER Meituan (3690 HK): Trading Buy range: HK$145.30-146.30 China Resources Beer (Holdings) (291 HK): Trading Buy range: HK$26.50-26.60
KEY HIG HLIGH TS Sector Update Gaming – Malaysia Page 2 Anticipate sector earnings to grow progressively throughout 2025-26 and offer solid dividend yields, but downgrade to MARKET WEIGHT given limited immediate catalysts. Company Update Duopharma Biotech (DBB MK/BUY/RM1.38/Target: RM1.67) Page 5 Outlook remains promising with still-normalising input cost. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of RM1.67. TRADERS’ CORNER Page 8 Binastra Corporation (BNASTRA MK): Technical BUY DPS Resources (DPS...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update Sembcorp Industries (SCI SP/BUY/S$6.65/Target: S$8.00): Powering ahead with Singapore grids, floating solar and hydrogen dreams. Maintain BUY with target price of S$8.00. TRADERS’ CORNER Frencken Group (FRKN SP): Trading BUY Medtecs International Corp (MED SP): Trading BUY
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: Government steps in to restore order. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Geely and XPeng. MALAYSIA Sector Gaming Anticipate sector earnings to progressively grow throughout 2025-26 and offer solid dividend yields, but downgrade to MARKET WEIGHT given limited immediate cataly...
SCI continues its disciplined pivot toward sustainable growth, underpinned by robust execution across renewables, energy infrastructure, and core conventional assets. The recent Senoko stake acquisition, long-term PPAs, and India renewables and battery storage projects enhance earnings visibility and regional positioning. We remain positive on SCI given its role as a scalable platform for Asia’s energy transition. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$8.00.
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Calls: Add Prudential and Sino Biopharm to our BUY list. Take profit on SHKP and Trip.com. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Good Performances In May: Good performances from most with the exception of GOTO and BUKA. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Raising Emphasis On Infrastructure Plays: Our May 25 Alpha Picks outperformed with resounding success. June 25 picks: Duopharma, Eco World, Gamuda, Hume Cement, IJM, MYEG, Northeast Group. SINGAPORE S...
The HSI and MSCI China index rebounded 5.3% mom and 3.5% mom respectively in May, after China and the US agreed on a 90-day tariff truce. Nonetheless, geopolitical uncertainties and tariff war risks remain. Hence, we continue to favour domestic policy beneficiaries and defensive sectors that have been gaining traction in recent weeks. New additions to our BUY list are Prudential and Sino Biopharm, and we take profit on SHKP and Trip.com.
1Q25 Results Wrap-up: Short-Circuited Outlook The 1Q25 results season was more underwhelming than expected, mainly due to the US’ highly disruptive trade policies. Accordingly, we trim our bottom-up 2025-26 forecasts by 4.2%/3.6% respectively, and brace for further earnings downgrades. Nevertheless, with the worst of the US trade policy threats behind us, we maintain our end-25 FBMKLCI target of 1,620. We see opportunistic buying with the FBMKLCI’s 5.0% retreat from its May high to capitalise on...
KEY HIG HLIGH TS Strategy – Malaysia 1Q25 Results Wrap-up: Short-Circuited Outlook Page 2 We cut our 2025 earnings forecasts and anticipate further cuts. Nevertheless, accumulate on an expected “summer lull” to position for a stronger 2H25 performance. Company Update Uzma (UZMA MK/BUY/RM0.41/Target: RM0.76) Page 4 Aggressive orderbook growth driven by O&G. However, its 5-year recurring income target will be missed due to delay risks of SARA-WIF. TRADERS’ CORNER Page 7 Capital A (CAPITALA MK): Te...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update DFI Retail Group Holdings (DFI SP/BUY/US$2.65/Target: US$3.50): Exits RRH stake to fuel higher-margin businesses. Maintain BUY with higher target price of US$3.50. TRADERS’ CORNER AEM Holdings (AEM SP): Trading BUY Thai Beverage (THBEV SP): Trading SELL
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Calls The HSI and MSCI China index rebounded 5.3% mom and 3.5% mom respectively in May, after China and the US agreed on a 90-day tariff truce. Nonetheless, geopolitical uncertainties and tariff war risks remain. Hence, we continue to favour domestic policy beneficiaries and defensive sectors that have been gaining traction in recent weeks. New additions to our BUY list are Prudential and Sino Biopharm, and we take profit on SHKP and TCOM. ...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Calls Add Prudential and Sino Biopharm to our BUY list. Take profit on SHKP and TCOM. Update Qingdao Port International (6198 HK/NOT RATED/Price: HK$6.54) Key takeaways from NDR. INDONESIA Update Sumber Alfaria Trijaya (AMRT IJ/BUY/Rp2,620/Target: Rp3,000) Synergy potential from Lawson; expansion outside Java remains intact. MALAYSIA Strategy 1Q25 Results Wrap-Up ...
DFI’s exit of its minority stake in Robinsons Retail in the Philippines should enable the company to continue its strategic refocus on higher-return core businesses. Despite selling at a discount to its entry cost, the deal supports DFI’s pivot toward ROCEaccretive operations. With 2025 profit growth guided at 14–34% yoy and net debt now eliminated, DFI is well-positioned for growth, improved margins and dividend upside. Maintain BUY. Target price raised to US$3.50.
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