After a strong run-up, China’s healthcare sector is in a technical correction. Despite geopolitical tensions, we believe the fundamentals remain sound, supporting bright long-term prospects. CRDMO, Biopharma and Internet Healthcare are embracing stronger revenue and earnings growth in the coming years driven by: a) lower cost of capital; b) a new wave of innovative product launches; c) strengthening R&D pipeline continuing to attract global collaborations; and d) positive domestic policy support...
Alpha Picks: Shining The Spotlight On Laggards Highlights Sep 25 Alpha Picks outperformed the FBMKLCI, posting a return of 6.6% vs the benchmark index’s 2.3%. Notable winners: Northeast Group (+22.0%), Alpha IVF (+11.7%) and Hume Cement Industries (+9.7%). Current market sentiment favours laggards. Oct 25 Alpha Picks: Alpha IVF, GENM, Inari, IOIPG, VSI, PPB Group, RHB Bank and Yinson.
Top Stories Economics | Continued Improvement In Manufacturing PMI September’s manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 (+0.4pt mom), beating expectations, with the output index increasing to 51.9 (+1.1pt mom). Non-manufacturing PMI edged down to 50.0 (-0.3pt mom), as the services sub-index slipped to 50.1 (-0.4pt mom) and construction remained subdued at 49.3 (+0.2pt mom). Enterprise PMI by size showed encouraging signs of a broadening recovery, with large enterprises remaining in expansion at 51.0 and ...
Greater China Economics | Continued Improvement In Manufacturing PMI September’s manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 (+0.4pt mom), beating expectations, with the output index increasing to 51.9 (+1.1pt mom). Non-manufacturing PMI edged down to 50.0 (-0.3pt mom), as the services sub-index slipped to 50.1 (-0.4pt mom) and construction remained subdued at 49.3 (+0.2pt mom). Enterprise PMI by size showed encouraging signs of a broadening recovery, with large enterprises remaining in expansion at 51.0 an...
Stable Performance Amid Macro Pressures Highlights The banking sector’s Aug 25 stats remained resilient despite macro headwinds. Loan growth held steady at 5.4%, asset quality improved with GIL at historical lows, and liquidity stayed healthy with LDR below 90%. We expect sector earnings to grow 3%/5% in 2025/26 respectively. Earnings resilience is underpinned by an around 5% loan growth, stable credit costs, manageable NIM pressure, and potential non-interest income upside. Maintain OVERW...
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs US monetary policy is at an inflexion point and has switched towards easing to support the job market, which has slowed considerably in recent months. S-REITs benefit from lower cost of debt and expanded yield spread. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue chip S-REITs with specific catalysts: CLAR (Target: S$4.02), CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KDCREIT (Target: S$2.69), KREIT (Target: S$1.18) and LREIT (Target: S$0.79). Market Spotlight US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, ...
Indonesia Company Update | Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ/HOLD/Rp3,900/Target: Rp4,250) BBRI’s 8M25 earnings fell 9.9% yoy to Rp32.6t as PPOP declined 4.4% yoy, weighed by lower yields and higher opex, while CoC stayed elevated at 3.2%. Loan growth re-accelerated modestly to +5.8% yoy, led by corporate and consumer, but micro loans remained in contraction. We maintain HOLD with an unchanged target price of Rp4,250; a dividend yield of 7.9% provides downside support. Malaysia Sector Update | Ban...
US monetary policy is at an inflexion point and has switched towards easing to support the job market, which has slowed considerably in recent months. S-REITs benefit from lower cost of debt and expanded yield spread. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue chip S-REITs with specific catalysts: CLAR (Target: S$4.02), CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KDCREIT (Target: S$2.69), KREIT (Target: S$1.18) and LREIT (Target: S$0.79).
Greater China Sector Update | China Property Shanghai’s property market shows diverging trends: New home prices remain supported by a low-base effect from previous price caps and policy easing, but the secondary housing market stays weak, with falling prices, rising listings and improving rental yields. LGFVs lag in pace and quality, while project management companies stand out as beneficiaries. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Initiate Coverage | NAURA Technology Group (002371 CH/BUY/Rmb...
The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index tracks the next 50 largest companies listed on the SGX Mainboard that fall just outside the top 30 STI constituents. S-REITs account for 15 out of the 50 constituent stocks of the Next 50 Index, and carry a total weightage of 42.6% in aggregate. BUY constituents of the Next 50 Index: CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KREIT (Target: S$1.18), PREIT (Target: S$5.34), LREIT (Target: S$0.79) and FEHT (Target: S$0.81).
2QFY26: Profit Turnaround After Successful RED Highlights 1HFY26 core results in line; 2QFY26 EBITDA returned to the black. This was despite a reported loss largely due to forex losses and global minimum tax. Firstly, the drilling segment achieved profit breakeven as rig utilisation recovered – nine out of 11 rigs were working, with only Sapura T-9 remaining cold stacked and Sapura Pelaut being idle. The E&C segment’s earnings driver was Seagems, the Brazilian JV. Achieved restructuring effe...
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index tracks the next 50 largest companies listed on the SGX Mainboard that fall just outside the top 30 STI constituents. S-REITs account for 15 out of the 50 constituent stocks of the Next 50 Index, and carry a total weightage of 42.6% in aggregate. BUY constituents of the Next 50 Index: CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KREIT (Target: S$1.18), PREIT (Target: S$5.34), LREIT (Target: S$0.79) and FEHT (Target: S$0.81). Market Spotlight US sto...
Greater China Company Results | New World Development (17 HK/SELL/HK$7.84/Target: HK$6.90) In FY25, NWD reported a HK$16.3b loss and halted dividends but made progress in improving cash flow and debt structure. Short-term debt fell to HK$6.6b, or 4.5% of total debt. Debt reduction remains the priority for FY26, supported by the property sales target of HK$27b and lower capex. Management has no immediate plans for placement, rights issues or CB, but is open to considering various financing tools...
We attended the Alibaba Cloud Apsara Conference 2025 (“云栖大会”) on 24-26 Sep 25 and noted various key growth drivers: a) potential upward revision of its Rmb380b three-year AI infrastructure capex plan; b) data centre energy consumption projected to rise 10x by 2032 vs 2022, underscoring computing demand; c) expanded partnerships, including NVIDIA, with PAI platform integration for embodied intelligence and autonomous driving; and d) launch of seven new Qwen models. Maintain BUY with a higher targ...
Top Stories Company Results | New World Development (17 HK/SELL/HK$7.84/Target: HK$6.90) In FY25, NWD reported a HK$16.3b loss and halted dividends but made progress in improving cash flow and debt structure. Short-term debt fell to HK$6.6b, or 4.5% of total debt. Debt reduction remains the priority for FY26, supported by the property sales target of HK$27b and lower capex. Management has no immediate plans for placement, rights issues or CB, but is open to considering various financing tools. ...
Falling interest rates are expected to significantly benefit the biopharma and CRDMO segments. With lower capital costs, biopharma companies can secure R&D funding more easily. CROs and CDMOs are projected to increase their pharmaceutical R&D market share from 51.9% in 2024 to over 65% by 2034. In response to rising demand for new and complex modalities, WuXi Bio and WuXi AppTec are enhancing their service capabilities to seize growth opportunities from this new wave of innovation.
2QFY26: Transitioning From EPCIC To Operation Phase Highlights We deem results in line with our forecasts, which are aligned to Enterprise Reporting (ER). FPSO subsidiary, Yinson Production (YP), will only reveal the full ER accounts in end-Sep 25. Nevertheless, Yinson Holdings (YNS) left enough hints to suggest that our forecasts remain intact. There is a stark contrast between the 1HFY26 growth rates of YP’s EBITDA, on IFRS basis (-13%) and ER basis (+84%). Strong ER EBITDA truly reflects ...
Top Stories Sector Update | Automobile China’s PV sales rebounded last week, with PEV growth surging from below 5% to over 30% due to subsidies and new models. Geely and XPeng led while BYD and Li Auto lagged. Vehicle exports rose 26% yoy in August, driven by gains in the EU, Africa and the Middle East. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL (target price raised to Rmb520) and Geely. Top SELLs: BYD and Li Auto. Sector Update | Healthcare Falling interest rates are expected to significantly ben...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile China’s PV sales rebounded last week, with PEV growth surging from below 5% to over 30% due to subsidies and new models. Geely and XPeng led, while BYD and Li Auto lagged. Vehicle exports rose 26% yoy in August, driven by gains in the EU, Africa, and Middle East. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL (target price raised to Rmb520) and Geely. Top SELLs: BYD and Li Auto. Sector Update | Healthcare Falling interest rates are expected to significant...
The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) targets a 4.5-5.0% yoy GDP growth toward 2035 modernisation. Priorities include boosting services-led consumption via subsidies, tax reforms and consumer credit; advancing innovation in semiconductors, EVs, robotics and biotech; and extending anti-involution reforms to consolidate sectors with excess capacity. Green transition shifts focus on grid efficiency, storage and nuclear. Moderate fiscal reforms aim to strengthen local finances through fairer transfers, ...
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