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- Chris Hoare
EM Telcos Pricing power returns; where best; why (some) EM Telcos’ mu...
The resumption of pricing power is one of the key drivers of the rally in EM Telcos and perhaps the area where consensus is most sceptical. In this note we analyse which markets have the greatest potential for sustained pricing power, looking at key issues: affordability and regulatory and competitive structure.
- Chong Lee Len
Maxis (MAXIS MK) - 4Q25: In Line; Robust Earnings Driven By Cost Disci...
4Q25: In Line; Robust Earnings Driven By Cost Discipline Highlights Maxis recorded robust 4Q25 results, with core net profit of RM380m (+18% yoy; -8% qoq), underpinned by cost discipline, operational efficiencies and higher service and enterprise revenue base. This brings 2025 net profit to RM1,561m (+12% yoy), in line with expectations. The group declared a final interim DPS of 4 sen/share, and a special 1.5 sen/share DPS for 4Q25. This brings full-year 2025 net DPS to 17.5 sen/share (2024:...
- Adrian Loh Tzum Yung
- Alden Gabriel Lam
- Amerul Iqmal
- Arsit Pamaranont
- Bella Lu Yifei
- Benjaphol Suthwanish
- Carol Dou Xiao Qin
- Chong Lee Len
- Johnny Yum Chung Man
- Ken Lee
- Shirley Wang Xueyi
- Singapore Research Team
- Stella Guo Yuting
- Sunny Chen
- Tanaporn Visaruthaphong
- Willinoy Sitorus
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Friday, February 13, 2026
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile CATL, BYD, and Changan are deploying SIBs in EVs due to longer cycle lives, strong cold-weather performance and better fire safety. SIB-equipped EV sales are projected to make up 4-9% of global EV sales. LIBs remain dominant, but CATL benefits from diversification. The lithium market is expected to stay resilient through 2030. The hike in lithium carbonate costs will mostly be borne by auto OEMs. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT; BUY CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, Minth, G...
- Chong Lee Len
Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP) - 9MFY26: In Line; Cost Disciplin...
Singtel delivered strong earnings in 3QFY26, lifting its 3QFY26 underlying net profit by 9% yoy and 12% qoq to S$744m. Earnings were bolstered by Optus and NCS’ positive operating matrix and 15% yoy associate income uplift. Singtel’s 9MFY26 underlying net profit of S$2.1b (+12% yoy) is in line with expectations. Maintain BUY with a higher SOTP-based target price of S$5.50.
- Adrian Loh Tzum Yung
- Chong Lee Len
- Singapore Research Team
Singapore Daily: Friday, February 13, 2026
Top Stories Strategy | Bullish Foundations In Place For 2026 The Singapore Budget for 2026 did not provide any major surprises, with the financial sector likely to be the most identifiable market beneficiary. We remain bullish on the Singapore market in 2026 given positive earnings growth prospects as well as funds flow momentum. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DBS, DFI, FR, GENS, KEP, SE, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, FEH, IFAST, UGAI and VALUE. Company Results | Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP/...
544 CSE GLOBAL LTD.
D05 DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
C09 CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
BN2 VALUETRONICS HOLDINGS
AIY IFAST
Z74 SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
BN4 KEPPEL CORPORATION LIMITED
SE SEA ADS
D01 DAIRY FARM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
G13 GENTING SINGAPORE LIMITED
FEH FOOD EMPIRE HOLDINGS LTD
SE US SEA LIMITED
9CI CAPITALAND INVESTMENT LTD
CLAR CAPITALAND ASCENDAS REIT
ASL SP ASL MARINE (ASL SP)
UGAI ULTRAGREEN.AI LIMITED
CAREIT CENTURION ACCOMMODATION REIT (CAREIT SP)
- Chris Hoare
Singtel (Buy, S$6.2, +20%) Q3 FY26 Quick Take: Slower but still decen...
With shares at all time high, Singtel delivered good results. Core profit growth slowed as Singtel Singapore deteriorated further, but NCS and Optus continue to perform well and associates’ contribution from AIS and Bharti were strong. It would appear the share price consolidation following the STT GDC acquisition is already over.
- Chong Lee Len
CelcomDigi (CDB MK) - 2025: Results In Line; Synergistic Savings Into ...
2025: Results In Line; Synergistic Savings Into 2026 Highlights CelcomDigi reported 4Q25 net profit of RM350m for 4Q25. Stripping out accelerated depreciation and asset impairment, 4Q25 core net profit came in at RM400m (-1% yoy; flat qoq). This brings 2025 net profit to RM1,660m (-4% yoy), in line with house and street’s estimates. 2025’s total dividend of 14.7 sen/share reflects a 104% core earnings payout. We trim 2026-27 earnings forecasts marginally by 1-3% as we housekeep for elevate...
- Adrian Loh Tzum Yung
- Chong Lee Len
- Claire Wang Kelai
- Jack Lai Yuan Khai
- Jo Yee Ng
- Jonathan Koh
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Kitpon Praipaisarnkit
- Kong Ho Meng
- Posmarito Pakpahan
- Tham Mun Hon
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Greater China Economics | Inflation January headline CPI eased to 0.2% yoy (-0.6ppt mom), below consensus forecasts, mainly due to a high base from last year’s Chinese New Year with food inflation turning negative. Core CPI fell to 0.8% yoy as both goods and services inflation moderated. PPI deflation narrowed to -1.4% yoy (+0.5ppt mom), supported by improvements in processing and non-ferrous metals sub-components, although mining and consumer goods remained weak. Overall, base effects drove CPI...
- Andrew Agita Buntoro
- Benjaphol Suthwanish
- Chong Lee Len
- Damon Shen
- HIFZHAN RAZIQ BIN HARIS FADZLAN
- Jack Lai Yuan Khai
- Jieqi Liu
- Jonathan Koh
- Kasemsun Koonnara
- Posmarito Pakpahan
- Suryaputra Wijaksana
- Tanapon Cholkadidamrongkul
- Tanaporn Visaruthaphong
- Willinoy Sitorus
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Greater China Sector Update | China Property Recent equity placements proposals by Zhuhai Huafa Properties and Seazen signal improving equity financing conditions for mainland developers. Expected losses in 2025 will lower BPS for SOE/quasi-SOE developers, increasing the likelihood of state-owned capital injections amid industry consolidation. Jan 26 property sales data shows improved yoy performances in both the primary and secondary markets, partly due to a low base in Jan 25 which was impacte...
- Chong Lee Len
- Jonathan Koh
Singapore Daily: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Top Stories Company Results | Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLT SP/BUY/S$1.01/Target: S$1.22) FLT’s logistics properties in Australia, Europe and the UK maintained full occupancy of 100% in 1QFY26. Its logistics properties in New South Wales, Australia clocked strong positive rental reversion of 43.3%. Occupancy at ATP improved 8.4ppt qoq to 86.3% after securing new ICT and healthcare tenants. Occupancy at Blythe Valley Park in the UK improved 6.8ppt qoq to 85.2% after securing a new tec...
- Andrew Agita Buntoro
- Bella Lu Yifei
- Chong Lee Len
- Jonathan Koh
- Ken Lee
- Kitpon Praipaisarnkit
- Krit Tanarattananon
- Philip Wong
- Shirley Wang Xueyi
- Stella Guo Yuting
- Willinoy Sitorus
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Thursday, February 05, 2026
Greater China Company Results | Yum China Holdings, Inc (9987 HK/NOT RATED/HK$392.40) In 4Q25, YUMC’s total revenue reached US$2,823m, up 9% yoy. Total system sales grew 7% yoy, with a 3% increase in same-store sales. Operating profit rose 25% yoy to US$187m, with operating margin at 6.6% (+80bp). For 1Q26, management targets positive SSS. It aims to maintain flat yoy restaurant margin and operating profit margin on a high base. For 2026, it expects to open more than 1,900 net new stores, wi...
PTT PTT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
EGCO ELECTRICITY GENERATING PUBLIC CO. LTD.
IVL INDORAMA VENTURES PUBLIC CO. LTD.
BUOU FRASERS LOGISTICS & COMMERCIAL TRUST
MINT MINOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CO. LTD.
Z74 SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
PTTEP PTT EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION PLC
PTTGC PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LTD
YUMC YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC.
FNH FRASER & NEAVE HOLDINGS BHD
RATCH RATCH GROUP PUBLIC CO. LTD.
PONY PONY AI INC
GULF GULF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PCL
EXCL XLSMART TELECOM SEJAHTERA
- Chong Lee Len
Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP) - Value-Accretive Data Centre Por...
Singtel and KKR announced the acquisition of STT GDC at an enterprise value of US$13.8b. Singtel will pay S$740m for a 25% stake in STT-GDC, with a further injection of S$400m-500m in equity over the next 2-3 years for capacity expansion. STT GDC owns 673MW of data centre capacity worldwide. The deal is viewed positively as it provides a longer-term earnings growth trajectory and cash flows. Maintain BUY on share price weakness with an SOTP-based target price of S$5.20.
- Chris Hoare
Singtel (Buy, S$6.2, +29%) STT GDC acquisition – Strategically sensibl...
Singtel announced it is acquiring a 25% stake in STT GDC. The deal was well flagged and we believe makes strategic sense but the detail is slightly underwhelming suggesting the stock is likely to see some profit taking near term.
- Benjaphol Suthwanish
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Greater China Research Team
- Jonathan Koh
- Kasemsun Koonnara
- Malaysia Research Team
- Posmarito Pakpahan
- Singapore Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: February Conviction Calls Chinese equities recovered in January, with the HSI and MSCI China rising 6.9% and 5.0% mom, respectively. Given the supportive macro policy environment, we maintain a constructive view on the markets despite risk of further volatility in February. Accordingly, we are adding Alibaba, Ganfeng Lithium, and Minth to our BUY list, while adding Meituan to our SELL list. Indonesia Company Results | Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI IJ/B...
AES AES CORPORATION
OXB OXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC
OU8 CENTURION
FCT FRASERS CENTREPOINT TRUST
00823 LINK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
CC3 STARHUB LTD
S63 SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING LTD
544 CSE GLOBAL LTD.
D05 DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
C09 CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
00388 HONG KONG EXCHANGES & CLEARING LTD.
S68 SINGAPORE EXCHANGE LTD.
V03 VENTURE CORPORATION LIMITED
U96 SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD.
F34 WILMAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
BN2 VALUETRONICS HOLDINGS
B8O YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING (HOLDINGS) LTD.
00285 BYD ELECTRONIC (INTERNATIONAL) CO. LTD.
N2IU MAPLETREE COMMERCIAL TRUST
AJBU KEPPEL DC REIT
BUOU FRASERS LOGISTICS & COMMERCIAL TRUST
C52 COMFORTDELGRO CORPORATION LIMITED
C6L SINGAPORE AIRLINES LTD.
THAI THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL PCL
5347
Z74 TENAGA NASIONAL BHD
O39 SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
M3I OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED
Y92 MINTH GROUP LIMITED
AP4 THAI BEVERAGE PUBLIC CO. LTD.
BN4 RIVERSTONE HOLDINGS
Q5T KEPPEL CORPORATION LIMITED
AP FAR EAST HOSPITALITY TRUST
SE AP THAILAND
SATS SP SEA ADS
D01 SATS LTD.
G13 DAIRY FARM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
TENAGA GENTING SINGAPORE LIMITED
CDREIT CDL HOSPITALITY TRUSTS
03690 MEITUAN CLASS B
YNS YINSON HOLDINGS BHD
RHBBANK RHB BANK BHD
SUN SUNTECH SA
KREIT KEPPEL REIT
MLT MAPLETREE LOGISTICS TRUST
NETLINK NETLINK NBN TRUST
SIE SIA ENGINEERING CO LTD
VSI V.S. INDUSTRY BERHAD
BAL BUMITAMA AGRI LTD
PREIT PARKWAYLIFE REAL ESTATE
SPOST SINGAPORE POST LTD
IJM IJM CORP BHD
MINT MAPLETREE INDUSTRIAL TRUST
BURSA BURSA MALAYSIA BHD
FHT FRASERS HOSPITALITY TRUST
SSG SHENG SIONG GROUP LTD
RFMD RAFFLES MEDICAL GROUP LTD
TXG 10X GENOMICS INC CLASS A
TGIF 1933 INDUSTRIES
RSTON RIVERSTONE HOLDINGS LTD
1772 GANFENG LITHIUM CO. LTD. CLASS H
FRKN FRENCKEN GROUP LTD
MPM MARCO POLO MARINE LTD
09988 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD.
09999 NETEASE INC
CICT CAPITALAND INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL TRUST
LREIT SP LENDLEASE GLOBAL COMMERCIAL REIT
HMN ASCOTT RESIDENCE TRUST
SE US SEA LIMITED
CVL CIVMEC
06160 BEIGENE LTD.
9CI CAPITALAND INVESTMENT LTD
09888 BAIDU INC
BBNI BANK NEGARA INDONESIA PERSER
123F 123FAHRSCHULE SE
BCOW 1895 BANCORP OF WISCONSIN INC
CLAR CAPITALAND ASCENDAS REIT
DCRU DIGITAL CORE REIT MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.
STM SEATRIUM LTD
EPIC 1CM INC
Z29 029 GROUP SE
LAGENDA LAGENDA PROPERTIES BHD
PEKAT PEKAT GROUP BHD
PAN SP PAN-UNITED CORPORATION (PAN SP)
1523 PLOVER BAY TECHNOLOGIES LTD (1523 HK)
ZETRIX MK ZETRIX AI (ZETRIX MK)
OXB MK OXFORD INNOTECH BHD (OXB MK)
002371 CH NAURA TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
- Adrian Loh Tzum Yung
- Singapore Research Team
Strategy : Monthly Market Radar
Singapore equities delivered a strong January performance, with the STI rising 5.6% to fresh record highs amid heightened geopolitical tensions that drove flight-to-safety flows. Manufacturing activity remained in mild expansion, led by electronics and AI-related demand. Market/corporate catalysts during the month include REIT earnings, IPO interest in Catalist and continued strength in gold-linked counters.
AES AES CORPORATION
OU8 CENTURION
FCT FRASERS CENTREPOINT TRUST
CC3 STARHUB LTD
S63 SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING LTD
544 CSE GLOBAL LTD.
D05 DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
C09 CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
S68 SINGAPORE EXCHANGE LTD.
V03 VENTURE CORPORATION LIMITED
U96 SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD.
F34 WILMAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
BN2 VALUETRONICS HOLDINGS
B8O YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING (HOLDINGS) LTD.
N2IU MAPLETREE COMMERCIAL TRUST
AJBU KEPPEL DC REIT
BUOU FRASERS LOGISTICS & COMMERCIAL TRUST
C52 COMFORTDELGRO CORPORATION LIMITED
C6L SINGAPORE AIRLINES LTD.
Z74 SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
O39 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED
Y92 THAI BEVERAGE PUBLIC CO. LTD.
AP4 RIVERSTONE HOLDINGS
BN4 KEPPEL CORPORATION LIMITED
Q5T FAR EAST HOSPITALITY TRUST
SE SEA ADS
SATS SP SATS LTD.
D01 DAIRY FARM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
G13 GENTING SINGAPORE LIMITED
CDREIT CDL HOSPITALITY TRUSTS
SUN SUNTECH SA
KREIT KEPPEL REIT
MLT MAPLETREE LOGISTICS TRUST
NETLINK NETLINK NBN TRUST
SIE SIA ENGINEERING CO LTD
BAL BUMITAMA AGRI LTD
PREIT PARKWAYLIFE REAL ESTATE
SPOST SINGAPORE POST LTD
MINT MAPLETREE INDUSTRIAL TRUST
FHT FRASERS HOSPITALITY TRUST
SSG SHENG SIONG GROUP LTD
RFMD RAFFLES MEDICAL GROUP LTD
TXG 10X GENOMICS INC CLASS A
TGIF 1933 INDUSTRIES
RSTON RIVERSTONE HOLDINGS LTD
FRKN FRENCKEN GROUP LTD
MPM MARCO POLO MARINE LTD
CICT CAPITALAND INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL TRUST
LREIT SP LENDLEASE GLOBAL COMMERCIAL REIT
HMN ASCOTT RESIDENCE TRUST
SE US SEA LIMITED
CVL CIVMEC
9CI CAPITALAND INVESTMENT LTD
123F 123FAHRSCHULE SE
BCOW 1895 BANCORP OF WISCONSIN INC
CLAR CAPITALAND ASCENDAS REIT
DCRU DIGITAL CORE REIT MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.
STM SEATRIUM LTD
EPIC 1CM INC
Z29 029 GROUP SE
PAN SP PAN-UNITED CORPORATION (PAN SP)
- Chris Hoare
Global EM Telcos & Towers – Strong start – NSR GEM Top-10 February ‘26...
Our portfolio of Top Picks has started 2026 strongly, up 6% ytd already. This month we make no changes to our top picks. This note also includes key news & other thoughts, to try to help investors generate alpha within the EM Telco space.
- Chris Hoare
EM Tower Trends Q3 CY25 review: Solid quarter, especially in Africa
Tower revenue trends were slightly slower across the board except for Indus Towers as it benefited again from VIL’s network catch up spend. EBITDA margins were roughly stable across EM except in Indonesia which faces the near-term pressure of the XL-Smartfren consolidation. Africa continue to perform well and the LatAm Towers space had a decent Q3.
- Chris Hoare
True Corp (Buy, THB 18, +59%) Telenor sells out of TRUE – implication...
Telenor has announced it is selling the majority of its stake in TRUE to a CP Group–affiliated company for THB 11.7, a 4% discount to the market price. In this brief note we discuss implications for TRUE, and thoughts for CelcomDigi.
- Andrew Agita Buntoro
- Claire Wang Kelai
- John Cheong Ming Chern
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Kai Jie Tang
- Lester Siew
- Malaysia Research Team
- Ming San Soong
- Philip Wong
- Suryaputra Wijaksana
- Tham Mun Hon
- Thanawat Thangchadakorn
- Willinoy Sitorus
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Greater China Economics | Trade Exports growth accelerated to 6.6% yoy in December (+0.7ppt mom), well above consensus, supported by strong shipments growth to Hong Kong and ASEAN, while exports growth to the US weakened further. Import growth surged to 5.7% yoy (+3.8ppt mom), beating expectations amid broad-based commodity recovery. Trade surplus widened to US$114.1b. Growths of motor vehicle, hi-tech, and mechanical & electrical exports strengthened. Overall, December’s trade data is marke...
ISAT INDOSAT
TISCO TISCO FINANCIAL GROUP
SOP SARAWAK OIL PALMS BERHAD
ROTH BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO BHD
KIML KIM LOONG RESOURCES BHD
FNH FRASER & NEAVE HOLDINGS BHD
HEIM HEINEKEN MALAYSIA BHD
CAB CARLSBERG BREWERY MALAYSIA B
IOI IOI CORP BHD
KLK KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BHD
CAO CHINA AVIATION OIL SINGAPORE CORP LTD
GENP GENTING PLANTATIONS BHD
NESZ NESTLE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD
QLG QL RESOURCES BHD
HAPL HAP SENG PLANTATIONS HOLDINGS BHD
MRDIY MR DIY GROUP M BHD
09618 JD.COM INC. CLASS A
FFB FARM FRESH BHD
SDG SD GUTHRIE BHD
99SMART 99 SPEED MART RETAIL HOLDINGS BHD
KOPI MK INDOSAT TBK PT
ECOSHOP MK ORIENTAL KOPI HOLDINGS BHD
ECO-SHOP MARKETING BHD
- Chris Hoare
Malaysian Telcos Q3 25 review: Still pressured by Prepaid but reitera...
Service revenue bounced back (1.4% YoY from -0.3%), supported by Fibre and Postpaid offsetting Prepaid weakness. Operationally, Maxis delivered stronger EBITDA growth on cost efficiencies while CelcomDigi was weighed by higher bad debt provisions. Maxis raised its EBITDA guidance to MSD growth, from LSD and CelcomDigi reiterated their LSD service revenue guidance, implying a stronger 4Q for both.
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