VEON and Hala to Explore Partnership in Ride-hailing Services Dubai, February 17, 2026 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or “the Company”), announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hala, Dubai’s leading local e-hailing taxi solution and a joint venture between Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem, to explore cooperation in expanding ride‑hailing and mobility services across VEON’s operating markets. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last week at VEON’s headquarters in Dubai. The MoU establishes a framework ...
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...
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.
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/...
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.
As rumoured, TIM Brasil is buying the 49% of i-Systems it doesn’t own from IHS Towers for R$950m (US$ 181m). As we have been thinking would happen, the M&A cycle is hotting up in EM, and this deal likely facilitates the potential takeover of IHS by MTN too. This seems a sensible transaction to us, at a fair price to both sides.
Millicom has announced today that it has acquired a 49% stake in Telefonica Chile, with the option to buy the remaining 51% in year 5 and 6 post closing. We see this deal as a potentially valuable option, though market may have concerns Millicom is stretching management too thinly.
Kyivstar (VEON’s Ukrainian business ) has announced the acquisition of another digital healthcare related asset in Ukraine, called Tabletki.UA. This seems another sensible deal, at a good price, leveraging Kyivstar & VEON’s digital ecosystem and like previous acquisitions such as Helsi and Uklon is likely to see accelerating growth and improved returns once within the VEON stable.
VEON’s Kyivstar Expands Digital Healthcare Services in Ukraine with Tabletki.ua Acquisition Dubai, Kyiv and New York, February 10, 2026 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) (“VEON”), a global digital operator, announces that today its subsidiary Kyivstar Group Ltd. (“Kyivstar”) (Nasdaq: KYIV; KYIVW) signed a definitive agreement and completed the transaction to acquire 100% of Tabletki.ua for USD 160 million, payable in Ukrainian hryvna in Ukraine. Tabletki.ua is one of Ukraine’s most widely used digital platforms for finding, comparing and reserving medicines and other products available at Ukrainia...
KT printed decent results; Total service revenue accelerated and management announced a 20% increase in dividend per share. As previously announced the company is also proceeding with a KRW 250bn share buyback and cancellation this year.
VEON and JazzWorld Launch “Invest in Pakistan, NOW!” Inviting International Investors to Participate in Pakistan’s Growth Dubai, New York and Islamabad, 8 February 2026: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Group”), today announced the launching of its “Invest in Pakistan, NOW!” initiative in partnership with JazzWorld, VEON’s services company in Pakistan, during World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE. “Invest in Pakistan, NOW!” invites international investors to take a fresh look at Pakistan as the country’s economic fundamentals strengthen, and long-term gr...
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...
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