In our latest Asia Monthly, we discuss the performance of major Asian credit indices and review UST curve movements in January 2026. We also provide a recap of major news and macroeconomic releases, including those from the US, China, India, Indonesia and Japan. In addition, we summarise the top/bottom performers, recent USD bond issuances and rating actions in Asian corporate credit, as well as a list of our recent research. The Asia Monthly publication serves to keep investors updated on ...
Japan’s Generative AI app market accelerated sharply in 2025, led by AI Assistant apps, with downloads up +126% YoY and in app purchase (IAP) revenue surging 329% YoY. ChatGPT dominated the category, ranking No.1 among GenAI apps by both downloads and IAP revenue. It is also the top non game app by downloads in Japan. Despite rapid adoption, domestic developers remain under represented, creating a strategic opportunity for ecosystem embedded players. Analyst Thao Nguyen highlights Rakuten as a b...
Rakuten’s AI strategy has evolved from experimentation to generating tangible impacts. Analyst Thao Nguyen explains what distinguishes Rakuten from both global and domestic peers and the firm’s commitment to provide AI for everyone and how that translates into earnings.
In our inaugural Asia Monthly for 2026, we share our regional credit outlook for the year, with a focus on China, Macau, India and Indonesia. We also provide a review of 2025, in which we discuss the performance of major Asian credit indices and review UST curve movements for the year. In addition, we provide a recap of major news and macroeconomic releases in December 2025, summarise the Top/Bottom performers, recent USD bond issuances and rating actions in Asian corporate credit, as well a...
2025 was another tougher year for the Japanese incumbents; with KDDI and SoftBank rising modestly and NTT flat, but all (including Rakuten) underperforming a strong Nikkei. This despite prices rising in Mobile. We think the sector is modestly undervalued and will grind higher with EPS. SoftBank remains our top pick.
In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Oriflame, Samvardhana Motherson, Telecom Italia, International Personal Finance, Novelis, Intrum, Nexans, Italmatch Chemicals, Asmodee, Lecta, Hapag-Lloyd, Ontex, Modulaire, Vedanta Resources, Softbank Group, Teva
Visa Analysis: Canada Holiday Spending Rises 4.4% In‑store sales dominate: 88% of total spending happened in-store and 12% online Total e‑commerce sales increased 7% compared to the prior year, reflecting total value of online purchases across all retail categoriesClothing and accessories sales grew 10%, leading all retail segments TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its annual Retail Spend Monitor from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), offering a comprehensive view of Canada’s holiday retail activity. Preliminary data...
Une analyse de Visa : les dépenses des Fêtes en hausse de 4,4 % au Canada Les ventes en magasin demeurent dominantes : 88 % des dépenses totales ont été effectuées en magasin, comparativement à 12 % en ligne.Les ventes totales en commerce électronique ont augmenté de 7 % par rapport à l’an dernier, reflétant la valeur totale des achats effectués en ligne.Les ventes de vêtements et d’accessoires ont augmenté de 10 %, plaçant le secteur en tête du commerce de détail. TORONTO, 23 déc. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visa, chef de file mondial dans le domaine des paiements numériques, a publié aujo...
News that Fanuc (6954 JT) is integrating Nvidia’s (NVDA US) robotic tools into its own software solutions is a reminder that, for all the focus on where large language models like ChatGPT can take us, these solutions remain very much in the virtual realm. The next big breakthrough in AI would come when such models can deliver fully spatially aware, autonomous mobile products, be these self-drive cars or industrial robots, and to do so at a price and quality that is commercially viable. Analysts ...
In our latest Asia Monthly, we discuss the performance of major Asian credit indices and review UST curve movements in November 2025. We also provide a recap of major news and macroeconomic releases, including those from the US, China, India, Indonesia and Japan. In addition, we summarise the top/bottom performers, recent USD bond issuances and rating actions in Asian corporate credit, as well as a list of our recent research. The Asia Monthly publication serves to keep investors updated on ...
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