Jun 25 GGR came in at MOP$21.1b, up 19% yoy but down 1% mom, slightly below its May level when it hit a new post-pandemic high. Jun 25 GGR beat consensus by 9% and recovered to 88% of 2019’s level. Macau’s gaming revenue has regained momentum in recent months, driven by a strong May Day Golden Week holiday and sustained demand thereafter. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on Macau gaming sector. Top pick remains Galaxy (27 HK).
GREATER CHINA Economics PMI Modest recovery with construction rebound. Sector Macau Gaming Jun 25 GGR beat consensus by 9%; GGR has regained momentum in recent months. INDONESIA Small/Mid Cap Highlights MAP Aktif Adiperkasa (MAPA IJ/NOT RATED/Rp700) Expanding active lifestyle retail business; 1Q25 NPAT up 21% yoy. MAL...
In our latest Asia Monthly, we discuss the performance of major Asian credit indices and review UST curve movements in June 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 deve...
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...
Macau’s May 25 GGR came in at MOP$21.2b, up 5% yoy and 12% mom. May 25 GGR beat consensus by 3% and recovered to 82% of 2019’s level, marking the strongest month in 2025 so far and the highest level since borders reopened in Jan 23. In Apr 25, visitations to Macau were up 19% yoy, recovering to 90% of 2019’s level. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on Macau’s gaming sector. Top pick remains Galaxy (27 HK).
GREATER CHINA Economics PMI Respite from weak overseas demand. Sector Macau Gaming May 25 GGR beat consensus by 3%, the highest month since reopening. INDONESIA Update Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ/BUY/Rp555/Target: Rp670) Early impressions on XPENG X9; strong traffic in Chagee’s initial outlets; maintain BUY. SINGAPORE Update Seatr...
In our latest Asia Monthly, we discuss the performance of major Asian credit indices and review UST curve movements in May 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 devel...
During the Labour Day holiday (1-5 May), Macau's visitor arrivals significantly beat the government's expectation. Retail and catering sales showed a modest improvement in terms of yoy growth compared with the Chinese New Year holiday, while home appliance sales continued to benefit from the trade-in programme, with premium products demonstrating robust growth. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the China consumer sector. Our top picks include CR Beer, Mengniu, and Moutai.
GREATER CHINA Strategy China And Hong Kong Property Market watch around May holiday: New-home sales recovery weakens in Apr 25; the trend of Hong Kong resident travelling north remains strong. Sector Consumer Strong Macau visitations and robust home appliance sales during Labour Day Holiday. INDONESIA Initiate Coverage Aneka Tambang (ANTM IJ/BUY/Rp2,540/Target:...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: May Conviction Calls: Add Alibaba, Innovent, Shuanghuan, Trip.com to our BUY list. Take profit on JBM Healthcare and CR Land. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Outperformance In Apr 25: Remove ICBP, EXCL and MIKA; add BBTN and GOTO. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Capitalising On Sentiment Turnaround: Our Apr 25 Alpha Picks underperformed. May 25 picks: Duopharma, Gamuda, IJM, IOI Properties, TIME dotCom, MYEG, Nationgate, Northeast Group and RHB Bank. SINGAPO...
In our latest Asia Monthly, we discuss the performance of major Asian credit indices and review UST curve movements in April 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 dev...
Macau’s Apr 25 GGR increased 2% yoy but decreased 4% mom, beating consensus by 3% and recovering to 80% of 2019’s level. In 1Q25, visitations to Macau were up 11% yoy, recovering to 95% of 2019’s level. For the May Day holiday, MGTO expects 630,000 visitor arrivals, up 4% yoy. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the Macau gaming sector. Top pick remains Galaxy (27 HK).
In 1Q25, SC’s normalised property EBITDA fell 8% qoq. GGR declined 2% qoq and market share shrank 0.5ppt qoq. The company completed The Londoner renovations in mid-April, and management expressed confidence in the upgraded property’s potential to grow revenue and EBITDA. However, customer ramp-up may take a longer time than expected. On shareholder returns, management expects to raise the dividend level going forward. Maintain BUY; cut target price by 21% to HK$22.00.
The Asia Trade Book for April 2025 includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. The report also features relative-value charts and lists of the bonds across Asia HY and crossover credits. Please reach out to our analysts to discuss any of these ideas, or other trade recommendations from our Asia coverage.
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: April Conviction Calls: Add CR Beer, Desay, JBM Healthcare, JD Logistics, Minth, WuXi App Tech and Xiaomi Corp to our BUY list. Take profit on AIA, Hansoh Pharma, JD and Zijin Mining. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Outperform In Mar 25: Remove BBNI, BBRI, ASII, JSMR and KLBF; add BBCA, ICBP, ERAA and BUKA. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Pockets of Opportunities: Our Mar 25 Alpha Picks outperform. Apr 25 picks: Alpha IVF, Duopharma, IJM, IOI Properties, TIME...
Macau’s Mar 25 GGR increased 0.8% yoy but decreased 0.4% mom, beating consensus by 0.8% and recovering to 76% of 2019’s level. In 1Q25, GGR was up 0.6% yoy, recovering to 76% of 2019’s level. In Feb 25, visitations to Macau decreased 14% mom and 4% yoy, recovering to 89% of 2019’s level. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the sector. Top pick remains Galaxy (27 HK).
In our latest Asia Monthly, we discuss the performance of major Asian credit indices and review UST curve movements in March 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 dev...
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