Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Global Emerging Markets Weekly summarises the key news and related developments impacting the largest countries and constituents of the Global Emerging Markets equity indices.</li>
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Macro data points: Chinese PMI data, South Korean exports data.</li>
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Companies mentioned:<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11230:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pdd-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27250:1" rel="noopener">PDD Holdings (PDD US)</a>
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The Global Emerging Markets Weekly summarises the key news and related developments impacting the largest countries and constituents of the Global Emerging Markets equity indices.

Macro data points: Chinese PMI data, South Korean exports data.

Companies mentioned:Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT), PDD Holdings (PDD US)



GEMWeekly (1 Nov 2024): China New Home Sales Growth; South Korea Macro; Alibaba, TSMC, PDD

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

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Equity Bottom-Up

SiS Distribution (Thailand) PCL / Equity Bottom-Up

SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public Company Ltd. distributes computers and peripherals.  The Company distributes the products to resellers, retailers, system integrators, software houses, value added resellers, and original equipment manufacturers.

<ul><li>SIS (SECIS)’s 2QFY25 revenue was up 6.3% YoY/4.4% QoQ at INR32.68b, largely in line with our estimate of INR34.51b.</li><li>Growth was led by Security Solutions – International business (up 5.6% QoQ/7.0% YoY).</li><li>EBITDA margin came in at 4.4% (vs.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

SIS (SECIS)’s 2QFY25 revenue was up 6.3% YoY/4.4% QoQ at INR32.68b, largely in line with our estimate of INR34.51b.Growth was led by Security Solutions – International business (up 5.6% QoQ/7.0% YoY).EBITDA margin came in at 4.4% (vs.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Sis - International Business Faces Short-Term Hurdles

Research from ACF Equity Research, ACF Equity Research

ACF Equity Research

Research from ACF Equity Research

Accuracy | Clarity | Foresight

ACF was set up to improve the effectiveness of capital markets for smaller and mid-sized companies. The majority of jobs are created by smaller companies not global companies. If we can help improve companies use of capital markets more projects will be completed, more jobs created, more global GDP grown, which in turn helps create more resources for education, leading to equality and opportunity for those who are still oppressed by ignorance and poverty.

ACF Equity Research is an independent research house specialising in the highest specification independent equity research for corporate clients.

We deliver premium independent corporate sponsored equity research characterised by its accuracy, clarity and foresight based upon a fundamental valuation approach.

Our independent research is designed to educate our professional investor readers about your company, with an emphasis on clear and accurate explanations. Our mission is to improve company’s liquidity through credible equity research services, excellent international distribution and reliable access for investment managers.

We believe in the importance and value of clarity, the careful articulation of technical ideas, concepts and solutions.

Our team of analysts are independently minded individuals who believe in thoroughness, technical competence and clear punchy communications.

AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides market research studies and consultancy services on payment processing, regulatory technology, robotic process automation, and self service unattended payments. AsiaFIN Holdings serves customers worldwide.

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<li>AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. (OTCQB : ASFH) - aggressive growth inflection point.</li>
<li>ASFH provides IP protected fintech solutions to ASEAN based financial institutions / corporates.</li>
<li>We are expecting 3Q24 numbers in line with our expectations.</li>
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AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. (OTCQB : ASFH) - aggressive growth inflection point.
ASFH provides IP protected fintech solutions to ASEAN based financial institutions / corporates.
We are expecting 3Q24 numbers in line with our expectations.


AsiaFIN Holdings Corp (ASFH) Pre-Results 3Q24 30102024

Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Micro Mechanics (Holdings) / Equity Bottom-Up

Micro-Mechanics Holdings Limited designs and manufactures precision tools.  The Company also provides effective solutions and total support services to its customers.

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<li>We attended <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/micro-mechanics-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19384:1" rel="noopener">Micro Mechanics (Holdings) (MMH SP)</a> AGM in Singapore on 30 October.</li>
<li>Management also released 1Q25 results on the same day which showed QoQ improvements and the first green shoots after 3 years of falling results.</li>
<li>Micro Mechanics has zero debt, yet posts consistent high ROE's and pays impressive dividends</li>
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We attended Micro Mechanics (Holdings) (MMH SP) AGM in Singapore on 30 October.
Management also released 1Q25 results on the same day which showed QoQ improvements and the first green shoots after 3 years of falling results.
Micro Mechanics has zero debt, yet posts consistent high ROE's and pays impressive dividends


Micro-Mechanics AGM: Green Shoots Emerging

Podcast dissecting business, technology & media, Analyse Asia

Analyse Asia with Bernard Leong

Podcast dissecting business, technology & media

Analyse Asia

The premiere weekly podcast dissecting the pulse of business, technology & media in Asia. Hear our host interviewing leading journalists, senior executives, respectable authors & thinkers, entrepreneurs & thought leaders to discuss the most important issues that move and shake the business landscape in the Asia Pacific. The show is originally created and hosted by Bernard Leong.

<ul><li>Data center growth is driven by the need to support AI servers and generative AI technology</li><li>Data centers need to be built closer to users for efficient data processing</li><li>Chief Development Officer Jay Park from Digital Edge shares his career journey and insights on the evolving data center landscape in Asia and the impact of AI technology.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Data center growth is driven by the need to support AI servers and generative AI technologyData centers need to be built closer to users for efficient data processingChief Development Officer Jay Park from Digital Edge shares his career journey and insights on the evolving data center landscape in Asia and the impact of AI technology.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Data Centres in the Era of AI with Jay Park

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GEMWeekly (1 Nov 2024): China New Home Sales Growth; South Korea Macro; Alibaba, TSMC, PDD

The Global Emerging Markets Weekly summarises the key news and related developments impacting the largest countries and constituents of the Global...

Wium Malan, CFA

Sis - International Business Faces Short-Term Hurdles

SIS (SECIS)’s 2QFY25 revenue was up 6.3% YoY/4.4% QoQ at INR32.68b, largely in line with our estimate of INR34.51b. Growth was led by Security...

Motilal Oswal

AsiaFIN Holdings Corp (ASFH) Pre-Results 3Q24 30102024

AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. (OTCQB : ASFH) - aggressive growth inflection point. ASFH provides IP protected fintech solutions to ASEAN based financial...

ACF Equity Research

Micro-Mechanics AGM: Green Shoots Emerging

Micro Mechanics (Holdings) AGM reveals Q1 results with first signs of improvement after 3 years of decline, showcasing strong financials with zero...

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

Data Centres in the Era of AI with Jay Park

The article explores the rapid growth in data center infrastructure driven by AI, the importance of energy efficiency, and an interview with Jay...

Analyse Asia with Bernard Leong

GEMWeekly (1 Nov 2024): China New Home Sales Growth; South Korea Macro; Alibaba, TSMC, PDD

The Global Emerging Markets Weekly summarises the key news and related developments impacting the largest countries and constituents of the Global...

Wium Malan, CFA

Sis - International Business Faces Short-Term Hurdles

SIS (SECIS)’s 2QFY25 revenue was up 6.3% YoY/4.4% QoQ at INR32.68b, largely in line with our estimate of INR34.51b. Growth was led by Security...

Motilal Oswal

AsiaFIN Holdings Corp (ASFH) Pre-Results 3Q24 30102024

AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. (OTCQB : ASFH) - aggressive growth inflection point. ASFH provides IP protected fintech solutions to ASEAN based financial...

ACF Equity Research

Micro-Mechanics AGM: Green Shoots Emerging

​Micro Mechanics (Holdings) AGM reveals Q1 results with first signs of improvement after 3 years of decline, showcasing strong financials with zero...

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

Data Centres in the Era of AI with Jay Park

The article explores the rapid growth in data center infrastructure driven by AI, the importance of energy efficiency, and an interview with Jay...

Analyse Asia with Bernard Leong

Micro Mechanics (Holdings) AGM reveals Q1 results with first signs of improvement after 3 years of decline, showcasing strong financials with zero...