Rubber News Specialist, Helixtap

Vinod Nedumudy

Rubber News Specialist

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Commodities

SGX Technically Specified Rubber 20 (TSR20) Futures: Effective from 16th May 2011, this contract will be migrated from SICOM platform to the SGX-DT platform. It will cease trading on SICOM at the close of business day Friday, 13th May 2011. Trading hours are revised as 7.55am to 6.00pm (no lunch break). Please refer to SGX products website for the new revised contract specifications. Exchange symbol: TF. Product Specifications: https://www2.sgx.com/derivatives/products/sicom-rubber?cc=TF

<ul><li>Steep dip of 30.6% in NR exports month-on-month in Sept</li><li>Ivory Coast’s infusion touches an abysmal share of 14.9%</li><li>Rubber glove exports to be worth a record RM13.7 billion in 2024</li></ul>

Steep dip of 30.6% in NR exports month-on-month in SeptIvory Coast’s infusion touches an abysmal share of 14.9%Rubber glove exports to be worth a record RM13.7 billion in 2024

Malaysian NR Scene In Sept Nothing To Cheer About

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e27 is Asia's largest Tech media platform. We cover the latest news on emerging and disruptive businesses across the region.

Private Capital Markets

Collektr is a livestreaming community marketplace where users can buy, sell, and exchange collectible things in a secure environment.

<ul><li>Collektr, a livestream collectibles platform based in the Asia-Pacific region, has raised US$1.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by AC Ventures Malaysia.</li><li>The round also saw participation from The Hive Southeast Asia, Creador Foundation, and 18 unnamed angel investors.</li><li>This follows a seed round led by First Move, bringing the total investment to date to US$1.3 million.</li></ul>

Collektr, a livestream collectibles platform based in the Asia-Pacific region, has raised US$1.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by AC Ventures Malaysia.The round also saw participation from The Hive Southeast Asia, Creador Foundation, and 18 unnamed angel investors.This follows a seed round led by First Move, bringing the total investment to date to US$1.3 million.

Collektr bags US$1.3M to expand livestream collectibles platform across APAC | e27

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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Big Tech companies are already generating significant revenue from AI. Microsoft expects to reach $10 billion in AI revenue by the next quarter, making it their fastest-growing area.</li>
<li>In the third quarter of 2024 alone <strong>Microsoft, Google, and Meta</strong> collectively spent over $42 billion on AI infrastructure, primarily on building data centers and purchasing computing equipment.</li>
<li>Companies are projecting continued high spending on AI into 2025 to meet growing demand. However, challenges remain, including supply constraints for AI chips</li>
</ul>


Big Tech companies are already generating significant revenue from AI. Microsoft expects to reach $10 billion in AI revenue by the next quarter, making it their fastest-growing area.
In the third quarter of 2024 alone Microsoft, Google, and Meta collectively spent over $42 billion on AI infrastructure, primarily on building data centers and purchasing computing equipment.
Companies are projecting continued high spending on AI into 2025 to meet growing demand. However, challenges remain, including supply constraints for AI chips


Thematic Report: AI Wave- Big Tech's Spending Spree

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

<ul>
<li>India is experiencing a slowdown in capital expenditure (capex), both in the government and private sectors. This slowdown, largely attributed to the general elections in the Q1 of FY25.</li>
<li>The central government has set an ambitious target of 50.5% capex growth in the second half of FY25 to compensate for the sluggish first half.</li>
<li>The capex slowdown has resulted in reduced investment in crucial infrastructure projects, impacting key sectors such as defense, roads, and railways.</li>
</ul>


India is experiencing a slowdown in capital expenditure (capex), both in the government and private sectors. This slowdown, largely attributed to the general elections in the Q1 of FY25.
The central government has set an ambitious target of 50.5% capex growth in the second half of FY25 to compensate for the sluggish first half.
The capex slowdown has resulted in reduced investment in crucial infrastructure projects, impacting key sectors such as defense, roads, and railways.


Thematic Report: India's Capex Growth Ambitions Vs. Reality

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Dr. Jim Walker

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Independent and original Asian investment research

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Macroeconomics

<ul>
<li>The investment side in Malaysia over the post COVID years has really taken off.</li>
<li>In Thailand, private investment contracted (-1.4%), reflecting political and economic challenges driving offshore investments.</li>
<li>Bangkok has seen little progress in mobility since the mid-1990s.</li>
</ul>


The investment side in Malaysia over the post COVID years has really taken off.
In Thailand, private investment contracted (-1.4%), reflecting political and economic challenges driving offshore investments.
Bangkok has seen little progress in mobility since the mid-1990s.


Walker’s Weekly: Dr. Jim's Summary of Key Global Macro Developments - 22 Nov 2024

Malaysia
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Collektr, a livestream collectibles platform based in the Asia-Pacific region, has raised US$1.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by AC...

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​Big Tech companies like Microsoft are seeing massive revenue growth from AI, with projections of $10 billion in AI revenue by next quarter.

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​India's capital expenditure is slowing down due to elections, prompting the government to aim for 50.5% growth in the second half of FY25 to make...

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It's four and half years since I've been there, the infrastructure in Malaysia has really taken yet another step up. The scenery around Kuala...

Dr. Jim Walker

Big Tech companies like Microsoft are seeing massive revenue growth from AI, with projections of $10 billion in AI revenue by next quarter.

India's capital expenditure is slowing down due to elections, prompting the government to aim for 50.5% growth in the second half of FY25 to make...