Making sense of the Global Market, Euromonitor International Ltd.

Yu Mitsuhashi

Making sense of the Global Market

Euromonitor International Ltd.

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Foodservice delivery is a hot industry, but nowhere is delivery booming more than in South Korea, a market in which hyper-connectivity, an advanced payment infrastructure, and favourable population demographics have created a perfect storm for exceptional delivery services, as well as the highest demand from consumers of any market globally. By the numbers, the South Korean market is a best-case environment for modern delivery services, and these market drivers are critical in supporting demand.Delivery in South Korea, however, is also a truly unique experience, and the small details that make it so attractive should serve as inspiration for delivery companies and influencers that want to make an impact in markets where there is untapped potential, or for those players in established delivery markets competing for share. From the thoughtful, functional packaging to the easy-to-use delivery apps, the seamless nature of the delivery experience in South Korea offers insight into what global delivery will, or at least should, look like in the near future.

Foodservice delivery is a hot industry, but nowhere is delivery booming more than in South Korea, a market in which hyper-connectivity, an advanced payment infrastructure, and favourable population demographics have created a perfect storm for exceptional delivery services, as well as the highest demand from consumers of any market globally. By the numbers, the South Korean market is a best-case environment for modern delivery services, and these market drivers are critical in supporting demand.Delivery in South Korea, however, is also a truly unique experience, and the small details that make it so attractive should serve as inspiration for delivery companies and influencers that want to make an impact in markets where there is untapped potential, or for those players in established delivery markets competing for share. From the thoughtful, functional packaging to the easy-to-use delivery apps, the seamless nature of the delivery experience in South Korea offers insight into what global delivery will, or at least should, look like in the near future.

The Foodservice Delivery Gold Standard: Market Drivers and Insights from South Korea

Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

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US said no on Aixtron US acquisition: U.S. President issued an order prohibiting Grand Chip buying Germany’s LED equipment vendor Aixtron's US subsidiary on concerning national security threats related to the military applications in satellite communications and radar.</li>
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No surprise after recently delayed deals: In "<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/how-will-trump-shape-up-the-global-technology-industry-in-next-four-years" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:6961">How Will Trump Shape up the Global Technology Industry in Next Four Years?</a>" report, we believe US will enhance I.P. protection and national security after Trump got elected…</li>
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US said no on Aixtron US acquisition: U.S. President issued an order prohibiting Grand Chip buying Germany’s LED equipment vendor Aixtron's US subsidiary on concerning national security threats related to the military applications in satellite communications and radar.

No surprise after recently delayed deals: In "How Will Trump Shape up the Global Technology Industry in Next Four Years?" report, we believe US will enhance I.P. protection and national security after Trump got elected…


US Said No on Aixtron After Taiwan Delayed on PT/Chipmos Acquisition; Any Way Out for China?

Alibaba continues to expand Double 11, its shopping event around Singles’ Day, a consumerist holiday meant for treating oneself. The 2016 version of the event was the retailer’s most extravagant and successful one yet. This year, Alibaba rebranded the shopping event from “Double 11” to “The 11/11 Global Shopping Festival”. Based on this rebranding and its surrounding marketing and promotional events as well as the integration of the most up-and-coming technology, it is clear that the retailer does not simply plan on expanding the shopping event but instead plans on leveraging the event to expand its business globally.

Alibaba continues to expand Double 11, its shopping event around Singles’ Day, a consumerist holiday meant for treating oneself. The 2016 version of the event was the retailer’s most extravagant and successful one yet. This year, Alibaba rebranded the shopping event from “Double 11” to “The 11/11 Global Shopping Festival”. Based on this rebranding and its surrounding marketing and promotional events as well as the integration of the most up-and-coming technology, it is clear that the retailer does not simply plan on expanding the shopping event but instead plans on leveraging the event to expand its business globally.

How Alibaba's 11/11 Global Shopping Festival Represents the Future of Ecommerce

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BB ratio down to 0.91 for the first time in four-year and below parity in 11 months: North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.49 billion in orders worldwide in October 2016 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.91, according to SEMI.</li>
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Sign of a downturn? For the time being, we identify the downturn as a seasonal one.  However, we would be cautious after Philadelphia and Taiwan Semiconductor index both reached record high levels.</li>
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Checkpoint…</li>
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Summary

BB ratio down to 0.91 for the first time in four-year and below parity in 11 months: North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.49 billion in orders worldwide in October 2016 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.91, according to SEMI.

Sign of a downturn? For the time being, we identify the downturn as a seasonal one.  However, we would be cautious after Philadelphia and Taiwan Semiconductor index both reached record high levels.

Checkpoint…


N.A. Semiconductor Equipment BB Ratio to Four Year Low - Sign of a Downturn?

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

<ul><li>The biggest SGX-listed stocks that respectively represent the hardware, software and semiconductors industries are Venture Corporation, Silverlake Axis and UMS Holdings. </li><li>These three stocks have averaged a 19.2% total return in the 2016 year-to-date.</li><li>These three current leaders of the Sector have also had to embrace innovation and transformation for the last 25-30 years. The foundations of the trio track back to the 1980s.</li></ul>

The biggest SGX-listed stocks that respectively represent the hardware, software and semiconductors industries are Venture Corporation, Silverlake Axis and UMS Holdings. These three stocks have averaged a 19.2% total return in the 2016 year-to-date.These three current leaders of the Sector have also had to embrace innovation and transformation for the last 25-30 years. The foundations of the trio track back to the 1980s.

Innovative Transformation of Singapore's Technology Sector

Taiwan

Delta Electronics Inc. manufactures power supplies and video display products. The Company's products include switching power supplies, telecom power systems, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), variable speed alternating current (AC) monitor drives, high resolution color monitors, and projectors.  Delta also manufactures magnetic and networking components.

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The Foodservice Delivery Gold Standard: Market Drivers and Insights from South Korea

Foodservice delivery is a hot industry, but nowhere is delivery booming more than in South Korea, a market in which hyper-connectivity, an advanced...

Euromonitor International Ltd.

US Said No on Aixtron After Taiwan Delayed on PT/Chipmos Acquisition; Any Way Out for China?

Summary US said no on Aixtron US acquisition: U.S. President issued an order prohibiting Grand Chip buying Germany’s LED equipment vendor...

Andrew Lu

How Alibaba's 11/11 Global Shopping Festival Represents the Future of Ecommerce

Alibaba continues to expand Double 11, its shopping event around Singles’ Day, a consumerist holiday meant for treating oneself. The 2016 version...

Euromonitor International Ltd.

N.A. Semiconductor Equipment BB Ratio to Four Year Low - Sign of a Downturn?

Summary BB ratio down to 0.91 for the first time in four-year and below parity in 11 months: North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor...

Andrew Lu

Innovative Transformation of Singapore's Technology Sector

The biggest SGX-listed stocks that respectively represent the hardware, software and semiconductors industries are Venture Corporation, Silverlake...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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