Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<strong>US said no on Aixtron US acquisition</strong>: 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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<strong>No surprise after recently delayed deals: </strong>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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Summary

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?

Differentiated global TMT & Internet Research

New Street Research Insights

New Street Research

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<p>5G considerations have moved to centre stage for operators, vendors, policy makers and regulators globally in recent months as technology roadmaps become clearer. Distinct regional roadmaps are emerging, with network densification a key differentiator between markets. We view dense networks as a key enabler for 5G to succeed. On that basis, China, Japan, and South Korea already operating widespread dense wireless networks today giving them a low-cost route for the further spread of small cells…</p>

5G considerations have moved to centre stage for operators, vendors, policy makers and regulators globally in recent months as technology roadmaps become clearer. Distinct regional roadmaps are emerging, with network densification a key differentiator between markets. We view dense networks as a key enabler for 5G to succeed. On that basis, China, Japan, and South Korea already operating widespread dense wireless networks today giving them a low-cost route for the further spread of small cells…

5G: Will Enhanced TD-LTE Become a Stepping Stone to 5G?

Making sense of the Global Market, Euromonitor International Ltd.

Yu Mitsuhashi

Making sense of the Global Market

Euromonitor International Ltd.

We are a global market research company focused on industries, countries, economies and consumers worldwide. Our cross-country comparable research helps your organisation identify opportunities and develop growth strategies in countries and regions across the globe. With offices around the world, 1,200 analysts in 100 countries and market research on every key trend and driver, we give you powerful access to the real story behind consumer change.

<p>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.</p>

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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<strong>BB ratio down to 0.91 for the first time in four-year and below parity in 11 months</strong>: 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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<strong>Sign of a downturn</strong>? 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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<strong>Checkpoint</strong>…</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)

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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.

<p>The first 10 months of 2016 brought its fair share of macroeconomic challenges to the region. During the 10 months, the Straits Times Index (STI) generated a 1% total return, which was not far behind that of the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Index. However, the 1% gain is hardly the full story for the 30 STI stocks in the year thus far.  All five Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®) Sectors without STI representation also generated gains over the first 10 months. These Sectors are also at junctures of opportunity and challenge, with Sector-wide themes such as technology disruptors, population longevity &amp; growth and asymmetric trends in commodity prices. The five Sectors have also become increasingly important for investors who seek portfolio diversification in times of increased economic uncertainty. </p>

The first 10 months of 2016 brought its fair share of macroeconomic challenges to the region. During the 10 months, the Straits Times Index (STI) generated a 1% total return, which was not far behind that of the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Index. However, the 1% gain is hardly the full story for the 30 STI stocks in the year thus far.  All five Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®) Sectors without STI representation also generated gains over the first 10 months. These Sectors are also at junctures of opportunity and challenge, with Sector-wide themes such as technology disruptors, population longevity &amp; growth and asymmetric trends in commodity prices. The five Sectors have also become increasingly important for investors who seek portfolio diversification in times of increased economic uncertainty. 

Buoyant Returns Beyond the Benchmark in 2016 YTD

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Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd develops, manufactures and sells video surveillance products.  The Company manufactures video and audio compression card, network hard disk video recorders, video servers, cameras, network storage, and other digital products.

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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

5G: Will Enhanced TD-LTE Become a Stepping Stone to 5G?

5G considerations have moved to centre stage for operators, vendors, policy makers and regulators globally in recent months as technology roadmaps...

New Street Research

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

Buoyant Returns Beyond the Benchmark in 2016 YTD

The first 10 months of 2016 brought its fair share of macroeconomic challenges to the region. During the 10 months, the Straits Times Index (STI)...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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