Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Quantitative Analysis

<p>With ex-dividend date coming up in Korea on 29 December, we take a look at the dividend yield differential between the common and preferred shares and the discount on the preferred shares.</p><p>We recommend buying preferred shares (and hedging with the common shares) with large dividend yield differentials versus the common shares and that are trading towards the bottom of their discount range versus the common. Apart from the dividend yield pickup we also expect to earn returns on the narrowing of the discount on the preferred shares.</p><p>With short selling only permitted on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22911:1" rel="noopener">Korea Stock Exchange Kospi Index (KOSPI INDEX)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX)</a> constituents, shorts selling on the preferred shares is not possible since they are not eligible for index inclusion.</p><p>We see attractive risk/reward for the preferred shares on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:155:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor Co (005380 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-household-health-care" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6501:1" rel="noopener">LG Household &amp; Health Care (051900 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electro-mechanics-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:539:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electro Mechanics Co, Ltd. (009150 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amorepacific-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12179:1" rel="noopener">Amorepacific Group (002790 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-oil-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1667:1" rel="noopener">S Oil Corp (010950 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amorepacific-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20854:1" rel="noopener">Amorepacific Corp (090430 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-sdi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:503:1" rel="noopener">Samsung SDI (006400 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-innovation-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1268:1" rel="noopener">SK Innovation (096770 KS)</a>. </p>

With ex-dividend date coming up in Korea on 29 December, we take a look at the dividend yield differential between the common and preferred shares and the discount on the preferred shares.We recommend buying preferred shares (and hedging with the common shares) with large dividend yield differentials versus the common shares and that are trading towards the bottom of their discount range versus the common. Apart from the dividend yield pickup we also expect to earn returns on the narrowing of the discount on the preferred shares.With short selling only permitted on Korea Stock Exchange Kospi Index (KOSPI INDEX) and KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX) constituents, shorts selling on the preferred shares is not possible since they are not eligible for index inclusion.We see attractive risk/reward for the preferred shares on Hyundai Motor Co (005380 KS), LG Household &amp; Health Care (051900 KS), Samsung Electro Mechanics Co, Ltd. (009150 KS), Amorepacific Group (002790 KS), S Oil Corp (010950 KS), Amorepacific Corp (090430 KS), Samsung SDI (006400 KS) and SK Innovation (096770 KS). 

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Angus Mackintosh

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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. 

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<p>The week that was in <a href="mailto:ASEAN@Smartkarma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ASEAN@Smartkarma</a> is filled with another eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights from across South East Asia and includes macro, top-down and thematic pieces, as well as actionable equity bottom-up and credit insights over the past week.</p>
<p>We add below a NEW section, which includes emerging themes in ASEAN and selects important news flow or developments for commentary, which may impact SE Asian companies and markets.</p>
</div><h3>Macro Insights</h3><p>In<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/singapore-taking-the-pulse-of-the-labour-market-recovery" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Singapore: Taking the Pulse of the Labour Market Recovery</a>, economist<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/nigel-chiang" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Nigel Chiang</a> discusses Singapore's labour market that has recovered slowly in 2Q21 and its economic outlook. </p><p>In<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/covid-19-too-much-pessimism-over-southeast-asia" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Covid-19: Too Much Pessimism Over Southeast Asia</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/nicholas-chia" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Nicholas Chia</a> discusses Southeast Asia's poor pandemic management and a slow vaccine rollout has raised pessimism over the region’s prospects but sees more optimism ahead.</p><h3>Equity Bottom Up</h3><p>In<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/bank-negara-indonesia-bbni-ij-revealing-a-new-digital-skin" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI IJ) - Revealing a New Digital Skin</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/angus-mackintosh" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Angus Mackintosh</a> takes a closer look at<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-negara-indonesia-persero" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Bank Negara Indonesia Persero (BBNI IJ)</a> after<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-negara-indonesia-persero" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Bank Negara Indonesia Persero (BBNI IJ)</a> revealed some interesting views on its strategy for expansion in a recent webinar. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-negara-indonesia-persero" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8285:1" rel="noopener"></a></p><p>In<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/erajaya-swasembada-eraa-ij-better-reception-ahead" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) - Better Reception Ahead</a>, CrossASEAN insight provider<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/angus-mackintosh" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Angus Mackintosh</a> circles back to<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/erajaya-swasembada-tbk-pt" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ)</a> after an interaction with management. </p><p>In<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/erajaya-eraa-beneficiary-of-whatsapp-and-google-update" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Erajaya (ERAA): Beneficiary of WhatsApp and Google Update</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/henry-soediarko" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Henry Soediarko</a> revisits<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/erajaya-swasembada-tbk-pt" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ)</a> after it registered strong growth, partly driven by Google and WhatsApp security updates that require new smartphones. </p><p>In<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/bukalapak-buka-ij-fast-entry-to-idx30-lq45-idx80-msci-on-track-for-november" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Bukalapak (BUKA IJ): Fast Entry to IDX30, LQ45, IDX80; MSCI on Track for November</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/brian-freitas" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Brian Freitas</a> discusses<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bukalapak" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Bukalapak (BUKA IJ)</a>'s entry to IDX30, LQ45, IDX80, JII and JII70 Indexes. This follows a recently proposed change to the indices to allow for Fast Entry inclusions. </p><p>In<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/scb-scbx-will-unlock-potential-growth-in-the-long-term" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> SCB: SCBX Will Unlock Potential Growth in the Long-Term</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/companies/country-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Country Group</a> circles back to<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/siam-commercial-bank-pub-co" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Siam Commercial Bank Pub Co (SCB TB)</a> post the analyst meeting showed that the management plan to set up SCBX, a newly established holding company in place of SCB.</p>


The week that was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with another eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights from across South East Asia and includes macro, top-down and thematic pieces, as well as actionable equity bottom-up and credit insights over the past week.
We add below a NEW section, which includes emerging themes in ASEAN and selects important news flow or developments for commentary, which may impact SE Asian companies and markets.
Macro InsightsIn Singapore: Taking the Pulse of the Labour Market Recovery, economist Nigel Chiang discusses Singapore's labour market that has recovered slowly in 2Q21 and its economic outlook. In Covid-19: Too Much Pessimism Over Southeast Asia, Nicholas Chia discusses Southeast Asia's poor pandemic management and a slow vaccine rollout has raised pessimism over the region’s prospects but sees more optimism ahead.Equity Bottom UpIn Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI IJ) - Revealing a New Digital Skin, Angus Mackintosh takes a closer look at Bank Negara Indonesia Persero (BBNI IJ) after Bank Negara Indonesia Persero (BBNI IJ) revealed some interesting views on its strategy for expansion in a recent webinar. In Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) - Better Reception Ahead, CrossASEAN insight provider Angus Mackintosh circles back to Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) after an interaction with management. In Erajaya (ERAA): Beneficiary of WhatsApp and Google Update, Henry Soediarko revisits Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) after it registered strong growth, partly driven by Google and WhatsApp security updates that require new smartphones. In Bukalapak (BUKA IJ): Fast Entry to IDX30, LQ45, IDX80; MSCI on Track for November, Brian Freitas discusses Bukalapak (BUKA IJ)'s entry to IDX30, LQ45, IDX80, JII and JII70 Indexes. This follows a recently proposed change to the indices to allow for Fast Entry inclusions. In SCB: SCBX Will Unlock Potential Growth in the Long-Term, Country Group circles back to Siam Commercial Bank Pub Co (SCB TB) post the analyst meeting showed that the management plan to set up SCBX, a newly established holding company in place of SCB.

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - BNI More Digital, Erajaya on Fire, and Siam Commercial Bank

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US markets ended the day mixed – S&amp;P was up 0.2% snapping a week-long losing streak while tech heavy Nasdaq slid 0.1% lower making a fourth straight day of losses. Energy and Financials up 2.9% and 1.1% respectively stood out among the gainers while Healthcare was the prominent loser, down 0.6%. European stocks reversed some of last week’s losses – FTSE and DAX gained 0.6% each and CAC added 0.2%. Brazil’s Bovespa surged 1.9% to start the week. Major stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed, with UAE’s ADX falling 0.7% while Saudi’s TASI reversed early losses to close 0.4% higher. Asian markets have started the day in the green – Nikkei was up more than 0.6%, Shanghai and Singapore’s STI were up more than 0.3% and HSI was broadly flat. US 10Y Treasury yields were flat at 1.33%. US IG and HY CDX spreads tightened 0.6bp and 2.1bp respectively. EU Main CDS spreads were 0.1bp wider and Crossover CDS spreads widened 0.5bp. Asia ex-Japan CDS spreads widened 0.3bp. US inflation will be keenly watched out for with the CPI release due today. It’s a rather busy day for the Asian primary markets with 10 new bond deals launched this morning.

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<p>Headline Developments Coinbase (COIN) is under scrutiny from the SEC, receiving a subpoena from the regulator relating to its yield-generating product dubbed Lend (allowing users to earn double-digit yields on deposits of USDC on its platform).  According to a series of tweets from Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong (outlined below), he says that the SEC has refused to meet with the company, that they have complied with all requests and that the company’s door remains open for constructive discussions.</p>

Headline Developments Coinbase (COIN) is under scrutiny from the SEC, receiving a subpoena from the regulator relating to its yield-generating product dubbed Lend (allowing users to earn double-digit yields on deposits of USDC on its platform).  According to a series of tweets from Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong (outlined below), he says that the SEC has refused to meet with the company, that they have complied with all requests and that the company’s door remains open for constructive discussions.

<div><p>The Asia Short Interest weekly looks at moves in market wide short interest and highlights movements in stock specific short interest across Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan using the last available data published by the relevant authorities.</p></div><div><p>Hong Kong saw shorts rise on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhou-intl-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10415:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhou Intl Group Holdings (2313 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiaomi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24409:1" rel="noopener">Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/great-wall-motor-co-ltd-cb302af9-398c-4d2d-ba39-023e43287eef" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:128:1" rel="noopener">Great Wall Motor (2333 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-health-international-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29677:1" rel="noopener">JD Health (6618 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cansino-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27739:1" rel="noopener">CanSino Biologics Inc (6185 HK)</a> while there was short covering on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group (9988 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ping-an-insurance-grp-co-of-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12880:1" rel="noopener">Ping An Insurance (H) (2318 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xinyi-solar-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:318:1" rel="noopener">Xinyi Solar Holdings (968 HK)</a>. Shorts increased in the Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology and Materials sectors while decreasing in the Financials and Communication Services sectors.</p></div><div><p>In Japan, stocks increased on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/renesas-electronics-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15933:1" rel="noopener">Renesas Electronics (6723 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shionogi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19535:1" rel="noopener">Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/advantest-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18107:1" rel="noopener">Advantest Corp (6857 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11028:1" rel="noopener">Toto Ltd (5332 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shimano-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3777:1" rel="noopener">Shimano Inc (7309 JP)</a> while there was short covering on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-building-fund-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1900:1" rel="noopener">Nippon Building Fund (8951 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kawasaki-kisen-kaisha-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3548:1" rel="noopener">Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (9107 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/freee-kk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28424:1" rel="noopener">freee (4478 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/welcia-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20895:1" rel="noopener">Welcia Holdings (3141 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nisshinbo-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10561:1" rel="noopener">Nisshinbo Holdings (3105 JP)</a>. Shorts increased in the Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care sectors.</p></div><div><p>In Korea, shorts increased on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/celltrion-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:991:1" rel="noopener">Celltrion Inc (068270 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:155:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor Co (005380 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-display-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7145:1" rel="noopener">LG Display (034220 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hmm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13494:1" rel="noopener">HMM Co., Ltd. (011200 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amorepacific-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20854:1" rel="noopener">Amorepacific Corp (090430 KS)</a> while shorts were covered on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ncsoft-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5169:1" rel="noopener">NCSOFT Corp (036570 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/doosan-heavy-industries-construction" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7389:1" rel="noopener">Doosan Heavy Industries &amp; Construction (034020 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-chem-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3583:1" rel="noopener">LG Chem Ltd (051910 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakao-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15002:1" rel="noopener">Kakao Corp (035720 KS)</a>. </p></div><div><p>In Taiwan, shorts increased on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/novatek-microelectronics-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10904:1" rel="noopener">Novatek Microelectronics Corp (3034 TT)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/innolux-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4509:1" rel="noopener">Innolux Corp (3481 TT)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yageo-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13212:1" rel="noopener">Yageo Corporation (2327 TT)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11230:1" rel="noopener">TSMC (2330 TT)</a> while shorts covered on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wan-hai-lines-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14262:1" rel="noopener">Wan Hai Lines (2615 TT)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/evergreen-marine-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15428:1" rel="noopener">Evergreen Marine Corp (2603 TT)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asia-cement-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15350:1" rel="noopener">Asia Cement (1102 TT)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shin-kong-financial-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15351:1" rel="noopener">Shin Kong Financial Holding (2888 TT)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ta-chen-stainless-pipe-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2519:1" rel="noopener">TA Chen Stainless Pipe (2027 TT)</a>.</p></div>

The Asia Short Interest weekly looks at moves in market wide short interest and highlights movements in stock specific short interest across Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan using the last available data published by the relevant authorities.Hong Kong saw shorts rise on Shenzhou Intl Group Holdings (2313 HK), Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK), Great Wall Motor (2333 HK), JD Health (6618 HK) and CanSino Biologics Inc (6185 HK) while there was short covering on Alibaba Group (9988 HK), BYD (1211 HK), Tencent (700 HK), Ping An Insurance (H) (2318 HK) and Xinyi Solar Holdings (968 HK). Shorts increased in the Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology and Materials sectors while decreasing in the Financials and Communication Services sectors.In Japan, stocks increased on Renesas Electronics (6723 JP), Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP), Advantest Corp (6857 JP), Toto Ltd (5332 JP) and Shimano Inc (7309 JP) while there was short covering on Nippon Building Fund (8951 JP), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (9107 JP), freee (4478 JP), Welcia Holdings (3141 JP) and Nisshinbo Holdings (3105 JP). Shorts increased in the Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care sectors.In Korea, shorts increased on Celltrion Inc (068270 KS), Hyundai Motor Co (005380 KS), LG Display (034220 KS), HMM Co., Ltd. (011200 KS) and Amorepacific Corp (090430 KS) while shorts were covered on Samsung Electronics (005930 KS), NCSOFT Corp (036570 KS), Doosan Heavy Industries &amp; Construction (034020 KS), LG Chem Ltd (051910 KS) and Kakao Corp (035720 KS). In Taiwan, shorts increased on Novatek Microelectronics Corp (3034 TT), Mediatek Inc (2454 TT), Innolux Corp (3481 TT), Yageo Corporation (2327 TT) and TSMC (2330 TT) while shorts covered on Wan Hai Lines (2615 TT), Evergreen Marine Corp (2603 TT), Asia Cement (1102 TT), Shin Kong Financial Holding (2888 TT) and TA Chen Stainless Pipe (2027 TT).

Asia Shorts: Shenzhou, Xiaomi, BABA, BYD, Renesas, Shionogi, Freee, Celltrion, LGD, Novatek, Wan Hai

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