Fast Retailing Co. Ltd (9983.T) is the company behind the labels UNIQLO, GU, Theory, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam and J Brand. The company, which runs more than 3,400 stores worldwide, ranks second in market capitalization and third in sales among major global apparel manufacturer and retailers such as Inditex/Zara and H&M. Continue reading “Fast Retailing – Ambitious Goals”
A Look at the Forex Markets in Asia-Pacific in 2018
How have the Forex Markets in Asia-Pacific performed this year? A look at the development of the different currencies in Asia-Pacific shows that the Japanese Yen has increased more than four percent against the EUR and almost two percent against the USD in the first six months of this year. On the bottom side, the Philippines Pesos and the Chinese Yuan lost both more than seven percent against the USD and more than four percent against the EUR during the same period. Continue reading “A Look at the Forex Markets in Asia-Pacific in 2018”
What a 100K Investment in Asia-Pacific Returned in H1 2018
What would have a 100K USD, EUR or local currency investment returned to an investor in the first six months of 2018 if he or she would have invested in one of the Asia-Pacific equity markets? In our regular snapshot, we rank the performance of Asia-Pacific’s stock markets on a USD, EUR, and local currency basis. Continue reading “What a 100K Investment in Asia-Pacific Returned in H1 2018”
Suzuki Motor – Growth Opportunities in India and Africa
Suzuki Motor Corporation (7269.T) is one of the top ten car manufacturers in the world and the second most profitable carmaker after BMW. Suzuki is known as a specialist for smaller cars. Besides the automobile business, which accounts for more than 90 percent of the total revenues and grew by almost 20 percent last year, Suzuki Motor is also engaged in two further segments. Continue reading “Suzuki Motor – Growth Opportunities in India and Africa”
China Oriental Group – Another Steelmaker Worth a Look
China Oriental Group Company Ltd (0581.HK) is a manufacturer and trader of iron and steel products. The company is furthermore engaged in the real estate business. China Oriental Group is ranked 241st among Fortune China 500 companies. Continue reading “China Oriental Group – Another Steelmaker Worth a Look”
BeiGene – A Star in China’s Booming Biotech Market
BeiGene Ltd (BGNE) is a commercial-stage, research-based biopharmaceutical company and one of the leading players in China’s booming biotech market. The company develops and markets next-generation molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for cancer treatment. Continue reading “BeiGene – A Star in China’s Booming Biotech Market”
