Three more months until year-end. Time for our quarterly resume and outlook for the Asia-Pacific stock markets for the remaining period. October is known as the month with the highest volatility in the year. November and December, on the other hand, are mostly well-performing months due to the tendency for a year-end rally. Continue reading “APAC Markets: Double-Digit Gains Despite Many Uncertainties”
JD.com – The Future of Retailing
JD.com (JD) is China’s largest e-commerce and retail company by revenue. It is also the third-largest internet company in the world behind Amazon and Google. JD.com sells everything from food to household and luxury goods to millions of Chinese households. Continue reading “JD.com – The Future of Retailing”
A Look at Government Bonds in Asia Pacific
Government bond yields are continuing decreasing around the world with some countries reaching already negative yields for their 10-year bonds such as in Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, France, and Japan. How does the situation look around Asia-Pacific? Where to park money safely in Asia when not invested in the equity markets? Continue reading “A Look at Government Bonds in Asia Pacific”
YUM CHINA – China is Getting Hungrier
Yum China Holdings Inc. (YUMC) is the largest restaurant and fast-food chain company in China. The company runs over 8,700 restaurants in more than 1,300 cities. Yum China possesses, as an independent entity, a 50-year renewable master license from U.S.-based multinational YUM! BRANDS for KFC, Pizza Hut, and Continue reading “YUM CHINA – China is Getting Hungrier”
A Look at the Forex Markets in Asia-Pacific in 2019
How did Asia-Pacific’s forex markets perform so far? The table beside gives a snapshot of the development of the different currencies in the Asia-Pacific region. Thailand’s Baht has increased the most against the USD and even more against the EUR. The Baht rose more than four percent against the USD and over eight percent against the EUR until the end of July this year. Continue reading “A Look at the Forex Markets in Asia-Pacific in 2019”
SEA – How Much Is Still In?
Sea Limited (SE) is a leading internet platform provider in Greater Southeast Asia with key markets in Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. The company’s three businesses, Garena, Shopee, and AirPay, provide digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital financial services. Continue reading “SEA – How Much Is Still In?”
