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?”
What a 100K Investment in Asia-Pacific Returned in H1 2019
Despite many uncertainties in the world starting from the US-China trade dispute to Brexit, US-Iran tensions, and a cooling down global economy, the Asia-Pacific markets performed remarkably well during the first six months of this year. A significant consolidation or even crash that has been predicted since quite a while by many market analysts has not occurred so far. The markets continue to rise on a wall of worries. Continue reading “What a 100K Investment in Asia-Pacific Returned in H1 2019”
Baozun – Strong Growth Ahead?
Baozun Inc. (BZUN) is the leading e-commerce solutions provider in China. The company helps its now 200 multinational brand customers to execute their e-commerce strategies in China. The company’s one-stop services cover all aspects of the e-commerce value chain, such as IT solutions, store operations, digital marketing, customer services, warehousing, and fulfillment in China. Continue reading “Baozun – Strong Growth Ahead?”
