Chief Executive Officer, Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Manishi Raychaudhuri

Chief Executive Officer

Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Emmer Capital Partners is an Asia Pacific focused financial advisory firm engaging in strategic financial asset allocation advice, bespoke thematic research and advising early-stage companies and connecting them to investors. Emmer Capital provides macro-economic and multi-asset investment strategy inputs to institutions, family offices, private wealth managers, private equity, and corporate boards directly and through independent research platforms. Emmer Capital also advises a wide range of startup companies on fund raising and business strategy. Emmer Capital's active engagement with the print and electronic media reaches a broad spectrum of investors across the globe.

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>ASEAN has underperformed Asia in 2026, but Singapore (up 24%) and Thailand (up 28%) are stand-out outperformers. Both have benefitted from AI capex, but many other drivers have supported Singapore.</li>
<li>Both Markets have had significant EPS estimate upgrades driven by tech hardware, industrials and process industries. For Thailand, basic materials and energy have also chipped in significantly.</li>
<li>Screening stocks on strong growth, reasonable valuations, healthy balance sheets and EPS upgrades over past 6 months, we highlight 5 stocks in Singapore and 6 in Thailand.</li>
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ASEAN has underperformed Asia in 2026, but Singapore (up 24%) and Thailand (up 28%) are stand-out outperformers. Both have benefitted from AI capex, but many other drivers have supported Singapore.
Both Markets have had significant EPS estimate upgrades driven by tech hardware, industrials and process industries. For Thailand, basic materials and energy have also chipped in significantly.
Screening stocks on strong growth, reasonable valuations, healthy balance sheets and EPS upgrades over past 6 months, we highlight 5 stocks in Singapore and 6 in Thailand.


ASEAN Champions of 2026: Singapore and Thailand - Deep Dive Yields Interesting Stock Ideas

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

<ul><li>The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.23% amid inflation concerns and pressure from Treasury auctions, weighing on risk assets.</li><li>Brent crude remained near USD100/bbl as US-Iran talks remained inconclusive.</li><li>Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand rose 4.00% WoW last week, led by Chinese visitors.</li></ul>

The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.23% amid inflation concerns and pressure from Treasury auctions, weighing on risk assets.Brent crude remained near USD100/bbl as US-Iran talks remained inconclusive.Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand rose 4.00% WoW last week, led by Chinese visitors.

Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Oil is likely to be the next commodity to join the party </li>
<li>We see an asymmetric opportunity in the oil and gas sector</li>
<li>We introduce a basket of Asian oil and gas E&amp;P stocks to take advantage of the opportunity </li>
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Oil is likely to be the next commodity to join the party 
We see an asymmetric opportunity in the oil and gas sector
We introduce a basket of Asian oil and gas E&amp;P stocks to take advantage of the opportunity 


High Conviction Idea: Oil Is the New Gold!

Technical Analysis

PTT Exploration & Production / Technical Analysis

<ul><li>Market sentiment and momentum remain constructive despite persistent volatility.</li><li>We therefore continue to recommend buying on weakness, with a focus on domestic plays and laggard stocks.</li><li>A breakout above this level would confirm the start of a new uptrend and reinforce the ongoing recovery.</li></ul>

Market sentiment and momentum remain constructive despite persistent volatility.We therefore continue to recommend buying on weakness, with a focus on domestic plays and laggard stocks.A breakout above this level would confirm the start of a new uptrend and reinforce the ongoing recovery.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. July 15, 2026

Director, Head of Research, Smartkarma

Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

Research Reinvented

Event-Driven

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<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,400+ insights shared on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>In this cut, we look at where value remains in a difficult year for luxury, review momentum in offshore services, and assess two sides of the insurance sector. </li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you'd like to see highlighted next.</li>
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Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,400+ insights shared on Smartkarma.
In this cut, we look at where value remains in a difficult year for luxury, review momentum in offshore services, and assess two sides of the insurance sector. 
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you'd like to see highlighted next.


Curator's Cut: Luxury Losing Lustre, Offshore Revived & Insurance's Two Sides

Thailand

PTT Exploration & Production is a national petroleum exploration and production company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas both domestically and internationally. The company also invests in renewable energy and related activities, aiming for sustainable growth and a low-carbon future. It is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, and was founded on June 20, 1985.

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ASEAN Champions of 2026: Singapore and Thailand - Deep Dive Yields Interesting Stock Ideas

ASEAN has underperformed in 2026, but SG & TH stand out with strong performance driven by AI capex and industrial boost. Our screen reveals 5...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

SET Index Outlook

The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.23% amid inflation concerns and pressure from Treasury auctions, weighing on risk assets. Brent crude...

Krungthai XSpring

High Conviction Idea: Oil Is the New Gold!

We would be looking to trim SOME OIL and GAS stock exposure this week as the spot price rises. This would be to buy more in the inevitable...

Rikki Malik

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. July 15, 2026

Market sentiment and momentum remain constructive despite persistent volatility. We therefore continue to recommend buying on weakness, with a...

Krungthai XSpring

Curator's Cut: Luxury Losing Lustre, Offshore Revived & Insurance's Two Sides

In this Curator's Cut, we survey luxury's retreat, revisit offshore services, and assess differing drivers in insurance from policy headwinds to...

Pranav Rao

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ASEAN Champions of 2026: Singapore and Thailand - Deep Dive Yields Interesting Stock Ideas

​ASEAN has underperformed in 2026, but SG & TH stand out with strong performance driven by AI capex and industrial boost. Our screen reveals 5...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

SET Index Outlook

The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.23% amid inflation concerns and pressure from Treasury auctions, weighing on risk assets. Brent crude...

Krungthai XSpring

High Conviction Idea: Oil Is the New Gold!

We would be looking to trim SOME OIL and GAS stock exposure this week as the spot price rises. This would be to buy more in the inevitable...

Rikki Malik

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. July 15, 2026

Market sentiment and momentum remain constructive despite persistent volatility. We therefore continue to recommend buying on weakness, with a...

Krungthai XSpring

Curator's Cut: Luxury Losing Lustre, Offshore Revived & Insurance's Two Sides

In this Curator's Cut, we survey luxury's retreat, revisit offshore services, and assess differing drivers in insurance from policy headwinds to...

Pranav Rao

ASEAN has underperformed in 2026, but SG & TH stand out with strong performance driven by AI capex and industrial boost. Our screen reveals 5...