Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Both domestic and outbound air travel activity have improved in recent months</li>
<li>Chinese carriers are now enjoying unusually high load factors on outbound travel</li>
<li>Trip.com is a laggard vs the airlines, but it doesn't appear cheap to us</li>
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Both domestic and outbound air travel activity have improved in recent months
Chinese carriers are now enjoying unusually high load factors on outbound travel
Trip.com is a laggard vs the airlines, but it doesn't appear cheap to us


Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | Sudden Upturn in Domestic and Outbound Demand  (December 2025)

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<li>Growth rates of outbound and domestic air travel slowed again in September</li>
<li>Initial read on Golden Week demand: weak activity growth, weaker spending</li>
<li>In our view, it's increasingly difficult to retain an upbeat view of the sector</li>
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Growth rates of outbound and domestic air travel slowed again in September
Initial read on Golden Week demand: weak activity growth, weaker spending
In our view, it's increasingly difficult to retain an upbeat view of the sector


Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | Pace of Growth Slowed, Again | Golden Week? | October 2025

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<li>Weak travel growth getting weaker, now years out from steepest part of recovery</li>
<li>Most airlines &amp; hotel chains have benefitted little from improved travel demand</li>
<li>In recent months, appears momentum shifting back to travel intermediaries </li>
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Weak travel growth getting weaker, now years out from steepest part of recovery
Most airlines &amp; hotel chains have benefitted little from improved travel demand
In recent months, appears momentum shifting back to travel intermediaries 


Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | Momentum Shifts From Airlines to TCOM | September 2025

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

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<li>Singapore’s small- and mid-cap equities have surged over the past month, defying a generally cautious macroeconomic backdrop.</li>
<li>The rally is widely linked to expectations of significant capital inflows from the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP).</li>
<li>A firm Singapore dollar and comparatively attractive dividend yields have further supported investor interest in these stocks.</li>
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Singapore’s small- and mid-cap equities have surged over the past month, defying a generally cautious macroeconomic backdrop.
The rally is widely linked to expectations of significant capital inflows from the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP).
A firm Singapore dollar and comparatively attractive dividend yields have further supported investor interest in these stocks.


55 SGX Stocks Up >15% in a Month – EQDP Attracting Investor Attention

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<li>China's Ministry of Tourism &amp; Culture reported mediocre holiday travel &amp; spending activity</li>
<li>Separately, Xinhua also reported underwhelming numbers from Dragon Boat Festival period</li>
<li>Weak travel numbers may indicate Chinese consumers remain uneasy about near-term outlook</li>
</ul>


China's Ministry of Tourism &amp; Culture reported mediocre holiday travel &amp; spending activity
Separately, Xinhua also reported underwhelming numbers from Dragon Boat Festival period
Weak travel numbers may indicate Chinese consumers remain uneasy about near-term outlook


Weak Spending over China's Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Period Suggests Tourists Remain Frugal

Singapore

Banyan Tree is a global hospitality group that manages and develops premium resorts, hotels, residences, and spas. It operates a diversified portfolio of brands including Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, Dhawa, and Laguna. The company was established in 1994 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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Banyan Tree (BTH SP)

Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | Sudden Upturn in Domestic and Outbound Demand (December 2025)

The pace of air travel growth improved markedly in the October-November period, despite weakness in two key outbound markets. Although it's a...

Tracking Traffic

Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | Pace of Growth Slowed, Again | Golden Week? | October 2025

Chinese travel activity in September slowed, and a first look at Golden Week activity also suggests weak growth in travel and spending. We see few...

Tracking Traffic

Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | Momentum Shifts From Airlines to TCOM | September 2025

Chinese air travel growth continues to slow. Chinese airlines have been unable to lift margins as aircraft utilization improves, and we no longer...

Tracking Traffic

55 SGX Stocks Up >15% in a Month – EQDP Attracting Investor Attention

List of 55 SGX stocks (> USD 100 mn Mkt cap) that appreciated more than 15% in the past month - likely driven by anticipated impact of fund inflows...

Devi Subhakesan

Weak Spending over China's Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Period Suggests Tourists Remain Frugal

Headline travel activity numbers from China's recent Dragon Boat Festival suggest modest demand growth and a Chinese consumer keeping a tight grip...

Tracking Traffic

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