ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>This week we look at the changing dynamics behind Southeast Asia's e-commerce landscape as TikTok effectively moves into second place but the dynamics can change rapidly as it restructures Tokopedia. </li>
<li>We also look at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">Vinfast</a> as it delays its US factory launch until 2028 versus 2025 due to slower EV sales and we examine the Grab &amp; Trans-cab situation. </li>
<li>CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.</li>
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This week we look at the changing dynamics behind Southeast Asia's e-commerce landscape as TikTok effectively moves into second place but the dynamics can change rapidly as it restructures Tokopedia. 
We also look at Vinfast as it delays its US factory launch until 2028 versus 2025 due to slower EV sales and we examine the Grab &amp; Trans-cab situation. 
CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.


CrossASEAN Ground Zero - Changing Dynamic in E-Commerce, Vinfast Holding Back, and Grab & Trans-Cab

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Two stocks remain, 12 stocks added to our portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 227% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 26%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Two stocks remain, 12 stocks added to our portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 227% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 26%


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<li>The Past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goto-gojek-tokopedia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25976:1" rel="noopener">GoTo</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab Holdings (GRAB US),</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/industri-jamu-dan-farmasi-sido-muncul-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6033:1" rel="noopener">Sido Muncul (SIDO IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-matahari-department-store" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5230:1" rel="noopener">Matahari Department Store</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International (ASII IJ)</a>.</li>
<li>There was also a macro insight on the Thai Economy and further insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/comfortdelgro-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:497:1" rel="noopener">Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bumrungrad-hospital-pub-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:883:1" rel="noopener">Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB)</a>, and UNOAsia in the Philippines. </li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
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The Past week saw insights on GoTo, Grab Holdings (GRAB US),Sido Muncul (SIDO IJ), Matahari Department Store, BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) and Astra International (ASII IJ).
There was also a macro insight on the Thai Economy and further insights on Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP), Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB), and UNOAsia in the Philippines. 
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - GoTo & Grab, BFIN's Rising, and Astra Intl's Oversold

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/metrodata-electronic-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7184:1" rel="noopener">PT Metrodata Electronics (MTDL IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/comfortdelgro-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:497:1" rel="noopener">Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kerry-express-thailand" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29253:1" rel="noopener">Kerry Express Thailand (KEX TB). </a>
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<li>There were also credit insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indika-energy-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1776:1" rel="noopener">Indika Energy (INDY IJ)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lippo-malls-indonesia-retail-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10946:1" rel="noopener">Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMRT SP)</a> with Fitch downgrading the latter' s rating on its bonds to C.</li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
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The past week saw insights on PT Metrodata Electronics (MTDL IJ), Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP), and Kerry Express Thailand (KEX TB). 

There were also credit insights on Indika Energy (INDY IJ) and Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMRT SP) with Fitch downgrading the latter' s rating on its bonds to C.
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Metrodata Electronics, Comfort Delgro, and Lippo Malls REIT.

<ul>
<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Six stocks remain, eight stocks added to our portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 184% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 21%</li>
</ul>


We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Six stocks remain, eight stocks added to our portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 184% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 21%


Singapore

ComfortDelGro is a multinational land transport company that offers a comprehensive suite of transportation solutions, including bus, rail, taxi, car rental and leasing, and automotive engineering services. The company also provides inspection and testing services, driving instruction, and outdoor advertising. Headquartered in Singapore, ComfortDelGro was formed on March 29, 2003, through the merger of Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation.

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ComfortDelGro (CD SP)

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The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Metrodata Electronics, Comfort Delgro, and Lippo Malls REIT.

The past week saw insights on PT Metrodata Electronics (MTDL IJ), Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP), and Kerry Express Thailand (KEX TB).

Angus Mackintosh

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 45

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Six stocks remain, eight stocks added.

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