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>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage (THBEV SP),</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 (LPPF IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-indosari-corpindo-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1181:1" rel="noopener">Nippon Indosari Corpindo (ROTI IJ</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yeo-hiap-seng-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9051:1" rel="noopener">Yeo Hiap Seng</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sai-gon-cargo-service-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40374:1" rel="noopener">Sai Gon Cargo Service (SCS VN).</a>
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<li>There was also a macro insight on the Malaysian economy, an ESG-focused insight 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> and an index rebalance on the LQ45.</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 Thai Beverage (THBEV SP),Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ), Nippon Indosari Corpindo (ROTI IJ, Yeo Hiap Seng, and Sai Gon Cargo Service (SCS VN).

There was also a macro insight on the Malaysian economy, an ESG-focused insight on Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP) and an index rebalance on the LQ45.
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 InASEAN@Smartkarma - Thai Beverage, Matahari Department Store, and ROTI Baking

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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

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In this insight we present GHG emissions and energy consumption metrics of select SGX-listed transport companies relative to their revenue and assets </li>
<li>We also relate certain balance sheet characteristics to higher levels of GHG emissions and energy consumption among these companies</li>
<li>Finally, we offer a framework investors can use to evaluate a transport company's ability to significantly lower emissions and energy consumption going forward</li>
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In this insight we present GHG emissions and energy consumption metrics of select SGX-listed transport companies relative to their revenue and assets 
We also relate certain balance sheet characteristics to higher levels of GHG emissions and energy consumption among these companies
Finally, we offer a framework investors can use to evaluate a transport company's ability to significantly lower emissions and energy consumption going forward


How They Roll: Emissions and Energy Consumption of SGX-Listed Transport Companies

CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

We pick stocks. We construct portfolios. All our effort is focused on how to better pick stocks and construct portfolios. We serve fund management companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

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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

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)

The Week That Was InASEAN@Smartkarma - Thai Beverage, Matahari Department Store, and ROTI Baking

The past week saw insights on Thai Beverage (THBEV SP), Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ), Nippon Indosari Corpindo (ROTI IJ, Yeo Hiap Seng, and...

Angus Mackintosh

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

This week we look at the changing dynamics behind Southeast Asia's e-commerce landscape as TikTok effectively moves into second place but the...

Angus Mackintosh

How They Roll: Emissions and Energy Consumption of SGX-Listed Transport Companies

In this insight we analyze the emissions and energy consumption characteristics of a range of SGX-listed transport companies.

Tracking Traffic

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 46

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before...

A. Stotz Investment Research

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

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity...

Angus Mackintosh

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