Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

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

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sharp-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:391:1" rel="noopener">Sharp Corp (6753 JP)</a> has a valuation disconnect: Free Cash Flow, Reported Earnings and Share Price. </li>
<li>Sharp's heavy capex business model shrank its Free cash flow over time, leading to an underperformance while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/panasonic-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:222:1" rel="noopener">Panasonic Corp (6752 JP)</a> has pivoted to new industries. </li>
<li>The management of Sharp will need to pivot to AI or any asset light business but it may not come any time soon. </li>
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Sharp Corp (6753 JP) has a valuation disconnect: Free Cash Flow, Reported Earnings and Share Price. 
Sharp's heavy capex business model shrank its Free cash flow over time, leading to an underperformance while Panasonic Corp (6752 JP) has pivoted to new industries. 
The management of Sharp will need to pivot to AI or any asset light business but it may not come any time soon. 


Sharp (6753) Vs. Panasonic (6752): Gap Will Not Narrow Soon

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 9th. The aggregated short interest was USD41.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, UMC, Zhen Ding Technology, Winbond Electronics, MediaTek.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 9th. The aggregated short interest was USD41.5bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, UMC, Zhen Ding Technology, Winbond Electronics, MediaTek.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 9th): Shin Kong Financial, UMC, Zhen Ding Technology, MediaTek

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 expands policy support to INR 1,27,500 crore across six pillars, building on 12 approved units and over INR 1.64 lakh crore of Phase-I investment.</li>
<li>India is moving beyond subsidy-led fabs toward design IP, equipment, materials, advanced packaging, R&amp;D and talent- critical for reducing imports and creating a durable semiconductor cluster.</li>
<li>Semicon 2.0 is structurally positive, but commercial production, customer qualification, localisation, talent, subsidy disbursement and utilisation will decide which companies convert policy support into durable earnings.</li>
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India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 expands policy support to INR 1,27,500 crore across six pillars, building on 12 approved units and over INR 1.64 lakh crore of Phase-I investment.
India is moving beyond subsidy-led fabs toward design IP, equipment, materials, advanced packaging, R&amp;D and talent- critical for reducing imports and creating a durable semiconductor cluster.
Semicon 2.0 is structurally positive, but commercial production, customer qualification, localisation, talent, subsidy disbursement and utilisation will decide which companies convert policy support into durable earnings.


India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Strengthening India’s Position in the Global Chip Value Chain

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

News from Caixin

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>Analysis: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low Inflation</li><li>In Depth: Why China’s Workers Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement</li><li>In Depth: Former Hubei Securities Regulator Caught in Expanding Dangdai Fallout</li></ul>

Analysis: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low InflationIn Depth: Why China’s Workers Aren’t Saving Enough for RetirementIn Depth: Former Hubei Securities Regulator Caught in Expanding Dangdai Fallout

CX Daily: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low Inflation 

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<li>As of 28-Feb-26, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/micron-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13382:1" rel="noopener">Micron Technology (MU US)</a> has inaugurated India's first large-scale commercial semiconductor ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat. </li>
<li>The India's Semi-conductor Mission has now 10 approved projects with aggregate investments of Rs 1.60 lakh crore ($18.6 billion) across six states.</li>
<li>Kaynes Semicon shipping India's first commercially paid chip prototype, CG Semi weeks away from volume production, Tata's Dholera fab in equipment installation, India's semiconductor value chain is no longer aspirational.</li>
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As of 28-Feb-26, Micron Technology (MU US) has inaugurated India's first large-scale commercial semiconductor ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat. 
The India's Semi-conductor Mission has now 10 approved projects with aggregate investments of Rs 1.60 lakh crore ($18.6 billion) across six states.
Kaynes Semicon shipping India's first commercially paid chip prototype, CG Semi weeks away from volume production, Tata's Dholera fab in equipment installation, India's semiconductor value chain is no longer aspirational.


INDIA SEMICONDUCTOR- Who Is Doing What and How Far Along Are They?

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FTC is a global engineering solutions partner for lightweight, eco-friendly casing and mechanical parts, heat dissipation modules, and electronics components.

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Sharp (6753) Vs. Panasonic (6752): Gap Will Not Narrow Soon

Sharp Co is still suffering from the legacy business that is asset heavy and eroding free cash flow while Panasonic has moved on to growth...

Henry Soediarko

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 9th): Shin Kong Financial, UMC, Zhen Ding Technology, MediaTek

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, UMC, Zhen Ding Technology,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Strengthening India’s Position in the Global Chip Value Chain

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 aims to reduce imports and create a sustainable semiconductor cluster with INR 1,27,500 crore in policy support...

Sudarshan Bhandari

CX Daily: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low Inflation

Analysis: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low Inflation In Depth: Why China’s Workers Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement In Depth: Former...

Caixin Global

INDIA SEMICONDUCTOR- Who Is Doing What and How Far Along Are They?

Micron Technology opens India's first large-scale semiconductor facility in Gujarat, part of India's Semiconductor Mission with 10 approved...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Sharp (6753) Vs. Panasonic (6752): Gap Will Not Narrow Soon

Sharp Co is still suffering from the legacy business that is asset heavy and eroding free cash flow while Panasonic has moved on to growth...

Henry Soediarko

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 9th): Shin Kong Financial, UMC, Zhen Ding Technology, MediaTek

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, UMC, Zhen Ding Technology,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Strengthening India’s Position in the Global Chip Value Chain

​India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 aims to reduce imports and create a sustainable semiconductor cluster with INR 1,27,500 crore in policy support...

Sudarshan Bhandari

CX Daily: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low Inflation

Analysis: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low Inflation In Depth: Why China’s Workers Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement In Depth: Former...

Caixin Global

INDIA SEMICONDUCTOR- Who Is Doing What and How Far Along Are They?

​Micron Technology opens India's first large-scale semiconductor facility in Gujarat, part of India's Semiconductor Mission with 10 approved...

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 aims to reduce imports and create a sustainable semiconductor cluster with INR 1,27,500 crore in policy support...

Micron Technology opens India's first large-scale semiconductor facility in Gujarat, part of India's Semiconductor Mission with 10 approved...