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

Equity Bottom-Up

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<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> 3Q2025 results more than justified previous upgrades to company guidance, with further confirmation and optimism for a strong finish to the year. </li>
<li>Margins were close to steady state for Mobility, with incremental margin improvements for deliveries. Financial services continues to scale loans, with year-end targets in sight and breakeven expected in 2026.</li>
<li>Grab Mart is becoming increasingly important at 10% of deliveries GMV, with strong prospects for deeper penetration, combining with Grab Food. Valuations remain attractive versus growth, with real profits.</li>
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Grab Holdings (GRAB US) 3Q2025 results more than justified previous upgrades to company guidance, with further confirmation and optimism for a strong finish to the year. 
Margins were close to steady state for Mobility, with incremental margin improvements for deliveries. Financial services continues to scale loans, with year-end targets in sight and breakeven expected in 2026.
Grab Mart is becoming increasingly important at 10% of deliveries GMV, with strong prospects for deeper penetration, combining with Grab Food. Valuations remain attractive versus growth, with real profits.


Grab Holdings (GRAB US) - Breaking Records

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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<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>  delivered solid Q3 2025 results with healthy revenue and margin expansion across segments, but lagged consensus forecasts.</li>
<li>Growth in Q32025 was driven by rising MTU, strong Mart and Advertising momentum among other factors.</li>
<li>Management believes that the growth seen in recent quarters are sustainable, without sacrificing profitability. Raised full year guidance marginally.</li>
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Grab Holdings (GRAB US)  delivered solid Q3 2025 results with healthy revenue and margin expansion across segments, but lagged consensus forecasts.
Growth in Q32025 was driven by rising MTU, strong Mart and Advertising momentum among other factors.
Management believes that the growth seen in recent quarters are sustainable, without sacrificing profitability. Raised full year guidance marginally.


Grab Holdings: Growth Engines Continue to Rev - What’s Powering the Momentum?

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.

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>There have been no changes to the KTX Tactical DR Portfolio today.</li>
<li>Our KTX Tactical DR Portfolio delivered an average return of +1.87%, driven by a rebound in technology stocks after META expanded its data center investment plans, easing concerns over a slowdown in investment growth.</li>
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There have been no changes to the KTX Tactical DR Portfolio today.
Our KTX Tactical DR Portfolio delivered an average return of +1.87%, driven by a rebound in technology stocks after META expanded its data center investment plans, easing concerns over a slowdown in investment growth.


KTX Tactical DR Picks - July 10, 2026 (Eng.)

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

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<li>Hong Kong market continues to languish, trading flat for the year.  The telecom sector has shown some strength following the rollout of new token packages in May.</li>
<li>Materials and energy sectors have gone from top performers to lagging sectors since the ceasefire was announced in early April.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pony-ai-inc-class-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46237:1" rel="noopener">Pony.ai (2026 HK)</a> shares jumped after the company announced it's increasing its robotaxi fleet target for this year, following stronger-than-expected 1Q26 revenue driven by growth in robotaxi and intelligent solutions.
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Hong Kong market continues to languish, trading flat for the year.  The telecom sector has shown some strength following the rollout of new token packages in May.
Materials and energy sectors have gone from top performers to lagging sectors since the ceasefire was announced in early April.  

Pony.ai (2026 HK) shares jumped after the company announced it's increasing its robotaxi fleet target for this year, following stronger-than-expected 1Q26 revenue driven by growth in robotaxi and intelligent solutions.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (May 2026)

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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Mynt, the digital payments and consumer finance platform behind GCash, launched its PSE IPO to raise up to USD 1,279m. MS, JPM, and UBS are the joint global coordinators.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.</li>
<li>We look at the quality of the cornerstone investors and assess the risk-reward of the deal.</li>
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Mynt, the digital payments and consumer finance platform behind GCash, launched its PSE IPO to raise up to USD 1,279m. MS, JPM, and UBS are the joint global coordinators.
In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.
We look at the quality of the cornerstone investors and assess the risk-reward of the deal.


Mynt (GCash) IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms and Valuation

Singapore

Grab is a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, providing services across deliveries, mobility, and digital financial services. Its platform connects consumers with driver and merchant partners for on-demand food, grocery, and package deliveries, ride-hailing, and digital payment solutions. The company is headquartered in Singapore and was founded in 2012.

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Grab (GRAB US)

Grab Holdings (GRAB US) - Breaking Records

Grab Holdings (GRAB US) 3Q2025 results more than justified previous upgrades to company guidance, with further confirmation and optimism for a...

Angus Mackintosh

Grab Holdings: Growth Engines Continue to Rev - What’s Powering the Momentum?

Investor call takeaways on Growth and Margin Outlook going forward. Grab's Q32025 results delivered healthy revenue and margin growth but lagged...

Devi Subhakesan

KTX Tactical DR Picks - July 10, 2026 (Eng.)

There have been no changes to the KTX Tactical DR Portfolio today. Our KTX Tactical DR Portfolio delivered an average return of +1.87%, driven by...

Krungthai XSpring

The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (May 2026)

Pony.ai shares jumped after the company announced it's increasing its robotaxi fleet target for 2026, after stronger-than-expected 1Q26 revenue...

David Mudd

Mynt (GCash) IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms and Valuation

We analyze Mynt's USD 1,279m Philippine IPO. We look at deal terms and the cornerstone investors, as well as its valuation. We would participate in...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Grab Holdings (GRAB US) - Breaking Records

Grab Holdings (GRAB US) 3Q2025 results more than justified previous upgrades to company guidance, with further confirmation and optimism for a...

Angus Mackintosh

Grab Holdings: Growth Engines Continue to Rev - What’s Powering the Momentum?

​Investor call takeaways on Growth and Margin Outlook going forward. Grab's Q32025 results delivered healthy revenue and margin growth but lagged...

Devi Subhakesan

KTX Tactical DR Picks - July 10, 2026 (Eng.)

There have been no changes to the KTX Tactical DR Portfolio today. Our KTX Tactical DR Portfolio delivered an average return of +1.87%, driven by...

Krungthai XSpring

The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (May 2026)

Pony.ai shares jumped after the company announced it's increasing its robotaxi fleet target for 2026, after stronger-than-expected 1Q26 revenue...

David Mudd

Mynt (GCash) IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms and Valuation

We analyze Mynt's USD 1,279m Philippine IPO. We look at deal terms and the cornerstone investors, as well as its valuation. We would participate in...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Investor call takeaways on Growth and Margin Outlook going forward. Grab's Q32025 results delivered healthy revenue and margin growth but lagged...