Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

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

Macroeconomics

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<li>FX reserves, which had declined over 10% from Mar'22 to Oct'22, rebounded by 8.9% in Nov-Dec'22. Anwar's inclusive policies will likely induce a steady rebound in net capital inflows. </li>
<li>Base effects have facilitated 9.3%YoY real GDP growth in Q1-Q3 2022 led by strong private consumption and net exports; better growth cut the fiscal deficit to 4% of GDP YTD.    </li>
<li>Net foreign portfolio outflows averaged 1.75% of GDP since 2013. As FPI rebounds, and non-bumiputera businesses invest anew, Malaysia's real GDP will grow 6% despite the OECD recession in 2023.</li>
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FX reserves, which had declined over 10% from Mar'22 to Oct'22, rebounded by 8.9% in Nov-Dec'22. Anwar's inclusive policies will likely induce a steady rebound in net capital inflows. 
Base effects have facilitated 9.3%YoY real GDP growth in Q1-Q3 2022 led by strong private consumption and net exports; better growth cut the fiscal deficit to 4% of GDP YTD.    
Net foreign portfolio outflows averaged 1.75% of GDP since 2013. As FPI rebounds, and non-bumiputera businesses invest anew, Malaysia's real GDP will grow 6% despite the OECD recession in 2023.


Malaysia: Anwar Well-Positioned to Spur Economic Recovery as Capital Flows Back

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>CGS lowers Mermaid Maritime's target price but maintains 'add' rating.</li><li>UOB Kay Hian's Loh raises Yangzijiang Shipbuilding target price to $4.10.</li><li>Analysts raise Marco Polo Marine's target prices to 12 cents after contract win.</li></ul>

CGS lowers Mermaid Maritime's target price but maintains 'add' rating.UOB Kay Hian's Loh raises Yangzijiang Shipbuilding target price to $4.10.Analysts raise Marco Polo Marine's target prices to 12 cents after contract win.

Singapore Market Roundup (19-Nov-2025): CGS cuts Mermaid Maritime's target price, keeps 'add'

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<li>OCBC raises UOL's target price by 16% as Sora declines.   </li>
<li>Analysts lower target prices for Frencken after 3QFY2025 update.</li>
<li>Food Empire's shares may exceed $3 after record revenue; TP raised to $3.18.</li>
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OCBC raises UOL's target price by 16% as Sora declines.   
Analysts lower target prices for Frencken after 3QFY2025 update.
Food Empire's shares may exceed $3 after record revenue; TP raised to $3.18.


Singapore Market Roundup (18-Nov-2025): OCBC boosts UOL target price by 16% amid Sora drop.

<ul><li>Food Empire shares may surpass $3 as CGS raises TP to $3.18 after record revenue.</li><li>Maybank cuts Sanli Environmental target price after 1HFY2026 results.</li><li>Frencken's 3QFY2025 earnings rise 7.5% to $9.9M; forecasts weaker 2HFY2025 revenue.</li></ul>

Food Empire shares may surpass $3 as CGS raises TP to $3.18 after record revenue.Maybank cuts Sanli Environmental target price after 1HFY2026 results.Frencken's 3QFY2025 earnings rise 7.5% to $9.9M; forecasts weaker 2HFY2025 revenue.

Singapore Market Roundup (17-Nov-2025): Food Empire shares may hit $3 as TP rises to $3.18.

<ul><li>Analysts keep ‘buy’ rating on UMS Integration after 3QFY2025 update.</li><li>CSE Global's target price raised to $1.20+ after key partnership with Amazon.</li><li>Venture Corp reports 3QFY2025 net profit of $55.6M, down 8.3% y-o-y.</li></ul>

Analysts keep ‘buy’ rating on UMS Integration after 3QFY2025 update.CSE Global's target price raised to $1.20+ after key partnership with Amazon.Venture Corp reports 3QFY2025 net profit of $55.6M, down 8.3% y-o-y.

Singapore Market Roundup (13-Nov-2025): Analysts maintain 'buy' rating for UMS Integration

Malaysia

Malayan Banking Berhad operates as a bank. The Company provides financial services such as insurance, asset management, stock broking, nominee services, venture capital, leasing, and Internet banking. Malayan Banking Berhad serves customers in South East Asia.

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Maybank (MAY MK)

Malaysia: Anwar Well-Positioned to Spur Economic Recovery as Capital Flows Back

FX reserves & MYR have rebounded since Anwar became PM. Non-bumi businesses which were investing outside Malaysia since 2000 are set to return,...

Prasenjit K. Basu

Singapore Market Roundup (19-Nov-2025): CGS cuts Mermaid Maritime's target price, keeps 'add'

CGS lowers Mermaid Maritime's target price but keeps 'add' rating; UOB Kay Hian raises Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to $4.10; Marco Polo Marine's...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (18-Nov-2025): OCBC boosts UOL target price by 16% amid Sora drop.

OCBC raises UOL's target price by 16% amid Sora decline. Analysts cut Frencken's target after 3QFY2025. Food Empire's TP raised to $3.18, shares...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (17-Nov-2025): Food Empire shares may hit $3 as TP rises to $3.18.

Food Empire's shares may exceed $3 as CGS raises target price to $3.18. Maybank cuts Sanli's target; Frencken's 3QFY2025 earnings rise 7.5% to $9.9M.

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (13-Nov-2025): Analysts maintain 'buy' rating for UMS Integration

Analysts maintain 'buy' on UMS Integration post 3QFY2025 update. CSE Global's target price rises to $1.20+ after Amazon partnership. Venture Corp's...

Singapore Market Roundup

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