Founder of Innovation Research & Advisory firm, Lightbulb Capital

Daniel Liebau

Founder of Innovation Research & Advisory firm

Lightbulb Capital

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Companies across different industries are building Innovation centers&nbsp; in Singapore, Hong Kong and other cities across Asia and the rest of the world.&nbsp; Some examples include <a target="_blank" href="http://aia-accelerator.com/">AIA</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.3m.com.hk/intl/hk/english/in_hongkong/innovation_center.html">3M</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mis-asia.com/tech/industries/metlife-announces-futurelab-in-singapore/">MetLife</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.edb.gov.sg/content/edb/en/news-and-events/news/2014-news/p-and-g-opens-250-million-innovation-centre.html">P&amp;G</a> amongst others.&nbsp;While this is a good step in the right direction there are 4 specific points that are worth considering to gauge if the initiative has a chance to create some optionality for future long term growth. Therefore, from an investment perspective it makes sense to evaluate Innovation initiatives in target companies with those points in mind.

Companies across different industries are building Innovation centers&nbsp; in Singapore, Hong Kong and other cities across Asia and the rest of the world.&nbsp;  Some examples include AIA, 3M, MetLife and P&amp;G amongst others.&nbsp;While this is a good step in the right direction there are 4 specific points that are worth considering to gauge if the initiative has a chance to create some optionality for future long term growth. Therefore, from an investment perspective it makes sense to evaluate Innovation initiatives in target companies with those points in mind. 

Can Innovation labs be assessed to pick stocks for your portfolio?

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Yangzijiang Maritime, CAREIT, and Golden Agri-Res will join the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index on Dec 22. </li><li>Samudera Shipping Line, Nanofilm Tech, and Aztech Global will move to the Next 50 Index Reserve list. </li><li>PropNex, China Sunsine Chemical, Banyan Tree, China Aviation Oil, and CSE Global averaged 59% total returns in 2H25.</li></ul>

Yangzijiang Maritime, CAREIT, and Golden Agri-Res will join the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index on Dec 22.  Samudera Shipping Line, Nanofilm Tech, and Aztech Global will move to the Next 50 Index Reserve list.  PropNex, China Sunsine Chemical, Banyan Tree, China Aviation Oil, and CSE Global averaged 59% total returns in 2H25.

YZJ Maritime, CAREIT & GAR to Join iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index On Dec 22 

<ul><li>Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks from Nov 28 to Dec 4, with a net outflow of S$78 million.</li><li>Singtel led share buybacks with 9,072,500 shares repurchased for S$61.2 million, under the Singtel Performance Share Plan 2012.</li><li>MetaOptics plans to raise S$4.85 million through a placement of 6.69 million shares at S$0.7255 each.</li></ul>

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks from Nov 28 to Dec 4, with a net outflow of S$78 million.Singtel led share buybacks with 9,072,500 shares repurchased for S$61.2 million, under the Singtel Performance Share Plan 2012.MetaOptics plans to raise S$4.85 million through a placement of 6.69 million shares at S$0.7255 each.

Stake Additions by Q&M Dental, Frencken, Zhongmin Baihui Retail, and Accrelist directors

<ul><li>Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks with a S$96 million outflow, led by REITs and Financial Services.</li><li>Nine companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$16.4 million, with United Overseas Bank buying back 240,000 shares.</li><li>Director transactions included 40 filings, with seven acquisitions by directors or CEOs and eight by substantial shareholders.</li></ul>

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks with a S$96 million outflow, led by REITs and Financial Services.Nine companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$16.4 million, with United Overseas Bank buying back 240,000 shares.Director transactions included 40 filings, with seven acquisitions by directors or CEOs and eight by substantial shareholders.

<ul><li>Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with a S$57 million inflow, reversing a previous S$167 million outflow.</li><li>Eleven companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$13.6 million; United Overseas Bank led with 300,000 shares at S$34.57.</li><li>CapitaLand India Trust's 3Q 2025 update is due Oct 31; recent divestments aim to enhance financial flexibility.</li></ul>

Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with a S$57 million inflow, reversing a previous S$167 million outflow.Eleven companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$13.6 million; United Overseas Bank led with 300,000 shares at S$34.57.CapitaLand India Trust's 3Q 2025 update is due Oct 31; recent divestments aim to enhance financial flexibility.

Real Estate Directors Continue to Build Interests

Singapore

Q & M Dental Group is the largest private dental healthcare group in Singapore, providing a comprehensive range of primary and specialist dental services. The company also distributes dental equipment and supplies, operates medical clinics, and offers higher education programs for dentists. Headquartered in Singapore, the group was established in November 1996.

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Can Innovation labs be assessed to pick stocks for your portfolio?

Companies across different industries are building Innovation centers in Singapore, Hong Kong and other cities across Asia and the rest of the...

Daniel Liebau

YZJ Maritime, CAREIT & GAR to Join iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index On Dec 22

Yangzijiang Maritime, CAREIT, and Golden Agri-Res will join the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index on Dec 22. Samudera Shipping Line, Nanofilm Tech,...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Stake Additions by Q&M Dental, Frencken, Zhongmin Baihui Retail, and Accrelist directors

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks from Nov 28 to Dec 4, with a net outflow of S$78 million. Singtel led share buybacks with...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Q&M, UOL & CLCT Directors Build Stakes

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks with a S$96 million outflow, led by REITs and Financial Services. Nine companies conducted share...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Real Estate Directors Continue to Build Interests

Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with a S$57 million inflow, reversing a previous S$167 million outflow. Eleven companies...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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