Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>As Hong Kong market continues to consolidate, the consumer discretionary sector is leading in momentum and strength while the energy and materials sectors lag.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trip-com-group-ltd-23a341d0-4f63-4175-a8c5-ee990906cacd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36424:1" rel="noopener">Trip.com Group (9961 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trip-com-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:180:1" rel="noopener">Trip.com (TCOM US)</a> received BUY ratings after a strong 3Q24 announcement on revenue and earnings.  China's tourist numbers are projected to reach Pre-COVID levels soon.
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yum-china-holdings-inc-0533692c-6dae-4014-baa1-ed0b050638f2" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29259:1" rel="noopener">Yum China Holdings (9987 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yum-china-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23677:1" rel="noopener">Yum China Holdings (YUMC US)</a> received BUY ratings after initial success from its small store/franchising strategy.  The company is actively returning capital to shareholders.</li>
</ul>


As Hong Kong market continues to consolidate, the consumer discretionary sector is leading in momentum and strength while the energy and materials sectors lag.

Trip.com Group (9961 HK) , Trip.com (TCOM US) received BUY ratings after a strong 3Q24 announcement on revenue and earnings.  China's tourist numbers are projected to reach Pre-COVID levels soon.

Yum China Holdings (9987 HK) , Yum China Holdings (YUMC US) received BUY ratings after initial success from its small store/franchising strategy.  The company is actively returning capital to shareholders.


BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (NOVEMBER 29)

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Andy Fu

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Chinese government launched a special regulation to address algorithm of major Internet platforms, outlining 21 rectification requirements, which impacted Meituan, TRIP.com, and social media companies;</li>
<li>However, The rectification measures focused mostly on user operation, algorithm registration, and compliance, with an aim to strengthen government control over public opinion, but not on monetization;</li>
<li>We maintain that Chinese government needs the Internet platforms to boost consumption and employment, as manifested by Premier Li Qiang's recent labeling  of Internet as New Quality Productivity Force.</li>
</ul>


Chinese government launched a special regulation to address algorithm of major Internet platforms, outlining 21 rectification requirements, which impacted Meituan, TRIP.com, and social media companies;
However, The rectification measures focused mostly on user operation, algorithm registration, and compliance, with an aim to strengthen government control over public opinion, but not on monetization;
We maintain that Chinese government needs the Internet platforms to boost consumption and employment, as manifested by Premier Li Qiang's recent labeling  of Internet as New Quality Productivity Force.


Algorithm Regulation on China Internet Is A Slap on the Wrist

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

<ul>
<li>3690 HK: China Cyberspace Administration Launches Initiative to Address Algorithm Issues(/)</li>
<li>BABA US/PDD US/JD US: Alibaba integrates its domestic and international e-commerce business under Jiang Fan (+/-/-)</li>
<li>TCOM US: China Implements Visa-Free Entry for Citizens from Japan and 8 Other Countries, Extends Stay Duration to 30 Days (+)</li>
</ul>


3690 HK: China Cyberspace Administration Launches Initiative to Address Algorithm Issues(/)
BABA US/PDD US/JD US: Alibaba integrates its domestic and international e-commerce business under Jiang Fan (+/-/-)
TCOM US: China Implements Visa-Free Entry for Citizens from Japan and 8 Other Countries, Extends Stay Duration to 30 Days (+)


[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:3690 HK/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/TCOM US/NTES US/700 HK/1024 HK

Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

Overseas Chinese Equities

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

<ul>
<li>Haier plans to acquire all shares of Autohome and dismiss 30% of Autohome’s employees.</li>
<li>In 3Q24, Xiaomi's revenue grew by 30% YoY or 17% YoY without electric vehicle.</li>
<li>In 3Q24, Tongcheng Travel's revenue increased by 51% YoY with gross profit up by 29% YoY.</li>
</ul>


Haier plans to acquire all shares of Autohome and dismiss 30% of Autohome’s employees.
In 3Q24, Xiaomi's revenue grew by 30% YoY or 17% YoY without electric vehicle.
In 3Q24, Tongcheng Travel's revenue increased by 51% YoY with gross profit up by 29% YoY.


China Consumption Weekly (25 Nov 2024): Xiaomi, Haier, Autohome, Xpeng, Full Truck, Tongcheng

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

Travelsky Technology Ltd H / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Despite being a key beneficiary in travel and tourism in China, the rather muted growth in the first half does not bode well for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/travelsky-technology-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19829:1" rel="noopener">Travelsky Technology Ltd H (696 HK)</a> .</li>
<li>YTD share price performance has reflected the above, but the deep discount valuation to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trip-com-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:180:1" rel="noopener">Trip.com (TCOM US)</a> might be temporary.</li>
<li>In the near term, the company's share price will not rebound as the company has less upside participation compared to Airlines and OTA. </li>
</ul>


Despite being a key beneficiary in travel and tourism in China, the rather muted growth in the first half does not bode well for Travelsky Technology Ltd H (696 HK) .
YTD share price performance has reflected the above, but the deep discount valuation to Trip.com (TCOM US) might be temporary.
In the near term, the company's share price will not rebound as the company has less upside participation compared to Airlines and OTA. 


China

Trip.com Group Ltd. provides online travel agency services. The Company offers mobile applications, hotel reservations, flight ticketing, package tours, corporate travel management, and train ticketing services.

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Trip.com (TCOM US)

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (NOVEMBER 29)

Hong Kong and China markets are outperforming their Asian peers this year. Trip.com announced strong results as China's tourism industry...

David Mudd

Algorithm Regulation on China Internet Is A Slap on the Wrist

China implements new regulations targeting online platform algorithms, impacting companies like Meituan. But we see the small penalty as a de...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:3690 HK/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/TCOM US/NTES US/700 HK/1024 HK

China's Cyberspace Administration tackles algorithm issues, Alibaba consolidates e-commerce business, and China extends visa-free entry for...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

China Consumption Weekly (25 Nov 2024): Xiaomi, Haier, Autohome, Xpeng, Full Truck, Tongcheng

Haier plans to acquire Autohome. In 3Q24, Xiaomi's revenue grew by 30% YoY or 17% YoY without electric vehicle. Tongcheng Travel revenue increased...

Ming Lu

Travelsky (696): Sleepy Giant

Travelsky's dependability as the engine behind airports is known, but it also has less upside participation while the OTAs and airlines have more...

Henry Soediarko

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BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (NOVEMBER 29)

Hong Kong and China markets are outperforming their Asian peers this year. Trip.com announced strong results as China's tourism industry...

David Mudd

Algorithm Regulation on China Internet Is A Slap on the Wrist

​China implements new regulations targeting online platform algorithms, impacting companies like Meituan. But we see the small penalty as a de...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:3690 HK/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/TCOM US/NTES US/700 HK/1024 HK

​China's Cyberspace Administration tackles algorithm issues, Alibaba consolidates e-commerce business, and China extends visa-free entry for...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

China Consumption Weekly (25 Nov 2024): Xiaomi, Haier, Autohome, Xpeng, Full Truck, Tongcheng

Haier plans to acquire Autohome. In 3Q24, Xiaomi's revenue grew by 30% YoY or 17% YoY without electric vehicle. Tongcheng Travel revenue increased...

Ming Lu

Travelsky (696): Sleepy Giant

Travelsky's dependability as the engine behind airports is known, but it also has less upside participation while the OTAs and airlines have more...

Henry Soediarko

China implements new regulations targeting online platform algorithms, impacting companies like Meituan. But we see the small penalty as a de...

China's Cyberspace Administration tackles algorithm issues, Alibaba consolidates e-commerce business, and China extends visa-free entry for...