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Jan 02

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Indian Steel: Safeguard Duty Unleashed— A 12% Firewall for the Domestic Bull Run and more

By Smartkarma Daily Briefs | Daily Briefs, Thematic (Sector/Industry)

In today’s briefing:

Indian Steel: Safeguard Duty Unleashed— A 12% Firewall for the Domestic Bull Run
Exencial Industry Tidings 01/01/2026

Indian Steel: Safeguard Duty Unleashed— A 12% Firewall for the Domestic Bull Run

By Nimish Maheshwari

On 31-Dec-25, the Indian government notified a three year safeguard duty on flat steel imports, starting at 12% in Year 1 to counter predatory pricing from China and Vietnam.
This structural shift addresses a long-standing grievance of domestic mills, effectively creating a 10% price premium over imports and reversing the margin erosion caused by excess global capacity.
With domestic HRC prices expected to climb 10%, the duty provides a significant EBITDA kicker for Indian Steel Companies, signaling a multi-year recovery phase for the sector.

Exencial Industry Tidings 01/01/2026

By Viral Kishorchandra Shah

Food & agro-based products industry announces projects worth Rs.93.7 bln in Dec 2025 qtr
Tea prices across auction centers in India rise 2.8% in December 2025
Sugar output rises 23.4% to 11.8 mt during Oct-Dec 2025

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Jan 01

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Exencial Industry Tidings 31/12/2025 and more

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Exencial Industry Tidings 31/12/2025

Exencial Industry Tidings 31/12/2025

By Viral Kishorchandra Shah

Edible oils imports fall by 23.6 % in November 2025
Chocolate & cocoa powder production up 18.3% in November 2025
Fertiliser imports rise by 60 % during Apr- Nov 2025

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Dec 31

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Ohayo Japan | Quiet End to the Year and more

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Ohayo Japan | Quiet End to the Year
Asia Real Estate Tracker (30-Dec-2025): Softbank invests $4B in AI, acquiring DigitalBridge.
Exencial Industry Tidings 30/12/2025

Ohayo Japan | Quiet End to the Year

By Mark Chadwick

US equities edged lower on Tuesday, extending losses to a third session as investors reassessed crowded tech trades late in the year
Precious metals rebounded sharply following a steep sell-off, with silver futures jumping more than 7% after their worst one-day drop in over five years and gold futures rising about 1.3%.
Japanese markets reopen Monday, January 5th for 2026, with investors facing key catalysts including Fast Retailing and Aeon earnings scheduled for January 8th

Asia Real Estate Tracker (30-Dec-2025): Softbank invests $4B in AI, acquiring DigitalBridge.

By Asia Real Estate Tracker

Softbank has invested $4 billion in AI through the acquisition of DigitalBridge, signaling growth.
Casino mogul Lawrence Ho sold his Hong Kong residence to a tech entrepreneur at 2010’s price.
Prologis China REIT is facing challenges, trading below its IPO price just ten days post-listing.

Exencial Industry Tidings 30/12/2025

By Viral Kishorchandra Shah

Madhya Pradesh govt attracts investment proposals worth Rs.27.8 bln in 1 month
Beer & other undistilled liquor production falls by 2.6% in November 2025
Sweetmeat & sugar confectionary production up 19.9% in November 2025

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Dec 30

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Ohayo Japan | US Stocks Slide in Final Stretch; Silver & Gold Plunge and more

By Smartkarma Daily Briefs | Daily Briefs, Thematic (Sector/Industry)

In today’s briefing:

Ohayo Japan | US Stocks Slide in Final Stretch; Silver & Gold Plunge
“Buy the Worst” HSI Strategy: A Fruitful 2025, Our Picks for 2026
CrossASEAN Strategy – Consumption Purge
E-Commerce in Japan: Faster Growing but Slowing

Ohayo Japan | US Stocks Slide in Final Stretch; Silver & Gold Plunge

By Mark Chadwick

US stocks declined on Monday as markets commenced the final three trading sessions of 2025
Precious metals retreated sharply after recent record highs, with silver plunging as much as 7% from above $80 and gold futures dropping over 4%
Wall Street strategists unanimously forecast a fourth consecutive annual gain for the S&P 500 in 2026, with an average year-end target implying a ~9-11% rise

“Buy the Worst” HSI Strategy: A Fruitful 2025, Our Picks for 2026

By Osbert Tang, CFA

Our “Buy the Worst” strategy made a strong comeback in 2025, outperforming the HSI by 11.1pp YTD, reversing the losses in the last two years.
For 2026, the strategy will hold Meituan (3690 HK), Li Auto (2015 HK), BYD Electronics (285 HK), JD.com (9618 HK), and China Mengniu Dairy (2319 HK).
The position in China Mengniu Dairy (2319 HK) may be replaced by New Oriental Education (9901 HK) or Zhongsheng Group (881 HK), depending on their closing prices on 31 Dec.

CrossASEAN Strategy – Consumption Purge

By Angus Mackintosh

Despite relatively healthy revenue growth from retailers in Southeast Asia, specifically retailers, the share prices of listed consumer companies have been weak, with valuations being compressed to historically low levels.
The long-term consumption theme for Southeast Asia is intact, as consumers become more affluent and aspirational in their shopping habits, and naturally consume more.
Our view is that the Southeast Asian consumer is alive and well, but has been going through a cautious period given local political issues in Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

E-Commerce in Japan: Faster Growing but Slowing

By Michael Causton

Japanese still love shops partly because they are so easy to access thanks to station shopping hubs and fast transport links.
But new data shows e-commerce not only remains one of the fastest-growing retail channels but is poised to become the country’s largest by 2027.
While economic pressures and consumer interest in physical shopping have slowed year-on-year growth, the broader trends favour online shopping’s expansion – driven by food, fashion and omnichannel innovation.

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Dec 29

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Ohayo Japan | Near Record Highs and more

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Ohayo Japan | Near Record Highs

Ohayo Japan | Near Record Highs

By Mark Chadwick

The S&P 500 closed little changed on Friday, after touching an intraday record of 6,945
Recent market breadth has improved, with financials and industrials leading gains rather than technology
Shimadzu to acquire Czech electron microscope maker TESCAN for approx. ¥100bn

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Dec 27

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Rare Earth Metals: India’s Plan To Counter Supply Chain Disruptions and more

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In today’s briefing:

Rare Earth Metals: India’s Plan To Counter Supply Chain Disruptions
Singapore Market Roundup (25-Dec-2025): CGS maintains Seatrium ‘add’ call at $2.67 TP post-Maersk.
Co-Diagnostics’ Strategy to Deliver Accessible, High-Fidelity PCR Testing Like No Other

Rare Earth Metals: India’s Plan To Counter Supply Chain Disruptions

By Nimish Maheshwari

Rare earth elements are the “technological vitamins” powering advanced electronics, defense systems, and renewable energy, enabling unmatched performance in everything from smartphones to fighter jets.
India currently imports 90% of its magnet needs from China, which holds a massive chokehold by controlling 90% of global processing capacity and nearly all manufacturing.
India is countering this by launching a INR 7,280 crore ($816M) manufacturing scheme to establish a 6,000 MTPA integrated domestic magnet ecosystem and ensure zero-import self-reliance by 2030.

Singapore Market Roundup (25-Dec-2025): CGS maintains Seatrium ‘add’ call at $2.67 TP post-Maersk.

By Singapore Market Roundup

CGS International keeps ‘add’ call for Seatrium at $2.67 TP after Maersk resolution.
Kelvin Chow increases his stake in Addvalue Technologies by 500,000 shares.
Addvalue Tech CEO and chair convert loan notes and warrants into shares.

Co-Diagnostics’ Strategy to Deliver Accessible, High-Fidelity PCR Testing Like No Other

By Water Tower Research

Advancing the gold standard with Co-Primer™ technology. Egan explained how Co-Diagnostics has revolutionized polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing by introducing its proprietary Co-Primer innovation, which dramatically reduces primer-dimer formation, a leading cause of false positives and negatives.
This breakthrough enables high-level multiplexing, allowing a single sample to be tested for multiple pathogens simultaneously (e.g., Flu A, Flu B, COVID-19, and RSV).
Results are delivered in about 30 minutes and are conveniently accessible on a smartphone.

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Dec 26

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Dec-2025): Japanese startup advances diamond semiconductors and more

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Dec-2025): Japanese startup advances diamond semiconductors

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Dec-2025): Japanese startup advances diamond semiconductors

By Tech Supply Chain Tracker

A Japanese startup is advancing diamond semiconductor technology for applications in electric vehicles and satellites.
Taiwan’s recent approval of the AI Basic Act introduces new regulatory challenges for artificial intelligence.
Softstar has transitioned to Star Fusion Group, shifting its business focus from gaming to chips and power technology.

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Dec 25

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Singapore Market Roundup (24-Dec-2025): CGS maintains ‘add’ call for Seatrium at $2.67 TP and more

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In today’s briefing:

Singapore Market Roundup (24-Dec-2025): CGS maintains ‘add’ call for Seatrium at $2.67 TP
Asia Real Estate Tracker (24-Dec-2025): PAG and KKR to acquire Sapporo real estate for $2.6B.
Exencial Industry Tidings 24/12/2025

Singapore Market Roundup (24-Dec-2025): CGS maintains ‘add’ call for Seatrium at $2.67 TP

By Singapore Market Roundup

CGS International keeps ‘add’ call for Seatrium at $2.67 TP after Maersk resolution.
Kelvin Chow from Addvalue Technologies boosts stake by 500,000 shares.
Addvalue Tech CEO and chair convert loan notes and warrants into shares.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (24-Dec-2025): PAG and KKR to acquire Sapporo real estate for $2.6B.

By Asia Real Estate Tracker

PAG and KKR are collaborating to purchase Sapporo real estate in Japan for $2.6 billion.
Blackstone has invested heavily in the Asia-Pacific, acquiring Hamilton Island Resort for $804 million.
Additionally, Blackstone has purchased a Tokyo warehouse for $641 million, marking a record deal.

Exencial Industry Tidings 24/12/2025

By Viral Kishorchandra Shah

Value of India’s coffee export touche s Rs .171 bln
Acrylic staple fibre exports fall by 46.8% in October 2025
Pig iron exports up 1,087.1 % in October 20 25

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Dec 24

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Ohayo Japan | US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as AI Rally Extends and more

By Smartkarma Daily Briefs | Daily Briefs, Thematic (Sector/Industry)

In today’s briefing:

Ohayo Japan | US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as AI Rally Extends
Digital Economy – The Case for AI
Japan Morning Connection: Xi-Trump Semi-Truce Holds for Now
Greening the Future: Sustainability in Singapore
Exencial Industry Tidings 23/12/2025
Biotechs and the Lure of Nasdaq – 23 December 2025

Ohayo Japan | US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as AI Rally Extends

By Mark Chadwick

US equities rose for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, led by continued outperformance in AI stocks
Markets looked past stronger-than-expected economic data, with the Commerce Department reporting third-quarter GDP growth of 4.3%
Gold and silver hit record highs, with gold reaching $4,530.80 for its 53rd record close this year and silver topping $70 an ounce for the first time

Digital Economy – The Case for AI

By GROW with Singlife

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has firmly established itself as a transformative force, reshaping industries and economies worldwide.
A 2017 report by PwC titled “Sizing the Prize” estimated that AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.
This staggering projection underscores the enormous potential of AI-driven innovation to boost productivity and create value across sectors.

Japan Morning Connection: Xi-Trump Semi-Truce Holds for Now

By Andrew Jackson

Large cap tech keeps the tape in the green, but tape unexciting on low vols
Disco tech briefing gives clues to next-gen dicing and grinding technologies
PC makers locking in memory supplies for next year as margins for DRAM/SSD makers surge

Greening the Future: Sustainability in Singapore

By GROW with Singlife

The U.S. ESG pullback creates global uncertainty but opens a strategic window for Singapore to cement its leadership in sustainable finance.
Singapore’s real advantage lies in green finance and carbon services—scalable, high-impact sectors unconstrained by its geographic limits.
With strong regulation, clear sustainability targets, and a growing ecosystem of carbon markets and ESG fintechs, it is primed to attract global capital and companies.

Exencial Industry Tidings 23/12/2025

By Viral Kishorchandra Shah

Rice stocks rise to record-high of 57.6 mt as of 1 Dec 2025
Govt sets quotas for duty free imports of polymers from Oman under FTA
Coal’s share in India’s energy mix to shrink to 30-35% by 2047

Biotechs and the Lure of Nasdaq – 23 December 2025

By Water Tower Research

Exchange migration. Since its inception in 1971, Nasdaq has welcomed more than 500 voluntary exchange transfers from other markets, representing ~$2.7 trillion in market capitalization.
The bulk of these moves occurred over the past two decades, following the 2003 repeal of NYSE’s restrictive Rule 500, which had made voluntary delisting and transfer nearly impossible.
It hasn’t been entirely one way, as since 2000, 347 companies worth $1.5 trillion have moved in the opposite direction.

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Dec 23

Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Ohayo Japan | Wall Street Rises as Oil and more

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Ohayo Japan | Wall Street Rises as Oil, Gold, Silver Jump
Asia Real Estate Tracker (22-Dec-2025): GIC invests $500M in Japan residential through Samty.
Exencial Industry Tidings 22/12/2025

Ohayo Japan | Wall Street Rises as Oil, Gold, Silver Jump

By Mark Chadwick

US stocks advanced for a third consecutive session on Monday, kicking off a holiday-shortened week, led by Energy amid rising crude prices
Rocket Lab shares rose nearly 10% after President Trump signed an executive order targeting a 2028 moon landing
Santen Pharmaceutical (4536 JP): Received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for ptosis eye drops

Asia Real Estate Tracker (22-Dec-2025): GIC invests $500M in Japan residential through Samty.

By Asia Real Estate Tracker

GIC has made a significant investment of $500 million in Japan’s residential sector via Hillhouse’s Samty.
JD and Rava’s EZA Hill have successfully acquired four warehouses in Singapore for $237 million from CapitaLand REIT.
The Australian Retirement Trust is poised to purchase a 48.5% stake in the $1.1 billion Mirvac Build-to-Rent Fund.

Exencial Industry Tidings 22/12/2025

By Viral Kishorchandra Shah

Over 200 drug samples fail quality checks in November 2025
Titan expects watch business’ revenue to touch USD 1 billion in next 2 yrs
Indian Railways fails to recover Rs.40.9 bln from private siding owners: CAG report

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