Daily BriefsSingapore

Daily Brief Singapore: Sea, China Yuchai International, iFAST and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Is Shopee on the ‘Amazon’ path in Southeast Asia?
  • China Yuchai International Ltd (CYD): How Real Is It?
  • iEdge Singapore Next 50 Review: Tech Tilt & Rebalance Highlights


Is Shopee on the ‘Amazon’ path in Southeast Asia?

By Simon Torring

  • In Cube’s recentcommentary on Sea Limited’s Q1’26 earnings,one point that stood out was that Shopee VIP is beginning to look more Amazon Prime-like.
  • VIP is no longer just about shopping discounts or shipping perks.
  • It is becoming a broader membership layer, with lifestyle and non-shopping benefits increasingly used to deepen buyer engagement.

China Yuchai International Ltd (CYD): How Real Is It?

By J Capital Research

  • The truck and bus engine company China Yuchai (CYD) has seen its share price more than triple in a year.
  • Although the share price has shot up, CYD trades at around 7.5x EV/Ebitda, not high for a company whose earnings grew 66% in 2025, suggesting that the market may be skeptical about sustainability.
  • We certainly are.

iEdge Singapore Next 50 Review: Tech Tilt & Rebalance Highlights

By Geoff Howie

  • The June 2026 review of the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index added AEM, Top Glove, UI Boustead REIT, and PC Partner.
  • AEM’s 2026 ADT increased to S$34.7 million, with revenue guidance raised to S$550-600 million for FY26.
  • PC Partner’s 2026 ADT rose to S$4.6 million, driven by strong growth in graphics card sales and premium products.

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