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Last week FTSE Russell announced that the Southeast Asian nation would be promoted to Secondary Emerging Market status.

The company’s unaudited interim results show revenue climbing 31% year-on-year, driven by global demand for its mobile robotics solutions.

Despite multiple headwinds, China’s GDP grew by a solid 5.3% in 1H25, beating the government’s 5.0% target

Japan’s equity renaissance reflects both fundamental improvements in the economy and a recalibration of external risks.

In the wake of Japan's trade deal with the US, we take a look at five of the most interesting stocks trading in Tokyo.

Pacific Lime & Cement's Central Lime Project is proceeding without the need for further equity or debt finance.

This week on the podcast we are talking about stock picking in Japan, with Masaki Taketsume of the Schroder Japan Trust.

Corporate governance reforms are making Japanese companies more reactive to foreign investors, and creating opportunities in small caps.

A bad start to the week for the ASX, Australia's stock exchange, as it faces a probe from Australia's financial regulator, ASIC.

ASX-listed DigitalX is being backed by the same investors who saw the value offered by Sol Strategies - time for a repeat?

A massive debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for CATL while more detail emerges on Ryan Reynolds' MNTN IPO.

Fund manager Asset Value Investors has launched a campaign urging Wacom Corporation to adopt a more market and governance-conscious approach.

This Australian mid-level miner is seeing huge interest from stock punters as high grade gold continues to flow from its existing projects

Bally's Casino revises IPO on legal challenge, Republic Digital upsizes NASDAQ listing and Ant Group looks to Hong Kong.

The initial analysis at the Cusp and Bobs prospects of the Harts Range Project has revealed a strong dominance of heavy rare earth elements.

DN Automotive is poised to spin out its machine tools division next month, the largest in the Korean market.

Trump has announced he will impose 46% tariffs on Vietnamese imports, one of his most aggressive trade moves towards any country.

Direct engagement with investee companies provides unique insights that data alone cannot, especially in emerging markets.

DeepSeek demonstrated how an overlooked Chinese company could shake the tech world to its foundations - are there more out there?

Excitement for tech investors as CoreWeave files for an IPO on Wall Street, while Etihad plans a major listing of 20% of stock.

Trump's tariffs war with China is going to have knock on effects on tech giants like Apple and Samsung. Some will suffer more than others

Fidelity Special Situations investment trust gives investors exposure to a broad segment of the Chinese economy.

US stock investors turning bearish as Chinese company mounts challenge to NVIDIA's supremacy with cheaper AI solution.

While Korea has been gripped by an ongoing constitutional crisis, high quality stocks have been sold down to value levels.

Seven & i holdings in Japan considers IPO of US assets, biotech companies could be coming back to the market, and a Chicago casino.

Following a whistleblower briefing, we bring you a report on Vietnamese car maker VinFast which is facing potential further scrutiny of its safety record

In this podcast episode, host Stuart Fieldhouse speaks with Yoojeong Oh, Investment Manager of abrdn Asian Income Fund

eToro says it will be returning to the IPO market in 2025, while Korea could see its first pure play quantum tech listing.

ServiceTitan discloses its planned IPO share price, FCA considers letting Shein list in London and Greatland Gold plans secondary ASX listing.

China tech champion sees its stock rally again following substantial first half loss - will we see more in 2025?

Paul ffolkes Davis, Chairman of Rising Sun Management, looks at Japanese small caps in the wake of the October snap election.

Once part of a chaebol, this financial holding company is considered one of the best performing on the Korean stock market.

Delivery Hero plans to sell off some of its UAE subsidiary while Canadian women's fashion chain explores potential $1 billion IPO.

South Korea's economy is going through a process of considerable change, creating new opportunities for stock investors.

This week we are tipping a China-based pioneer in healthcare devices which you can wear to keep track of essential readings.

Fresh from our tour of Japan, we look at five of the top large cap stocks currently trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Biotech company Septerna is coming to NASDAQ, Swiggy cuts its IPO valuation and Hong Kong is back in business with Horizon Robotics IPO

China's latest round of stimulus measures has helped to boost local and Hong Kong stocks, including a big share buyback program.

Our IPO round up this week features California-based tech firm Lightmatter, China's Horizon Robotics and UAE's Lulu Retail Holdings

We take a look at the latest set of numbers out from Japan's J. Front Retailing, which manages a cash-rich department store empire.

Ryan Reynolds' ad company sits down with Morgan Stanley to talk IPO plans, while a $200m healthcare SPAC hits the market.

Tekcapital to list AI specialist in the tech and recruitment space, while China's Hozon pushes ahead with Hong Kong IPO plans.

China's EV brands are swiftly becoming recognised outside their core market - should investors be taking more notice as well?

Japanese SSD maker Kioxia is relaunching its IPO bid in Tokyo after a four year hiatus, while MBX Biosciences files in the US.

The spread of mpox in Africa is shifting billions into the healthcare sector: here we look at five of the best stocks in healthcare.

This week we check out progress on major IPOs in the pipeline in Sweden and Japan, and there's an RTO onto the London market.

This week we are tipping an Asian video games developer that recently swooped to gather up a prime studio opportunity in Japan.

Stocks of vaccine makers and manufacturers of testing equipment surge as mpox virus spreads in central Africa.

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman pulled his enormous $25bn NYSE IPO, while AI chipmaker Cerebras filed for a US IPO.

With a large market sell off seemingly underway, now is the time for investors to be exploring some short side opportunities.

Is Toyota navigating a road to success or steering towards its own downfall? Despite its Kaizen philosophy it lacks an effective EV strategy

Japan's major stockmarket indices have been probing new highs this week, largely thanks to the cheap yen, but how long can it last?

Latest news on listings and new fund raises from around the world. including IntelliAM's debut on AQSE and Smurfit Westrock combo.

Investment Manager James Thom makes the case for investors to continue backing India following the shock General Election result

Leading Japan fund managers discuss what has been driving the massive rally in stocks and whether this can continue.

Shein's plans for an IPO are being closely followed in London, as the market awaits approval of an overseas listing from Chinese regulators.

Paint maker SK Kaken is facing criticism from an investor for its management practices and large treasury of unused stock.

Hedge fund is calling for an MBO as Fuji Media conglomerate continues to underperform critical benchmarks for its sector in Japan.

John Bauernfriend is calling for the board of Aichi Corporation, a subsidiary of Toyota, to dissolve its listed subsidiary structure.

Asian fashion giant Shein is facing more scrutiny over its US listing plans: does this mean it will look at a London IPO?

This week I've been running my screens across the sub-USD 200m Asian stocks universe looking for undervalued gems.

An outstanding performance from big stocks in Japan and the cheap yen has driven the Nikkei through an historic barrier.

Japan is still providing investors with rich opportunities, including this large cap property developer with a green angle.

One of the best quality small caps stocks in Asia right now, KESPION has been sold down heavily in 2H 2023: can it get back up again?

HCL Technologies is one of a clutch of high quality Indian tech stocks which have been making waves in Asian markets in January.

We start the year with a look at the Australian market and five stocks which are exhibiting some potential growth characteristics.

The latest set of numbers out from BYD has caused many analysts to take a second look at the Chinese electric car contender.

Enthusiasm for Nio is currently on the ebb, compelling a change in focus by management as it works to make the EV maker profitable

One of the highlights of the markets this year has been the performance of Japanese stocks which performed much better than their peers.

Asset Value Investors said it plans to vote against the reappointment of Digital Garage's board at the next AGM.

Will the sell off in Ganesh Housing Corp stock provide an interesting value entry point into India's red hot housing market?

Japanese small cap Shin Maint Holdings has posted a record year for sales and profits in a tough period for retail.

Xinjiang Guannong is a huge player in the Asian tomato paste market, with excellent financial numbers, so why are investors selling?

LeTech Corp is a specialist information hub for buyers and sellers of prime real estate in the heart of Japan's biggest cities.

X Financial came out with some phenomenal numbers at the end of August, but can it weather the storm in China's debt market?

China's property sector and Evergrande bond holders are holding their breath as developer looks set to collapse.

With demand for graphite picking up sharply, there has been surprisingly little investment into graphite projects outside China.

Analysts remained cautiously upbeat despite another poor set of results out from Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng last week.

High purity manganese specialist Euro Manganese reports very solid demand from the output of its landmark project in the Czech Republic.

The technology giant Samsung Electronics posted a profit plunge of 95% for the second quarter of the year, on weak demand for memory chips.

Many Asian and European foreign investors are buying into Japanese stocks, which even Warren Buffett thinks are undervalued.

Euro Manganese has awarded its engineering, procurement and construction management contract (EPCM) to Australia’s Wood Group.

LG Chem CEO Shin Hak-cheol briefed investors this week on the Korean's giant's ambitious new strategy in battery materials.

GT Capital's recent earnings report has reignited bullish momentum, suggesting the possibility of the stock reclaiming its February highs

We spoke with Barton Gold CEO Alexander Scanlon on a recent visit to London to talk about South Australia's emerging big scale gold project.

Rakuten Bank and U Power have both demonstrated the demand from investors for solid Asian technology stocks is massive.

Euro Manganese confirms the 99.9% high purity quality of its output from Czech mine tailings.

The EC's new Critical Raw Materials Act contains several major benefits for high purity manganese specialist Euro Manganese.

We check out Japanese real estate specialist Jinushi in the wake of an excellent set of results for the last quarter.

The dramatic sell-off of Indian conglomerate Adani Group has eased off following a series of decisive measures to restore investor confidence

The deal is a significant milestone for Euro Manganese as it represents its first formal term sheet with a builder of a battery gigafactory.

The Chvaletice Project is poised to become Europe’s only primary producer of high-purity manganese products with excellent ESG credentials.

The IPO market may be quiet in Europe but it is on a tear in the Middle East where Americana is about to start trading.

We sorted through some of the bigger stocks in Tokyo in search of companies with very attractive fundamentals.

WuXi Biologics has been busy buying back stock in Hong Kong: we look behind the success story of this drugs R&D specialist.

We take our first look at the world's biggest insurance company, which controls a huge and diversified business in China.

We look at what has been powering the over 500% gain in Koolearn Technology, the specialist online educator for kids and salespeople

We are back in the global healthcare market this week, a sector which continues to yield some trend-beating stocks for the canny investor.

Some hefty stocks are being groomed for IPOs in Asian markets in Q4, plus Shanghai saw United Imaging soar 75% on day one.

We run the numbers and take a look at the prospects for Saudi Aramco following its record profits - what next with oil dropping?

Japanese specialist engineer produced some solid Q1 results causing investors to start buying into the stock last month.

China’s largest real-estate developer Evergrande's current liquidity crisis is likely to downgrade the Chinese economy’s growth prospects

Gree Electric is fighting to maintain its share of the global air conditioning appliance market, but inflation is not helping it.

Evergrande is being openly discussed as China's Lehman Brothers moment, but is this for real, or just a much needed market adjustment?

Tombill Mines has started a diamond drilling program in Ontario in a property adjacent to the soon to be productive Hardrock project.

Morinaga shares saw some very heavy selling activity in Tokyo on Thursday, but this comes as no surprise as the stock sticks to its trends.

MRC has carried out drilling along beaches north of its existing operations, yielding positive results in one of the richest mineral sands in the world.

Japan's health gadget unicorn has gone to the market, but should you consider picking up stock at this price?

A massive piece of financial news came out earlier this April but passed largely unnoticed, possibly because the concept needs a bit of wrapping around it.

China A shares were originally created for domestic Chinese investors - now it is becoming increasingly easy for foreigners to buy them too, but should you?

Is Japan finally turning the corner, or have we been here too many times before?