Slow prospects for Tokyo

Article Abstract:

The stock exchange markets in Asia continue to demonstrate divided results with some gains and losses as of Feb 19, 1999. Investment analysts believe that the Tokyo stock market is unlikely to move. Shares dropped 1.6% in Hong Kong, while the composite index in the Philippine Stock Exchange dropped by 0.82 point to 1926.63. In Bangkok, Thailand, stock prices rose with a 0.10 point gain to 336.57. Similarly, stock shares in Sydney, Australia rose by 1.5%, while the Malaysian composite index dropped one point to 565.29.

Asia, Industry Overview, Securities

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Investors should look beyond foreign-exchange gains: corporate earnings seem to glow in quarter, but underlying losses remain, despite baht's rise

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Investors in the Thai stock market are advised to scrutinized their target companies for their financial performance and fiscal prudence, and not to be swayed by the glowing performances that are brought about by the 46% appreciation of the baht aginst the dollar. The baht's appreciation allows many companies to post the gains as part of the foreign-exchange losses in 1997. Investors are advised to look into corporate operating profits, which is a better reflection of the performance of Thai companies.

Analysis, Finance, Thailand, Corporate bonds

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Investors are keen on Vietnam equities

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Vietnam has seen its economy stimulate enormously through investor sentiment over the last 12 months, with Ho Chi Minh City's new stock exchange offering the most promise. The number of companies on the stock market in Vietnam have increased from two to six, with 10 expected by the year's end. Two major indicators to look for are increasing the number of companies listed and getting the stock market to a level that holds interest among investors.

Vietnam, Supply and demand, Securities industry, Investors

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