SGX:BSL
SGX:BSLHealthcare

3 Promising Asian Penny Stocks With Market Caps Below US$2B

As global markets react to economic shifts and monetary policy changes, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for potential opportunities. Penny stocks, a term often associated with speculative investments, can still hold significant promise when backed by strong financials. In this article, we explore several Asian penny stocks that exhibit solid fundamentals and could offer growth potential for those interested in exploring smaller or newer companies.
SGX:D03
SGX:D03Food

Del Monte Pacific (SGX:D03) Profit Rebound Challenges Bearish Narratives After Recent Loss-Making Quarters

Del Monte Pacific (SGX:D03) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue of about $234.9 million, basic EPS of $0.0087 and net income of roughly $16.8 million setting the tone for its latest quarter. The company has seen revenue move from roughly $694.0 million in Q2 2025 to $234.9 million in Q2 2026, while net income swung from a loss of about $22.2 million to a profit of $16.8 million and EPS shifted from a loss of $0.0114 to a profit of $0.0087. This points to a very different...
SGX:P8Z
SGX:P8ZFood

Why Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z) Is Down 9.0% After Bigger Dividends And Rising ESG Penalties Risk

Earlier in 2025, Bumitama Agri reported strong crude palm oil pricing, higher production volumes and a tripling of its interim dividend payout, underscoring robust operational momentum. At the same time, the group is contending with rising ESG and regulatory pressures, including potential fines for plantations operating within Indonesia’s designated forest zones, prompting a more cautious stance from brokers. With the share price showing a 8.97% seven-day decline but a 1.54% rebound over one...
SGX:O39
SGX:O39Banks

Did OCBC’s New eSignGlobal Partnership Just Reframe Oversea-Chinese Banking’s (SGX:O39) Cross-Border Digital Ambitions?

At the recent 18th Singapore–Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council meeting, eSignGlobal announced a cooperation agreement with Lion-OCBC Capital Asia, the private equity arm of OCBC Bank, to build a cross-border digital trust ecosystem linking China and Southeast Asia and to base its Southeast Asia regional headquarters in Singapore. This partnership highlights how OCBC is pairing its regional capital network with digital trust infrastructure, potentially deepening its role in cross-border...
SGX:MR7
SGX:MR7Construction

3 Asian Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 8.9%

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by fluctuating interest rates and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for opportunities. In this context, dividend stocks in the region can offer a blend of income and potential stability amid market uncertainties.
SGX:B61
SGX:B61Real Estate

Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying Opportunities In December 2025

As December 2025 unfolds, the Asian markets are navigating a landscape marked by mixed economic signals, with manufacturing activity contracting while services sectors show resilience. Amid these dynamics, small-cap stocks in Asia present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth potential, especially as insider buying can often signal confidence in a company's future prospects. Identifying stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and align with current market conditions is...
SGX:D01
SGX:D01Consumer Retailing

DFI Retail Group (SGX:D01) Is Up 19.2% After Boosting Dividends And Targeting Higher Returns - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Earlier this month, DFI Retail Group Holdings outlined a new three-year plan, lifting its dividend payout ratio from 60% to 70% from the final 2025 dividend, while targeting an underlying profit compound annual growth rate of 11–15% and a return on capital employed of at least 15% by 2028. The group also plans to accelerate Health & Beauty and Convenience store growth via a capital-light franchise model and increase its online sales mix to 7–10%, signalling a stronger focus on asset...
SGX:H78
SGX:H78Real Estate

Is Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) Using Vision 2035 Buybacks to Reinforce Value or Mask Headwinds?

Hongkong Land Holdings recently continued its Strategic Vision 2035 pivot by recycling capital through major asset disposals, repurchasing and cancelling 230,000 shares on 1 December 2025, while managing weaker guidance amid softer Hong Kong office and Mainland China residential conditions. This combination of portfolio reshaping, debt reduction, and ongoing buybacks highlights management’s emphasis on balance sheet strength and value-focused capital allocation. Next, we’ll examine how this...
SGX:D01
SGX:D01Consumer Retailing

DFI Retail Group (SGX:D01) Valuation After New Three‑Year Dividend and Profit Growth Roadmap

DFI Retail Group Holdings (SGX:D01) just laid out a fresh three year roadmap, lifting its dividend payout target to 70% and tying that commitment to ambitious profit growth and capital efficiency goals through 2028. See our latest analysis for DFI Retail Group Holdings. The roadmap has clearly caught investors’ attention, with the latest share price at $4.10 after a 19.19% 7‑day share price return and a striking 103.53% one‑year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum is firmly building...
SGX:H78
SGX:H78Real Estate

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78): Reassessing Valuation After Buybacks, Asset Sales and a Sharper Focus on Premium Mixed-Use Assets

Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX:H78) is back on traders radar after stepping up share buybacks and recycling capital from asset sales, all while its share price still trades at a steep discount to underlying assets. See our latest analysis for Hongkong Land Holdings. The combination of stepped up buybacks, capital recycling and a still wide discount to asset value is now clearly feeding into the price action. A roughly 9.5% one month share price return, a near 51% year to date share price gain...