Deep-dives
Deep-dive 2021-2: SBS Transit Ltd
SBS Transit (SBUS SP) is a public transport operator in Singapore, focusing on buses and subways. It was established in 1973 as a merger between three Singaporean bus companies. Since then it has branched out into the operation of mass-rapid transit (MRT) lines as well. Today it operates 3,417
Deep-dive 2020-7: Koshidaka Holdings Co Ltd
Koshidaka Holdings (2157 JP) is a karaoke-operator run by serial entrepreneur Hiroshi Koshidaka. The man has an incredible track record and he continues to put his entire focus on the company. The main part of the business is a chain of karaoke bars run under the brand name "Maneki-neko&
Deep-dive 2020-4: SATS Ltd
SATS (SATS SP) is the main gateway services and airline catering provider at Singapore's Changi Airport. The company was formed as the ground handling services operator at Paya Lebar Airport for Malayan Airways, and later for Singapore Airlines after the Singapore split from Malaysia. SATS was eventually de-merged
Deep-dive 2020-2: Haier Smart Home Co Ltd D-Share
Haier Smart Home (690D GR) is one of China's largest home appliance manufacturers, offering everything from air conditioners to kitchen appliances. Since its founding in 1984, Haier Group chairman Zhang Ruimin has taken the company from a loss-making state-owned refrigerator factory into a global giant. Zhang Ruimin is
Deep-dive 2020-1: Haw Par Corporation Ltd
Tiger Balm is a unique consumer franchise with a legendary history. The product is used to relieve pain: headaches as well as muscle sprains and aches. And Haw Par's distinctive packaging and tiger logo has almost become associated with the product itself. Even though the product was invented