• Thu, March 20, 2025

by: Fortune

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by: MoneyWeek

Find tomorrow's Asian giants while they are still smaller companies

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by: Week99er

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by: Insider

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by: Reuters

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery

The U.S. on Thursday issued new Iran-related sanctions, targeting entities including for the first time a Chinese "teapot," or independent refinery, and vessels that supplied crude oil to such processing plants.

by: Forbes

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by: CNBC

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by: CNBC

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by: Reuters

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by: Fortune

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by: Forbes

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by: CNBC

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by: Reuters

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by: Reuters

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by: Reuters

Brazil sees prolonged US tariff talks, minister says, linking ethanol and sugar

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by: CoinTelegraph

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by: Kiplinger

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by: WTOP

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by: MoneyWeek

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by: MARCA

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by: Mint

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by: Fortune

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by: Forbes

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: cnbctv18

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by: AOL

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by: Insider

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by: Forbes

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by: Insider

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by: cnbctv18

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: Insider

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by: Forbes

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by: Insider

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by: Reuters

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by: Insider

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by: Reuters

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by: Insider

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by: Reuters

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by: Reuters

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by: Reuters

Bain Capital to buy stake worth $508 million in India's Manappuram Finance

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Find tomorrow's Asian giants while they are still smaller companies

Surya Pertiwi (Jakarta: SPTO) is the leading distributor and manufacturer of sanitary ware in Indonesia, with more than 3,000 dealers in its network. It is the exclusive distributor in Indonesia for the Japanese brand TOTO. The company has a 65%-70% domestic market share in sanitary ware and a 40%-50% share in sanitary fittings.
The article from MoneyWeek discusses the investment potential in smaller companies within Asia's giant economies, particularly focusing on China, India, and Southeast Asia. It highlights that while large corporations often dominate headlines, smaller companies can offer significant growth opportunities due to their agility, innovation, and potential for rapid expansion. The piece points out that these smaller firms are less researched and can be undervalued, providing a fertile ground for investors looking for high returns. It also mentions the risks involved, such as higher volatility, less liquidity, and greater exposure to local economic fluctuations. The article suggests that despite these risks, the dynamic economic environments in Asia, driven by increasing consumer demand, urbanization, and technological advancements, make smaller companies an attractive segment for investors willing to delve deeper into market research and adopt a long-term investment strategy.

Read the Full MoneyWeek Article at:
https://moneyweek.com/investments/asia-giants-smaller-companies