Ge Long Hui·2025-08-01 02:41Core Viewpoint - UBS forecasts AIA's new business value (VNB) to grow by 16% and 15% year-on-year under actual exchange rates (AER) and constant exchange rates (CER) respectively for the first half of the year, with a projected acceleration in growth to 21% and 18% in the second quarter compared to 13% in the first quarter, driven by strong performance in Hong Kong and mainland China markets [1] Group 1 - UBS estimates AIA's operating profit per share to increase by 10% year-on-year for the first half of the year [1] - After-tax operating profit is expected to grow by 5% [1] - The interim dividend is projected to rise by 9% to HKD 0.48 per share, although no updates on share buyback plans are anticipated [1] Group 2 - The new chairman, Du Jiaqi, will assume office on October 1, and significant strategic adjustments are expected to be clarified after his appointment [1] - UBS maintains a target price of HKD 88 for AIA and rates the stock as "Buy" [1]