汇丰：构建未来：把握下一波浪潮Building the Future Navigating the Next Wave

Investment Rating - The report emphasizes a positive outlook on investment opportunities in Asia, particularly in technology and innovation sectors, suggesting a barbell strategy that balances high dividend stocks with tech innovation champions [22][5]. Core Insights - Innovation, particularly driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), is identified as the main engine for global economic growth and earnings growth in 2026, with a focus on the most innovative countries, primarily the US and Asia [5][6]. - The report highlights the importance of diversifying investment themes to manage risks associated with high correlation among tech-focused investments, suggesting a mix of Asia-focused themes and income-oriented opportunities [8][17]. Thematic Investment Strategy - The report advocates for a thematic investment strategy that transcends traditional sector and geographic classifications, focusing on long-term trends such as Disruptive Technologies, Evolving Society, and Climate Action [12][15]. - It introduces new themes based on short-term forces, such as 'Asia's Data Centre Boom' and 'M&A and Shareholder Value Creation', reflecting the dynamic nature of the investment landscape [16]. High Conviction Themes - The report identifies four high conviction themes in Asia: 1. Asia's Data Centre Boom 2. China's Innovation Champions 3. Power Up Asian Shareholder Returns 4. High Quality Asian Credit [23][22]. Asia's Data Centre Boom - Asia Pacific is projected to have the fastest build-out of data centres by 2030, driven by strong government support, competitive energy costs, and high local demand for digital services [31][25]. - The region's renewable energy infrastructure and cost advantages position it favorably compared to the US and Europe in meeting the energy requirements of data centres [32][50]. China's Innovation Champions - China's AI computing power is expected to double by 2025 and double again by 2027, driven by significant investments and supportive government policies [53][56]. - The report focuses on national champions across the AI value chain, highlighting the rapid growth of China's AI public cloud market [53][60]. Power Up Asian Shareholder Returns - The report notes that corporate governance reforms in Asia are expected to enhance shareholder returns, with higher dividend payouts projected to improve return on equity (ROE) in the region [65][37]. - The Singapore government's initiatives to improve governance and shareholder returns are highlighted as key drivers for investment opportunities [63][64]. High Quality Asian Credit - The report emphasizes the attractiveness of Asian investment-grade (IG) bonds, particularly in China and India, supported by favorable supply-demand dynamics and expected interest rate cuts [75][76]. - Asian IG bonds are projected to offer attractive yields, benefiting from strong local investor demand and global diversification flows [38][76]. Disruptive Technologies - The report identifies two high conviction themes under Disruptive Technologies: Aerospace and Security, and Evolving AI Ecosystem, highlighting the significant investments in digital infrastructure and the growing demand for AI capabilities [84][83]. - The evolving AI ecosystem is driving substantial investments in data centres and cloud computing capacity, with a projected market growth from approximately USD 302 billion in 2023 to USD 622 billion by 2030 [111][116]. Climate Action - The report outlines the urgent need for renewable energy sources driven by rising energy demands from AI applications, with significant investments expected in clean energy technologies [121][122]. - The transition to renewable energy is seen as a strategic investment opportunity, with a focus on energy security and biodiversity management as key themes [130][132].