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Daily Spotlight 29 September 2025 Michael MENG (852) 3988 6433 michael.meng@bocigroup.com Index Performance | | Last close | % 1D | % YTD | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | HSI | 26,128 | (1.3) | 30.3 | | HSCEI | 9,303 | (1.5) | 27.6 | | HSCCI | 3,996 | 0.1 | 5.7 | | MSCI HK | 13,151 | (0.1) | 24.5 | | MSCI CHINA | 87 | (1.5) | 34.8 | | FTSE CHINA A50 | 15,028 | (1.2) | 11.2 | | CSI 300 | 4,550 | (0.9) | 15.6 | | TWSE | 25,580 | (1.7) | 11.0 | | SENSEX | 81,160 | (0.7) | 3.9 | | NIKKEI 225 | 45,355 | (0.9) | 13. ...

Core Viewpoint - Recent network anomalies experienced by China Unicom users have raised concerns, particularly on the evening of August 12, when many users reported being unable to access the internet [1][4][6]. Group 1: Incident Details - Multiple users, primarily from Beijing, but also from Tianjin, Hebei, and Liaoning, reported network issues on August 12 [4]. - The network failure was noted around 8 PM, with users unable to access various websites and apps [6]. - An internet industry professional indicated that the issue was linked to local DNS anomalies, which caused certain domains to resolve incorrectly, leading to access problems [8]. Group 2: Response and Historical Context - As of the report's publication, China Unicom's official customer service accounts had not responded to the incident [6][9]. - Historical context includes a significant network outage in 2019 that affected multiple provinces and cities, where China Unicom acknowledged the issue and apologized to affected customers [11].

Market Overview - The "Italy Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report" provides an executive-level overview of the telecommunications market in Italy, including detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2029 [2][4] - Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Italy is projected to decline at a CAGR of 0.5% from 2024 to 2029, primarily due to decreases in mobile voice & messaging, fixed voice, and pay-TV segments [3][8] - Mobile data service revenue is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 2.2%, driven by increasing mobile data consumption from online gaming and video streaming, higher demand for 5G smartphones, and a steady rise in mobile data ARPU [3][8] Regulatory Environment - The report reviews the regulatory environment and trends, including developments related to spectrum licensing, DTT migration, and IoT regulations, with a focus on the next 18-24 months [8] Telecom Services Market Outlook - Fixed broadband service revenue is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% during the forecast period, supported by gains in fiber subscriptions and government efforts to expand broadband connectivity [3][8] - The report includes historical figures and forecasts of service revenue from fixed telephony, broadband, mobile voice, mobile data, and pay-TV markets [8] Competitive Landscape - The report examines the positioning of leading players in the telecom and pay-TV services market, including subscription market shares across segments [8] - Company snapshots provide analysis of the financial position of leading service providers in the telecommunications and pay-TV markets, including TIM Italy (Telecom Italia), Vodafone Italy, WindTre, and Iliad Italy [10] Key Topics Covered - The report covers demographic and macroeconomic context in Italy, the competitive landscape, and underlying assumptions behind published forecasts [8]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges and solutions related to the "second number renewal" service, which aims to provide users with a "clean" mobile number free from previous ownership issues, highlighting the need for better coordination between telecom operators and internet platforms [5][12][14]. Group 1: User Experience and Issues - Many users face difficulties when trying to register new mobile numbers, as these numbers may have been previously active and linked to other accounts, leading to a "digital identity crisis" [3][5]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reported that by May 2025, the total number of mobile phone users in China is expected to reach 1.807 billion, intensifying the competition for number resources and prompting operators to recycle idle numbers [4]. - The "second number renewal" service, launched in May, allows users to unlink historical internet accounts from their new numbers, covering over 200 mainstream applications [5][12]. Group 2: Operational Challenges - The current "renewal" service primarily involves a one-way request from operators to internet platforms, leading to a lack of transparency and understanding of the processing results for users [7][9]. - Issues such as unstandardized processes and data interoperability hinder the effectiveness of the "second number renewal" service, raising questions about accountability among telecom operators and internet platforms [8][9]. Group 3: Recommendations for Improvement - Telecom operators should establish a rapid response mechanism to enhance service efficiency and transparency, ensuring users can track the progress of their requests [10][11]. - Internet platforms are encouraged to take responsibility for timely responses and efficient processing of unlinking requests, improving communication with telecom operators to streamline the process [11][12]. - Users should be empowered to authorize operators and platforms to handle unlinking matters, creating clear boundaries of responsibility to protect data and ensure compliance [12][13].

Core Insights - The "Spain Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report" provides a comprehensive overview of Spain's telecommunications market, including forecasts and analyses of key indicators through 2029 [2][4]. Market Overview - The report analyzes the current telecommunications landscape in Spain, focusing on fixed telephony, broadband, mobile, and pay-TV markets, while also addressing regulatory trends [2][7]. - The overall telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Spain is projected to decline at a CAGR of 0.5% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2029 [7]. Revenue Forecasts - Mobile data service revenue is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 2.1%, driven by smartphone subscription growth and government initiatives for a stronger 5G network [7]. - Fixed broadband service revenue is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 1.9%, supported by increases in fiber and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) subscriptions [7]. Competitive Landscape - The report examines the positioning of leading players in the telecom and pay-TV services market, including Movistar Spain, Vodafone Spain, and MasOrange, along with their subscription market shares [7][9]. - Company snapshots provide insights into the financial positions of major service providers in the telecommunications and pay-TV sectors [7]. Regulatory Environment - A review of the regulatory setting and agenda for the next 18-24 months is included, covering developments related to spectrum licensing, Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) migration, and Internet of Things (IoT) regulations [7]. Strategic Insights - The report aims to assist executives in building proactive and profitable growth strategies by offering a thorough analysis of market trends and opportunities [7]. - It includes over 20 charts and tables designed for an executive-level audience, providing a digestible market assessment for decision-makers [7].

Core Insights - The "Portugal Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report" provides a comprehensive overview of the telecommunications market in Portugal, including forecasts up to 2029 [1] - The report highlights key opportunities, competitive dynamics, and demand evolution across various service types and technologies [1] Market Highlights - The overall telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Portugal is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% from 2024 to 2029, driven by mobile data and fixed broadband segments [6] - Mobile data service revenue is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 5.6%, fueled by increasing 5G adoption, rising mobile broadband subscriptions, and demand for high-speed data services [6] - Fixed broadband service revenue is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 1.7%, supported by fiber subscription gains due to government and telecom network expansion efforts [6] Operating Environment - The report includes a review of the regulatory environment and trends, focusing on spectrum licensing, DTT migration, and IoT regulations over the next 18-24 months [6] Telecom Services Market Outlook - Detailed analysis of service revenue from fixed telephony, broadband, mobile voice, mobile data, and pay-TV markets is provided, along with historical figures and forecasts [6] Competitive Landscape - The report examines the positioning of leading players in the telecom and pay-TV services market, including subscription market shares across segments [6] - Company snapshots analyze the financial positions of major service providers such as MEO, Vodafone Portugal, NOS, Lycamobile, and NOWO [8]

Core Insights - Crédit Coopératif has signed a memorandum of understanding with Orange for the potential acquisition of fintech Anytime, aligning with its 2030 strategic plan "100% committed" [1][4] - The acquisition aims to enhance Crédit Coopératif's digital offerings, particularly for small and medium-sized associations, leveraging Anytime's innovative services [2][5] - Discussions initiated with Orange Bank are expected to support Anytime's evolution in the Social and Solidarity Economy markets [3][4] Company Overview - Crédit Coopératif is a cooperative bank focused on environmental and social transitions, serving clients such as cooperatives, SMEs, and non-profit organizations [7] - The bank aims to strengthen its presence in the association market and achieve a market share of over 6% among newly created associations by 2030 [8] Strategic Goals - The acquisition of Anytime is part of a broader strategy to build a 100% digital offering tailored to small associations [8] - Crédit Coopératif plans to enhance dedicated services for large Social and Solidarity Economy organizations, including advanced expense management tools [8] Anytime Overview - Founded in 2014 and a subsidiary of Orange Bank since 2020, Anytime specializes in account management and payment services for professionals and associations [5] - The fintech has developed tailored solutions for associations, including advanced expense management tools [5] Social Process - Employee representative bodies within both the Orange Group and Crédit Coopératif are being consulted regarding the acquisition, with a potential completion date set for the end of 2025 [6]

Core Viewpoint - The report from CICC suggests that A-shares are likely to experience a "good start" after the holiday due to marginal improvement in the performance of listed companies in the first quarter and positive external factors during the A-share market closure [1] Group 1: Market Performance - A-share companies showed marginal performance improvement in Q1 [1] - Positive external market conditions, including better performance of Hong Kong and US stocks during the A-share market closure, are expected to influence A-shares positively [1] Group 2: Investment Recommendations - Focus on sectors with recovering demand and low tariff impact, such as AI development, cloud computing, and robotics [1] - Consider export sectors with low exposure to the US, including engineering machinery, power grid equipment, and commercial vehicles [1] - Highlight high cash flow and low external demand correlation sectors, such as hydropower, telecommunications, and leading companies in the food and beverage industry [1]

Group 1 - U Mobile has appointed Huawei and ZTE as technology partners to jointly deploy Malaysia's next-generation 5G network under a dual-network model [1][3] - The goal is to achieve 80% coverage in densely populated areas within the first 12 months and 90% coverage in the following 12 months, focusing on key sectors such as transportation hubs, healthcare, sports facilities, smart cities, and data centers [3] - U Mobile plans to finance the deployment of the second 5G network through a combination of internal funds, bank loans, supplier financing, and future IPO proceeds [4] Group 2 - U Mobile has invested over 8 billion ringgit (approximately 1.32 billion RMB) in network and technology infrastructure, with more than 10,000 network sites established [4] - U Mobile holds a 19% market share in Malaysia, while competitors CelcomDigi and Maxis hold 50% and 37% respectively [4] - The wholesale pricing for the 5G network is expected to be similar to the current rates set by the national digital company (DNB) [4] Group 3 - Huawei is recognized as a global leader in the 5G market, holding the highest number of 5G patents worldwide, and is committed to delivering a customized 5G-A network experience [4] - ZTE expressed its enthusiasm for being a technology partner and contributing to the development of Malaysia's telecommunications industry from 2G to 5G [5] - In March, CelcomDigi signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei and ZTE to enhance digital experiences in Malaysia through advanced AI and next-generation connectivity technologies [6]