Group 1 - Cathay Securities announced the acquisition of an Indonesian securities company, marking its continued expansion in Southeast Asia after establishing a presence in Singapore and Vietnam [1] - Cathay Securities has been active in Southeast Asia since 2015, with its subsidiary, Cathay International, setting up a branch in Singapore and acquiring a 50.97% stake in Vietnam Investment Securities in late 2019 [1] - Southeast Asia is a key region for Chinese securities firms, with China Galaxy Securities being one of the early entrants, expanding its international network through acquisitions in Malaysia and other countries [1] Group 2 - China Galaxy reported that its overseas brokerage business ranks first in Malaysia, second in Singapore, fourth in Indonesia, and fifth in Thailand, with a total of 34 equity and bond financing transactions completed, amounting to SGD 1.8 billion [2] - Huatai Securities' Singapore subsidiary received a capital markets services license and exemption for financial advisory qualifications in 2023, allowing it to conduct securities trading and corporate financing legally [2] - Huatai Securities emphasized its commitment to internationalization, integrating domestic and overseas operations to seize strategic opportunities in the global industrial chain restructuring [2] Group 3 - Southeast Asia's overseas markets are increasingly driving the performance growth of securities firms, with 15 A-share listed securities firms reporting international business revenue of CNY 20.12 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.35% [3] - 12 out of 15 securities firms reported positive growth in their overseas business, with 12 firms experiencing revenue growth exceeding 10% [3] - The report from Guosen Securities highlights that leading firms like CITIC Securities and Huatai Securities are enhancing their international competitiveness, while smaller firms are also experiencing rapid growth in international business [3]