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Infraset Public Company Limited (INSET.BK)

Q3 2026
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Infraset rides Thailand data centre boom with strong Q2 profit and new contract

  • Data centre demand from government and BOI projects Thailand's data centre boom, driven by government Big Data plans and over 958bn baht in approved BOI projects, is boosting demand for Infraset's services. True IDC's ~$2bn data centre also offers a major bidding opportunity.

    This is the core demand driver behind Infraset's growth and new contract wins.

  • Strong Q2 profit and dividend Infraset's Q2 profit surged 652% year-on-year to 63.66m baht, and an interim dividend of 0.05 baht was declared. This shows the company's strong financial performance and shareholder returns.

    It highlights the company's recent financial success and cash return to shareholders.

  • New USO 3 contract and backlog Infraset won a 1.25bn baht USO 3 contract with True and holds a 5.8bn baht backlog plus over 5bn baht in pending bids. This provides revenue visibility and growth potential.

    It shows new business wins and a strong pipeline that supports future revenue.

  • Near-term reliance on data centre work and bid conversion risk The USO 3 contract's revenue only starts in 2027, so near-term results remain heavily reliant on data centre work, and pending bids may not convert. However, Q3 profit is expected to rise.

    It presents the key risks that could temper the positive outlook.

September 2026
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INSET's backlog and new True contract strengthen data centre growth story

  • 5.8bn baht backlog and over 5bn baht of pending bids INSET holds a 5.8bn baht backlog and is awaiting decisions on over 5bn baht of bids, giving strong revenue visibility and potential for further contract wins.

    This shows the scale of secured and potential work that underpins future revenue.

  • Won 1.25bn baht USO 3 contract with True INSET won a 1.25bn baht USO 3 contract with True, diversifying beyond data centres. Revenue starts in 2027, so near-term reliance on data centres remains.

    This is a new contract win that expands INSET's business beyond data centres.

  • Thailand's AI investment surge and supportive policies Thailand's AI investment surged 80% in H1 2026, and NBTC local-content rules, a smart-grid pilot, and the chip push all favour INSET, boosting demand for its services.

    These policy and investment trends drive demand for INSET's data centre and infrastructure services.

  • Q3 profit expected to rise Q3 profit is expected to rise, continuing the strong earnings momentum from Q2, supported by ongoing data centre construction revenue.

    This indicates continued financial improvement and positive earnings outlook.

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INSET's data-centre and smart-grid pipeline expands as policy support builds

  • NBTC's local-content data-centre rules favour Thai contractors The NBTC proposed that data-centre operators must source at least 50% of construction materials and work locally, plus meet power and water conditions. This steers more data-centre spending to Thai builders like INSET, supporting its order pipeline and pricing power.

    New regulation directly boosts demand for INSET's core data-centre construction services.

  • INSET eyes 5-6bn baht of new bids, backlog may top 5.8bn INSET is awaiting results on 5-6 billion baht of new projects, which could push its backlog above 5.8 billion baht. It already won 1.25 billion baht of USO 3 northern work. More wins mean more future revenue and profit visibility.

    New project pipeline and potential backlog growth directly drive future earnings and share price.

  • Smart-grid pilot opens new demand for INSET The government plans a 10-20 billion baht smart-grid pilot, including smart meters. INSET is named as a potential supplier. This adds a new infrastructure market beyond data centres, diversifying revenue and supporting long-term growth.

    New government investment theme creates additional demand for INSET's services.

  • Made-in-Thailand chip push and Q3 profit growth Thailand's semiconductor board targets 500 billion baht of chip investment by 2030, which INSET says will bring more data-centre users. INSET also expects Q3 2026 profit to grow from Q2, with 5.8 billion baht backlog and 5 billion baht of bids pending.

    New policy and earnings guidance reinforce INSET's growth outlook and investor confidence.

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INSET's data-centre backlog and new USO 3 win drive growth outlook

  • 5.8bn baht backlog and 5bn baht bids underpin H2 growth INSET holds a 5.838 billion baht backlog, with only 20-35% of six hyperscale data-centre projects recognised so far. It awaits results on seven new bids worth over 5 billion baht. This gives visible revenue for the second half and into 2027, supporting the share price.

    Backlog and pending bids are the core earnings driver behind INSET's growth story.

  • One-month data-centre construction halt seen as no impact The Data Center board's one-month pause on construction does not affect INSET, and management sees it as a chance for more Thai participation. Q3 growth remains on plan. This removes a regulatory worry and may open more local contract opportunities.

    It addresses a potential regulatory risk and shows management confidence, which supports the stock.

  • INSET wins 1.25bn baht USO 3 northern contract with True INSET, through the TI joint venture with True Internet, won the northern USO 3 contract worth 1.2485 billion baht. This adds a new government telecom infrastructure project, with revenue expected to start in 2027, diversifying income beyond data centres.

    This is a concrete new contract win that adds to INSET's order book and future revenue.

  • AI investment wave and BOI push boost data-centre contractor demand Thailand's AI-driven foreign investment jumped 80% in H1 2026, and brokers name INSET as a data-centre contractor beneficiary. Q2 data-centre revenue rose 451% year-on-year to 670 million baht. This macro trend supports long-term demand for INSET's services.

    It shows the broader investment cycle that is driving INSET's order pipeline and revenue growth.

July 2026
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INSET rides Thailand's data centre boom as profit and orders surge

  • Government Big Data plan boosts data centre demand Thailand's cabinet approved its first Big Data strategic plan (2025–2027), aiming to expand data infrastructure and AI adoption. This drives more data centre construction, directly increasing demand for INSET's system integration and infrastructure services.

    It explains a key policy force creating new demand for INSET's services.

  • True IDC's $2bn data centre project opens bidding opportunity True IDC is negotiating a ~$2 billion loan to build a new data centre near Bangkok. INSET, as an existing client contractor, is preparing to bid for the ~70 billion baht project, which could significantly boost its backlog and future revenue.

    It shows a concrete, large contract opportunity that could drive INSET's growth.

  • New data centre regulations attract investment The government is finalising clearer data centre business rules, which analysts say will draw more investment. The BOI has already approved data centre and cloud projects worth over 958 billion baht, creating more opportunities for INSET in system installation and co-location services.

    It highlights a regulatory tailwind that expands INSET's addressable market.

  • Q2 profit surges 652% on data centre revenue INSET reported Q2 net profit of 63.66 million baht, up 652% year-on-year, driven by data centre construction revenue. It also declared an interim dividend of 0.05 baht per share. This confirms the company is already benefiting from the data centre boom.

    It provides concrete financial evidence that INSET's strategy is paying off.

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INSET rides Thailand's data centre boom as profit and orders surge

  • Government Big Data plan boosts data centre demand Thailand's cabinet approved its first Big Data strategic plan (2025–2027), aiming to expand data infrastructure and AI adoption. This drives more data centre construction, directly increasing demand for INSET's system integration and infrastructure services.

    It explains a key policy force creating new demand for INSET's services.

  • True IDC's $2bn data centre project opens bidding opportunity True IDC is negotiating a ~$2 billion loan to build a new data centre near Bangkok. INSET, as an existing client contractor, is preparing to bid for the ~70 billion baht project, which could significantly boost its backlog and future revenue.

    It shows a concrete, large contract opportunity that could drive INSET's growth.

  • New data centre regulations attract investment The government is finalising clearer data centre business rules, which analysts say will draw more investment. The BOI has already approved data centre and cloud projects worth over 958 billion baht, creating more opportunities for INSET in system installation and co-location services.

    It highlights a regulatory tailwind that expands INSET's addressable market.

  • Q2 profit surges 652% on data centre revenue INSET reported Q2 net profit of 63.66 million baht, up 652% year-on-year, driven by data centre construction revenue. It also declared an interim dividend of 0.05 baht per share. This confirms the company is already benefiting from the data centre boom.

    It provides concrete financial evidence that INSET's strategy is paying off.

Fujitsu Limited (6702.JP)

Q3 2026
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Fujitsu joins Nvidia AI, regains UK contracts, advances quantum

  • Nvidia physical AI coalition Fujitsu joined Nvidia's physical AI coalition with Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Kawasaki, backed by over ¥380bn in government support, positioning it in industrial robotics and AI.

    This is a major new partnership that could drive future revenue and market sentiment.

  • UK contract eligibility restored Fujitsu regained eligibility for UK government contracts, including a £61m HMRC renewal, easing uncertainty from the Horizon scandal and preserving a key revenue stream.

    This removes a major overhang and secures ongoing business in a key market.

  • Palantir and defense partnerships Fujitsu became Palantir's Global FDE Partner and signed an MOU with GA-ASI on MQ-9B drone maintenance, expanding into defense and AI services.

    These partnerships open new high-value markets and enhance Fujitsu's tech credentials.

  • Quantum computing advance Fujitsu advanced quantum computing as NEC exited hardware, unveiling a warmer-temperature diamond-spin prototype targeting 250 logical qubits by 2030, though revenues are long-dated.

    This positions Fujitsu as a quantum leader, but execution and commercialization remain uncertain.

September 2026
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Fujitsu's Quantum Leap and Defense/AI Alliances Reshape Growth Story

  • Fujitsu signs MOU with US defense giant GA-ASI for UAV maintenance Fujitsu will explore maintaining and supporting the MQ-9B surveillance drones that Japan's military plans to deploy from 2027. This opens a new defense-services revenue stream and strengthens Fujitsu's ties to Japan's defense buildup, which can lift long-term earnings expectations.

    New defense contract expands Fujitsu's addressable market and supports future revenue growth.

  • NEC exits quantum hardware, leaving Fujitsu as Japan's leader NEC is stopping development of quantum computer hardware because it sees no cost-effective path. That removes a major domestic rival and leaves Fujitsu, which built one of the world's largest quantum computers with RIKEN in 2025, in a stronger position to win government and corporate quantum projects.

    Reduced competition strengthens Fujitsu's relative position in quantum computing.

  • Fujitsu unveils world's first diamond-spin quantum computer prototype Fujitsu demonstrated a working prototype that operates at a much warmer temperature than typical quantum machines and works with its existing platform. This milestone supports its roadmap to 250 logical qubits by 2030 and 1,000 by 2035, boosting its technological edge and long-term growth prospects.

    Major technological breakthrough reinforces Fujitsu's leadership in quantum computing.

  • Palantir renews partnership, Fujitsu becomes Global FDE Partner Fujitsu will invest in building Forward Deployed Engineering teams to help customers use Palantir's AI tools, bringing its own AI like Takane. This deepens a high-value partnership that has already delivered big savings for clients, supporting Fujitsu's AI services revenue and market position.

    Expanded AI partnership drives demand for Fujitsu's services and strengthens its AI credentials.

  • Fujitsu joins physical AI alliance with robot makers and Nvidia Fujitsu is partnering with Kawasaki, Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Nvidia on physical AI, where robots learn to act autonomously. The government is backing the effort with over 380 billion yen. This positions Fujitsu in a high-growth field and could open new industrial automation revenue streams.

    New cross-industry alliance with government backing expands Fujitsu's opportunities in physical AI.

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Fujitsu's Quantum Leap and Defense/AI Alliances Reshape Growth Story

  • Fujitsu signs MOU with US defense giant GA-ASI for UAV maintenance Fujitsu will explore maintaining and supporting the MQ-9B surveillance drones that Japan's military plans to deploy from 2027. This opens a new defense-services revenue stream and strengthens Fujitsu's ties to Japan's defense buildup, which can lift long-term earnings expectations.

    New defense contract expands Fujitsu's addressable market and supports future revenue growth.

  • NEC exits quantum hardware, leaving Fujitsu as Japan's leader NEC is stopping development of quantum computer hardware because it sees no cost-effective path. That removes a major domestic rival and leaves Fujitsu, which built one of the world's largest quantum computers with RIKEN in 2025, in a stronger position to win government and corporate quantum projects.

    Reduced competition strengthens Fujitsu's relative position in quantum computing.

  • Fujitsu unveils world's first diamond-spin quantum computer prototype Fujitsu demonstrated a working prototype that operates at a much warmer temperature than typical quantum machines and works with its existing platform. This milestone supports its roadmap to 250 logical qubits by 2030 and 1,000 by 2035, boosting its technological edge and long-term growth prospects.

    Major technological breakthrough reinforces Fujitsu's leadership in quantum computing.

  • Palantir renews partnership, Fujitsu becomes Global FDE Partner Fujitsu will invest in building Forward Deployed Engineering teams to help customers use Palantir's AI tools, bringing its own AI like Takane. This deepens a high-value partnership that has already delivered big savings for clients, supporting Fujitsu's AI services revenue and market position.

    Expanded AI partnership drives demand for Fujitsu's services and strengthens its AI credentials.

  • Fujitsu joins physical AI alliance with robot makers and Nvidia Fujitsu is partnering with Kawasaki, Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Nvidia on physical AI, where robots learn to act autonomously. The government is backing the effort with over 380 billion yen. This positions Fujitsu in a high-growth field and could open new industrial automation revenue streams.

    New cross-industry alliance with government backing expands Fujitsu's opportunities in physical AI.

July 2026
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Fujitsu joins Nvidia's physical AI push; UK bidding stays open

  • Fujitsu leads physical AI business exploration with Nvidia Fujitsu began exploring physical AI business with Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Kawasaki using Nvidia technology, aiming to bridge digital and physical worlds. This positions Fujitsu at the center of a potentially large new market, supporting future revenue growth and lifting investor optimism.

    This is the core new event directly involving Fujitsu and its new business direction.

  • Fujitsu joins Nvidia's Cosmos Coalition for physical AI Fujitsu is one of seven Japanese industrial giants joining Nvidia's physical AI coalition, building on Nvidia's platforms. This locks Fujitsu into a long-term AI ecosystem, boosting its technology credentials and potential order pipeline, which supports the stock's growth narrative.

    This is a new coalition announcement that expands Fujitsu's role and future demand prospects.

  • UK allows Fujitsu to bid for government contracts again Fujitsu remains eligible to bid for UK government work and is pursuing renewals, including a £61m HMRC contract, despite the Horizon scandal. This reduces uncertainty over a key customer, supporting revenue stability and removing a regulatory overhang that had weighed on the shares.

    This is a new development that directly affects Fujitsu's UK public sector demand and removes a negative overhang.

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Fujitsu joins Nvidia's physical AI push; UK bidding stays open

  • Fujitsu leads physical AI business exploration with Nvidia Fujitsu began exploring physical AI business with Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Kawasaki using Nvidia technology, aiming to bridge digital and physical worlds. This positions Fujitsu at the center of a potentially large new market, supporting future revenue growth and lifting investor optimism.

    This is the core new event directly involving Fujitsu and its new business direction.

  • Fujitsu joins Nvidia's Cosmos Coalition for physical AI Fujitsu is one of seven Japanese industrial giants joining Nvidia's physical AI coalition, building on Nvidia's platforms. This locks Fujitsu into a long-term AI ecosystem, boosting its technology credentials and potential order pipeline, which supports the stock's growth narrative.

    This is a new coalition announcement that expands Fujitsu's role and future demand prospects.

  • UK allows Fujitsu to bid for government contracts again Fujitsu remains eligible to bid for UK government work and is pursuing renewals, including a £61m HMRC contract, despite the Horizon scandal. This reduces uncertainty over a key customer, supporting revenue stability and removing a regulatory overhang that had weighed on the shares.

    This is a new development that directly affects Fujitsu's UK public sector demand and removes a negative overhang.

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