Corporate Profiles

(Companies listed in alphabetical order.)

AAC Acoustic Technologies Holding Inc (2018 HK)* designs and manufactures miniature acoustic components, which are used in mobile handsets, MP3 players and other consumer handheld devices.

ACCESS Co Ltd (4813 JP)* develops browser software for the internet. The company designs custom browsers for manufacturers of electronics such as cellular phones, portable e-mail devices, handheld PCs, video game consoles and car navigation systems.

Acer Inc (2353 TT)* manufactures and distributes semiconductor products, personal computers, computer peripherals, multimedia products, and computer software. The Company also provides maintenance and repair services to customers. In addition, Acer Inc operates real estate business. The Company markets its product under the Acer brand name.

Aeon Credit Service M Bhd (ACSM MK)* provides consumer financing products. The Company offers products such as easy payment, personal financing, and credit cards.

Aichi Steel Corporation (5482 JP)* is a manufacturer of specialty steel. The company's products include rolled steel and forged products. Aichi Steel jointly works with Toyota Motors to develop automobile parts. The company also makes magnetic and electronic parts including plastic magnets.

Aisin Seiki Co Ltd (7259 JP)* is the world's top automatic transmission maker that manufactures a wide range of motor vehicle parts such as transmissions, brakes and car navigation systems. The company has sales and production bases in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd (7238 JP) manufactures brake products. Its products include disc brakes, drum brakes, brake linings, clutch facing for automobiles, motorcycles, train cars and industrial machinery. Akebono has its subsidiaries in the US, France and Singapore.

All Nippon Airways Co Ltd (9202 JP)* provides a variety of air transportation-related services. The company offers scheduled & unscheduled air passenger services and air courier services. ANA sells aircraft parts and provides travel arrangement & reservation services as well. The company operates a number of hotels in Japan through subsidiaries.

Allco Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALLC SP)* is a real estate investment trust that invests primarily in real estate and real related assets in the office and retail sectors.

Asahi Glass Company Limited (5201 JP)* manufactures and sells a variety of glass products. Main products include glass substrates for flat panel displays, flat glass for construction and automotive glass. The company also produces electronics materials, chemicals and ceramics-related products.

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (A-REIT) (AREIT SP)* is a property trust constituted by a trust deed. A-REIT owns and invests in a diverse, income producing portfolio of business park (including science park), light industrial, hi-tech industrial and logistic properties in Singapore.

AU Optronic Corp (2409 TT)* manufactures and markets thin film transistor-liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCDs) and plasma display panels (PDPs). The Company sells its products in Taiwan and export worldwide.

Banyan Tree Holdings Limited (BTH SP) owns and manages hotels. The Company also operates spas, galleries and golf courses, and invests in property. Banyan Tree offers design and project management services as well.

Benesse Corporation (9783 JP)* provides correspondence educational services mainly to high school students. Benesse operates language schools and also develops software for educational use.

BIC CAMERA INC (3048 JP) operates the "Urban", "Station front", and "Large scale" type electronic retail stores in Japan focusing on the Tokyo metropolitan area. The company sells a wide range of retail products from information communications equipments such as PC, and electrical home appliances to sporting goods, liquors, and so on. Bic Camera also runs an internet shopping site.

Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited (BH TB)*, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the Bumrungrad Hospital. Located in Bangkok, the Hospital has capacity of international standard medical care with 554 beds for inpatients and approximately 125 clinics examination suites that can serve up to 3,000 outpatients daily.

Bursa Malaysia (BURSA MK)* is a fully integrated exchange, offering a wide range of exchange-related services, including trading, clearing, settlement and depository services. The exchange also offers information services related to the Malaysian securities market.

Cambridge Industrial Trust (CREIT SP) is a real estate investment trust. The trust invests in industrial income-producing real estate and related assets.

CapitaCommercial Trust (CCT SP)* is a property trust company which invests in commercial real estate properties.

Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd (2882 TT) is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides traditional life, health care and accident insurances, as well as banking, security underwriting and brokerage services.

CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDREIT SP) is a stapled group compromising H-REIT and HBT. H-REIT is a real estate investment trust that invest in a portfolio of income-producing properties and HBT is a business trust.

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited (1038 HK)*, through its subsidiaries, develops, invests in and operates infrastructure projects such as power plants, toll roads and toll bridges in Hong Kong, China, Australia and other countries. The company also manufactures and sells infrastructure materials including cement, concrete, asphalt and aggregates.

China Green (Holdings) Limited (904 HK)*, through its subsidiaries, produces and supplies fresh and processed vegetables and fruits.

China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited (1886 HK) produces a wide range of beverages. The company produces beverages that include fruit juice, vegetable juice, mixed fruit and vegetable juices and other beverages.

China LotSynergy Holdings Limited (8161 HK) is a lottery services company. The Company is involved in investment, project development, provision of technologies and equipment, as well as consultancy services in lottery business and related sectors.

China Mobile Limited (941 HK)*, through its subsidiaries, provides cellular telecommunications and related services in the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong SAR.

China Shenhua Energy Company Limited (1088 HK)* is an integrated coal-based energy company focusing on the coal and power businesses in China. The Company also owns and operates an integrated coal transportation network consisting of dedicated rail lines and port facilities.

China Telecom Corporation Limited (728 HK)*, through its subsidiaries, provides wireline telephone, data, and Internet, as well as leased line services in China.

China WindPower Group Limited (182 HK), through its subsidiaries, wholesales and retails Chinese and other medicines. The company also researches, produces, and sells transgenic drugs and other biological products. In addition, China WindPower Group provides Chinese clinical services, invests in properties, and deals securities.

Chiyoda Corporation (6366 JP)* provides comprehensive engineering services covering planning, design, equipment procurement, testing and operational/maintenance consulting in regard to plants/facilities of industries such as energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, factory automation and the environmental preservation as incurred as well as training, R&D/technical services and project management. It is the leading LNG plant construction company.

Chong Hong Construction Co Ltd (5534 TT) develops, sells and leases residential and commercial buildings which are constructed by independent construction companies.

Circle K Sunkus Co Ltd (3337 JP)* was established through the merger of C&S Co and Sunkus & Associates. The company operates a convenience store chain nationwide. Circle K Sunkus sells a variety of products including magazines, food, game software and alcoholic beverages.

CitySpring Infrastructure Trust (CITY SP)* is a listed business trust that invests in infrastructure assets. The Trust, through its subsidiaries produces and retails town gas as well as supplies desalinated water to the Public Utilities Board, Singapore・s national water agency.

CMIC Co Ltd (2309)* is a contract research organization who provides medical research related services mainly to pharmaceuticals and medical organizations. Its services ranges from strategy and regulatory consulting, clinical monitoring and data management.

Compal Electronics Inc (2324 TT)* manufactures and markets notebook computers and color monitors. The Company also produces liquid crystal displays and other computer related products. Compal Electronics exports its products to the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Corp for Financing and Promoting Technology (FPT VN) is an information and communication technology company. The Company provides services in mobile distribution, systems integration, software outsourcing and development, Internet and e-media content, and computer assembly.

Cosco Corp (Singapore) Limited (COS SP)* is an investment holding company. The Company owns and operates, ships, and provides shipping agency, marine engineering, ship repair, and container depot services. Cosco also trades and invests in properties as well as provides property management and services.

CP ALL PCL (CPALL TB)* operates convenience store chains in Thailand and China. The Company also owns and operates a department store chain located primarily in Shanghai city and Chonqing city of China.

Daegu Bank (005270 KS)* provides various services such as commercial banking, foreign exchange, certificate of deposits (CD), securities trading and trust accounts. The bank operates its business primarily in Daegu area.

Dai-ichi Seiko Co Ltd (6640 JP) manufactures and markets electronic and automobile parts. The company's products include connectors, electrical parts sensors and air-ventilators for automobiles and HD (Hard DiscDrive) parts. Dai-ichi Seiko also produces auto molding machines used at IC assembly lines.

Dainippon Screen Mfg Co Ltd (7735 JP)* manufactures precused for electronic industry and image processors. The company・s products include manufacturing systems for semiconductors, liquid crystal, and printed circuit boards (PCB), test systems for wafers, liquid crystal and PCB, and electronics colour scanners.

Datacraft Asia Ltd (DAT SP)* designs, develops, markets, and services data communication systems. The company also provides information technology services, computer system and software design consultancy services, and internet and intranet consultancy services. Datacraft sells and installs cabling related products.

Delta Networks Inc (722 HK) designs and manufactures networking products. The Company's products include Ethernet switches, broadband access products, wireless adapters, and routers.

Dentsu Inc (4324 JP)* mainly provides comprehensive advertising services. The company also provides marketing and event planning & promotion services. Dentsu has associated companies in the US, Europe and Asia.

Dr Ci:Labo Co Ltd (4924 JP) develops and distributes cosmetics. The company's products include skin-care, makeup and body-care products. Dr Ci:Labo also sells supplements and beauty machines.

Ecogreen Fine Chemicals Group (2341 HK), through its subsidiaries, researches and develops, produces, and sells fine chemical products of functional ingredients and intermediates for application in pharmaceutical industry, healthcare industry, and personal care industry.

Edion Corporation (2730 JP) owns and manages its subsidiaries, DEODEO Corp and EIDEN Co Ltd. The company's subsidiaries operate electronics retails stores.

E-Ton Solar Tech Co Ltd (3452 TT)* develops and manufactures single and multi-crystalline solar cells.

Faith Inc (4295 JP) develops and licenses sound format for cellular phones, software tone generator for computers and game consoles, and music download technology. The company mainly licenses its technology to content provides and hardware manufacturers.

Far Eastern Textile Ltd (1402 TT)* manufactures, processes and markets textile products. The Company's products include polyester materials, natural and synthetic yarns, fabrics, towels, bed sheets, and woven and knitted garments. Through its subsidiary companies, Far Eastern sells cellular phones and accessories.

Fava International Holdings Ltd (8108 HK), through subsidiaries, manufactures and retails wooden furniture.

Fraser and Neave Limited (FNN SP) produces and sells soft drinks, beer, stout, dairy, products, and glass containers. The Company also operates publishing and printing businesses and develops and invests in properties.

Fukuoka REIT Corporation (8968 JP) is a real estate investment trust which invests in real estates around the Kyushu area. The company invests in office and commercial buildings.

Gamuda Berhad (GAM MK)* is an investment holding and civil engineering construction company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides earthwork construction, manufactures and supplies road surfacing materials, and operates quarry and road laying projects. Gamuda also has operation in hiring and rental of plant and machinery, develops properties, and manufactures and sells paper.

Giant Manufacturing Co Ltd (9921 TT) manufactures and markets a variety of bicycles. The Company's products include mountain bicycles, lightweight aluminum material bicycles, racing bicycles, children bicycles, and exercising bicycles. Giant Manufacturing markets its products under the Giant brand name.

Giordano International Limited (709 HK)*, through its subsidiaries, retails and distributes casual appareal and accessories under the Giordano, Giordano Ladies, Giordano Junior, and Bluestar Exchange brands. The Group also manufactures apparel and supplies products to third parties.

Godrej Industries Ltd (GDSP IN) and Associate companies are part of the Godrej Group. The group・s businesses include consumer goods (FMCG), agricultural inputs and products, oleo chemicals and services. The company operates across India and its products are exported to more than 40 countries around the world. The company also invests and collaborates in the development of new technologies.

Golden Agri-Resources Limited (GGR SP)* cultivates, harvests, processes, distributes, and sells crude palm oil and palm kernel. The Company also refines crude palm oil into cooking oil, margarine, and shortening for sale and distribution.

Green Dragon Gas Ltd (GDG LN) explores for and produces coal bed methane in China.

Guangdong Investment Limited (270 HK)*, through its subsidiaries, operates water supply, power and electricity, and infrastructure businesses. The Company also invests in and develops real estate properties, operates department stores, and provides financial services.

Hana Financial Group Inc (086790 KS)* provides a full range of consumer and commercial banking-related financial services. The company's main businesses include banking, trust banking and assets management to individuals, busineses and other financial institutions.

Huabao Int'l Holdings Limited (336 HK), through its subsidiaries, produces and supplies flavors and fragrances for tobacco, food and household related products. The company also provides product research, development and marketing services to its customers.

Huaku Construction Corporation (2548 TT) builds, sells, and leases commercial and residential buildings which are constructed by independent contractors.

Hyflux Limited (HYF SP)* designs, fabricates, installs, commissions, and maintains treatment systems for water purification, wastewater treatment, water recycling, advanced membrane filtration, and high-purity piping systems and equipment hook-up. The Company services its customers in several industries, including the electronics, pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage, and biotechnology.

Hyundai Steel Company (004020 KS)* is an electric furnace steel maker. The company manufactures concrete reinforcing bars, H beams, stainless steel sheets, cast steel and other steel products. Hyundai Steel sells its products to the domestic and overseas markets.

Innotech Corp (9880 JP)* plans to become a solution provider with engineering. In addition to EDA software and HDD,Innotech will focus on full engineering activities such as proprietary semiconductor test system Retset ,embedded software development and others.

INPEX Holdings Inc. (1605 JP)* is a holding company established through the business integration of INPEX Corp and Teikoku Oil. The company is Japan's largest E&P company that explores, develops, produces, and sells oil and natural gas.

Internet Initiative Japan Inc (3774 JP)* provides internet connection services for businesses. The company also provides system integration services and sells system equipments. Internet Initiative Japan offers a variety of services, including network consulting, security, and Web hosting as well.

IOI Corporation Berhad (IOI MK)* cultivates and processes oil palm and rubber. The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in property development and investment, provides landscape services, and sells ornamental plants and turfing grass. IOI Corporation also manufactures industrial and medical gases, and provides building, engineering, and construction services.

IRPC PCL (IRPC TB) produces a variety of petrochemical products including polypropylene, high density polyethylene and expandable polystyrene primarily used in packaging gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), asphalt, as well as electricity and construction materials.

Isuzu Motors Limited (7202 JP)* manufactures and markets trucks and automobile parts. The company's products include pickup trucks, light/heavy duty trucks, medium and large-sized buses, recreational vehicles, and sport utility vehicles.

IT Holdings Corporation (3626 JP) is established through reorganization. The company provides network solutions and system integration services. IT Holdings also engages in development, implementation as well as maintenance of application software besides selling computer and computer peripheral equipment.

Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd (4973 JP) develops, manufactures and sells various types of plating solutions used primarily in electronic components and precious metals.

Japan Tissue Engineering Company Ltd (7774 JP) is a medical biotechnology company. It develops regenerative medicine using tissue engineering technology. Japan Tissue Engineering also provides research support services.

Japan Tobacco Inc (2914 JP)* manufactures and sells tobacco products in Japan. The company also develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. Japan Tobacco also produces soft drinks, frozen foods and seasoning products. The company also operates real estate and engineering businesses.

JEOL Ltd (6951 JP)* manufactures electron optics instruments and analytical instruments including electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer, spectrometer and thermographs. The company also makes semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical equipment and industrial equipment.

JS Group Corporation (5938 JP)* produces aluminum housing materials such as doors, windows, curtain walls and screens. The company also sells interior materials and a variety of housing equipment.

Jupiter Telecommunications Co Ltd (4817 JP)* provides cable television broadcasting services. The company also provides cable Internet services and cable telephone services.

Kanamoto Co Ltd (9678 JP) Main business is rental of construction equipment and the rental and sale of a full line of construction-related materials. After rental ends, construction equipment is sold in the used equipment market in foreign countries, and enjoys strong demand. The company also sells steel products and computer equipment.

KazMunaiGas Exploration Production (KMG LI)* explores for and produces oil and natural gas in Kazakhstan.

Keihan Electric Railway Co Ltd (9045 JP) mainly provides passenger rail transportation linking Osaka, Kyoto and Lake Biwa. Taking advantage of customers' confidence in its transport operations and its edge in having its own means of delivery, the company offers housing and commercial developments and manages a wide scope of facilities ranging from retail stores to hotels and amusement parks.

Kenedix Realty Investment Co (8972 JP) is a real estate investment trust which invests in mid-size office properties in the Tokyo metoropolitan area.

Kenwood Corporation (6765 JP)* , as a leader in the field of "Mobile & Home Multimedia Systems", is comprised of three businesses (Car Electronics, Communications Equipment and Home Electronics) with 11 domestic and 25 overseas subsidiaries around the world.

Kingsoft Corporation Ltd (3888 HK) develops and markets computer software. The company develops role-playing computer games and security, word processing and spreadsheet software.

KNM Group Berhad (KNMG MK) is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, manufactures, and maintains process equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, skid mounted assemblies, process pipe systems, storage tanks, specialised structural assemblies and module assemblies for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. KNM also invests in properties.

KWG Property Holding Ltd (1813 HK) develops real estate. The company develops medium- to high-end residential properties, office buildings and hotels.

K-REIT Asia (KREIT SP)* is a real estate investment trust. The trust invests in a portfolio of commercial income producing real estate and real estate related assets.

Macquarie International Infrastructure Fund Limited (MIIF SP) is a mutual fund company that owns, operates, and invests in a diversified group of infrastructure businesses around the world.

Manila Water Company (MWC PM) is a full service water utility company serving the Philippine market.

Maruwa Co Ltd (5344 JP)* develops, manufactures and sells electronic ceramic components, resistors and hybrid integrated circuits (IC). The company operates production facilities in Malaysia.

Minebea Co Ltd (6479 JP)* manufactures and markets miniature and instrument ball bearings. The company also makes DC motors, servo motors, stepping motors, spindle motors, pivot assemblies, rod-end and spherical bearings, fasteners and keyboards. Minebea has production facilities in Thailand and Singapore.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) (8306 JP)* is a holding company established through the merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group and UFJ Holdings. As a financial group, the company provides a variety of financial and investment services including commercial banking, trust banking, international finance and assets management services.

Mitsui-Soko Co Ltd (9302 JP) provides warehousing and marine, land as well as air freight transportation services. The company also operates a real estate business of leasing its own land and buildings.

MonotaRO Co., Ltd. (3064 JP) mainly sells machine tools, engine parts and factory consumable goods on the website.

Mori Seiki Co Ltd (6141 JP)* manufactures and markets machine tools and related products. The company's product line includes numerical control (NC) and high-speed precision lathes, horizontal and vertical machining centers (MCs), and other stationary machine tools capable of performing various tasks.

Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd (6981 JP)* manufactures and sells ceramic applied electronic components. The company's products include filters, capacitors, thermistors, resistors, noise suppression components, coils, piezoelectric sound components, power supplies, sensors, hybrid integrated circuit (IC), and microwave components.

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co Ltd (7220 JP)* manufactures automotive parts such as ball joints, camshafts and gears. The company exports its products to North America, South America, Asia and Europe. Musashi also produces parts for construction equipment.

Nabtesco Corporation (6268 JP) was established following the merger of Teijin Seiki Co., Ltd. and NABCO Ltd. Manufacturing precision reduction gears, railroad vehicle products, commercial vehicle products, marine vessel products, hydraulic equipment, aircrafut instrument, and automatic doors etc., the company captures a substantial market share at each product business.

Nankai Electric Railway Co Ltd (9044 JP) provides passenger rail and bus transportation services which mainly cover Osaka and Wakayama Prefectures. The company runs real estate business such as leasing and housing developments as well as retail operations such as shopping centers. The company also offers leisure services and construction works.

Nidec Corporation (6594 JP)* manufactures small precision motors and mid-size motors for electronic devices such as hard disk drives, floppy disk drives, CD-ROMs/DVDs, automatic doors, photocopiers, and printers. The company also produces DC fans and machinery. Nidec supplies IBM, Fujitsu, and other computer and electronic equipment manufacturers.

Nifco Inc (7988 JP)* manufactures synthetic resinous fasteners and plastic components for automobiles and home electronic appliances. The company has its subsidiaries in Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and the US.

Nippon Accommodations Fund (3226 JP) is a residential REIT with Mitsui Fudosan Accommodations Fund Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Fudosan, as its asset management company.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (9101 JP)* mainly provides marine transportation services and transportation management solution from international hub ports to both domestic and international ports. The company operates container transportation, tramp and specialised carriers, and logistics and cruise lines. The company offers scheduled and unscheduled transportation services around the world.

Nipponkoa Insurance Company Limited (8754 JP)* writes marine, fire, casualty, automobile and allied lines of insurance. The company also operates financial/credit services and agencies.

Nissha Printing Co Ltd (7915 JP)* started with high-quality art printing services. It provides printing services for IMD (simultaneous in-mold decoration and design transfer system) and touch screens worldwide.

Noble Group Limited (NOBL SP)* provides global supply chain management services for agricultural, industrial and energy products. The Group is primarily involved in the agricultural, energy, metals, minerals and ores, and logistics industries.

Nomura Holdings Inc (8604 JP) is a leading financial services group and the preeminent Asian-based investment bank with worldwide reach. Nomura provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs about 18,000 staff worldwide. Nomura・s unique understanding of Asia enables the company to make a difference for clients through five business divisions: domestic retail, global markets, global investment banking, global merchant banking, and asset management.

Nomura Real Estate Office Fund Inc (8959 JP)* A J-REIT that specializes in investments in office buildings founded by Nomura Real Estate. Assets managed total to 350 billion yen. The company builds a stably-profitable portfolio through strictly selective investments in competitive office buildings such as those in Japan's 3 key urban areas/government-designated cities and an investment strategy emphasizing solid tenant demand, site conditions as well as building functions. Sound asset management is being carried out utilizing the Group's know-how in asset management and the role as a pipeline for the purchase of properties.

Nomura Research Institute Ltd (4307 JP) provides information technology, research, consulting and analysing for business strategy decision-making. The company also provides application software for system operation services.

Novatek Microelectronics Corp Ltd (3034 TT)* designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs). The Company's products are used in telecommunication, computer peripherals, and LCD (liquid crystal display) drivers.

NovaTek OAO (NVTK LI)* is an independent producer of natural gas. The company explores for, extracts and processes hydrocarbons, primarily natural gas, as well as gas condensate and oil.

NTT Data Corporation (9613 JP) mainly provides large scale system integration and networking system services. System integration involves data transmission system design, sales, leasing and services. Network system services include internet related and linked computer networks, and data provision and management of data. The company is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation.

Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC SP)* provides a variety of financial services. The Company offers banking and finance, investment, corporate finance, stockbroking, future broking, asset management, venture capital, nominee, and trustee services. Oversea-Chinese Banking also develops and manages real estate.

OKAMURA CORPORATION (7994 JP)* manufactures office furniture including desks, chairs and shelves. The company offers comprehensive office systems such as partition walls with built-in air conditioners and underfloor wiring systems. Okamura also develops material handling equipment and industrial machinery.

Omron Corporation (6645 JP)* manufactures components, equipment and systems used for factory automation. The company provides products and services in a variety of fields including industrial automation, electronic components, social systems such as ticket gate machines and traffic control and healthcare.

OPTEX CO., LTD (6914 JP) manufactures and markets infrared sensors used for security system, automatic doors, industrial automation and environmental control. The company's products include passive infrared sensors, photoelectric sensors and automatic transparency measurement systems.

Oriental Land Co Ltd (4661 JP)* operates Tokyo Disneyland. The company also operates restaurants within the complex and sells Disney merchandise.

Orix Corporation (8591 JP)* provides comprehensive financial services throughout the world. The company's business lines include leasing, installment loans, real estate loans, life insurance, banking, securities brokerage, venture capital and consumer finance. ORIX also operates a professional baseball team, the ORIX Buffaloes.

Parco Co Ltd (8251 JP) operates 19 fashion-oriented lifestyle shopping centers in Japan. The company also operates theatres and cinemas.

Parkway Holdings Limited (PWAY SP) provides healthcare, diagnostic laboratory testing, and consultancy services. The Company also owns and manages medical and dental clinics, deals in medical supplies and equipment, and invests in properties. Parkway provides investment trading and clinical research centre.

PetroChina Company Limited (857 HK) explores, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas. The company also refines, transports, and distributes crude oil and petroleum products, produces and sells chemicals, and transmits, markets and sells natural gas.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (TEL PM) provides domestic and international long distance and cellular telephone services. The Company's business group include fixed line, wireless, and information and communications technology.

Pigeon Corp (7956 JP) manufactures and sells baby care goods. The company also produces maternity and elder care products.

Ping An Insurance (2318 HK)* provides a variety of insurance service in China. The Company writes property, casualty, and life insurance. Ping An Insurance also offers financial services.

Precious Shipping Public Co Ltd (PSL TB)* is a ship owner providing regional marine shipping services. The company operates in the tramp freight market sector where its vessels are employed on a time charter as well as voyage charter basis. Precious Shipping has a network of shipping agents worldwide.

President Chain Store Corp (2912 TT)* operates seven-eleven convenience stores throughout Taiwan. These chain stores also provide bill-payment service, ATM service, and photo development service. The Company's other business areas include retail, logistics, and retail information system.

Preuksa Real Estate PCL (PS TB)* provides a range of real estate services.

Proto Corporation (4298 JP) provides information about new and pre-owned cars, motorcycles, parts thought magazines and the internet. The company also provides information such as restaurants, golf courses and ski resorts. Proto Corp's website allows its users to research automobile pricing and insurance.

PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk (MPPA IJ) and its subsidiary operate department stores. The Company's stores sell items such as clothes, accessories, bags, shoes, cosmetics, electronics, toys, stationery, books, and daily needs. Matahari also operates family entertainment centers.

Public Bank Berhad (PBK MK)* provides a range of banking and financial services which include leasing and factoring, stock and futures broking, financing for the purchase of licensed public vehicles, and other financial services. The Group's overseas operations include branches in Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

Quality Houses Public Company Limited (QH TB)* is a property development company. The company specialises in single-house, apartment, and condominium development projects.

Raffles Medical Group Limited (RFMD SP) is a health care provider. The company operates medical clinics, imaging centers and medical laboratories. Raffles provides general and specialised medical, medical evacuation, medical advisory and dental treatment services.

Resona Holdings Inc (8308 JP)* is a holding company established through the merger of Daiwa Bank, Daiwa Trust & Banking, Kinki Osaka Bank, Nara Bank and Asahi Bank. The company manages financial operations for its subsidiaries.

Richtek Technology Corp (6286 TT) designs, tests, manufactures, and markets analog Ics (integrated circuits). The Company's products include power conversion ICs, power management Ics, power protection Ics, drivers, and amplifiers.

Risa Partners Inc (8924 JP) is a company focused on investment banking, principal investment, and fund business. The Company's business line ranges from investment in real estate, loan claims and corporate equities to advisory services for corporate restructuring and M&A. RISA has an outstanding track-record in co-investing in real estate with Grove International Partners and corporate restructuring in partnership with regional financial institutions.

Rohm Company Limited (6963 JP)* manufactures custom linear integrated circuits and semiconductor devices for use primarily in consumer electronics. The company has plants and sales offices worldwide. ROHM's subsidiaries include Wako Electric and Apollo Electronics.

Saigon Securities Inc (SSI VN) offers investment banking and securities brokerage services. The Company offers corporate finance advisory and capital raising services, mergers and acquisitions advice, and equity research, sales and trading services.

Sanwa Holdings Corporation (5929 JP)* sells heavy & light weight shutters, doors and window units. The company also provides integrated service of design, installation and repair.

Sato Corporation (6287 JP) manufactures printing machinery and automatic recognition systems utilizing bar codes and other technologies. The company's recognition systems are used in places such as hospitals, theme parks and retail stores for the purpose of identifying records, people or products. Sato also produces hand-held labelers, scanners, label printers and merchandise labels.

Sekisui House Ltd (1928 JP)* builds and sells steel-frame and wooden housings. The company constructs single-family houses, condominiums and apartment buildings. Sekisui House also operates real estate brokerage and leasing businesses. Additionally, the company sells construction materials.

SembCorp Industries Limited (SCI SP)* provides infrastructure services and integrated industrial site services such as power, gas, steam, water, and other site services. The Company's services include engineering and environment management, integrated logistics, and marine engineering services.

Sembcorp Marine Limited (SMM SP)* operates ship building, ship owning, ship repair and conversion. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides equipment rental, cleaning and maintenance services, marine, general electronic, and electrical works. SembCorp Marine also trades copper slag, processes copper slag for grit blasting and building, as well as fabricates metal structures.

Seven Bank Ltd (8410 JP) provides banking services mainly through Automated Teller Machine (ATM) across Japan. The bank co-operates with affiliated financial institutions to establish the nationwide ATM network and provide remote banking services including deposits and loans.

Shimao Property Holdings Limited (813 HK) develops real estate projects in China.

Shining Building Business Co Ltd (5531 TT) develops, sells and leases residential and commercial buildings which are constructed by independent construction companies.

Shiseido Company, Limited (4911 JP)* manufactures cosmetic and toiletry products. The company offers an array of makeup and skin-care products, toiletries, beauty salon products, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, fine chemicals and fashion products.

SHO-BOND Holdings Co., Ltd. (1414 JP)* is a holding company which was established through reorganization. The company repairs, reinforces and maintains concrete structures such as elevated highways, bridges and tunnels. The company also inspects and repairs buildings. In addition, Sho-Bond manufactures and sells epoxy resin adhesives and construction materials.

Showa Denko KK (4004 JP)* In addition to petrochemicals, chemicals, high-value fabricated aluminum, and graphite electrodes for electric steelmaking, Showa Denko K.K. is strengthening its presence in electronics, centering on hard disk media and ultrabright LEDs. The Company has been creating a wide variety of products with high value and high market share based on its technologies accumulated over many years.

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX SP)* owns and operates Singapore's Securities and derivatives exchange and their related clearing houses. The Company also provides ancillary securities processing and information technology services to participants in the financial sector.

SK-Electronics Co Ltd (6677 JP) manufactures and sells large-sized photomasks for electric devices and next-generation displays mainly LCDs. From 2009, the company's photomasks will also be capable for 10G size.

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc. (9412 JP)* is a holding company, which manages financial operations for its subsidiaries. As a group, the company provides broadcasting and data transmission services via satellites. SKY Perfect JSAT delivers digital TV programs including movies, music, sports and entertainment to its subscribers.

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc (8755 JP)* writes fire, casualty, automobile, life and allied insurance policies. The company also operates financial services, securities businesses and agencies.

So-Net Entertainment Corporation (3789 JP)* is an internet service provider. The company also provides information content, online transaction settlement services, online advertisement services and online shopping services.

Sony Corporation (6758 JP)* manufactures TV, audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. The company's other businesses include music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses.

Sparx Group Co Ltd (8739 JP) is an asset management firm which provides investment advisory, investment trust management and securities brokerage services. The company provides equity and funds research, sales and investment services for corporate and individual investors.

Start Today Co Ltd (3092 JP) operates internet shopping sites for apparel. The company also provides communication services relating to apparel such as blogs by fashion moguls and internet chat room for users.

Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co Ltd (8403 JP)* provides trust banking and commercial banking services including money and pension trusts in Japan, the US, Europe, Asia and Oceania. The bank also provides securities brokerage, leasing, credit cards and correspondents banking services across the countries.

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co Ltd (8934 JP) operates property management services as well as real estate consulting services. The company also leases and sells commercial buildings as an agent.

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co Ltd (2382 HK) designs and manufactures optical and optical related products. The Company's products include glass/plastic lenses, prisms, mobile phone camera modules, microscopes, surveying instruments, and other analytical instruments.

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (SUN SP)* is a real estate investment trust established with the objective of investing in income-producing real estate properties which are used primarily for retail and office purposes.

Suntech Power Holdings Co Ltd (STP US) designs, develops, manufactures and market a variety of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules.

Suruga Bank (8358 JP)* is a regional bank based in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture and the south-western part of Kanagawa Prefecture. With the rolling out of a specialised retail strategy that focuses on housing loans in the Tokyo area, personal loans account for 70% of the bank's total lending. The company's aggressive use of IT is shown in undertakings such as the opening of Japan's first pure-play internet shop.

Suzlon Energy Limited (SUEL IN)* designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains wind generating equipment. The Company constructs large wind parks.

Synear Food Holdings Ltd (SYNF SP)* produces and markets quick freeze food products. The Company produces dumplings, desserts, and snacks.

Synnex Technology International Corporation (2347 TT) markets personal computers, computer peripherals, multi-media products, network products, computer application software, electronic parts, and telecommunication products.

TAISEI CORPORATION (1801 JP)* is a general contractor operating nationwide and overseas.

Taishin Financial Holdings Co Ltd (2887 TT) is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company conducts commercial banking business, such as deposits, loans, discount bills, guarantees, remittances and foreign exchange transactions.

Taiyo Ink Mfg Co Ltd (4626 JP)* manufactures and sells resist inks for printed circuit boards. The company markets the products overseas through its sales and manufacturing subsidiaries in the US, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and China.

The Dai-ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company (unlisted) underwrites and sells life, health and annuity insurance to groups and individuals. The company offers a wide variety of insurance products to suit different needs, ranging from children's school tuition to emergency funds for the elderly.

The Hokkoku Bank Ltd (8363 JP) is a regional bank based in Ishikawa prefecture. The bank provides banking services such as deposits, loans and foreign exchange transactions. Hokkoku bank also provides other financial services including securities brokerage, letter of credit, lease, credit cards and real estate services.

Tokyo Broadcast System Incorporated (9401 JP)* is a media company that broadcasts television and radio programs nationally. The company offers a variety of TV programs & file production, visual & music software production as well as cable television programming. Tokyo Broadcasting System provides digital satellite broadcasting services and also operates real estate business.

Tokyo Seimitsu Co Ltd (7729 JP)* manufactures and sells semiconductor production equipment (SPE) and measuring instruments, such as Wafer Prober, Wafer Dicer, Polish Grinders, Wafer Inspection Systems and CMP in SPE, 3D Coordinate Measuring Machines, Surface Texture and Contour Measuring Instruments, Roundness and Cylindrical Profile Measuring Instruments and Machine Control Gages in Metrology.

Toray Industries (3402 JP)* is a major manufacturer of synthetic fibers and the world's largest supplier of carbon fiber. Sales of IT-related Products such as FPD-related materials and semiconductor materials are growing. The company is currently enhancing water treatment membranes, DNA chips and other advanced materials.

Toyota Industries Corp (6201 JP)* is a member of the Toyoto Motor Group that assembles motor vehicles and manufactures automotive parts such as engines and air conditioner compressors. The company also produces industrial equipment and textile machinery as well as electronic devices such as computer modems and power inverters.

Ubiquitous Corporation (3858 JP) develops and sells network software products. The company also provides electronic device and semiconductor makers with software licensing and maintenance. Ubiquitous develops customised software for the clients.

ULVAC Inc (6728 JP)* manufactures vacuum equipments for industries such as thin-film solar cell, flat panel display (LCD, Organic LED, Plasma Display), semiconductor, electronics, automobile, chemical, pharmaceutical and food. The company's products include sputtering system, CVD system, evaporation system, vacuum furnace, pumps, gas analysers, leak detectors and sputtering target material.

United Arrows Ltd (7606 JP)* operates fashion stores, providing dressy and casual clothing, accessories and other products for men and women. The company has stores nationwide. Main forces are United Arrows, Green Label Relaxing and Chrome Hearts.

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB SP)* offers a full range of commercial banking and financials services. The company offers private banking, trust services, venture capital investment, merchant banking, stockbroking, insurance, fund management, derivatives trading, precious metal trading, factoring, hire purchase and life insurance.

USJ Co Ltd (2142 JP) operates the entertainment and leisure industry company, Universal Studios Japan, in the city of Osaka. The company is also engaged in selling merchandise and goods and operating restaurant business.

USS Co Ltd (4732 JP) manages used car auction facilities throughout Japan. The company also conducts auto auctions through satellites and provides used car information through Internet.

Wacoal Holdings Corp (3591 JP)* mainly manufactures women's underwear (foundation garments, nightwear, lingerie and junior underwear). The company also manufactures outerwear and sports wear. It has direct-sales network in Japan and overseas operations in the US, Europe, China and Southeast Asia.

Wafer Works Corp (6182 TT) develops, manufactures and markets semiconductor related products. The Company mainly provides various sizes of prime polished silicon wafers to customers worldwide.

Want Want China Holdings Limited (151 HK)* manufactures and trades rice crackers, snack food, beverages and packing materials. The company also manufactures wheat, flour and raw materials for the manufacture of snack foods. Most of the company's production facilities are located in China and Taiwan.

Wilmar International Ltd (WIL SP)* is involved in oil palm cultivation and milling. The company refines, processes, brands, trades and distributes palm oil and lauric related products, In addition, Wilmar International trades in soya bean, crude soya bean oil, grains and fertiliser.

Wistron Corporation (3231 TT)* manufactures and markets notebook computers, personal computers, and other related information products.

Xinao Gas Holdings Limited (2688 HK) is a piped gas distributors in China. The Company, through its subsidiaries, invests in, operates, and manages gas pipeline infrastructure as well as sells and distributes piped and bottled gas in China.

Y A C Co Ltd (6298 JP) designs, manufactures and sells a variety of industrial and commercial machinery. Its products include semiconductor logic handler for semiconductor field, burnisher for memory disk field, ashing system, etching system for plasma field and folding machines for dry cleaners. The company operates sales subsidiaries in the United States and Singapore.

Yokogawa Electric Corp (6841 JP)* deals mainly with controlling equipments for oil refineries and petrochemical plants as well as measuring instruments for semiconductor testers. It also invests aggressively in new businesses relating to XY-stage life science for optical transmission systems and LCD/semiconductors.

Yuanta Financial Holding Co Ltd (2885 TT) is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company acts as a broker, dealer, and underwriter for financial securities. Fuhwa also provides commercial banking services as well as loans for margin and stock transactions to investors and securities firms.

Yusen Air & Sea Service Co Ltd (9370 JP) provides both domestic and international air freight forwarding, international sea scheduled transportation, van truckload, logistics, warehousing and clearing brokerage services in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Through its subsidiaries, the company also operates travel agencies.

Yushin Precision Equipment (6482 JP) manufactures factory automation equipment. The company・s industrial robots perform such tasks as assembling, retrieving, or stocking parts and items. Yushin Precision Equipment also develops and manufactures custom machinery and peripheral equipment.