BI Predicts 2019: Asia's Tech Giants

The video discusses the challenging outlook for the industry after years of rapid growth, driven by factors like macroeconomic slowdown affecting sectors such as advertising. Samsung Electronics faces challenges in its memory business with weakening NAND and DRAM prices. Tencent, a major Internet company in China, may face challenges in its online game segment due to regulatory issues. The SoftBank Corp IPO is highlighted as a significant event, attracting investor interest due to its dividend yield. Companies operating in underpenetrated markets, like Meituan and 58.com, are seen as better positioned for 2019.

What factors might attract foreign investors to the SoftBank Corp IPO?

Which companies are considered better positioned for 2019 and why?