Five names get the AI headlines. A few hundred decide what ships.

Zero One publishes independent research in three areas: the AI and semiconductor/hardware supply chain, communications and media, and the commodities supply chain.

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Research Coverage

Independent research in three areas

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AI & Semiconductor/Hardware Supply Chain

200+ companies across the Taiwan and US semiconductor and hardware chain, from foundry and memory to servers, power and cooling. Most sit upstream of the names that make headlines.

Recent coverage

TSMC · NVIDIA · ASE · Delta Electronics

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Communications & Media

Telecom operators and the digital services built on their networks, alongside gaming and media companies taking their content to global audiences.

Recent coverage

VEON · Kyivstar · CTW

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Commodities Supply Chain

Latest market signals from the physical commodities supply chain.

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Who We Are

Zero One is an independent research and advisory firm covering three areas: the AI and semiconductor/hardware supply chain, communications and media, and the commodities supply chain. Founded in Singapore in 2015 and running Asia coverage from Taipei, we publish research on 200+ companies for investors, corporates, and policymakers worldwide. Most of that coverage sits upstream of the companies that make headlines, where orders, pricing, and capacity move first. Our work spans technology investment research, corporate finance advisory, and strategic consulting across Asia-Pacific and international markets.

Independent Research

Focused, independent investment research on technology and growth sectors across Asia and global markets. Distributed through institutional platforms.

Trusted Advisory

Strategic guidance for corporates on capital markets positioning, investor relations, fundraising, and growth strategy across multiple geographies.

Global Perspective

On-the-ground insight from Singapore, Taipei, and Boston, covering companies across 20+ markets with regional depth and global context.

Our Businesses

Focused capabilities across research, advisory, and strategy

Technology Investment Research

Equity research on technology and growth companies across Asia-Pacific and global markets, from single-stock coverage to sector and supply chain work.

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Corporate Finance Advisory

Strategic advisory for growth-stage companies navigating capital markets, investor outreach, and public market positioning.

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Strategic Consulting

Sector analysis, competitive assessment, and market entry strategy for companies and investors operating in technology ecosystems.

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Company Due Diligence

Independent research and analysis for investors evaluating potential investments, acquisition targets, and strategic partnerships.

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Research

Our latest analysis across the three coverage areas

AI & Semiconductor/Hardware Supply Chain

ASUSTeK 3Q26 Earnings: Debt-Funded Inventory Nearly Tripled to NT$483bn

November 12, 2026 · 22 min read

ASUSTeK reported 3Q26 operating income of NT$23.28bn, up 137% YoY, on revenue up 38%. Inventory rose to NT$483.0bn and borrowings to NT$229.4bn. The company guided 4Q26 server revenue to double QoQ, which points to FY26 revenue about 7% above consensus.

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Communications & Media

Kyivstar 3Q26 Earnings: Digital Portfolio Could Be Reaching Critical Mass, Driving Higher Multiplay Adoption

November 11, 2026 · 22 min read

Multiplay customers reached 40.3% of Kyivstar's active mobile base in 3Q26, up 8.6pp, as Uklon, Tabletki and Helsi reinforced each other. Revenue rose 17.5%, FY26 guidance was raised a third time, and we stay long with a US$20.30 target.

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Communications & Media

CTW FY26 Results: A Record Paying Base Points to FY27 Recovery

November 11, 2026 · 14 min read

We forecast CTW's FY27E revenue up 11% to US$91.5m and adjusted EBITDA up to US$5.7m, on a record 102,391 paying users in the second half of FY26. Reported FY26 revenue fell 8.7% to US$82.5m against FY25's hit launches, while revenue from games already live grew 4.1% and revenue from users outside Japan grew 8%.

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Global Presence

Research and advisory across Asia-Pacific and the Americas

SINGAPORE

Singapore

Asia-Pacific headquarters. Founded 2015. Home of our research hub and regional advisory operations.

TAIPEI

Taipei

Asia research coverage hub. Deep access to Taiwan's technology ecosystem, semiconductor supply chain, and regional markets.

BOSTON

Boston

Americas operations. Corporate finance advisory and U.S. investor engagement, bridging Western capital with Asian growth companies.

Leadership

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Founder & Executive Director

Over 20 years of global markets experience as an entrepreneur and investor across five countries. Established Zero One in Singapore in 2015, and leads Asia research coverage from Taipei. Previously built deep expertise in investment research for family offices and investment banks across multiple asset classes and geographies.

CFA CharterholderColumbia Business SchoolMIT FinTechTufts University

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