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<Research>M Stanley Rates AIA (01299.HK) at Overweight as Healthy 1Q Results Help Consolidate Mkt Confidence
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AIA (01299.HK) recorded a 13% growth in value of new business (VNB) for 1Q26, ahead of the forecasts of Morgan Stanley and the market, Morgan Stanley released a research report saying. Of which, Hong Kong business VNB grew 21%, driven by growth in both local and mainland Chinese visitor segments.

China business was the strongest, with VNB increasing 26% YoY. Thailand business fell 18% YoY, and VNB is expected to rebound strongly in 2Q26 after its base normalized.

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The broker believed that AIA's 1Q26 results were very healthy and should further reinforce market confidence in achieving mid-teens full-year growth. Therefore, Morgan Stanley rated AIA at Overweight, with a target price of $109.

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