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Thailand’s Government Pension Fund is pivoting away from some government bonds, including JGBs, and embracing emerging market equities in the pursuit of a more tactical, globally diversified strategy.

From China and South Korea to Indonesia and the Philippines, EM Asia is poised for a multi-year re-rating as healthier debt levels, governance reforms and local capital cut reliance on foreign investment flows.

With GDP growth forecast at 6.5-7%, India is emerging as a durable growth story for 2026—though trade tensions and valuations remain key risks to watch.

Political turmoil in late 2024 created a valuation floor. A year later, Korea became one of the world's best-performing markets as investors began believing corporate reforms might actually work.

From AI-driven capex and service digitalisation to a weaker US dollar and stronger domestic markets, investors see emerging Asia, selective European value, and high‑quality franchises as the main winners in a fragmented global equity landscape.

As China pivots from a property-driven model, institutional capital is chasing high-growth opportunities in AI and the energy transition, fuelling demand for onshore A-share listings, and redefining the strategic role of Hong Kong in facilitating global allocations.

As the year winds down, investors must balance optimism with caution, positioning portfolios for both festive cheer and potential lumps of coal.

A convergence of breakthrough AI models, proven manufacturing prowess in robotics and lower valuations is triggering a reappraisal of China's stock market.

A combination of disciplined fiscal management, resilient corporate earnings, and a decoupling from US monetary policy is reshaping the investment case for emerging markets, drawing renewed interest from global portfolios.

While not all investors fully trust the staggering AI-fuelled rally, fears about missing out have led to a market gripped by hesitant conviction.

While India's market has corrected from recent peaks, strong domestic demand, scale, and robust earnings potential continue to make it attractive relative to regional peers.