Analysts including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and Standard Chartered are generally bullish on Emerging Markets (EM) for 2026, citing dollar weakness, AI growth, and affordable valuations. Within EM, EM ASEAN is an under-appreciated sweet spot that blends value, yield and structural upsides. In this article, our Senior Advisor Say Boon Lim discusses how the region transitions towards more domestically-driven growth, with macro tailwinds from significant foreign direct investments, public infrastructure spending, and robust exports fuelled by AI demand and global supply chain dynamics.

Jan 19, 2026

As markets enter 2026, the need for diversification has gained an urgency not seen since possibly at the peak of the Nasdaq Bubble in year 2000. Both US stocks and corporate credits are priced for perfection in an economy that has been held up by stretched fiscal and monetary stimulus. The sales pitch of “American exceptionalism” may be wearing thin. US Big Tech is overpriced and may have overinvested in AI. Meanwhile, the labour and consumer markets are weakening even while inflation remains stubborn. The long-end of the Treasury yield curve has started ignoring rate cuts – a sign of concern about the sustainability of US government debt. In this article, our Senior Advisor Say Boon Lim discusses the urgency of diversification away from US-overpriced assets, while China and emerging ASEAN markets present compelling complementary attributes for diversified multi-asset portfolios.

Jan 13, 2026

China approaches 2026 on a firmer economic and market footing, supported by clearer policy direction and a maturing innovation ecosystem. While growth may ease slightly from recent levels, structural themes—ranging from advanced manufacturing upgrades to measures addressing excess capacity—are set to shape the early phase of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Domestic investors are gradually shifting from deposits toward higher-return financial assets, adding resilience to onshore markets. In fixed income, moderating yields and strengthening demand for RMB-denominated assets create a more constructive backdrop for China government bonds. In this article, our Partner & Co-CIO David Lai discusses how these developments foster a more stable and attractive investment landscape, offering compelling opportunities to express China exposure across both equities and fixed income.

Jan 13, 2026

AI was the common theme for growth across markets last year. S&P500 and Nasdaq delivered +17% and 21% respectively in USD terms for FY2025, while China broad market (CSI300) rallied 21%, and China tech outperformed with +46%, Asia tech was up +45% and Taiwan stock market gained +40%. Going into 2026, few would dispute drivers for stock market performance would continue to be innovation-led opportunities. In this article, we discuss tailwinds from the hardcore tech especially AI infrastructure, semiconductor, robotics, and biotechnology, where technological breakthroughs, accelerated commercialization and improved earnings growth and profitability support further re-rating actions ahead. This is where our Premia China STAR50 ETF and Premia China New Economy ETF focus on, and would serve as efficient and optimized vehicles to provide direct access to the leading beneficiaries that are poised to define China's economic trajectory in 2026.

Jan 13, 2026

Following a historic breakout in 2025, the Premia Vietnam ETF rallied a stunning 73% (total return in USD NAV) in 2025, while the broad market also rallied 39%. The market is now transitioning from recovery in sentiment to a phase of progressive policy execution, including the "Doi Moi 2.0" reforms (Resolution 68). These reforms offer unprecedented policy support for the private sector. And the mandate to nurture 20 globally competitive large private firms provide strong cases for revaluation opportunities for large cap leaders. In this article, we will explore why Vietnam remains a compelling market in 2026 amidst imminent FTSE Emerging Market upgrade. Our Premia Vietnam ETF—with its focus on private sector champions and Small-Mid caps—is distinctively positioned to capture the specific beneficiaries of these structural shifts.

Jan 13, 2026