Thailand heads to the polls this Sunday, 8 February 2026, at a time of heightened political and economic strain. The snap election follows Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s decision to dissolve parliament in mid-December, after the People’s Party signalled a no‑confidence motion that threatened to topple his minority government. Politically, Thailand has cycled through 10 prime ministers in the past two decades. This frequent turnover has contributed to delays in budget approvals and hampered long-term policy planning. On the economic front, the country is expected to be the slowest-growing major economy in Southeast Asia outside of Myanmar this year, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting GDP growth of just 1.6 percent in 2026. Domestic consumption is weakening, constra
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Thailand’s 2026 election: What’s at stake for markets and the economy
Thailand’s 2026 election: What’s at stake for markets and the economy
Unlock ASEAN’s dividend potential with the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF
Units traded in SGD: $UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF(UPD.SI)$ Units traded in USD: $UOBAM PA FT ASEAN DV US$(UPU.SI)$ In an increasingly uncertain world, dividend-paying stocks are gaining traction as a way for investors to keep their portfolios steady while still earning reliable income. Reflecting this demand, global ETF assets tracking dividend strategies reached an all‑time high in 2025. Why dividend stocks? Companies that pay consistent dividends tend to have durable business models, stable cash-flow generation, and strong balance sheets. These qualities typically help companies stay resilient during periods of market stress. At the same time, such companies are often able to grow th
Unlock ASEAN’s dividend potential with the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF
Looking for somewhere to hide from global tensions? Head for ASEAN
Units traded in SGD: $UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF(UPD.SI)$ Units traded in USD: $UOBAM PA FT ASEAN DV US$(UPU.SI)$ The Greenland crisis seems to have eased for now, but geopolitical uncertainties remain. ASEAN offers investors a relative oasis of calm in these unsettled times. 2025: Positive growth despite tariffs When President Trump announced that ASEAN markets like Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia would be subject to reciprocal tariffs, many feared that the impact to the region could be significant. Indeed, having benefitted from trade front-loading in the first half of 2025, growth momentum weakened in 3Q25. However, the latest data emerging suggests that most markets in ASEAN ended
Looking for somewhere to hide from global tensions? Head for ASEAN
How to pick the right dividend ETF
Units traded in SGD: $UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF(UPD.SI)$ Units traded in USD: $UOBAM PA FT ASEAN DV US$(UPU.SI)$ Investors in Singapore don’t have to look far for income opportunities. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is home to a wide range of dividend-paying ETFs covering assets such as bonds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and dividend-paying stocks. Whether you’re looking for stability, higher yields, or long‑term growth, there’s likely an ETF listed on the SGX that matches what you need. This variety is important because income investing isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. Each asset class behaves differently, especially across different interest rate environments and market cycles. Wh
How to pick the right dividend ETF
Why dividend investing matters in a lower interest rate world
Units traded in SGD: $UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF(UPD.SI)$ Units traded in USD: $UOBAM PA FT ASEAN DV US$(UPU.SI)$ At the start of 2025, you could still turn to six-month Singapore Treasury bills (T-bills) for relatively high yields of 3 percent with minimal risk. But as interest rates declined over the year, T-bill yields came down too, ending at just 1.6 percent as of 31 December 2025. This sharp drop has prompted many investors to look beyond cash‑like instruments for better income opportunities. If you’re reluctant to settle for lower yields and are open to take on modest additional risk, dividend-paying stocks offer an attractive middle ground. They provide a meaningful step-up i
Why dividend investing matters in a lower interest rate world
1Q26: Headwinds are turning into tailwinds
Global markets enter 2026 on a stronger footing as 2025's trade-related risks recede and policy support gains momentum. Fiscal incentives and continued rate cuts in the US are expected to underpin growth, while corporate earnings remain robust across major regions. Against this backdrop, UOBAM’s investment managers have shifted to a slightly more constructive stance. Equities move to a mild overweight, focused on Asia and US, while fixed income stays neutral. Gold remains compelling as a safe-haven asset but cash is underweighted as lower yields make risk assets more attractive. We think diversification remains key, but with headwinds turning into tailwinds, the outlook for 2026 is increasingly optimistic. Hear from UOBAM’s Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, Anthony Raza Summary of UOB Asset Ma
3 reasons to move off the fence in 2026
2025 was a year of intriguing opportunities but also unprecedented global trade uncertainties. We think that this year’s headwinds will turn into next year’s tailwinds, and an environment of investor optimism will start to shine through. 2025: Non-US markets stepped up We started 2025 with a call to overweight equities, and investors who managed to hold for the full year have been well rewarded. Many major indices, including the US’s S&P 500, Germany’s DAX, China’s CSI 300 and Singapore’s STI are up by 15 – 20 percent so far this year. That said, markets were unsettled over the course of the year. While many of us expected President Trump to intensify trade tensions in his second term of office, sky-high tariff threats, policy flip-flops and mounting US debt levels did much to sour inv
3 reasons to move off the fence in 2026
Nvidia’s 3Q earnings beat expectations, but some challenges remain
Markets initially rallied following Nvidia’s earning report, but has since lost momentum We think that AI bubble conditions are forming, but a peak is not yet in sight Investors should regard AI rallies as opportunities to diversify further Better than expected results In an earnings report that has rarely been as eagerly or widely awaited, Nvidia announced on Wednesday night that its earnings were significantly up compared to the same period last year. The company’s 3Q revenues and net profits increased by 62 percent and 65 percent respectively, and 4Q sales are forecast to reach around US$65 billion. These results beat analyst forecasts and having faltered in previous days, markets initially responded positively. However, the relief rally soon lost momentum. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South
Nvidia’s 3Q earnings beat expectations, but some challenges remain
Where are we in the AI bubble cycle?
$UNITED GLOBAL DURABLE EQUITIES (SGD) INC(SG9999014013)$ | $UNITED GLOBAL DURABLE EQUITIES (USD) INC(SG9999014039)$ With Nvidia stocks up an astounding 1,240 percent over the past five years, the current AI boom is displaying signs of “irrational exuberance”. So it is important to learn from history and ask: are we in an AI bubble and how close are we to the end? Learning from history In terms of tech-driven investor excitement, the 2020s has all the hallmarks of the 1990s. Back then, investors couldn’t get enough of internet stocks and from 1995 – 2000, drove the NASDAQ Composite index up by over 400 percent. Notably, the market remained buoyant even after warnings about overstretch
Where are we in the AI bubble cycle?
Vietnam’s upgraded status – how much more upside is possible?
Vietnam is set to be upgraded to Emerging Market status by FTSE Russell, effective September 2026 This could unlock potential foreign inflows of up to US$10 billion Vietnam’s stock market is up more than 30 percent YTD, and there remains scope for sustained market development Aligned with Asian peers Vietnam’s long-awaited reclassification from Frontier to Emerging Market status by FTSE Russell marks a major milestone in the country’s capital market development. Having been on FTSE’s watchlist since 2018, this upgrade puts Vietnam in the same market category as China, India, and Indonesia, thereby enhancing its visibility and appeal to global investors. We expect this promotion to unlock substantial foreign investment, particularly from passive funds that were previously restricted from ac
Vietnam’s upgraded status – how much more upside is possible?
What does Indonesia’s cabinet reshuffle mean for investors?
Highly regarded finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has been replaced, sparking some market concern The volatility could persist over the short and medium term as investors assess the new finance minister’s credibility However, any correction offers selective buying opportunities in the consumer and commodity sectors Finance minister replacement raises concerns Indonesia’s financial markets were jolted this week by President Prabowo Subianto’s major cabinet reshuffle, where he replaced five ministers and introduced a new Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The most consequential change was the replacement of prominent finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati with Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, a lesser-known economist with strong political ties. As one of Indonesia’s longest-serving finance ministers, Sri
What does Indonesia’s cabinet reshuffle mean for investors?
China A-share innovation stocks push ahead
August’s market rally especially benefited smaller cap tech stocks Falling yields are a key driver, but investor confidence has also increased We expect to see sustained fund flows into high growth sectors as China intensifies domestic chip development China A-shares market roars back to life Over the past few weeks, the China A-shares market has shifted up a gear. The CSI 300 index, which tracks the top stocks on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, has gained 17.5 percent YTD, of which more than half – 10.3 percent – has come in the past one month. But if we focus in on the A-shares tech sector, the gains are even more impressive. Shanghai’s SSE Star 50 Index is up by 29.8 percent, and Shenzhen’s ChiNext index is up 23.0 percent over the same one-month period. Source: Bloomberg, as
China A-share innovation stocks push ahead
United Global Durable Equities Fund: A complement to conventional global equity portfolios
$UNITED GLOBAL DURABLE EQUITIES (SGD) INC(SG9999014013)$ | $UNITED GLOBAL DURABLE EQUITIES (USD) INC(SG9999014039)$ Are you more tech-exposed than you realise? In recent years, global mega-cap tech stocks have delivered outsized returns and captured investor attention. As a result, many investors today own portfolios concentrated in tech names, either through direct stock holdings or via broad market indices. For instance, Information Technology (IT) and Communication Services stocks now form 35 percent of the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI)1 and 44 percent of the S&P 500 index2. This means that even index investors could be more exposed to tech than they realise. Durable com
United Global Durable Equities Fund: A complement to conventional global equity portfolios
60 years on: SGD bonds more appealing than ever
$UNITED SGD "A" (SGD) INC(SG9999010805)$ Singapore is one of just 11 AAA-rated countries left in the world today. Coupled with the de-dollarisation trend and search for high-quality corporate bond yields, demand for SGD bonds looks set to persist over the long term. Joyce Tan, Head of Fixed Income, Asia / Singapore, UOB Asset Management Making up for lost time Unlike many other countries, in the 60 years since its independence, Singapore has largely managed to maintain annual budget surpluses, and has not needed to borrow money from investors to fund its expenditure. As a result, Singapore came late to the fixed income game. The government only took concerted steps to build a liquid Singapore dollar bond market in 1997 following the Asi
60 years on: SGD bonds more appealing than ever
A new chapter is emerging for Singapore equities
United SG Dynamic Income Fund: $UNITED SG DYNAMIC INCOME FUND "A" (SGD) INC(SGXZ24219693)$ or $UNITED SG DYNAMIC INCOME FUND "A" (SGD) ACC(SGXZ43160589)$ United Singapore Growth Fund: $UNITED SINGAPORE GROWTH (SGD) INC(SG9999001127)$ 60 years in the making Singapore has moved from being a domestic to a regional financial hub in the 60 years since its independence. Financial services catering to local traders were already in place even in colonial times. However, the launch of the Asian Dollar Market and Asian Currency Unit in 1968 lay the foundations for Singapore’s modern financial industry. These developments gave rise to the pr
A new chapter is emerging for Singapore equities
United SGD Fund's June return is over 3X higher than its long-term average
$UNITED SGD "A" (SGD) INC(SG9999010805)$ Manager Comments Rise in US Treasury prices The fund benefited from a lift in Treasury prices and fall in yields last month, driven by dovish signals from the Federal Reserve and softer economic data. Inflation also stayed benign with May’s Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index showing only a small MoM gain. Easing Middle East tensions and falling oil prices further helped keep inflationary pressures steady. Additionally, the Fed’s proposal to reform the supplementary leverage ratio for large banks boosted liquidity and the demand for US Treasuries. As a result, 2-year and 10-year yields fell 18bps and 17bps respectively, closing at 3.72 percent and 4.23 percent1. Stable credit sprea
United SGD Fund's June return is over 3X higher than its long-term average
The Big Beautiful Bill: Another nail in the coffin for US exceptionalism?
The bill will cause US debt to escalate over the next decade The cost of servicing this debt could materially impact the US's growth outlook Investors should consider broadening their fixed income exposure beyond US Treasuries It’s been a tense month. Republican lawmakers debating President Trump’s megabill have not all been in favour. Elon Musk called it “utterly insane and destructive”. Despite such strong words, President Trump’s last-minute concessions were enough to get the bill passed, albeit by the thinnest of margins. It was signed into law last Friday, marking a new era of indebtedness for the US government. Now that there is no going back, here are some highlights on what this could mean for the US economy and US assets: Unprecedented borrowings The current US federal debt is US$
The Big Beautiful Bill: Another nail in the coffin for US exceptionalism?
3Q25 Quarterly Investment Strategy | Stay neutral and diversified
The US economy is finely balanced across growth, recession and stagflation. Faced with these multiple scenarios, we detail in our 3Q 2025 Quarterly Investment Strategy report why neutrality is the most appropriate strategy Despite ongoing economic risks, such as those stemming from the trade war, we are continuing to see a broad recovery in global equities and good investor confidence. This may seem counterintuitive but market participants price uncertainty in different ways depending on prevailing conditions. It appears that during this period of ample liquidity, markets are effectively pricing in hope rather than risk, and therefore assigning near-full valuations, even to uncertain assets. Navigating fundamentals and technicals But here at UOB Asset Management (UOBAM), we think this envi
Are we entering a new era of dollar weakness?
USD has fallen to a three-year low despite its safe haven status This is the result of both long-term foreign reserve trends, as well as recent US trade policies We believe this decline could abate in the short term, but USD weakness looks set to persist G7 disappointment The G7 Summit this week was dominated by the resurgence of military conflict between Israel and Iran, and ended prematurely when President Trump announced his early departure. But even before leaving, President Trump seemed to be in no mood to play ball. Ahead of the 9 July expiry of the tariffs pause, several leaders at the summit, including Japanese PM Ishida and European Commission President von der Leyen, tried but failed to strike trade deals with the US. Only UK PM Starmer was able to walk away with a deal to cut ta
Are we entering a new era of dollar weakness?
Manager Comments: United SGD Fund outperformed in May
$UNITED SGD "A" (SGD) INC(SG9999010805)$ Manager Comments Higher US bond yields Government bond yields rose across major markets in May 2025. US 2-year Treasury yields climbed 29 basis points (bps), closing at 3.9 percent, while 10-year Treasury yields rose 24bps to 4.4 percent. This was driven by persistent US fiscal concerns, resilient economic data, and a cautious stance from the US Federal Reserve. These factors outweighed optimism around potential regulatory relief for US banks. In addition, rate cut expectations have moderated, with futures now pricing in two cuts for 2025, down from four in April 2025. Tighter bond spreads Investor sentiment improved on the back of easing trade tensions, solid US tech earnings, and policy support
Manager Comments: United SGD Fund outperformed in May
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