This year, I see something very interesting in the market. Asian stocks are becoming a serious focus for investors worldwide. Not just because of population or economic size, but because of growth opportunities that are still undervalued.

Most investors are still looking at America and Europe, but what’s happening in Asia is changing quite a bit now. China, Japan, India, and even Vietnam and Indonesia are expanding at rates that Western countries cannot keep up with. If you look at the proportion in MSCI ACWI, you'll see that Asian stocks still have a relatively small weight, even though the Asian economy accounts for 30% of global GDP. This is a gap that many people are missing.

Speaking of major markets, Asia’s main stock exchanges include the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan, Hong Kong Exchanges in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges in China, as well as India’s National Stock Exchange. These markets are not only large but also host many of the world’s leading stocks across technology, finance, and industry.

If you want to trade Asian stocks, you need to know the opening and closing times of each market. Japan opens from 09:00 to 15:00 (Japan time), Hong Kong from 09:30 to 16:00, and China from 09:30 to 15:00 local time. The key point is that during market open hours, trading volume is high, and prices move more actively, which is better than during market close.

Regarding analysis, I prefer to use two methods. The first is Technical Analysis—look at charts, indicators like EMA, MACD, support and resistance levels. For the HK50 index, it’s currently in a clear uptrend, closing around 27,016, staying above the rising EMA 9. MACD remains positive, with no bearish signals. Support is at 26,600-26,700, resistance at 27,200-27,300. As long as the price stays above 26,600, the trend remains bullish.

The second method is Fundamental Analysis—monitor economic data, interest rates, government policies, GDP, inflation, imports and exports, employment rates. All these factors influence market strength. Currently, the Asian stock market at the beginning of 2026 remains quite good, supported by investor confidence, with large-cap stocks being bought and money flowing in continuously.

If you’re thinking long-term investing, such as for retirement, you can buy when you have reserves and hold for a long time. Don’t worry about short-term volatility. But if you’re trading short-term, you need to analyze correctly, stay updated with news, because the risks are higher. Decisions must be made carefully.

What I see is that Asian stocks still remain an overlooked part of many investors’ portfolios. Meanwhile, Asian markets are driving the world. Don’t miss out on this market movement. Whether you’re a long-term investor or a short-term trader, the opportunity is here, and it’s quite interesting.