Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,275.60 points, increased 14.21 points or 1.13%, with a trading value of THB 45.77 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market outperformed foreign markets due to fund inflows and the anticipation of an election rally, which historically happens two weeks before the election date.
For next week, the analyst expects the Thai market to pare down gains after having surged for two days.
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison after finding him guilty of blocking authorities from arresting him following his failed martial law declaration in late 2024. The ruling marks the first criminal conviction related to Yoon’s attempt to impose emergency rule, an episode that led to his impeachment and removal from office.
The United States and Taiwan finalized a comprehensive trade agreement, reducing tariffs on a broad range of goods from the island, and paving the way for significant new investments within America’s technology sector—a move that risks sharpening tensions with China.
India recorded a significant rise in exports to China in December 2025, while its shipments to the U.S. saw a slight decline. The changes reflect New Delhi’s shift toward diversifying export markets in response to elevated tariff barriers imposed by Washington.
The Trump administration unveiled a plan intended to address rising health care costs across the United States, with the announcement coinciding with the conclusion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment in most states. Despite its ambitious branding as “The Great Healthcare Plan,” the newly released outline reiterates many concepts previously championed by President Donald Trump, while leaving several key details unclarified.
