Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,613.78 points, increased 3.79 points or 0.24%, with a trading value of THB 70.64 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai stock market rebounded from buying interest in the energy and petrochemical sectors, following upward revisions in crude prices and gross refining margin estimates. However, the analyst cautioned investors about the elevated bond yields.
Meanwhile, towards the end of the session, the Thai benchmark faced downward sentiment from selling pressure in DELTA.
For next week, the analyst recommends investors closely monitor the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole Symposium, as well as Nvidia’s earnings results, and anticipates the Thai bourse to slightly decline.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a joint press conference in Wellington after official bilateral talks. The meeting marked the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, with both leaders signing a Joint Declaration on the Strategic Partnership, intending to further strengthen ties.
South Korea’s export data for the first 20 days of August 2026 revealed a robust performance, with total exports amounting to $55.2 billion—marking a 56% year-on-year increase.
The standout performer was the semiconductor segment, which hit a record-breaking $26 billion in exports, surging 199% YoY. Notably, semiconductors accounted for 47.2% of all South Korean exports, setting a new high in their share of the market.
