Thais urged to go global amid volatile marketsMaybank Securities (Thailand) recommends investors explore US, China and Vietnam DRs as stock markets remain volatile amid shifting US economic policies and persistent geopolitical risks. Global markets will remain volatile as shifting US economic policies, an evolving interest rate cycle, an uneven global recovery, and persistent geopolitical risks normalise market swings, warns Maybank Securities (Thailand). For 2026, Maybank recommends DRs linked to developed markets, particularly the US, as the core of portfolios. Among emerging markets, Vietnam stands out as a structural growth engine, supported by rising domestic consumption, manufacturing relocation, and sustained infrastructure investment. "In 2026, Maybank advises blending global DR exposure, spanning the US, China and Vietnam, with selective Thai equities to balance stability from developed markets and growth from emerging economies," noted Mr Kitichan.

Source: Bangkok Post February 17, 2026 23:49 UTC