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May 21, 2026

Asian Ex-Japan Equities

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UBS maintains an Attractive view on Asia ex-Japan equities, forecasting 61.9% earnings growth and a December 2026 MSCI index target of 1,205. Key conviction areas include China technology, South Korean chip-makers, and value-up initiatives in Singapore.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.UBS projects regional earnings growth of 61.9% for Asia ex-Japan equities in 2026.
  • 2.The December 2026 price target for the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index is revised to 1,205.
  • 3.China technology remains a preferred sector due to AI adoption benefits and strong scale advantages.

Table of Contents

  • Upside scenario
  • Downside scenario
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Appendix

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Authors

Suresh TantiaLaura SmithHartmut IsselXueqiong Huang

Securities

MSCI Asia ex-Japan Index

Themes

AI Adoption and MonetizationMemory Chip SupercycleASEAN Value-up Initiatives

Regions

Asia PacificChinaSouth KoreaSingapore