Asian stock markets will welcome a strong weekly increase, and stocks related to artificial intelligence will rebound strongly.

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26/12/2025
On Friday, boosted by the rebound of technology stocks, most Asian stock markets are set to have their best week in over a month, with Taiwan's benchmark index hitting a record high and South Korea's composite stock price index reaching a two-week high. The strong rebound of AI-related stocks has been the main driving force behind the stock market surge, with heavyweight chip manufacturers and technology suppliers benefiting from strong demand for AI infrastructure. The MSCI Emerging Asia Stock Market Index rose 0.1% on Friday, and is expected to rise 1.7% for the week, making it the best week since the end of November. South Korea and Taiwan make up 40% of this index. Taiwan's stock market has risen for the fifth consecutive trading day, with a gain of 0.8%, reaching a historic high of 28,590.91 points. The benchmark index has risen nearly 3% so far this week, potentially making it the best week since the end of November. South Korea's KOSPI index rose 0.8%, reaching its highest level since December 12th. The index has already risen 3% this week, making it the strongest week since early December.