With trade frictions cooling down on the global stage, Asia's attention is shifting toward what really drives returns: domestic policy moves and economic strength. Portfolio managers and market analysts are already positioning for this shift—Asia's policy reforms and underlying economic conditions will be the main catalysts shaping investment flows in the coming year. Policy reforms across major Asian economies could reshape capital allocation. Meanwhile, domestic economic fundamentals—growth rates, inflation, currency stability—will heavily influence where money actually flows. Investors aren't just watching headlines anymore; they're digging into the nuts and bolts of regional economies. Whether it's structural reforms or central bank decisions, the granular details matter. Bottom line: as geopolitical noise fades, Asia's economic substance becomes the real differentiator for portfolio construction.