Recently, stock markets in several Asian countries have shown an interesting phenomenon: the number and participation of retail investors are significantly rising. This trend is not limited to China; it is also evident in countries such as South Korea, Vietnam, and Japan.

The activity level of retail investors in the South Korean stock market is surprisingly high, and their enthusiasm for stock trading is no less than that of Chinese investors. This phenomenon breaks the stereotype of South Korean investors and indicates that stock investment has become a universal interest that transcends national borders.

Also noteworthy is Vietnam, where retail investors account for a significant proportion of the stock market. This reflects the active participation of investors in emerging market countries in the stock market, which may be related to the rapid economic development of these countries and the rise of the middle class.

News has also emerged from the Japanese stock market, where the number of retail investors has reached a new high. This phenomenon is particularly noteworthy, as Japan, being a mature capital market, may suggest a change in market structure with the increase in the number of retail investors.

These trends have sparked a deeper reflection: the direction of market development does not always move towards improving efficiency. The increase in the number of retail investors may bring more market volatility, while also injecting new vitality and liquidity into the market.

Overall, the rise of retail investor enthusiasm in Asian stock markets reveals the ongoing attention and participation of individual investors in financial markets. This phenomenon not only reflects the characteristics of economic development in various countries but also provides us with a new perspective to understand the evolution of global financial markets.