-- Yidu Tech (HKG:2158) said its subsidiary EVYD Research Private Limited won a contract from Singapore Health Services for the implementation and support of Dr Buddy, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.
The total project amount is about SG$2.3 million.
Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment (HKG:2582) entered into a 150 million yuan sales agreement to supply equipment for a 300 megawatt new-energy-coupled green power project, according to a Hong Kong bourse filing Thursday.The hydrogen energy equipment provider's shares gained over 2% in morning trade Wednesday.The project is being constructed by Jiujiang Electric Power Construction (Shaanxi).Meanwhile, the firm said its Broaden Energy Hydrogen Solutions joint venture in the Middle East plans to construct a local manufacturing base for hydrogen energy equipment and hydrogen-powered drones.The JV entered into a lease agreement with Khalifa Economic Zone, Abu Dhabi, as part of steps to begin construction.
South Korean shares opened higher on Wednesday, following the easing of Middle East tensions after US President Donald Trump halted the military operation "Project Freedom," which had escorted ships through the Strait of Hormuz, to reach an agreement with Iran.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, rose by 156.02 points, or 2.2%, to open at 7,093.01. The Kosdaq gained 0.6% to open at 1,220.90.Project Freedom had only been in effect since Monday.Several commercial ships were reportedly struck in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, and a UAE oil port caught fire following an Iranian attack, which marked the biggest escalation since a ceasefire was announced four weeks ago. Trump's naval operations in the Hormuz, which were aimed at securing shipping lanes, intensified tensions.In addition, Iraq stepped up diplomatic efforts as tensions rose between Iran and the US, with Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi saying he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and offered Baghdad's support for mediation.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart on the China-Iran relationship, along with regional and global developments, his ministry said.
Finance shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising over 4% by midday Wednesday.Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC, NZE:WBC) gained 5% in recent trade.The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Wednesday said that New Zealand's four largest banks would maintain capital buffers even in a stress scenario where the unemployment rate peaks at 10.5%, gross domestic product declines by 6.5%, and house prices fall by 35%.Meanwhile, the distribution services sector shares fell past 3%.Vulcan Steel (NZE:VSL, ASX:VSL) was down 3% in recent trade.