Yue Yuen Industrial (HKG:0551) recorded a 54% decline in attributable profit for the first quarter of 2026 to $35.2 million from $75.8 million a year prior, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.
The footwear maker's revenue slipped 2.2% to $1.99 billion from $2.03 billion in the year-ago period.
CStone Pharmaceuticals (HKG:2616) intends to buy back up to nearly 136.5 million shares from the open market from time to time under a mandate approved June 25, 2025, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.The repurchase plan is expected to be implemented following the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
China Electronics Optics Valley Union (HKG:0798) renewed an agreement to continue obtaining deposit, loan, and other financial services from China Electronics Financial, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.The renewal, which comes as the current agreement between the parties will expire June 29, is subject to shareholder approval.China Electronics Financial is a unit of China Electronics Corporation, which is a substantial shareholder of China Electronics Optics Valley Union.
Vietnam's refined fuel imports rose nearly 17% in the March to April, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing the country's customs data.In terms of value, refined fuel imports were up 144% compared with a year earlier, the report said.The adjustment helped ease immediate supply pressures due to the Iran war, though it added strain to the country's trade balance, the report said.Inflation also accelerated to 5.46% in April, exceeding the government's 4.5% target.Vietnam increased imports from Malaysia and South Korea to make up for the declining fuel supplies from Singapore and China, the news agency reported, citing the data.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)