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Loadstar Capital Sets Terms for Employee Stock Options Issuance

Loadstar Capital K.K (TYO:3482) said it has finalized terms for issuing share acquisition rights to employees under a stock option plan, according to a Monday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.The company will grant 614 stock option units to 78 employees and those of its subsidiaries, representing 307,000 common shares.The exercise price is set at 2,950 yen per share, with each option priced at 1.475 million yen, the company said.

TYO:3482

Asia117d ago

Kernex Microsystems Clinches Order Worth INR675 Million for Supply of Equipment

Kernex Microsystems (India) (NSE:KERNEX, BOM:532686) has secured an order worth 675.3 million Indian rupees from PCMM Office, Patiala, India, according to a Monday filing to the Indian stock exchanges.The contract is for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of onboard KAVACH Loco equipment by April 15, 2027.KAVACH is India's indigenous automatic train protection system, which prevents train collisions by continuously monitoring train movement and automatically applying brakes if needed.

BOM:532686NSE:KERNEX

Asia117d ago

Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group Discloses Major Projects Secured in March

Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group (SHA:600248) and its subsidiaries secured three major construction contracts in March.The largest project is a section of the G3033 Expressway in Xinjiang, valued at 4.91 billion yuan, with the company's share at 3.69 billion yuan, according to a filing with the Shanghai bourse.Other wins include an AI Technology Center EPC project in Gansu worth 1.02 billion yuan and a selenium-enriched mushroom production facility valued at 510 million yuan in Shaanxi.

SHA:600248

Asia117d ago

Market Chatter: Thailand Requests Pakistan's Mediation to Rescue Stranded Fertilizer Ships in Hormuz

Thailand has sought Pakistan's assistance in a diplomatic push to secure the release of nine cargo vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Middle East tensions, The Star reported Monday.The ships are carrying fertilizer shipments vital to Thailand's agricultural sector and food security, the report said.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met Pakistan's ambassador to Thailand to discuss maritime safety and potential mediation efforts, while commending Islamabad's role in peace efforts and facilitating safe passage arrangements in the region, according to the report.Thailand is aiming to replicate such cooperation to ensure the uninterrupted transit of its vessels and prevent disruption to essential supply chains. The initiative also includes upcoming diplomatic engagements with ASEAN partners and an official visit to Oman later this month, the news outlet reported.(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.)

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Arcs' Full-Year Profit Increases 13%, Raises Final Dividend Forecast

Arcs' (TYO:9948) profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 13% to 12.4 billion yen for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28 from 11.1 billion yen a year earlier.The retailer's basic earnings per share increased to 231.36 yen from 204.96 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Monday.Net sales rose 3.1% to 627 billion yen from 608.3 billion yen in the prior year.In a separate filing, Arcs raised its year-end dividend forecast to 45 yen per share, up from the previously revised forecast of 43 yen and payable on May 27.This brings the total annual dividend to 82 yen per share, including the 37 yen interim dividend, subject to approval at the shareholders' meeting on May 26.For the fiscal year ending Feb. 28, 2027, the company expects an attributable profit of 12.4 billion yen, basic EPS of 232.73 yen, and net sales of 648 billion yen.Arcs plans to pay interim and year-end dividends of 41 yen per share, each, for the current year.

TYO:9948

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Shalby's Ahmedabad Unit Gets Kidney Transplant Approval

Shalby (NSE:SHALBY, BOM:540797) said its Krishna unit in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has secured approval to conduct kidney transplants for a period of five years, effective April 9, according to an Indian bourse filing on Saturday.Shares of the company rose 1% in Monday's trade.Following the approval, the facility can now offer transplant services along with pre- and post-transplant care at the same location, the filing said.

BOM:540797NSE:SHALBY

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Indonesia's Prabowo Visits Russia for Oil Supply Talks with Putin

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto departed for Russia on Sunday for talks with President Vladimir Putin, with oil and energy security expected to feature mainly in the discussions, state media Antara News reported Monday.Energy Ministry spokesperson Dwi Anggia said the trip continues long-standing bilateral cooperation and aims to strengthen long-term energy resilience amid ongoing global uncertainty. She added that the participation of Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia highlights the strategic role of the energy sector in supporting national priorities.Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said talks will include efforts to maintain a reliable crude oil supply for Indonesia. The discussions come against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical and energy market conditions, the report said.

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U-Next's Profit Climbs 4.7% in Fiscal H1

U-Next's (TYO:9418) profit attributable to owners of the parent climbed 4.7% to 9.88 billion yen in the fiscal first half from 9.44 billion yen a year earlier.The electric services company's basic earnings per share increased to 54.80 yen from 52.32 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Monday.Net sales jumped 14% to 212.8 billion yen for the six months ended Feb. 28 from 186.8 billion yen in the prior year.It declared a final dividend of 8.50 yen per share for the year, payable from May 25.For the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, the company expects attributable profit of 18.5 billion yen, basic EPS of 102.57 yen, and net sales of 424 billion yen.U-Next plans to pay a year-end dividend of 8.50 yen per share for the current year, bringing the total annual payout to 17 yen, which is higher than the 15.50 yen paid in the year-ago period.

TYO:9418

Asia117d ago

NCL Industries Cement Production, Dispatches Edge Higher in Fiscal Q4

NCL Industries (NSE:NCLIND, BOM:502168) said its cement production grew 2% in the fiscal fourth quarter to 802,600 metric tonnes (MT) from 790,663 mt a year ago, according to a Saturday filing with the Indian bourses.Shares of the cement and ceramics manufacturer rose nearly 2% in Monday's trade.Cement dispatches during the quarter ended March 31 rose 1% year on year to 804,813 MT from 794,096 MT a year earlier, the filing said.

BOM:502168NSE:NCLIND

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ANTA Sports Logs High-Single Digit Growth in ANTA Sales in Q1 2026

ANTA Sports Products (HKG:2020) recorded high-single digit positive growth in the retail sales of ANTA-branded products in the first quarter of 2026 from a year prior, a Monday Hong Kong bourse filing said.The company's FILA-branded products recorded low-teens digit positive growth year-on-year during the quarter, the firm said.The retail sales of all other branded products logged a 40% to 45% positive growth year over year in the period.

HKG:2020

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Wai Chun Bio-Technology Eyes Energy Sector Shift with $50 Billion South Korea Deal

Wai Chun Bio-Technology (HKG:0660) said it signed a memorandum of understanding to develop new energy projects, including a pipeline of at least $50 billion in South Korea, according to a Monday Hong Kong bourse filing.The projects will cover wind and solar developments, with additional expansion planned across markets including Southeast Asia, Central Asia, North America, and the Middle East, the company said.Wai Chun said it will act as lead coordinator and controlling shareholder, partnering with central state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations and financial institutions.The company also proposed to change its name to Wai Chun Energy Group to reflect its planned expansion into the new energy sector.

HKG:0660

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Prudential Buys Back Shares

Prudential (HKG:2378, SGX:K6S) bought back 252,590 shares in London on April 10 at an average price of about 11.23 pounds sterling apiece, according to a Monday Hong Kong bourse filing.The insurer intends to cancel the repurchased shares.Following the transaction, the company will have about 2.53 billion shares in issue.

HKG:2378SGX:K6S

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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical's Full-Year Profit Drops 12%

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical's (TYO:4530) profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 12% to 19.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28 from 21.8 billion yen a year earlier.The pharmaceutical group's earnings per share declined to 268.22 yen from 295.15 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Monday.Net sales rose 4.5% to over 163 billion yen from 156 billion yen in the prior year.For the fiscal year ending Feb. 28, 2027, the company does not provide an earnings forecast due to its scheduled delisting on May 11.Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical plans to pay no dividends for the current fiscal year, which is lower than the 90 yen per share paid in the year-ago period.

TYO:4530

Asia117d ago

Sterlite Technologies' Interim Chief Human Resource Officer; Shares Up 5%

Sterlite Technologies (NSE:STLTECH, BOM:532374) said its interim chief human resource officer, Saumya Mondal, has passed away on April 12, according to a Monday filing to the Indian stock exchanges.The company's shares were up 5% in recent trade.

BOM:532374NSE:STLTECH

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Adani Enterprises Incorporates Four Units; Shares up 3%

Adani Enterprises (NSE:ADANIENT, BOM:512599) has incorporated four wholly owned subsidiaries to undertake real estate, construction and hospitality activities, according to an Indian bourse filing on Saturday.Shares of the company rose nearly 3% in Monday's trade.The new entities are named Adani Mangaluru Airport City, Adani Jaipur Airport City, Adani Lucknow Airport City and Adani TRV Airport City, the filing said.

BOM:512599NSE:ADANIENT

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R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems Allots Bonus Equity Shares; Shares Down 4%

R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems (NSE:RMDRIP, BOM:544456) has allotted 178.4 million fully paid-up bonus equity shares of face value of 1 Indian rupee each in the ratio of 5:7, according to a Monday filing to the Indian stock exchanges.The bonus shares have been allotted five new fully paid-up equity shares of 1 rupee each for every seven existing fully paid-up equity shares of 1 rupee each held by the eligible shareholders.Following the allotment, the company's paid-up equity share capital has increased to 428.2 million rupees, comprising 428.2 million equity shares of face value of 1 rupee each.The company's shares were down nearly 4% in recent trade.

BOM:544456NSE:RMDRIP

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Hong Kong Stocks Fall as US Moves to Blockade Iranian Ports; Joy Spreader Surges on AI Tie-Up

Hong Kong stocks declined on Monday as investors grew cautious after U.S.-Iran talks collapsed, with plans to blockade Iranian ports adding to uncertainty.The Hang Seng Index fell 232.69 points, or 0.9%, to close at 25,660.85, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 52.98 points, or 0.6%, to 8,602.06.U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, putting a fragile two-week ceasefire at risk.The U.S. Central Command said the blockade, set to begin on Monday, will apply to all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas.Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any military vessels approaching the strait would be treated as violating the ceasefire and met with a decisive response.The escalating tensions rippled through commodity markets, with oil prices climbing above $100 a barrel, while gold slipped to a near one-week low as a stronger dollar weighed on demand.In corporate news, Joy Spreader (HKG:6988) surged nearly 99% after partnering with Beijing Volcano Engine Technology to deploy artificial intelligence across its operations.Meanwhile, Victory Giant Technology (HKG:2476, SHE:300476) launched a Hong Kong listing to raise up to HK$17.5 billion, moving ahead with one of the city's largest listings this year despite Middle East-driven market volatility.

Hang SengHKG:2476HKG:6988SHE:300476

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Cosmos Pharmaceutical's Nine-Month Profit Rises 1.8%

Cosmos Pharmaceutical's (TYO:3349) profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 1.8% to 22.8 billion yen for the nine months ended Feb. 28 from 22.3 billion yen a year earlier.The pharmaceutical firm's basic earnings per share increased to 287.02 yen from 281.91 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Monday.Net sales jumped 7.7% to 810.4 billion yen from 752.3 billion yen in the prior year.For the fiscal year ending May 31, the company expects attributable profit of 31 billion yen, basic EPS of 391.13 yen, and net sales of 1.057 trillion yen.Cosmos Pharmaceutical plans to pay a year-end dividend of 37.50 yen per share for the current year, bringing the total annual payout to 75 yen, which is higher than the 70 yen paid in the year-ago period.

TYO:3349

Asia117d ago

Shandong Publishing & Media 2025 Profit Down 8%, Revenue Up 5%

Shandong Publishing & Media (SHA:601019) posted 2025 attributable net profit of 1.17 billion yuan, down 7.6% from 1.27 billion yuan the previous year.Earnings per share declined to 0.56 yuan from 0.61 yuan, according to a filing with the Shanghai bourse.Operating revenue slipped 4.6% year over year to 11.2 billion yuan from 11.7 billion yuan.Shares of the multimedia company closed 10% lower Monday.

SHA:601019

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CECEP Wind-power Logs 12% Decline in Q1 Power Generation

CECEP Wind-power (SHA:601016) logged first-quarter total power generation of 3.14 billion kilowatt hours, down 12% from 3.55 billion kWh the previous year.Onshore wind generation declined 12% to 2.91 billion kWh from 3.32 billion kWh, while offshore wind fell 26% to 169.3 million kWh from 227.6 million kWh, according to a filing with the Shanghai bourse.Independent energy storage stood at 57.4 million kWh.Shares of the renewable energy company rose 2% Monday.

SHA:601016

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