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LG Uplus Declares Interim Dividend; Shares Jump 5%

LG Uplus (KRX:032640) declared an interim cash dividend of 270 won per share, according to a Thursday filing with the Korea Exchange.The dividend will be paid on Aug. 28 to shareholders as of the record date of Aug. 13.Shares of the South Korean mobile network operator rose more than 5% in recent trade.

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Lumos Diagnostics Signs Exclusive Romania Distribution Agreement for Rapid Respiratory Infection Test; Shares Up 10%

Lumos Diagnostics Holdings (ASX:LDX) has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Romania-based Alpha Medical to commercialize its FebriDx rapid point-of-care diagnostic test across Romania, according to a Thursday filing with the Australian bourse.Alpha Medical has already placed an initial stocking order to ensure the products are available for immediate supply, per the filing.The partnership expands the company's European distribution network, building on agreements with Henry Schein and Interlux to broaden access to FebriDx through experienced regional partners, the filing added.The company's shares rose around 10% in recent Thursday trade.

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Tamron Receives Acquisition Proposal From Sony Group

Tamron (TYO:7740) has received a nonbonding acquisition proposal from Sony Group (TYO:6758), according to a Thursday release.The proposal involves a series of transactions that will make the camera lens maker Sony's wholly owned subsidiary.Tamron has created a special committee to review options relating to the proposal.

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Japan's ANA Holdings Orders Eight Additional Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft

ANA Holdings (TYO:9202) plans to order eight additional Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, expanding on its previous order of 20 aircraft announced in February 2025, according to a company release on Wednesday.The board approved the decision during a meeting on Wednesday.The 100-seat aircraft, featuring PW1900G engines and a range of 5,278 kilometers, aim to improve fuel efficiency, lower noise and operating costs, the release said.

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United Microelectronics Board OKs Up to NT$1.7 Billion Investment in Private Equity Fund

United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) board approved an investment of up to NT$1.7 billion in private equity fund TGVest Asia Partners III (Taiwan), according to a Wednesday Taiwan Exchange filing.The investment will be made through capital contributions based on capital call notices under the fund's limited partnership agreement.The funds will be used as a long-term investment, it said.

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Chinese Firms Eye Malaysia as Key Market for ASEAN Expansion

Mainland Chinese companies are increasingly looking at ASEAN for overseas expansion, with Malaysia as one of the preferred investment destinations in the region, according to preliminary survey findings by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council released Thursday.Malaysia was Hong Kong's third-largest ASEAN trading partner in 2025, while Hong Kong was Malaysia's second-largest investor after Singapore, with cumulative foreign direct investment of $34.8 billion at the end of 2025.According to the survey, 91% of Mainland China companies plan to expand into ASEAN, as they are keen to explore new markets, diversify supply chains, and pursue opportunities in industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and new energy.Malaysia has come in as a top destination for both manufacturing and services companies looking to establish or expand regional operations.Among enterprises planning to expand into ASEAN, 83% of surveyed respondents showed interest in using Hong Kong's professional services to support their regional development.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics' Net Attributable Income Jumps 143% in Q2; Shares Decline 5%

Samsung Electro-Mechanics (KRX:009150) posted second-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of 315.7 billion won, up 143% from 129.7 billion won a year earlier, according to a Thursday filing with the Korea Exchange.The South Korean electronic component company's sales rose 24% year over year to 3.457 trillion won from 2.784 trillion won.Shares of Samsung Electro-Mechanics fell 5% in recent trade.

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Ambiq Micro Opens at SG$73.74 on Singapore Exchange Debut

Ambiq Micro (SGX:AMQ) completed a secondary listing on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange, opening at SG$73.74 on Thursday, according to a same-day filing.The NYSE-listed semiconductor company's technology enables AI to run on multiple devices across several industries and has shipped more than 300 million devices worldwide.

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Market Chatter: Kia to Invest $649 Million to Produce, Sell EVs in Mexico

Kia (KRX:000270) plans to invest $649 million in Mexico for the production and sale of fully electric vehicles in the country, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing managing director Horacio Chavez.The automaker's EV3 production is set to begin at its Nuevo Leon plant on Aug. 4, the report said, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard reportedly said.Shares of Kia fell nearly 1% in recent trade.(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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CR Double-Crane Pharma Plans to Buy Stake in Lier Chemical; Shares Down 4%

China Resources Double-Crane Pharmaceutical (SHA:600062) plans to acquire 23.5% of Lier Chemical for an aggregate consideration of 5.66 billion yuan, according to a Shanghai bourse filing on Thursday.About 20% and 3.5% of the herbicide maker will be bought from Jiuyuan Group and Huacai Technology, respectively.The pharmaceutical company's shares dropped 4% during the morning trade.

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MGM China's Revenue Edges Lower in Q2

MGM China (HKG:2282) posted second-quarter revenue of $1.10 billion, down from $1.11 billion a year earlier.Adjusted EBITDAR declined to $256.7 million from $301.3 million, according to a Thursday Hong Kong bourse filing.For the first half, revenue increased to $2.22 billion from $2.14 billion, while adjusted EBITDAR decreased to $530.2 million from $586.9 million.

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Sunway Healthcare Unit to Buy Land Parcels Worth MYR45 Million

Sunway Healthcare (KLSE:SUNMED) unit Sunway Medical Center, has agreed to acquire four freehold land parcels in Johor, Malaysia, for 45.4 million ringgit, according to a Wednesday Malaysian bourse filing.The 9.918-acre site is earmarked for the development of a 410-bed hospital with an estimated total development cost of about 781.6 million ringgit.The acquisition replaces an earlier 2024 agreement for a leasehold parcel, which was terminated upon execution of the new sale and purchase agreement.The acquisition, which will be funded through internal funds and/or bank borrowings, is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2027, subject to the fulfilment of conditions precedent.

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EBR Systems Advances Cardiac Pacing Device Rollout With 46 Commercial Implants in Q2

EBR Systems (ASX:EBR) reported 46 commercial implants of its WiSE cardiac pacing device for heart failure in the second quarter, bringing total implants across the pilot phase and limited market release to 117, according to a Thursday filing with the Australian bourse.The company said it signed an additional 17 purchasing contracts during the quarter, taking overall purchasing contracts signed to 52.It added that 90 physicians at 30 sites are now trained to implant the WiSE system, with 26 of them trained during the second quarter.Additionally, EBR Systems expects second-quarter revenue in the range of $2.5 million to $2.6 million. It sees "encouraging numbers" of patients being identified and scheduled for WiSE implants in the second half of the year.

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Guolian Securities Gets Full Ownership of Minsheng Securities

Guolian Securities (SHA:601456) on Wednesday acquired the remaining 0.02% stake of Minsheng Securities held by Oceanwide Holdings for 5.1 million yuan.This will raise the company's ownership of Minsheng Securities to 100% from 99.98%, according to a Wednesday aftermarket filing with the Shanghai bourse.

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CapitaLand Investment Unit Signs Nine Vietnam Properties in H1

CapitaLand Investment's (SGX:9CI) business unit, The Ascott, signed management agreements for nine properties in Vietnam for more than 3,200 units, during the first half of the year, according to a Thursday filing with the Singapore Exchange.The signings expand the Vietnam portfolio by more than 30% to about 12,000 units across 42 operational and pipeline properties across 14 cities.

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ACCC Grants Australian Banks Further Interim Authorization for Proposed Joint Venture for Commercial Cash Supply

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Thursday it granted further interim authorization to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ, NZE:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB), National Australia Investment Capital, and Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC, NZE:WBC) to take further steps towards a proposed joint venture to deal with the supply of commercial cash in Australia.The further interim authorization authorizes the banks to agree and enter into, but not give effect to, various agreements, the regulator said. The authorization begins immediately and may be reviewed at any time.The banks sought authorization to establish a single joint cash pool and bailment structure via an incorporated operating entity for the supply of commercial cash in Australia. Under the proposal, each applicant would acquire a 25% shareholding in the entity and a 25% interest in the cash pool. The ACCC determined that the acquisitions may be put into effect on June 26.

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Posco Future Posts Net Income in Q2; Shares Rise 8%

Posco Future M (KRX:003670) posted net income attributable to owners of the parent of 23.14 billion won in the second quarter, swinging from a net loss of 35.56 billion won a year earlier.Sales increased 2.8% to 679.46 billion won from 660.94 billion won for the three months ended June 30.Shares of the battery material and chemical company rose about 8% in recent trade.

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HashKey Unit Eyes Acquisition of Singapore-Based Exchange Operator

HashKey's (HKG:3887) wholly owned subsidiary, HKDAG (Singapore), has signed a non-binding framework agreement for the potential acquisition of Singapore-based exchange operator Asia Pacific Exchange, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.The subsidiary will conduct legal, financial and business due diligence before deciding whether to proceed with the acquisition.Any transaction will remain subject to regulatory and corporate approvals, including approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the execution of definitive agreements.HashKey posted that Asia Pacific Exchange operates an approved exchange in Singapore, while its subsidiary, Asia Pacific Clear, holds an approved clearing house license.HashKey added that the consideration, payment arrangement, and other key terms have yet to be determined, and cautioned that the proposed acquisition may or may not proceed.

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Qyuns Therapeutics Partner Caldera to Merge with Synlogic

Qyuns Therapeutics (HKG:2509) said its partner, Caldera Therapeutics, has agreed to merge with Synlogic in an all-stock transaction, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.The combined company is expected to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker "CALD."The deal is backed by a $278 million concurrent private placement to fund the development of QX030N/CLD-423 for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and other immune-mediated diseases.Qyuns said it licensed global development and commercialization rights for QX030N/CLD-423 to Caldera in 2025 and currently holds about an 11.48% stake in the company.The merger is expected to close by early 2027, subject to shareholder, regulatory and other customary approvals.

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Alliance Bank Malaysia Books MYR827 Million in Fiscal 2026 Net Profit

Alliance Bank Malaysia (KLSE:ABMB) booked a record net profit after tax of 826.5 million ringgit for the fiscal year ended March 31, up 10% year over year, according to a Wednesday filing with the Malaysian Exchange.Net income rose 8.6% to 2.47 billion ringgit, backed by net interest income of 2.01 billion ringgit and a 42% surge in non-interest income to 459.2 million ringgit.Additionally, RAM Ratings upgraded the financial institution ratings of Alliance Bank and Alliance Islamic Bank to AA3/Stable/P1.

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