PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: Panasonic (6752 JP) launched a liquid cooling systems business for generative AI data centres in Europe

JAPAN

Aeon (8267 JP) - Co. is reportedly shifting its strategy in China by opening discount stores and closing supermarkets in response to weak consumer spending. (Nikkei)

Honda (7267 JP) - Co. is reportedly set to import US-made SUVs and luxury sedans to Japan this year. (Nikkei)

Japan Airlines (9201 JP) - Co. plans to introduce a fuel surcharge on domestic flights next year. (Nikkei)

Nissan (7201 JT) - Co. has reportedly warned the UK government that it may shut down its Sunderland plant if the UK is not fully included in the "Made in Europe" manufacturing targets. (FT)

NTT (9432 JT) – BMW (BMW GY) plans to use NTT DoCoMo smart-car technology. (Nikkei)

Panasonic (6752 JP) - Co. has launched a liquid cooling systems business for generative AI data centres in Europe. (Newswires)

Shimizu (1803 JP) - Co. plans to purchase American Engineering Corp., a US-registered company in Okinawa prefecture with a record of projects for American military facilities. (Nikkei)

Toyota (7203 JT) - Co. is reportedly set to cut output by nearly 40k vehicles bound for the Middle East due to logistical concerns stemming from the Iran war. (Nikkei)

Nikkei 225 Index Changes - The Nikkei 225 reshuffle effective 1st April adds Kioxia Holding (285A JT) and Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp (7532 JT) while removing GS Yuasa Corp (6674 JT) and Casio Computer Co Ltd (6952 JT). (Newswires)

SOUTH KOREA

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (009540 KS) - Co. won an order for four LNG carriers, advancing toward its 2024 order target. (ChosunBiz)

LG Chem (051910 KS) - Co. will offer voluntary retirement to employees with at least 20 years of service as the slump in the petrochemical sector drags on. (ChosunBiz)