PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: Silicon Precision Industries Co. (2325 TT) signed facility engineering contracts with Acter Co. worth around TWD 596mln

The recent CPI and PPI figures from Taiwan indicate stability, with CPI matching expectations while core CPI slightly exceeds them, suggesting persistent demand pressures.

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PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: Silicon Precision Industries Co. (2325 TT) signed facility engineering contracts with Acter Co. worth around TWD 596mln

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TAIWAN

PentaPro Materials (7887 TT) - Co. said it plans to invest TWD 3bln in a new factory in Taiwan to meet rising demand. (Taipei Times)

Silicon Precision Industries Co. (2325 TT) - Co. signed facility engineering contracts with Acter Co. worth around TWD 596mln. (Newswires)

Data Recap

Taiwan CPI YY (Dec) 1.3% vs Exp. 1.3% (Prev. 1.2%)
Taiwan Core CPI YY (Dec) 1.8% vs Exp. 1.7% (Prev. 1.7%)
Taiwan PPI YY (Dec) -2.6% (Prev. -2.6%)

SINGAPORE

Other News - UOB said Singapore interest rates could bottom out in Q2 2026. (Straits Times)

Context

The ongoing corporate actions, such as Silicon Precision's contract signing and PentaPro's factory investment, reflect confidence in economic growth, which could support equity sentiment in the region. Investors should consider how these developments might influence sector momentum and overall market confidence in Taiwan's economic outlook.

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