PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: Singapore Exchange (SGX SP) is set to launch Asian government bond futures amid geopolitical turmoil

Lite-On Technology Corp (2301 TT) - Co. said demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is expected to remain resilient over the next two years, although the escalating Middle East conflict could increase operating costs for consumer electronics markets. (Taipei Times)

• Taiwan Trade Balance (Feb) 12.8B vs Exp. 14.6B (Prev. 18.9B)
• Taiwan Exports Y/Y (Feb) 20.6% vs Exp. 28.8% (Prev. 69.9%)
• Taiwan Imports Y/Y (Feb) 6.8% vs Exp. 23.7% (Prev. 63.6%) 

Great Eastern (GE SP) - Co. has appointed Andrew Khoo, a director on the board of its parent company OCBC, as chairman of its board with effect from Apr 15. (Business Times)

Singapore Exchange (SGX SP) - Co. is set to launch Asian government bond futures amid geopolitical turmoil. (Straits Times)

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (SUN SP) - Property tycoon Gordon Tang’s Acrophyte Asset Management has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to acquire ESR Trust Management (Suntec), the manager of the Co. (Business Times)

mm2 Asia - The former operator of the now-shuttered Cathay Cineplexes cinema chain will receive restructuring support from a private equity fund. (Straits Times)