PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: TSMC (2330 TT) plans to adopt ASML’s high-NA EUV lithography equipment for high-volume manufacturing from 2030

TAIWAN

Spirox (3055 TT) - Co. launched its first high-speed glass core substrate inspection system as it expands into next-generation packaging technologies, including panel-level packaging. (Taipei Times)

TSMC (2330 TT) - Co. plans to adopt ASML’s high-NA EUV lithography equipment for high-volume manufacturing from 2030, joining Samsung Electronics and Intel in committing to the latest chipmaking systems. (Taipei Times)

Tech

Nasdaq 100 was lacklustre during US trade as all major indices declined on return from the long-weekend, while the Emini Nasdaq 100 is little changed overnight.

Global server shipments are expected to rise 15.1% Y/Y to 16.6mln units this year, while AI server shipments are forecast to increase 20.7% Y/Y to 4.6mln units, according to Taiwan’s Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute. (Taipei Times)

SINGAPORE

Centurion Corporation (CENT SP) - Co. agreed to acquire a 7,974-bed purpose-built worker accommodation asset in Pasir Gudang, Johor, for MYR 214.5mln, which will be managed under its Westlite Accommodation brand. (Business Times)

Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP) - Co. agreed to sell a vacant logistics property in Australia for AUD 28mln and separately priced CNY 500mln of three-year offshore renminbi bonds with a 2.1% annual coupon. (Business Times)

Singapore Airlines (SIA SP) - Co. said its investments in India are funded through internal resources and will continue to be so as part of its long-term strategic commitment, following parliamentary scrutiny of its minority stake in loss-making Air India. (Business Times)