PRE-MARKET TAIWAN & SINGAPORE STOCK NEWS: Macquarie Asset Management is reportedly seeking a minority stake in Singtel’s Optus unit

TAIWANChunghwa Telecom (2412 TT) - Co.’s shareholders approved the distribution of a TWD 5.20 cash dividend per common share at its 2026 AGM. (Newswires)Other NewsTaiwan's Presidential Office condemned China over its expulsion of a New York Times correspondent from Beijing following the newspaper's interview with President Lai Ching-te. (Focus Taiwan)SINGAPORESingapore Telecommunications (ST SP) - Macquarie Asset Management is reportedly seeking a minority stake in Singtel’s Optus unit. (The Australian)