PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: TSMC (2330 TT) and Synopsys (SNPS) partnered to accelerate AI systems innovation using agentic AI and advanced design technologies

TAIWAN TCC Group Holdings (1101 TT) - Co.'s board approved a plan for its Dutch subsidiary to acquire Ukrainian cement producer Ivano-Frankivskcement and three other companies for around EUR 750mln. (Taipei Times) TSMC (2330 TT) - Co. and Synopsys (SNPS) partnered to accelerate AI systems innovation using agentic AI and advanced design technologies. Tech Nasdaq was pressured as all US indices declined during US trade amid a global surge in bond yields. Other News ADB raised its 2026 Taiwan GDP growth forecast to 11% from 9.5% previously. (Taipei Times) SINGAPORE Keppel REIT (KREIT SP) - Co. agreed to sell T Tower in Seoul for a property value of around SGD 320.9mln, generating net proceeds of around SGD 302.5mln which will be used for debt repayment, potential acquisitions and working capital. (Dow Jones Newsplus) StarHub (STH SP) - Co. is in talks with Keppel (BN4 SP) regarding a possible deal for M1, although discussions are continuing and there is no certainty a transaction will occur. (Dow Jones Newsplus) Other News SGX raised the bar on shareholder engagement and transparency, including what goes into CEO pay. (Straits Times)