PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: MediaTek (2454 TT) launched the Dimensity 9600 Pro, its first mobile chip built on TSMC's (2330 TT) 2nm process

TAIWAN Hon Hai Precision Industry (2317 TT) - Co.'s Sharp (6753 JT) has begun accepting orders for AI servers developed in collaboration with Hon Hai, leveraging the Co.'s procurement capabilities amid tight component supply. (Nikkei) MediaTek (2454 TT) - Co. launched the Dimensity 9600 Pro, its first mobile chip built on TSMC's (2330 TT) 2nm process. (Newswires) TSMC (2330 TT) - Co. remains cautious about using AI to process sensitive research data due to leakage risks, while its Germany venture reached a construction milestone with a topping-out ceremony. (Taipei Times) Tech Nasdaq underperformed during Wall St trade as all major indices extended declines as oil and yields climbed. SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines (SIA SP) - Co. August group passenger traffic rose 1.5% Y/Y, passenger capacity rose 3.5%, passenger load factor was 86.4%, cargo loads rose 2.8% Y/Y and cargo capacity fell 0.7% Y/Y due to aircraft maintenance, while e-commerce flows to Europe softened. (Dow Jones Newswires) Other News Grab agreed to acquire Singapore-based Atome Financial for USD 1.49bln to strengthen its consumer lending business and raise its 2028 targets. (Nikkei)