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Second-quarter regional corporate earnings grew 102 per cent, led by strong results in Singapore, Taiwan and Indonesia.
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Second-quarter regional corporate earnings grew 102 per cent, led by strong results in Singapore, Taiwan and Indonesia.

Rising distribution costs and store pruning in Vietnam and Indonesia squeezed earnings at the Chinese beverage giant despite a 2.3 percent revenue gain to 15.2 billion yuan.

A 6.1 per cent lift in food sales and a 110-basis-point gross margin expansion offset falling hardlines revenue across Thailand and Vietnam.

Operating income rose nearly fivefold in the second quarter even as domestic same-store transactions dropped for a fifth consecutive quarter.

Operating profit reached NZ$14 million as the Manuka honey producer lifted gross margins to 53.9 per cent following deep losses in fiscal 2025.

Electric vehicle maker BYD and luxury jeweller Laopu Gold lead a lineup of roughly 370 regional index members reporting financial results this week.

The Shanghai-based luxury group shrank its boutique network by a third over 18 months while first-half revenue slipped 12.9 per cent to €100.8 million.

Revenue dropped to HK$14.9 million in the six months to June as the Hong Kong-listed group absorbed Canadian insolvency costs and new European legal claims.

The apparel chain lifted gross margins by 1.6 percentage points even as first-half revenue dipped to HK$1.9 billion.

Underlying net profit after tax on a replacement-cost basis reached $857.2 million for the six months ended June 30.

Total revenue rose 8.6 per cent to $956.1 million as peak summer grocery orders pushed gross merchandise value to $1.07 billion.

Group statutory profit reached $11.2 million for the fiscal year as warehouse cuts and inventory reductions halved holding costs in New Zealand.

Adjusted operating EBITDA reached $61.8 million despite shipping disruptions tied to conflict in the Middle East.

Quarterly net income dropped sharply as capital expenditure rose 75 per cent to 67.68 billion yuan, driven by data centre buildouts and proprietary chip deployment.

HSBC has reported a robust 23 percent hike in its first-half profit, surpassing market predictions. The banking major has also upgraded its cost-saving goal and announced the launch of a new share buyback programme worth 1 billion dollars. The bank’s pre-tax…

New Zealand’s publicly traded skincare company, Me Today, is adjusting its earnings forecast upwards, spurred by promising growth and robust global prospects. Boosting Revenue and Slowing EBITDA Decline In advance of the company’s forthcoming disclosure of…
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