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Pacgold (ASX:PGO) transitioned from exploration to production following its first gold pour at the White Dam Gold Project.

Austal (ASX:ASB) has secured a $136 million contract extension to construct two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force.

Vote counting is underway following polls across key regions in India. West Bengal is emerging as the main battleground and the outcome will test Prime Minister Modi's ability to expand beyond the core BJP base. Bloomberg's Sudhi Ranjan Sen reports.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) upgraded its financial guidance for the 2026 financial year following a period of "continued operating momentum".

IMF Africa Director Abebe Selassie says Africa's economies were strengthening before the Iran crisis, with solid growth, lower inflation, and declining debt, but are now facing slower growth and shocks such as reduced remittances and rising oil prices. He told Bloomberg TV any short-term support should be targeted and temporary to avoid undermining long-term development goals.

Merino & Co. (ASX:MNC) has secured an exclusive distribution agreement for the Mainland China market.

Stellar Resources (ASX:SRZ) has secured commitments to raise $22.1 million through a heavily oversubscribed capital placement.

Sydney-based BrainChip (ASX:BRN) entered into a non-exclusive IP distribution licence agreement with ASICLAND.

Alchemy Resources (ASX:ALY) finalised the sale of its Karonie and Lake Rebecca Projects to Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS).

Tobias Harris, Founder and Principal Japan Foresight, discusses Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's visit to Australia as Tokyo looks to strengthen ties with a key regional partner and build on an updated Indo Pacific strategy outlined during her recent trip to Vietnam. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud Watts on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.

Haranga Resources (ASX:HAR) announced high-grade gold repetitions and depth extensions at its flagship Lincoln Gold Project.

One of Hong Kong's most high-profile insider trading cases is back in focus, as a trial involving Segantii Capital Management and its founder Simon Sadler began in the city on Monday. Bloomberg's Minmin Low has the latest.