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Ralph Lauren delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with revenue rising 9% to US$2.2 billion and Asia driving a sharp acceleration in growth. The luxury retailer has lifted its full-year revenue and adjusted operating margin targets, although reported profit benefited from a US$82.3 million tariff refund.

Ellerston Asia Growth Fund Complex ETF (ASX: EAFZ) returned 38.4% after fees for the year ended 30 June 2026, beating its Asian equities benchmark by 2.6 percentage points. Profit more than doubled to $12.49 million, although the result was driven chiefly by investment revaluations and came alongside continued net redemptions.

Vita Life Sciences delivered a robust first half in 2026 with revenue up 6.1% to A$48.3 million and net profit after tax rising 14.9% to A$5.54 million. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting improved margins and regional market momentum.

Me Today has raised its full-year revenue forecast to over NZD 7.4 million, driven by strong domestic sales and a new exclusive distribution deal in Southeast Asia. The nutritional supplements company also expects a 25% reduction in EBITDA loss, reflecting tighter cost control amid ongoing product innovation.

Firebrick Pharma reports a $1.94 million cash reserve after a $1.4 million placement, supporting expanded Nasodine sales across Southeast Asia and the US. Board changes and increased operational costs mark a pivotal quarter for the pharmaceutical innovator.

Micro-X has landed a $3.3 million order from the Malaysian Ministry of Health for its Rover Plus mobile X-ray units, marking a significant step in its Southeast Asian expansion. Delivery is set to begin in October 2025.

Xamble Group Limited has successfully closed a partially underwritten rights issue, raising approximately A$1.36 million to accelerate its digital marketing platform expansion in Southeast Asia.

IPH Limited reported a 13.2% rise in net profit after tax to $68.8 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions in Canada and organic growth across Asia-Pacific. Revenue surged 16.5% to $710.3 million despite inflationary pressures and operational challenges.