** HK shares of Fast Retailing 6288.HK gains 6.5% to HK$25.8; set for biggest one-day pct gain since April 10

** Stock hits highest since August 18

** Tokyo-listed stock 9983.T rises 6.3%

** Japanese owner of Uniqlo reports record high profit for year ended August; forecasts fifth straight year of record profit in FY26 on aggressive North America, Europe expansions

** YTD, HK stock falls 1.2%, Tokyo-listed shares drop 4.6%

(Reporting by Donny Kwok)

((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))