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HONG KONG, July 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - While the market is still indulging in the static discussion of "breaking net" and "undervaluation" of Hong Kong financial stocks, astute capital has long set its sights on the tracks with more dynamic growth potential. The strong upward trend of CMBC Capital (01141.HK)'s stock price since 2025 is by no means a simple oversold rebound, but a profound cognitive revolution: The market is re-examining this company - which has transformed from a traditional local Hong Kong brokerage into a core carrier of the "super connector" linking the Chinese mainland and global capital.If the last round of rally was based on the confirmation of shareholder background and margin of safety, then the subsequent market trend will be the full pricing of CMBC Capital's extremely high performance explosive power under the threefold macro dividends of "cross-border finance", "Greater Bay Area integration" and "enterprise overseas expansion services".I.Strategic Positioning: Deeply Cultivate the Dividends of the Greater Bay Area and Become the Golden Channel for "Connectivity"Unlike ordinary brokerages that "live at the mercy of the weather" by relying on secondary market fluctuations, the core investment logic of CMBC Capital lies in its precise strategic positioning - deeply rooted in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the most dynamic economic hinterland in the world.Since the beginning of this year, the country has introduced frequent policy support for financial connectivity in the Greater Bay Area, from the expansion of the "Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect" business to the promotion of the dual-currency stock model in Hong Kong dollars and RMB, all of which indicate that Hong Kong's status as the "bridgehead" for mainland capital going overseas and the "preferred destination" for overseas capital entering China is unshakable. As an important overseas strategic platform of China Minsheng Bank, CMBC Capital is inherently endowed with the historical mission of serving private enterprises going overseas and attracting foreign capital to flow back.This unique strategic position endows CMBC Capital with an extremely strong ability to capture "policy dividends". When a large number of mainland private enterprises are in urgent need of building overseas financing platforms through Hong Kong, or acquiring advanced overseas technologies through mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, CMBC Capital, with its deep understanding of mainland corporate culture and proficient application of Hong Kong capital rules, has become the most indispensable "intermediary".The rise in its stock price since the beginning of this year is exactly the "awakening" of the market to this strategic value. Investors have begun to realize that CMBC Capital is no longer just a trading code, but a direct beneficiary of the accelerated capital flow in the Greater Bay Area. With the deepening of financial integration in the Greater Bay Area, its value as a cross-border asset management channel will grow exponentially, and this "track dividend" is a long-term growth logic that cannot be obscured by any short-term market fluctuations.II.Differentiated Competition: Serve the Real Economy and Seize the Financing Wave of "New Quality Productivity"In the field of investment banking business, CMBC Capital has blazed a trail of differentiated competition, which is also the endogenous driving force supporting the continuous strengthening of its stock price. Unlike the red-ocean competition of leading brokerages in giant blue-chip stocks, CMBC Capital has astutely set its sights on small and medium-sized hard technology enterprises and new consumer brands representing "new quality productivity".At present, China's economy is in a critical period of transformation and upgrading, and a large number of emerging enterprises with core technologies are in urgent need of the nourishment of the capital market. However, these enterprises are often unable to receive sufficient attention from traditional large financial institutions due to their still small scale and novel business models. Relying on China Minsheng Bank's 20 years of profound accumulation in serving small and medium-sized enterprises, CMBC Capital has established a set of enterprise service systems with rapid response and flexible customization.From assisting specialized, refined, differential, and innovative enterprises to list in Hong Kong, to providing structured financing for enterprises in the transition period, and then to helping domestic enterprises issue overseas green bonds, CMBC Capital's investment banking layout in the emerging economic field has begun to take shape. Since the beginning of this year, it has rich project reserves in the fields of biomedicine, new energy, high-end manufacturing, etc. As these enterprises gradually enter the capital market or complete financing, CMBC Capital will obtain underwriting fees and financial advisor income far exceeding the industry average.This "small but beautiful", "refined and specialized" business model enables CMBC Capital to demonstrate amazing resilience during the shift period of economic growth. The high premium given by the market is precisely based on its huge potential as an "incubator" and "booster" during the outbreak of China's new economic engine. Buying CMBC Capital is essentially buying an option on the rise of China's new economic forces.III.Optimization of Asset Structure: Start with a Light Load, an Efficiency Revolution Empowered by FintechIn addition to the grand narrative, the improvement of operational efficiency at the micro level is also a key driver of the stock price rise. Since the beginning of this year, CMBC Capital has carried out drastic adjustments to its asset structure, resolutely divested inefficient assets, and focused on light-capital businesses with high turnover and high returns.This "slimming and strengthening" strategy has significantly improved the company's return on equity (ROE). Against the backdrop of the sweeping fintech wave, CMBC Capital has not stuck to traditions, but actively embraced digital transformation. By introducing intelligent trading systems, quantitative investment research tools and big data risk control models, it has greatly reduced operating costs and improved the efficiency of transaction matching.This efficiency reform is particularly evident in the wealth management business. Facing the growing affluent class and high-net-worth individuals, CMBC Capital uses digital means to break the physical boundaries of traditional services, and can provide customers with global asset allocation solutions at a lower cost. With the explosive growth of the middle class's wealth management demand, CMBC Capital's assets under management (AUM) are expected to achieve non-linear growth.The market often gives extremely high valuation rewards for "cost reduction and efficiency improvement". The profit space released by CMBC Capital through internal reforms not only thickens earnings per share (EPS), but also sends a signal to the market that the management is proactive, pragmatic and efficient. This marginal improvement of the management is the strongest catalyst for the continuous rise of the stock price, and also proves that the stock price rise this year has solid performance support.IV.Liquidity Inflection Point and Beta Dividend: Small Market Capitalization, Great FlexibilityFrom the technical perspective of market trading, CMBC Capital has typical high Beta attributes, that is, when the market rises, its increase often far exceeds that of the broader market. Since the beginning of this year, as the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike cycle has peaked and global liquidity expectations have reversed, the Hong Kong stock market has welcomed long-lost incremental funds.For institutional funds seeking excess returns, although large bank stocks are stable, they lack flexibility; As a small and medium-sized market capitalization financial holding platform, CMBC Capital has become the best target for funds to pursue "flexibility" in the game. A small amount of capital inflow can leverage a considerable increase in stock price, and this liquidity advantage is particularly obvious in the early stage of the market rally.More importantly, the current Hong Kong stock market is undergoing a style switch from "risk aversion" to "profit seeking". Capital has started to flow from defensive sectors to offensive sectors with growth expectations. CMBC Capital has both the safety of financial stocks and the growth potential of technology stocks, and this rare "dual attribute" has made it a must-have option for capital allocation.We can clearly see that the heavy-volume rise in stock price since the beginning of this year is by no means the result of retail investors following the trend, but the result of smart money snapping up chips at low levels. As market sentiment further accumulates, the spread of the wealth effect will attract more trend-following capital to enter the market, forming a positive feedback loop. For investors, entering the market at this time is exactly the best opportunity to catch this express train.V.Conclusion: To revalue CMBC Capital is to revalue the open future of China's finance.To sum up, if we only regard CMBC Capital as an ordinary Hong Kong stock brokerage, we will miss this magnificent investment opportunity.The sharp rise of CMBC Capital (01141.HK) this year is the market's reconfirmation of its identity as a "cross-border financial platform in the Greater Bay Area", a re-pricing of its investment banking capability of "serving new quality productivity", and a full affirmation of its "asset-light, high-efficiency" operation model.CMBC Capital joined the Stock Connect program in 2017, with its historical market capitalization peaking at HK$30 billion.Looking forward to the future, against the grand background of the steady advancement of RMB internationalization, the accelerated overseas expansion of mainland enterprises, and the continuous consolidation of Hong Kong's status as an international financial center, the value of CMBC Capital as a key node connecting the inside and outside has far from been fully tapped by the market. 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HONG KONG, July 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In the magnificent capital market, trading volume is often the thermometer of the market, while the activity of investment banking business is a barometer for the intrinsic value of listed companies. Since the beginning of this year, CMBC Capital (01141.HK) has delivered an impressive performance in the Hong Kong stock secondary market, and the strong climb of its share price is actually strongly supported by the "explosive growth" development of its primary market investment banking business.As an important window for the Chinese-funded financial institutions in Hong Kong, CMBC Capital has not relied solely on market trends to achieve results this year. Instead, with its keen market insight and professional underwriting capability, it has successively sponsored a number of high-quality enterprises to list on the Hong Kong stock market. This strategic approach of "investment banking taking the lead and empowering the real economy" has not only brought a substantial increase in the company's immediate performance, but also built a huge reserve pool of potential assets.As a former Stock Connect constituent, CMBC Capital once reached a market capitalization peak of HK$30 billion. Benefiting from robust earnings growth, the company may be poised for a ‘Davis Double Play,’ presenting significant potential for valuation reversion.I. A bumper year for investment banking: With sponsorship as the vanguard, making a strong breakthrough through the market fogSince the beginning of this year, CMBC Capital has delivered a remarkable report card in its sponsorship business. This year, the company has frequently appeared in the "sponsor" column of the prospectuses of many well-known enterprises, covering not only popular tracks such as TMT, healthcare and consumption, but also playing a leading role in benchmark projects in some segments fields. Such high-frequency appearances in sponsorship projects are by no means accidental, but the inevitable result of the company's long-term dedication to serving small and medium-sized enterprises and building a full-industry-chain financial service system.Investment banking business is the crown jewel of securities firms. The improvement in the quantity and quality of sponsorship projects directly means a jump in brand premium and tangible growth in revenue. The sponsorship business brings not only high underwriting fee income, but also a package of revenues including placement commissions and financial advisory fees. More importantly, the explosion of such business volume has sent an extremely strong signal to the market: CMBC Capital 's project contracting capability and pricing capability in the primary market have ranked among the top in the industry. It is this hard-core support from fundamentals that forms the most solid foundation for the share price rise since the beginning of this year.II. Deepening of the moat: From "one-off transactions" to "win-win in the ecosystem"The Investors may ask: Can sponsoring the listing of several companies really support the long-term logic of the stock price' The answer is definitely yes. Because the competition of modern investment banks has long gone beyond the game of single transactions, and has evolved into competition of ecosystems.The intensive sponsorship activities of CMBC Capital since this year are actually weaving a high-value enterprise resource network. Every enterprise sponsored and listed by CMBC Capital has become its long-term strategic partner. The needs of these enterprises for refinancing, merger and acquisition, debt restructuring and corporate wealth management after listing will become a recurring source of business for CMBC Capital .This has built an extremely deep moat for CMBC Capital . When an enterprise chooses CMBC Capital at the beginning of its listing, it means that the two sides have established deep trust. In the current Hong Kong stock market, enterprises are increasingly dependent on Chinese-funded investment banks that "understand China and connect the world". Backed by China Minsheng Bank, CMBC Capital is not only familiar with the business models of mainland enterprises, but also proficient in the rules of the international capital market. This "bilingual" advantage makes it highly capable in its sponsorship business.For investors, buying CMBC Capital means not only buying a securities firm, but also an "invisible asset package" composed of dozens or even hundreds of high-quality Hong Kong-listed companies. The growth of these enterprises is deeply tied to the fate of CMBC Capital , forming a community of shared interests where all thrive together. This ecosystem effect has greatly improved the stability and predictability of CMBC Capital 's performance, which is the core logic supporting the upward shift of its valuation center.III. Logic verification: The sponsorship boom confirms "Minsheng speed" and the "iron execution team"The sharp rise in share price since the beginning of this year has, to a large extent, been a strong response to the previous doubts in the market. Previously, the market was often worried that small and medium-sized securities firms had shortcomings in project execution, risk control and efficiency. However, CMBC Capital 's intensive and successful sponsorship track record this year proves that it has an "iron execution team".Against the background of the accelerated pace of hearings at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and stricter listing review, being able to continuously promote the successful listing hearing and listing of multiple enterprises is in itself a scarce capability. It reflects CMBC Capital 's professional competence in various links such as compliance and risk control, due diligence, roadshow and promotion. Such "Minsheng speed" and "Minsheng efficiency" have won dual recognition from issuers and investors.The improvement of capability has been directly translated into the expansion of market share. In the highly competitive Hong Kong stock investment banking circle, reputation is life. Every successful project is a free advertisement for CMBC Capital 's brand image. Once this positive cycle is formed, subsequent projects will keep coming like a snowball. Share price is a reflection of expectations. The market has keenly captured the trend of CMBC Capital 's "rising reputation" in the investment banking industry, so funds have rushed to buy shares in advance, pushing up the share price, which is a reasonable pricing for its rising industry status.IV. Treasure hunting mode: The overlooked Pre-IPO investment gold mineIn addition to the obvious intermediary fee income, behind CMBC Capital 's intensive sponsorship of enterprise listings, there is also a huge gold mine hidden - cornerstone investment and Pre-IPO investment opportunities.As a sponsor, CMBC Capital often has the opportunity to access high-quality enterprises earlier than ordinary investors, and also has more in-depth information advantages. In many IPO cases this year, CMBC Capital has strategically held some shares with great growth potential either through its affiliated funds or through cornerstone investment.As the share prices of these enterprises have delivered strong results in the secondary market, CMBC Capital 's proprietary investment performance will be significantly boosted. This two-wheel drive model of "investment banking + investment" has greatly amplified the company's earnings elasticity. If sponsorship fees are the certain income that is "money in the bank", then the appreciation of these equity investments is the "higher-than-expected" source of share price growth momentum.Investors tend to overlook this part of the "invisible value". As the sponsored enterprises go public one after another this year, the value of these investment projects will be gradually reflected in the financial reports, becoming a catalyst to trigger the next wave of share price rise. This unique profit model means that CMBC Capital 's valuation logic cannot simply follow the traditional PE/PB model, and it should be given a higher valuation premium based on return on investment (ROI).V. Outlook for the future: Building on the momentum, full potential to become a leading investment bankLooking ahead, CMBC Capital 's investment banking business is still in an upward channel. With the deepening of the reform of the Hong Kong stock market, specialist technology companies and overseas enterprises have strong enthusiasm for listing in Hong Kong, and the market's demand for professional investment banking services is only increasing.Through its excellent performance since the beginning of this year, CMBC Capital has proved that it has the capability to undertake complex projects and serve emerging industries. This has laid a solid foundation for it to undertake larger-scale and higher-quality IPO projects in the future. We have every reason to believe that in the future top 10 IPO list of the Hong Kong stock market, the name of CMBC Capital will no longer be a rare guest, but a frequent one.For secondary market investors, this is undoubtedly the biggest positive. The explosive growth of investment banking business will directly drive the linkage growth of brokerage business (margin financing) and asset management business (institutional client introduction). The synergy effect of the entire business line will be fully activated, and the overall profitability of the company will rise to a new level.Conclusions: Enjoy the harvest moment and grasp the deterministic growthFrom the high growth of sponsorship revenue, to the deep binding of ecosystem resources, and then to the hidden gold mine of investment income, CMBC Capital is showing the market a completely different self - a new generation of Chinese-funded investment bank full of vitality, strong enterprising spirit and deterministic growth.Although the current stock price has risen, compared with the long-term value brought by the explosive growth of its investment banking business, it is still in a "valued at a discount". Investors should not be troubled by short-term fluctuations, but should look beyond the phenomenon to understand the essence, and see the increasingly important role CMBC Capital plays in the tide of Hong Kong stock IPOs. In this big year for investment banks, CMBC Capital is undoubtedly the core asset most worth holding. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and MBDA have announced a commitment to integrate the European missile-maker's SPEAR precision strike weapons onto new aircraft built by the American uncrewed aircraft manufacturer.GA-ASI President David R. Alexander and MBDA UK Managing Director Chris Allam signed a memorandum of understanding that outlined the agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The companies will work together to ensure the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit 6 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can carry and use the SPEAR weapons."We've built an excellent business relationship with MBDA as part of the integration of the Brimstone missile onto the UK's Protector," said Mr. Alexander. "So, working with MBDA to enable SPEAR on our broader MQ-9B line, and our Gambit CCA, feels like a very natural extension of our partnership."Protector RG Mk1 is the version of MQ-9B in operation for the UK Royal Air Force."The consolidation of MBDA's relationship with GA-ASI is a testament to the strength of our long history of cooperation, most recently with Brimstone and Protector," said Mr. Allam. "Remotely piloted aircraft and autonomous/collaborative platforms, such as MQ-9B and Gambit, are revolutionizing modern air combat. Integrating the innovative capability of SPEAR multiplies the effect these platforms provide into decisive operational advantage."SPEAR is MBDA's miniature cruise missile, a next-generation air-launched surface attack weapon that provides a low collateral damage precision effect, with a high load out for persistence. SPEAR reaches beyond the horizon to ensure that the launch aircraft remains safely away from hostile air defenses, but with an engagement capability across a broad threat set.GA-ASI's long range, high endurance MQ-9B platform is in operation or on order by close to a dozen nations, including the UK, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, and Poland. The Gambit CCA is an uncrewed combat aircraft optimized for attack roles such as electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (DEAD) and stand-off precision strike, making it a versatile option for evolving security needs. GA-ASI and MBDA company leaders believe that the combination of these ready aircraft with the latest weapons will yield a highly relevant and quick-to-field new capability for global militaries.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike. For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.About MBDAMBDA is a unique multi-national European group, a global leader in complex weapon systems, playing a key role in the protection of nations. Established in the spirit of international co-operation, MBDA and its 20,000+ employees work together to support the sovereignty of its nations, and allied countries worldwide. As an accelerator of innovation, MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and manufacturing complex weapons to meet all current and future operational requirements of all three of the armed forces (land, sea and air). MBDA is owned by Airbus (37.5%), BAE Systems (37.5%) and Leonardo (25%).For more information, visit www.mbda-systems.comGA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Belo Horizonte, Brazil, July 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCX) ("Atlas Critical Minerals" or the "Company"), a diversified critical minerals exploration company, today announced strong initial results from the maiden diamond drilling program at its 100%-owned Graphite Project (the "Project") in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Drilling at the first of the Project's three mineral tenements has now been completed, with all 20 drill holes intersecting graphite mineralization – a 100% success rate. Independent laboratory assays, conducted by SGS Geosol, have confirmed multiple wide, high-grade intervals of graphitic carbon ("Cg").Key Highlights100% Graphite Intercept Success:All20 completed drill holes completed (totaling ~2,300 meters) intersected graphite mineralization, confirming continuity both along strike and at depth.Outstanding High-Grade Intercepts:33.78 meters at 7.97% Cg (drill hole MPDDH-0009)22.66 m at 8.27% Cg in (MPDDH-0007)11.00 m at 8.03% Cg (MPDDH-0002)6.00 m at 9.55% Cg and 19.36 m at 6.09% Cg (MPDDH-0006)Extensive Geophysical Trend Identified:Geophysical data indicates a potential 11-kilometer (~6.8-mile) mineralized trend, providing a robust pipeline for ongoing drill targeting.Near-Surface High-Grade Mineralization:Many of the strongest intercepts occur close to surface, suggesting potential for low-cost open-pit mining.Progressing Toward a Maiden Resource Estimate:SGS, a leading independent mineral evaluation company, has been retained to prepare a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"), expected in Q4 2026.Rapidly Growing Market: The global graphite market is forecast to reach USD 36.4 billion by 2030, growing at a 15.1% CAGR, driven by surging demand for energy storage and electric vehicle. Benchmark Mineral Intelligence estimates that 97 new graphite mines will be needed by 2035 to meet global demand.Drilling Program and Geophysical TargetingAtlas Critical Minerals designed its 2026 diamond drill program based on the results of prior exploration work, including geological mapping, grab sampling, and a ground geophysical survey. The full 2026 program totals approximately 6,000 meters distributed across the Project's three tenements. The Company has now completed 20 drill holes for approximately 2,300 meters at the first tenement, all intersecting graphite mineralization.Prior to drilling, the Company completed 27.5 kilometers of ground geophysical data acquisition. Strong anomalies – characterized by high chargeability and low resistivity, typical of graphite mineralization – were identified along the entire 11-kilometer strike length, confirming substantial exploration potential.The Company's exploration activities at the Project are conducted in accordance with Item 1300 of Regulation S-K ("Regulation S-K 1300"), the U.S. standard for mineral property disclosure. All technical work is supervised by Marc-Antoine Laporte, a recognized critical minerals geologist with SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") who serves as a Qualified Person for graphite under Regulation S-K 1300. Mr. Laporte authored the Technical Report Summary ("TRS") for the Project, which was last filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2025. The TRS includes results from initial metallurgical testwork conducted at a specialized graphite laboratory in the United States, demonstrating that material derived from Project samples achieved both battery-grade and nuclear-grade qualification standards, providing an early and positive indication of the Project's potential to produce high-purity, high-performance graphite materials.Figure 1 – Completed drill hole collars in first tenement and induced-polarization (IP) geophysical anomalies along the interpreted graphite trend.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6728/305786_dc1a6508c4384a58_002full.jpgHigh-Grade Assay ResultsInitial assays (approximately 940 samples) returned several outstanding results. Highlights include:Hole IDDepth From (m)Depth To (m)Length (m)Assay (%Cg)MPDDH-000923.2257.0033.787.97MPDDH-000726.9139.0012.094.48MPDDH-000755.7578.4122.668.27 Table 1 – Principal high-grade graphite interceptions at first tenement.Figure 2 – Cross-section through the first tenement illustrating graphite interceptions in drill holes MPDDH-0007 and MPDDH-0009.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6728/305786_dc1a6508c4384a58_003full.jpgNumerous additional wide, high-grade intersections were returned across the first tenement, highlighting the continuity and scale of the mineralized system. Selected results include:Hole IDDepth From (m)Depth To (m)Length (m)Assay (%Cg)MPDDH-000210.5021.5011.008.03MPDDH-000236.5046.5310.036.83MPDDH-000310.0022.4212.424.30MPDDH-000337.0043.606.606.31MPDDH-000422.2538.4516.205.97MPDDH-000443.5558.7015.156.16MPDDH-000521.0035.7514.756.00MPDDH-000552.7064.2011.505.00MPDDH-00068.2417.008.765.31MPDDH-000621.5028.957.457.11MPDDH-000649.5068.8619.366.09MPDDH-000671.0073.852.856.43MPDDH-000681.0087.006.009.55MPDDH-000691.00106.0015.005.50 Table 2 – Additional high-grade graphite interceptions from first tenement.Figure 3 – Geophysical section demonstrating strong correlation between IP anomalies and graphite intersections in drilling.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6728/305786_dc1a6508c4384a58_004full.jpgGraphite: A Critical MineralGraphite is the dominant anode material in lithium-ion batteries, essential for energy storage systems and electric vehicles. Recognized as a critical mineral by several governments, including the U.S., high-grade natural flake graphite can be upgraded into battery-grade active anode material.Atlas believes the Project's high in-situ grades and favorable flake characteristics, hosted within graphitic schists of the Macaúbas Group (Araçuaí Orogen), position it well to help address the rapidly growing supply gap in the Americas."These are outstanding initial drill results that validate our earlier exploration work," commented Marc Fogassa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Critical Minerals. "Every one of the first 20 holes intersected graphite - including a nearly 34-meter interval averaging close to 8% graphitic carbon - much of it near surface and favorable for open-pit development. With geophysics outlining an approximately 11-kilometer mineralized trend, two additional contiguous tenements still to be drilled, and SGS engaged to prepare our maiden resource estimate, we are advancing rapidly to unlock what we believe to be one of the most compelling graphite discoveries in the Americas."Site and Core PhotographsFigure 4 – High-grade saprolitic graphite schist core from drill hole MPDDH-0006.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6728/305786_dc1a6508c4384a58_005full.jpgFigure 5 – High-grade saprolitic graphite schist core from drill hole MPDDH-0018.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6728/305786_dc1a6508c4384a58_006full.jpgFigure 6 – SGS technical team site visit at the Atlas Critical Minerals Graphite Project.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6728/305786_dc1a6508c4384a58_007full.jpgNext StepsConclude the Drilling Campaign: Drilling is now advancing through the two additional, contiguous mineral tenements, covering the remaining ~8.5 kilometers of open strike.Resource Estimation: Complete the Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") with SGS Canada by Q4 2026. The Company intends to follow the MRE with a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") in Q1 2027.Mineralogical Characterization: Complete detailed studies to identify the main mineralogical phases present in the host lithologies.Bench-Scale Metallurgical Testing: Conduct process optimization and flake-size distribution studies to assess product quality and recovery potential.About Atlas Critical Minerals CorporationAtlas Critical Minerals Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCX) is an exploration and development company focused on critical minerals, including rare earths, graphite, and uranium. The Company's focus is to build a diversified global supply chain for the strategic minerals essential for the artificial intelligence revolution, energy transformation, and defense uses. More information is available at www.atlascriticalminerals.com and in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Safe Harbor StatementThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based upon the current plans, estimates and projections of Atlas Critical Minerals and its subsidiaries and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.Risks related to the Company and its subsidiaries are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 20, 2026. Please also refer to the Company's other filings with the SEC, all of which are available at www.sec.gov. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent the Company's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. The Company explicitly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.Investor RelationsBrian W. BernierVice President, Investor Relations+1 (833) 661-7900brian.bernier@atlas-cm.com https://www.atlascriticalminerals.com/ @Atlas_Crit_MinTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/305786 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BRISBANE, AUS, July 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a global exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alstom (EPA: ALO) for testing and developing graphene products for the rail industry — specifically for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented "We are thrilled to be partnering with Alstom, one of the world's most recognised names in rail and transportation. This global exclusive MOU gives GMG the opportunity to bring our graphene technology into one of the largest and most technically demanding sectors in the world. Rail systems demand the highest standards of performance, durability and efficiency — and we believe graphene is uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful improvements across a range of applications. We look forward to working closely with the Alstom team to develop and commercialise graphene products that will help shape the future of rail."Jack Perkowski, Non-Executive Chairman and Director of the Company, commented: "Securing a global exclusive MOU with Alstom is a landmark moment for GMG. Alstom operates at the very highest level of global transportation infrastructure — serving cities, governments and rail operators across the world with a presence that spans every major market. The fact that a company of Alstom's scale and technical sophistication has chosen to partner exclusively with GMG to evaluate develop and commercialize graphene-based products for the rail industry is a powerful validation of our technology and our team's capabilities. This arrangement has the potential to open a new revenue stream for GMG and reinforces our strategy of targeting large, established industries where graphene's unique properties can deliver measurable, real-world impact."Alstom is a pure rail leader, committed to making rail the backbone of sustainable transportation. The company designs and delivers a complete range of future-ready solutions — from high-speed and regional trains to metros, monorails, trams, turnkey systems, end-to-end services, infrastructure, signalling and digital rail solutions. With 87,800 people in 61 countries, Alstom brings together global expertise and multi-local presence to make every journey smarter, cleaner and more enjoyable. Together with our partners and customers, we realise the power of rail. Listed in France, Alstom generated revenues of €19.2 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026.About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes" "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the global exclusive MOU with Alstom for the development of graphene products for the rail industry, graphene's capacity to deliver meaningful improvements across applications, the potential for new revenue streams created by the arrangement with Alstom, GMG's intentions to develop commercial scale-up capabilities, GMG's focus in the energy savings segment, GMG's intentions for the use of graphene lubricant additive on saving liquid fuels, expectations for R&D and commercialisation of G+AI Batteries, GMG's ability to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries and the Company's four critical business objectives.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the successful co-development of graphene-based products suitable for rail industry applications and the commercial adoption of such products by Alstom and its customers. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation, that the co-development arrangement with Alstom does not proceed as anticipated or on a timely basis, that graphene products developed under the arrangement do not achieve the expected performance outcomes, and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/305938 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, July 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, together with the 9th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 6th HKTDC World of Snacks, concluded successfully today. The three fairs, which ran for seven days, attracted 990,000 visits and brought together more than 770 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions. The Hong Kong Book Fair, alongside the “Cultural July • Joyful Summer Reading,” featured more than 600 vibrant events, both at the fairground and across the city.Under the theme “Reading the World: Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys”, this year's Hong Kong Book Fair enabled booklovers from near and far to discover the histories, cultures and human stories of places around the world. Together with the two concurrent fairs, it created strong synergies and delivered a diverse experience for the public. With a single ticket, visitors enjoyed the pleasures of reading, sports and leisure activities, and snacks from around the globe, delivering an unforgettable experience for all.Jenny Koo, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “Despite heavy rain in the first few days of the Book Fair, our visitors remained enthusiastic about the event. The atmosphere was especially lively on Saturday and Sunday, as people turned out in force to purchase their favourite items, demonstrating that the Book Fair continues to be a beloved cultural event that is captivating the public. Many cultural seminars drew an enthusiastic response, Liu Zhenyun's seminar was a full house. The inaugural ASEAN Literary Festival was also well received, with lively sessions that enabled ASEAN authors to engage directly with readers from different places, highlighting Hong Kong’s role as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.”She added that, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the HKTDC, a celebratory activity was held during the fair. Prof Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, took part in a lively “Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop” on 16 July, alongside Hong Kong artist Jane Lee (Messy Desk) and over 100 primary and secondary school students. Together, they painted scenes depicting Hong Kong's vibrant economic landscape and jointly created a meaningful piece of art, which will be on display at the eastbound O’Brien Road tram stop in Wan Chai from 2 to 29 October.Survey: Buying new books topping visitors’ agendaThe organiser commissioned a research institute to conduct a survey of visitors’ spendingbudgets and reading habits, interviewing more than 860 respondents. Results showed thataverage spending at the Book Fair this year was HK$923. In addition, more than 90% of exhibitors across the three fairs accepted electronic payments, while 85% of respondents used electronic payment methods during their visit, representing an increase over last year.The primary purpose of attending the Book Fair was purchasing newly released books (45%), followed by enjoying discounted book prices (43%) and experiencing the cultural atmosphere of an international book fair (23%). The findings highlight the Book Fair's dual role as both a destination for readers and a key sales and promotional platform for the publishing industry. Furthermore, 98.2% of respondents indicated their visit had achieved their intended objectives, showing that the Book Fair remains appealing to readers seeking to purchase books. In terms of reading preferences, fiction (46%) ranked first, followed by literature (22%), comics (21%), children's and young adult titles (18%) and supplementary exercises (16%).Book lovers go home laden with finds as booksellers pull out all the stopsThe Book Fair, the cultural event most cherished by book lovers, continued to attract large numbers of local residents and visitors eager to purchase their favourite titles. Visitor Ms Lam, attending the Book Fair for the second year, came prepared with a suitcase and estimated her total spending at around HK$20,000, more than double last year’s amount. Her main objective was to buy books for her children, and she expressed that she would return again next year. Having already spent about HK$13,000 in just half a day, mainly on Chinese and English children’s books, she had also picked up some educational toys and planned to continue shopping for an e-reader. She said the Book Fair’s wide selection of books and cultural products made it easy to compare prices and enjoy discounts.Mr Chan, a regular visitor, did research online and discovered that publishers often offer special discounts during the Book Fair. He therefore decided to wait and buy a children's learning set at the fair. In addition to teaching materials, he bought a range of other books, including literature, history and philosophy, spending over HK$30,000 in total.Cosmos Books Director and Deputy General Manager Alva Au said the Book Fair is the largest annual event bringing together book lovers, authors, and publishers, giving authors the chance to connect with readers in person or to launch new books. Around 40 new titles made their exclusive debut at the fair, the most popular being works by renowned authors, Hong Kong themed publications and history titles. She added that the Book Fair helps her stay attuned to industry trends and market demand, both essential for preparing the coming year’s publishing plans. Visitor traffic remained strong throughout, she noted, with a notable increase over the weekend, as many book lovers came to buy works by their favourite authors. A number of mainland visitors also travelled to Hong Kong specifically to buy Hong Kong editions and books on Hong Kong-related topics.Bangzo Books HK is popular among many book lovers. Its booth has gradually expanded from the Children’s Paradise to the Foreign Language World, featuring the best-selling fiction for young adults. Company owner Abdul hopes to offer readers the best-value English books. Each year, he expands the pavilion and invites renowned authors to the fair for signing sessions with fans. Satisfied with this year’s traffic and sales, he had sold almost 90% of the inventory by the fifth day, with some titles selling out over the weekend. He is considering expanding the booth further and plans to return next year with an even wider selection of titles. Ms Ho, Marketing Department representative and Book Fair coordinator at Classroom Publications, said the fair serves as an important annual exposure platform for the company. She observed that secondary school students mainly purchased the latest Chinese and English mock examination papers, while primary school students favoured reading comprehension exercises. Given the more cautious consumer sentiment this year, the company boosted its giveaways to help drive sales.The fair also facilitated cross-regional business collaboration. Rashid Alkous, Executive Director of the Emirates Publishers Association, a first-time exhibitor from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said: “One of our key objectives at the fair is to help member publishers secure rights sales and translation partnerships. By the third day, we had concluded agreements with around 15 publishers, and successfully sold the rights to 25 titles. We will also translate traditional Chinese books into Arabic and introduce them to the Middle Eastern market. We plan to return to the Book Fair next year and expand our presence."Bringing together readers from around the world, fostering cultural exchangeThe Book Fair’s Eight Seminar Series were warmly received, bringing readers and authors from different places together for in-person exchange. The newly launched ASEAN Literary Festival was a particular highlight: a session led by Malaysian author Daryl Yeap drew a good number of students and readers. Yeap said the audience showed great curiosity about the topic and noted that the stories of overseas Chinese communities form an important part of world history. Bringing these stories to Hong Kong from a fresh perspective, she said, was particularly meaningful.Registration for a seminar by renowned author Liu Zhenyun reached full capacity twice, attracting more than 1,400 onsite attendees. Ms He, a visitor from Zhuhai, felt fortunate to secure a place and travelled to Hong Kong especially to meet the author. Having attended the Book Fair for several consecutive days, she described its scale as impressive and its selection of books as extensive. She said the crowds reflected Hong Kong’s openness and appreciation for literature. In addition to buying books by Eileen Chang, Su Tong and Leo Ou-fan Lee, she also joined several seminars and hoped to discover unique cultural and creative products.The popular “Cultural and Creative Spaces” also returned this year. Create Hangzhou took part for the first time. Its representative, Mr Zhang, said that aside from Hong Kong readers, visitors from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan and the United States had shown keen interest in the miniature movable-type printing experience, which helped promote traditional Chinese culture. Another exhibitor, Tsi Ku Chai, reported encouraging results. Assistant General Manager and Administrative Director Brian Lai said: “The overall atmosphere at the fair has been very positive. Dunhuang Inspiration metal puzzles, Tsi Ku Chai cultural products and merchandise designed by local artists have all proved popular. Blind-box products aimed at younger consumers have performed particularly well, and overall sales had recorded steady growth.”Industry leaders explore new opportunities in the AI eraThe Book Fair also served as a key annual platform for industry exchange. The International Publishing Forum and IP Roundtable, both sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), further reinforced Hong Kong's role as a regional intellectual property trading centre. This year's discussions focused on the developments in publishing and copyright in the age of artificial intelligence. Publishing and copyright experts from seven countries and regions came together to share insights, drawing over 250 industry professionals.Co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Publishing Federation, the International Publishing Forum was themed “Reading for All in the Age of AI: Reshaping and Co-evolution”. Representatives from publishers, cultural content platforms and technology and information companies explored how collaboration could create greater impact, how AI could enhance reading efficiency and cultivate critical and in-depth thinking, and how cross-sector cooperation could foster a reading culture. The forum was widely praised for balancing strategic vision with practical insight.Organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society, the IP Roundtable welcomed leading industry figures from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Belgium, Norway, the United Kingdom and the UAE. Under the theme “Copyright in Transition: Reshaping Rights, Challenges & Opportunities in the Age of AI”, participants discussed changes in IP regulations and policies across jurisdictions, their implications for rights holders and licensing strategies, and the opportunities arising from innovation and cross-border collaboration. The session also examined global trends in the IP market and creative industries, with enthusiastic response on the spot, offering participants valuable forward-looking perspectives.Cultural Summer continues through JulyThe HKTDC’s “Cultural July • Joyful Summer Reading”, organised in collaboration with partners including the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office, the Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage and Central Market, will run through the end of July. Activities across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories will include cultural tours and public education programmes under the “Mobile Intangible Cultural Heritage” initiative, extending the city’s summer reading and cultural momentum.Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks prove popular tooThis year's Sports and Leisure Expo featured a diverse range of sports, fitness and edutainment experiences designed to encourage healthy lifestyles. The “Multi-sport Playground” presented by the Hong Kong Playground Association drew significant attention, with more than 3,600 visitors taking on challenges such as an 8-metre abseil and the “Fit & Fearless Challenge”, testing both courage and physical fitness. First-time exhibitor My Mini Zoo also proved a hit with families, allowing children to interact up close with animals such as lop rabbits, bullfrogs and corn snakes while learning about the natural world.Meanwhile, the World of Snacks comprised six themed zones showcasing a wide variety of traditional and innovative snacks. Visitors seized the chance to discover international delicacies, party treats and healthier snack options, enjoying a rich and flavourful culinary experience.The HKTDC will continue to organise exhibitions and conferences that create business opportunities and foster industry exchange. Key events in the second half of the year include the Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair in August; the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, Salon de TIME and CENTRESTAGE along with the Belt and Road Summit in September; the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), electronicAsia, Eco Expo Asia and Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo in October; the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, Hong Kong International Optical Fair, HKTDC Entrepreneur Day, the Business of IP Asia Forum and DesignInspire in November. Together, these events will help foster international trade cooperation, reinforce Hong Kong's position as an international business hub, and strengthen its role as both a super connector and a super value-adder.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4w82Ju6The Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks concluded successfully today, drawing a combined total of 990,000 visits.Both adults and children were immersed in the joy of the Hong Kong Book Fair.Chinese Mainland Publishers showcased around 20,000 quality publications, with Yunnan serving as this year's featured mainland province. The pavilion presented the province’s rich and diverse ethnic cultures, unique ecological environment, and distinctive cultural and tourism resources, inviting readers to discover Yunnan through literature.The Renowned Writers Seminar Series welcomed distinguished authors from Hong Kong and around the world to share their writing journeys. A highlight was the seminar led by acclaimed author Liu Zhenyun, whose works have been selected among Yazhou Zhoukan’s top 10 Chinese novels, which drew an enthusiastic crowd of more than 1,400 and generated an overwhelming response.The HKTDC inaugurated the ASEAN Literary Festival as part of its English and International Reading Seminar Series, with best-selling author Daryl Yeap leading a seminar and meeting readers at the Book Fair.The International Publishing Forum, themed “Reading for All in the Age of AI: Reshaping and Co-evolution”, explored how artificial intelligence can enhance reading efficiency, foster deeper critical thinking and help build a reading culture in society.The IP Roundtable brought together international intellectual property experts and industry representatives to explore “Copyright in Transition: Reshaping Rights, Challenges & Opportunities in the Age of AI”, examining the impact and opportunities arising from new IP regulations and policy developments around the world.An interactive attraction presented by the Hong Kong Playground Association at the Sports and Leisure Expo proved highly popular, with visitors taking on an 8-metre abseiling challenge that tested both their courage and physical fitness.The six themed zones of World of Snacks offered a diverse array of treats from around the world, drawing crowds of eager shoppersMedia enquiriesHong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksYuan Tung Financial Relations:Louise Song Tel: (852) 3428 5690Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Noah QiuTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: noah.yl.qiu@hktdc.orgNavin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgHong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of SnacksHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, July 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (“Lukfook” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 0590) is pleased to announce that its Lukfook Jewellery shop located in Suria KLCC, a core commercial district in Malaysia, has made its triumphant debut on July 19, showcasing a newly elevated shop design. The grand opening ceremony featured guests of honour including Mr. Edison Choong, Deputy Director and Sustainability Deputy Lead Trade Publication, Strategic Planning Division, Matrade, Professor Jericho Tang Kit Wai, Deputy National President(III), National Consumer Action Council. They were accompanied by Ms. Wong Hau Yeung, Shirley, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lukfook Group, Mr. Cheung Chi Keung, Darwin, Property Director of the Group, Ms. Wendy Kan, Lukfook Jewellery Malaysia District Manager, and Ms. Angelina Pee, Head of Suria KLCC Lukfook Jewellery shop to unveil the new shop with all distinguished guests.Mr. Wong Wai Sheung, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lukfook Group, said, “Malaysia has always been one of the strategic priorities for Lukfook Group’s overseas expansion. Since entering the Malaysian market in 2016, the Group has established 8 points of sales across core cities and tourism hotspots, such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang. This vibrant market is crucial to our layout in Southeast Asia. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to expand in Malaysia, seizing growth opportunities and further deepening our localised operations to further realise its corporate vision of ‘Brand of Hong Kong, Sparkling the World’.”Suria KLCC is a famous shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, adjacent to Malaysia’s most iconic landmark, the Petronas Twin Towers. It integrates numerous internationally renowned brands, dining, and entertainment facilities, and is a must-visit destination for both local residents and tourists visiting Malaysia. The Group firmly believes that, leveraging Suria KLCC's premium location and foot traffic advantage, this collaboration will generate strong synergistic effects. While creating a more pleasant and prestigious shopping experience for consumers, it will showcase Lukfook’s exceptional craftsmanship and brand charm to a wider audience.Address: Unit 227-228, 2/F, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMs. Wong Hau Yeung, Shirley, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lukfook Group (3rd left), Mr. Edison Choong, Deputy Director and Sustainability Deputy Lead Trade Publication, Strategic Planning Division, Matrade (2nd left), Professor Jericho Tang Kit Wai, Deputy National President(III), National Consumer Action Council (3rd right), Mr. Cheung Chi Keung, Darwin, Property Director of Lukfook Group (1st left), Ms. Wendy Kan, Lukfook Jewellery Malaysia District Manager (2nd right), Ms. Angelina Pee, Head of Suria KLCC Lukfook Jewellery shop (1st right) officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremonyThe grand opening of the new Suria KLCC shop drew a bustling crowd, creating a vibrant atmosphereAbout Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (Stock Code: 0590)The Group, founded by a group of experienced jewellery specialists, is one of the leading jewellery retailers in Hong Kong, China and Chinese Mainland. With the first Lukfook Jewellery shop established in North Point, Hong Kong in 1991, it has always been upholding the service motto of “Exquisite Craftsmanship, Quality Services and Customer Orientation”. In May 1997, the Group was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. We principally engage in the sourcing, designing, wholesaling, trademark licensing and retailing of a variety of gold and platinum jewellery and gem-set jewellery products. Through multi-brand strategy to cater to the needs of different customers, the Group’s brands, including Lukfook Jewellery, 3DG Jewellery, Heirloom Fortune, Lukfook Joaillerie, Goldstyle and Love LUKFOOK JEWELLERY, currently have a total of around 2,900 points of sale in 13 countries and regions, crafting the finest jewellery and providing quality services for customers. The Group will continue to identify new business opportunities in the international market and actively pursue further development in China and overseas markets in response to its corporate vision, “Brand of Lukfook, Sparkling the World”.For more information, please visit the official website of Lukfook Group at www.lukfook.com. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, July 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Artificial Intelligence in the Global South: Power, Policy and Progress, a new book by Singapore-based technologist and AI ethicist Sudhir Tiku was launched today at World Scientific's offices, with H.E. Madiepetsane Charlotte Lobe, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Singapore, as Guest of Honour, before an audience of diplomats and figures from Singapore's academic and technology sectors.The book poses an uncomfortable question: who is really powering the boom in artificial intelligence, and who is being left out of it? Tiku argues that the systems now remaking the world economy run on data and hidden human labour drawn largely from Asia, Africa and Latin America, even as the regions supplying them sit at the far edge of the value they create. He sets the old colonial extraction of raw materials beside a newer kind: the mining of data, of cheap computing work, and of the “ghost work” that quietly trains and moderates AI systems.The book does not stop at diagnosis. Tiku points to where the balance is already shifting, from local start-ups to home-grown regulation, and argues that the Global South can still claim authorship of its digital future. Drawing on mythology and philosophy as readily as on economics, he closes with a call to build fairer “digital moats” so that the next technological revolution is not simply coded elsewhere.Dr Chi Wai (Rick) Lee, General Manager of World Scientific Publishing, said: “Artificial intelligence presents unprecedented opportunities, but its long-term success depends on ensuring that innovation is inclusive, responsible and accessible to all. This publication makes a valuable contribution to one of the most important global conversations of our time.”“Artificial intelligence should not simply be developed for the Global South — it should be developed with the Global South. This book is an effort to empower businesses, academia and civil society to rethink how AI can empower communities, strengthen digital sovereignty, accelerate sustainable development and ensure that innovation benefits every nation, not just a few. The future of AI will be stronger when every region has a voice in shaping it.”, said Sudhir Tiku, Author of the book.Artificial Intelligence in the Global South is available from World Scientific, as well as on Amazon and other online platforms.About the AuthorSudhir Tiku is a Technical Philosopher and Automation Expert based in Singapore, with more than two decades of experience inside global multinational corporations. A regular TEDx speaker, he addresses international conferences on AI ethics and the Global South. He graduated from REC Kurukshetra with a major in Electronics, holds a Master's in Finance from NMIMS Mumbai and a Master's in Ethics from the Rome Business School, and is an AI Ethics badge holder from the London School of Economics. He is also a climber and a contributing writer, and can be reached on LinkedIn.About World Scientific Publishing Co.World Scientific Publishing is a leading international independent publisher of books and journals for the scholarly, research and professional communities. World Scientific collaborates with prestigious organisations like the Nobel Foundation and US National Academies Press to bring high quality academic and professional content to researchers and academics worldwide. The company publishes about 600 books and over 180 journals in various fields annually. To find out more about World Scientific, please visit www.worldscientific.com. For more information, contact WSPC Communications at communications@wspc.com.Media Contact: Ganesh Somwanshi, Founder – Mett.AI (Event Partner)Tel: +65 9779 1286Email: ganesh@mettai.world Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed weapons testing for the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft, qualifying both the Paveway IV laser-guided bomb and the Brimstone 3 air-to-surface missile for launch from GA-ASI's MQ-9B aircraft. Testing was completed on June 18 at GA-ASI's facilities in Southern California and marked the first time that GA-ASI has taken the lead role in completing weapons qualification for a customer. The qualification testing was conducted under UK Ministry of Defence approval and met all requirements for certification of the safe carriage and release of weapons."The Royal Air Force is our MQ-9B launch customer and we're here to support them in any way we can," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "Leading the qualification test was a unique experience and we're excited to complete the process so successfully for the RAF."The RAF Protector is based on GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian®. The Royal Air Force continues to take delivery of new Protector aircraft at their home at RAF Waddington."The completion of U.S.-based safe-separation weapons testing is a landmark achievement for the Protector RG Mk1. It demonstrates not only the maturity of the platform, but also the ability of the programme to integrate advanced weapons with a cutting-edge, certified remotely piloted air system, delivering benefits to both the UK and our partners," said RAF Programme Director, Group Captain Rob Evans. "Protector will provide operational commanders with persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, combined with highly precise strike capability, ensuring that the United Kingdom remains equipped to meet evolving security challenges in an increasingly complex security environment."In 2025, the Protector earned a Military Type Certificate from the UK's Military Aviation Authority, making Protector the first large, unmanned aircraft system to receive that distinction and enabling Protector to have the ability to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas.MQ-9B is the world's most advanced medium altitude, long endurance Uncrewed Aerial System, and includes the SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian® models, as well as the Protector. In addition to the RAF, the MQ-9B is being operated by Belgian Defence, and the Japan Coast Guard, with orders from Canada, Denmark, Poland, Germany, India, Qatar, Taiwan, and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. MQ-9B has also been featured in various U.S. Navy exercises, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, RIMPAC, and Group Sail.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.CONTACT:GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, July 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, one of the world’s premier events in artificial intelligence (AI), concluded successfully in Shanghai today. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) participated in the event for the fourth consecutive year, and together with three major innovation and technology (I&T) parks – namely Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (HSITP) – mounted the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion. The pavilion showcased innovative solutions from 18 leading Hong Kong AI enterprises and institutions to global investors and industry players, covering areas including intelligent robotics, smart city technologies, cybersecurity and enterprise intelligence. The pavilion demonstrated Hong Kong’s strengths as an international I&T centre and its unique advantage as an important bridge connecting China with global innovation resources.Silas Chu, HKTDC Associate Executive Director (Technology and Digital Innovation), said: “The HKTDC is committed to fostering the development of Hong Kong’s I&T and start-up ecosystem. Through various platforms, we actively help start-ups enhance their market visibility, expand into the Chinese Mainland and overseas markets, and further promote Hong Kong’s I&T strengths. We continue to facilitate the participation of local I&T enterprises in major international technology exhibitions and industry events, enabling deeper exchange and collaboration between the industry and global corporations, investors, research institutions and business partners. These efforts help the sector stay abreast of developments in AI and other frontier technologies, while exploring new application scenarios and market opportunities. Through our participation in WAIC, we hope to showcase Hong Kong’s vibrant I&T ecosystem to a global audience and help bring more innovative solutions to international markets.”On the first day of the conference, the HKTDC organised the Seminar on Fostering Economic Innovation and Global Collaboration through AI, bringing together representatives from government, research institutions, the financial sector and I&T enterprises to discuss AI industrialisation and real-world applications, governance and standards alignment, financial empowerment and the global expansion of Greater Bay Area AI enterprises. The seminar also explored pathways to accelerate technology commercialisation and foster industry development through regional and international collaboration.Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, attended the forum and delivered opening remarks. He said: “The Hong Kong SAR Government is pressing ahead with transforming Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre, while building a robust, trustworthy, internationalised and sustainable AI ecosystem and proactively integrating into the national AI Plus initiative. Leveraging the unique advantages of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, Hong Kong will continue to deepen collaboration among the government, industry, academia, research and investment sectors, strengthen ties with provinces and municipalities across the Mainland, and harness the power of AI to drive Hong Kong’s development, thereby contributing to AI innovation in our country and the world at large.”Jacky Chung, HKTDC Associate Executive Director (Global Network and Supply Chain) and Director of Chinese Mainland, said, “In his keynote speech at the opening ceremony, President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of jointly building a fair and equitable global AI governance framework, so that the development of AI becomes a symphony of global collaboration. His remarks provided clear direction for our work going forward. As AI shifts from R&D breakthroughs towards large-scale industrial application, Hong Kong will leverage its unique strengths to contribute to the national 15th Five-Year Plan. The HKTDC will continue to actively support Mainland AI enterprises in expanding into international markets, accelerate the adoption of AI across diverse application scenarios, build international innovation and technology platforms, and foster more cross-border collaboration. The Mainland and Hong Kong can further deepen cooperation in areas such as capital, talent and market development, seizing the window of opportunity presented by AI and driving global collaboration and real-world applications.”The HKTDC also organised a series of business matching and networking activities, including a visit by participating enterprises to a Shanghai-based business incubator on 16 July, the day before the conference, as well as a roundtable and networking dinner with enterprises from Shanghai’s Xuhui District. These activities facilitated business connections between participating Hong Kong enterprises and Chinese Mainland I&T companies, investors and industry representatives, further deepening I&T collaboration between Hong Kong and the Mainland.The HKTDC also organised the My Favourite Start-up Award during the exhibition, inviting visitors and buyers to vote for the enterprise demonstrating the strongest innovation capability and market potential from among the 18 participating start-ups. The award was presented to HSITP start-up AI SEMI Limited. Driven by AI-Empowered semiconductor manufacturing innovation and centered on AI optical proximity correction (AI-OPC), AI SEMI builds a triangular flywheel of “algorithm + data + process” to reshape the lithography technology value chain. The team comprised seasoned experts from both the semiconductor and AI industries, with decades of experience in Fab R&D and commercialisation.The HKTDC has been actively bringing Hong Kong enterprises to major international tech shows. Following CES 2026 in Las Vegas in January, Mobile World Congress (MWC) and 4 Years From Now (4YFN) in Barcelona in March, and Viva Technology in Paris in June, the HKTDC once again organised the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at WAIC, providing start-ups a platform to showcase their technology solutions and connect with international investors.Since its inception, WAIC has brought together more than 8,100 leading scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders from around the world, becoming an important platform for advancing AI innovation, industrial collaboration and global AI governance. Under the theme “AI Partnership for a Brighter Future”, this year’s conference brought together more than 1,100 companies and featured over 3,000 innovative products. The conference was held from 17 to 20 July.List of 18 Start-ups and institutions at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion: Company NameCategory1AI SEMI LimitedWorkplace & Enterprise Solutions2Oxtak LimitedWorkplace & Enterprise Solutions3JiHu GitLab Technology LimitedWorkplace & Enterprise Solutions4VoiceAI Technologies Hong Kong LimitedWorkplace & Enterprise Solutions5Laiye Technology HK LimitedWorkplace & Enterprise Solutions6FireAlert LimitedWorkplace & Enterprise Solutions7Sengine Technology International Holding LimitedSmart City & Infrastructure8Stellerus Technology LimitedSmart City & Infrastructure9SUTPC Digital Technology (Hong Kong) LimitedSmart City & Infrastructure10MotoNerv LimitedSmart City & Infrastructure11Orion Arm HK LimitedRobotics & Automation12NineRay Technology LimitedRobotics & Automation13Robocore Technology LimitedRobotics & Automation14KNQ Technology LimitedRobotics & Automation15Eaglecloud Technology Company LimitedFinance, Legal & Cybersecurity16221b LimitedFinance, Legal & Cybersecurity17K Ocean Technology Trading LimitedFinance, Legal & Cybersecurity18WiseLaw Digital Technology LimitedFinance, Legal & CybersecurityPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4wTrAlrThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), together with three major I&T parks, namely Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), and Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (HSITP), mounted the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, Jacky Chung, HKTDC Associate Executive Director (Global Network and Supply Chain) and Director of Chinese Mainland, Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP, Vincent Ma, CEO of HSITP, toured the pavilion together with other guests.The HKTDC organised the Seminar on Fostering Economic Innovation and Global Collaboration through AI on the first day of the conference. Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, delivered opening remarks.Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government (fifth from left), Zhu Min, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government (fifth from right), Jacky Chung, HKTDC Associate Executive Director (Global Network and Supply Chain) and Director of Chinese Mainland (fourth from right); and other distinguished guests posed for a group photo on stage.During the conference, the HKTDC organised a series of business matching sessions, enabling start-ups and investors to engage in in-depth discussions.The HKTDC organised the My Favourite Start-up Award during the exhibition, which was presented to AI SEMI Limited. The photo shows Yoyo Lu, Co-founder of AI SEMI Limited.Media enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, July 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (“Lukfook” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 0590) is pleased to announce the grand opening of Lukfook Jewellery’s Shop at VivoCity on 18 July. The grand opening ceremony featured guests of honour including Ms. Elsa Hung Director of Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, Ms. Gloria Chan, Director of HKTDC Limited, Singapore Branch, Mr. Ho Nai Chuen, Charles, President of Singapore Jewellers Association. They were accompanied by Ms. Wong Hau Yeung, Shirley, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lukfook Group, Mr. Cheung Chi Keung, Darwin, Property Director of the Group, Ms. Wendy Kan, Lukfook Jewellery Malaysia District Manager, and Ms. Cassandra Gan, Head of Lukfook Jewellery Singapore shop to unveil the new shop with all distinguished guests.Mr. Wong Wai Sheung, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lukfook Group, said, “Lukfook has always been actively seeking overseas business opportunities. As one of the core economies in Southeast Asia, Singapore holds immense market potential. Through this entry with a brand-new shop image, we hope to create a pleasant and prestigious shopping experience for both locals in Singapore and consumers from all over the world. This allows the public to experience Lukfook Jewellery’s high-quality jewellery and professional services, injecting new fashionable vitality into the local jewellery market. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to allocate resources to overseas expansion and seize market opportunities to further realise its corporate vision of ‘Brand of Hong Kong, Sparkling the World’.”VivoCity is one of Singapore’s largest shopping malls, with a total area of 140,000 square metres. It integrates shopping, entertainment and fashionable living. The mall gathers many internationally renowned brands and is a must-visit destination for both local residents and tourists. The Group firmly believes that, leveraging VivoCity’s premium location, this collaboration will generate a powerful synergy, allowing more overseas consumers to experience the charm and craftsmanship of "Lukfook".Address: Shop 201, Level 1, VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, SingaporeMs. Wong Hau Yeung, Shirley, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lukfook Group (centre), Ms. Elsa Hung, Director of Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (3rd left), Ms. Gloria Chan, Director of HKTDC Limited, Singapore Branch (3rd right), Mr. Ho Nai Chuen, Charles, President of Singapore Jewellers Association (2nd left), Mr. Cheung Chi Keung, Darwin, Property Director of Lukfook Group (2nd right), Ms. Wendy Kan, Lukfook Jewellery Malaysia District Manager (1st left), and Ms. Cassandra Gan, Head of Lukfook Jewellery Singapore shop (1st right), officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremonyThe grand opening of the new VivoCity shop drew a bustling crowd, creating a vibrant atmosphereAbout Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (Stock Code: 0590)The Group, founded by a group of experienced jewellery specialists, is one of the leading jewellery retailers in Hong Kong, China and Chinese Mainland. With the first Lukfook Jewellery shop established in North Point, Hong Kong in 1991, it has always been upholding the service motto of “Exquisite Craftsmanship, Quality Services and Customer Orientation”. In May 1997, the Group was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. We principally engage in the sourcing, designing, wholesaling, trademark licensing and retailing of a variety of gold and platinum jewellery and gem-set jewellery products. Through multi-brand strategy to cater to the needs of different customers, the Group’s brands, including Lukfook Jewellery, 3DG Jewellery, Heirloom Fortune, Lukfook Joaillerie, Goldstyle, and Love LUKFOOK JEWELLERY, currently have a total of around 2,900 points of sale in 13 countries and regions, crafting the finest jewellery and providing quality services for customers. The Group will continue to identify new business opportunities in the international market and actively pursue further development in China and overseas markets in response to its corporate vision, “Brand of Lukfook, Sparkling the World”.For more information, please visit the official website of Lukfook Group at www.lukfook.com. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BRISBANE, AUS, July 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Founder, Managing Director and CEO Craig Nicol will participate in a live fireside chat hosted by Cory Fleck of the KE Report. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 9:30 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (Thursday, July 23, 2026).The discussion will recap GMG's recent operational and commercial developments and provide an outlook on the Company's next stage of growth. This will be a live event, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the discussion.Register for the live event:https://event.webinarjam.com/gykm4/register/q561qb62Topics expected to be discussed include:First Bulk U.S. Shipment: On June 17, 2026, GMG announced that it had shipped its first-ever bulk order of THERMAL-XR® to its exclusive North American distributor, Nu-Calgon Wholesaler, Inc. The product is marketed and sold as Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG® Graphene.Gen 2.0 Graphene Plant Startup: On July 6, 2026, GMG announced that it had completed construction and started up its Generation 2.0 Graphene Manufacturing Technology Plant on budget and on schedule. The plant is expected to produce up to 10 tonnes of graphene annually once the remaining works are completed and the plant is optimized.Record Sales Orders: On July 7, 2026, GMG announced that it had booked more than A$400,000 in sales orders during June 2026, representing the strongest month for sales orders in the Company's history. The orders reflected customer activity across domestic and international markets and growing demand for THERMAL-XR®.Factory for Graphene Factories: On July 8, 2026, GMG announced that its Board had approved A$1.2 million in capital expenditure for the next stage of detailed design, engineering and long-lead procurement for its proposed Fulcrum Facility. The facility is intended to support the assembly and commissioning of modular graphene production units that can be deployed globally, including potential future production sites in North America.30,000-Hour Testing Milestone: On July 9, 2026, GMG announced that THERMAL-XR® had surpassed 30,000 hours of external salt-spray testing under ASTM B117-19, with certification of no corrosion from an external laboratory in the United States.About GMG:GMG is an Australian-based clean-technology company that develops, manufactures and sells energy-saving and energy-storage solutions, enabled by graphene produced via its in-house production process. GMG uses its proprietary process to decompose natural gas (i.e., methane) into its natural elements — carbon (as graphene), hydrogen, and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high-quality, low-cost, scalable, tuneable, and low- to no-contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities and to secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on a graphene-enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants, and data centres. GMG has also developed a graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels, initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively, with financial support from the Australian Government, to progress R&D and commercialisation of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/305761 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) completed the System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) weapon system onto MQ-9B. This design and integration effort is a jointly funded project by both companies aimed at providing long-range strike capability for MQ-9B and its customers. These reviews were successfully completed in Kongsberg, Norway, on June 30.MQ-9B is an industry-leading uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) manufactured by GA-ASI and includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models. KONGSBERG produces the JSM, a best-in-class weapon system for use against high-priority targets."We recognize the value JSM brings to our MQ-9B platform," said Niki Johnson, GA-ASI Vice President, International Capture and Government Affairs. "This integration effort shows how industry can effectively collaborate to integrate new capabilities and make them available quickly to our warfighters."MQ-9B is a long-endurance uncrewed platform that can conduct missions over land and over water. JSM is a fifth-generation stealth air-to-surface missile for use against high-priority targets."Having JSM integrated onto an uncrewed air platform - the MQ-9B - enables a highly capable strike mission set that can be employed in conjunction with or independently of piloted aircraft. This is an operational capability that we're seeing greater interest in across the defence sector," said Jens Gjestvang, Senior Vice President, Missiles and Aerostructures.MQ-9Bs are multi-mission, multi-domain UAS that can operate in all weather conditions. MQ-9B aircraft are being flown by the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force, Belgian Defence, and the Japan Coast Guard. In addition, MQ-9B has been selected by Canada, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Qatar, Taiwan, India, and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. MQ-9B has also been featured in various U.S. Navy exercises, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, RIMPAC, and Group Sail.About KONGSBERGKONGSBERG protects people and critical infrastructure - from deep sea to space. Through innovation, collaboration, and determination, we develop technologies and solutions to serve the defense, security, and surveillance markets. KONGSBERG combines military and civilian expertise to drive rapid innovation for defense, research, and commercial applications. The JSM is a 5th generation strike missile, engineered to evade advanced defence systems. The missile has been selected by Norway, Japan, Australia, the US and Germany.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, officiated the opening of INVEST Fair 2026 as Guest-of-Honour.Two-day event features more than 100 speakers and over 40 exhibitors across more than 70 hours of talks and panel discussions.Programmes cover equities, exchange-traded funds, retirement planning, income investing, artificial intelligence, estate planning and digital wealth solutions. The inaugural Duit Fest expands the event’s focus to practical money management, financial well-being and active living.Interactive activities include the Golden Ball Pit Challenge, Kick & Win Challenge, trading contests, lucky draws, and the two-day Pickleball Bull League.Opening ceremony of INVEST Fair 2026 by AlphaInvest Holdings (holding company of ShareInvestor Malaysia) with Guest-of-Honour, Dato’ Fad’l, CEO of Bursa Malaysia and Ms Stephanie Tan, Director, Group Commercial & Market Coverage of Bursa MalaysiaINVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia’s largest retail investment event, has officially opened on 18 July 2026 at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, bringing investing, financial education and financial technology together under one roof.Organised by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the two-day event was officially opened by Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, who returned as the Guest-of-Honour.In his opening address, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed said, “While saving helps build financial discipline and security, investing allows Malaysians to put their money to work, grow their wealth over time and work towards their long-term financial goals. It is encouraging to see more Malaysians taking that step, with more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts opened as at mid-June this year. As participation grows, investors need access to trusted information, practical knowledge and the confidence to navigate the market. Through investor education initiatives and a wider range of investment opportunities, Bursa Malaysia is committed to helping Malaysians invest with confidence while participating in the nation's economic growth.”Themed “Money. Finance. Technology.”, INVEST Fair 2026 spans Halls 1, 2 and 3 of the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre and is expected to welcome approximately 20,000 visitors on 18 and 19 July 2026.This year’s edition features more than 100 industry speakers and over 40 exhibiting organisations across more than 70 hours of talks and panel discussions. The programme covers equities, exchange-traded funds, real estate investment trusts, bonds and sukuk, retirement planning, estate planning, digital investing, financial technology, sustainable investing, AI-related investment opportunities and green finance instruments.Mr Christopher Lee (李锡良), Chief Executive Officer and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., the holding company of ShareInvestor Malaysia, said, “We are pleased to officially open INVEST Fair 2026 and welcome investors, industry professionals and members of the public to our largest edition to date. As financial markets and technology continue to evolve, we aim to give Malaysians trusted information, practical knowledge and direct access to credible experts so they can make better-informed financial decisions at every stage of their journey.”Participating exhibitors include Bursa Malaysia, Affin Hwang Investment Bank, FSMOne, Moomoo, UOB Kay Hian, Gambit, Kenanga, ASNB, KWSP and a wide range of investment banks, fund-management companies, digital investment platforms, insurers, financial advisers, government agencies and investor-education partners.Throughout the two-day event, visitors can participate in fireside chats and panel discussions, engage directly with investment professionals and financial institutions, and explore the latest market trends and investment opportunities.Key programme highlights include panel talks on:Mapping Malaysia’s Investment FutureGeared for Growth: Navigating Leveraged Products in Volatile MarketsCan Anyone Be an Entrepreneur Now? Lowering the Bar with AI, Social Media, and Digital ToolsThis year also marks the debut of Duit Fest, a dedicated segment focused on practical personal finance and everyday money habits. Riding on the excitement surrounding the 2026 World Cup season, the Kick & Win Challenge invites visitors to enjoy games and collect stamps for an opportunity to win exclusive prizes. Visitors can also watch pre-registered participants at the Pickleball Bull League tournaments, taking place on both event days.Selected government agencies, including JPJ, NFCC, Zakat Selangor, LHDN, PTPTN and PDRM, are also participating in the fair to provide information and guidance on public services, taxation, zakat, education financing, scam awareness and consumer protection matters. At the Career Partner Area, participating organisations share information on employment and internship opportunities within the finance, investment and related industries.INVEST Fair 2026 is supported by sponsors from across industry, reflecting the sector’s continued commitment to investor education, financial literacy and greater public access to trusted financial information.Datuk Clifford, Group Chief Executive Officer of Gambit Group, said, “As more Malaysians invest for their futures, holistic wealth planning matters more than ever. At INVEST Fair 2026, Gambit is proud to showcase its Digital Trustee solutions that make estate planning simpler, more accessible and future-ready.”Mr Hanif bin Ghulam Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, said, “INVEST Fair 2026 showcases opportunities across equities, futures and structured products. Through market expertise, research-driven insights and comprehensive investment solutions, AFFIN HWANG equips investors to capitalise on opportunities in an evolving market landscape.”“INVEST Fair reflects exactly where investing in Malaysia is heading — the meeting point of money, finance and technology. At Moomoo, we believe trust is the foundation of every investment decision, which is why more than 30 million investors worldwide already choose to trade with us. We’re proud to sponsor Invest Fair 2026 and bring that same trusted, professional-grade experience to more Malaysians as they invest with knowledge and confidence,” said Ms Indy Lau, Chief Operating Officer of Moomoo Malaysia.For more information on the event, please visit the official website at: https://investfair.com.my/About AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd. (www.alphainvestholdings.com)A leading regional financial services, media and technology company, AlphaInvest Holdings Pte Ltd (“AlphaInvest” or the “Group”) was founded in 1999 to empower investors by providing them with trusted products and services for informed investment decision-making. Its core areas of business span investor relations, market data tools and investor education.AlphaInvest Group operates the largest investor relations network in the region, with a customer base of about 700 public listed companies and a reach of over 300,000 people across its platforms. The Group has over 120 employees in four countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia).The Group has made several strategic investments:- in investor relations/public relations firm, Waterbrooks Consultants Pte Ltd (www.waterbrooks.com.sg)- in Singapore’s leading social media platform for investors, InvestingNote (www.investingnote.com).InvestingNote is the largest and most active social platform for investments in Singapore and Malaysia. It is a community-driven platform designed specifically to help investors and traders to share ideas on stocks, news and insights through social networking and a variety of useful investment tools.ShareInvestor (www.shareinvestor.com) provides online market data tools for multiple markets across its ShareInvestor Station™, ShareInvestor WebPro™ and ShareInvestor Mobile range of products.AlphaInvest’s digital publications include:- Investor-One (www.investor-one.com), a website on investor education, market news, corporate developments, and data analytics;- Inve$t, the e-magazine published weekly in Singapore and Malaysia.AlphaInvest organises financial investment seminars and conferences for investors. Its annual large-scale events INVESTFAIR™(https://investfair.com.my/) in Malaysia and Singapore draws thousands of participants. Other key exhibitions include the largest REIT event ie REITS Symposium (www.reitsymposium.com).Media Contact:Mr Darren ChongHead of Investor PlatformsShareInvestor / Investing NoteEmail: darren.chong@shareinvestor.comMobile/WhatsApp: (+60) 014-944-1639 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA) has launched the AI & Agentic Payments Working Group with founding member HSBC, bringing together the banks, payment networks, fintechs and technology platforms that will define the standards to make agentic commerce work safely and at scale across Asia Pacific (APAC).AI agents are already making payments on behalf of consumers and businesses across the region. HSBC, together with Mastercard, piloted end-to-end B2B agentic commerce transactions for two Singapore-based clients in May. Alipay's AI Pay exceeded 120 million autonomous transactions in a single week in February. Mastercard completed its first live consumer authenticated agentic payment in APAC in March. The region is projected to be the fastest growing market for agentic commerce globally, expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of nearly 45% through 2031.However, there is currently no agreed standard across APAC for who is liable when an AI agent exceeds its mandate, how agents are identified and authenticated across borders, how fraud detection systems, built to flag human behaviour, distinguish a legitimate agent acting at machine speed from a compromised account, or how disputes are resolved when software, not a person, initiated the transaction.EPAA's AI & Agentic Payments Working Group is the first industry-wide effort in APAC to address these questions collectively.The problem the industry cannot solve aloneThe IMF noted earlier this year that current liability regimes "assume human intent and direct causation", frameworks that become legally ambiguous the moment an autonomous agent makes a decision independently, such as when an AI agent books a flight, settles a B2B invoice, or initiates a subscription renewal.In Europe, regulators are already grappling with this through PSD3, the EU AI Act (which classifies certain AI financial systems as high-risk with strict accountability requirements), and an emerging "Know Your Agent" trust framework for identity and transparency.The cost of getting this wrong is significant. Legal analysis of the UK's mandatory APP fraud reimbursement model, where liability sits 50/50 between sending and receiving payment service providers, suggests that if a similar approach were applied to agentic AI, aggregate PSP exposure "could be significant given the speed and scale at which AI agents can authorise payments". Fraud models built to detect human behaviour could also flag legitimate agentic payment patterns as suspicious, creating false positives at machine scale.What the working group will doEPAA's AI & Agentic Payments Working Group will bring together the cross-section of APAC's payments ecosystem, including institutions, networks, fintechs, technology platforms and innovators, to develop shared, practical outcomes the industry can act on. This includes:Common standards and infrastructure for agent identity, authentication, and authorisation.Trust and liability frameworks that define responsibility when an agent acts beyond its mandate or when a payment goes wrong.Business models and commercial frameworks that make agentic commerce viable and scalable for all participants in the ecosystem.Coordinated engagement with regulators across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ensuring the frameworks being written reflect how the industry operates today, not how it operated five years ago.Practical toolkits, briefings, and intelligence that member organisations can deploy into their own operations.The working group's positions will be developed through EPAA's 18-month engagement process with ASEAN and APEC governments and central banks, with formal policy paper recommendations to be delivered at the 51st ASEAN Summit and APEC Economic Leaders' Week in November 2027.Camilla Bullock, CEO, Emerging Payments Association Asia, said: "AI agents are transacting across Asia Pacific right now, at scale, at machine speed, and without the regulatory architecture to protect businesses and consumers from real risks around liability, identity and fraud. Every organisation in this industry is trying to solve these problems independently, in isolation from the regulators and governments who will ultimately write the rules."The EPAA AI & Agentic Payments Working Group brings the right organisations together to define the standards, infrastructure and frameworks that agentic commerce demands, and takes those positions directly to the regulators and governments across ASEAN and APEC. The organisations that help build these frameworks now will shape how agentic commerce works across Asia Pacific for the next decade."Nicholas Soo, Managing Director and Asia Head of Payment Products, Global Payments Solutions at HSBC, said: "Our ambition is to be the most trusted bank globally, and nowhere is this more true than in payments. The same level of customer trust must carry through to the new business models that are being developed as automation and agentic AI reshape commerce. Our pilot agentic commerce transactions have demonstrated how B2B transactions can be executed end-to-end with control, transparency, and risk management from the start. We look forward to working with other members of the working group to build the foundations required for agentic commerce to take flight."Join the working groupPlaces on the AI & Agentic Payments Working Group, both at committee level (10–12 organisations) and working group level (up to 30 organisations), are open to EPAA member organisations across the APAC payments ecosystem. Places close in November 2026.Organisations interested in joining should contact EPAA: https://emergingpaymentsasia.org/contact/About Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA)EPAA is the leading membership organisation for APAC's payments ecosystem, including payment schemes, banks, issuers, merchant acquirers, PSPs, technology providers, and wallets. With established policy connections, a C-suite member community, and formal engagement with ASEAN and APEC governments and central banks, EPAA shapes the regulatory frameworks and industry standards that govern how payments move across the region. EPAA's mission is to improve lives everywhere, through an industry that is safer, faster, fairer, and better governed.Media contactEmerging Payments Association Asianiamh.laing@emergingpaymentsasia.orghttps://emergingpaymentsasia.org Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

MANILA, July 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering travelers across Greater China up to 40% off base fares on select routes through its 3-Day Flash Sale, available exclusively from July 15 to 17, 2026. Valid for travel from August 1, 2026 onwards, the sale gives travelers just three days to secure savings on future holidays, cultural escapes, beach getaways, and island-hopping adventures. Passengers can take advantage of special fares and secure their preferred travel dates ahead of the busy holiday period. BoracayCebuPalawanThrough PAL's extensive network, travelers from Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Jinjiang can conveniently access destinations across the Philippines, making it easier than ever to experience the country's vibrant culture, scenic landscapes, and renowned Filipino hospitality. Whether it's a first-time visit or a return trip, the Philippines offers a rich mix of experiences, from historic landmarks and bustling cities to colorful festivals, local culinary favorites, and world-famous island escapes. Familiar yet distinctly Filipino, the country invites travelers to discover something new with every visit.Beyond Manila, travelers can explore the heritage sites of Northern Luzon, experience Cebu's rich history and dynamic food scene, immerse themselves in local traditions across the Visayas and Mindanao, or unwind in world-renowned destinations such as Boracay and Palawan. For those looking to venture further, PAL's Manila hub offers convenient onward connections to major destinations across Asia, Australia, and North America, including Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Toronto, giving travelers even more options for their next international getaway.As the Philippines' flag carrier, Philippine Airlines offers travelers a full-service travel experience, with generous checked baggage allowance on eligible fares, inflight meals, and heartfelt Filipino service, allowing guests to enjoy greater comfort and convenience throughout their journey.With bookings available from July 15 to 17 only, travelers are encouraged to plan ahead for upcoming holidays, family reunions, and festive-season trips. The promotion also provides an opportunity to explore PAL's extensive network, with convenient connections from Manila to destinations across Asia, Australia, and North America.Travelers can book through the PAL website at www.philippineairlines.com, the PAL mobile app, the PAL hotline at (+632) 8855 8888, PAL Ticket Offices, or accredited travel agents. For more information, visit:China: https://tinyurl.com/PALFlashSaleChinaTaiwan: https://tinyurl.com/PALFlashSaleTaiwanHong Kong: https://tinyurl.com/PALFlashSaleHK Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, July 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CTF Life announced a landmark long-term strategic partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), marking the first collaboration of its kind between a Hong Kong insurer and TME. The collaboration will see the two partners bring the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) to the city for the very first time. Taking place on 22 and 23 August 2026, the two-day spectacle will bring together music lovers from across the globe for a vibrant celebration that will transcend language, geography and culture.As exclusive title sponsor, CTF Life is reinforcing its commitment to energise Hong Kong’s mega-events landscape and strengthen the city’s position as the events capital of Asia. Through the partnership, CTF Life will be the city’s first insurer to collaborate with TME on the IP for an independent international music festival, bringing its brand promise of “creating value beyond insurance” vividly to life.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life, said: “Music touches hearts, while insurance safeguards what matters most; both stand alongside us through every stage of life. We are delighted to embark on this long-term strategic partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group, giving new expression to our ‘creating value beyond insurance’ brand promise. As ‘Life Planners’, we aspire to harness the power of music to bring warmth and humanity to the insurance experience, while crafting exquisite, enriching and memorable experiences for our customers and their loved ones.”As a trailblazer in China’s music entertainment services sector, TME has built TMElive into a leading music platform, underpinned by cutting-edge audio-visual technology and the company’s extensive expertise in delivering both online and offline performances. To date, it has presented more than 300 premium music audio-visual experiences, generating over 100 billion social media impressions. By bringing together TMElive’s strengths and the Chow Tai Fook Group ecosystem, this partnership is set to bring a fresh and electrifying music extravaganza to Hong Kong audiences. CTF Life will also roll out a suite of exclusive privileges for its customers and CTF Life ∙ CIRCLE members, enabling them to connect with their favourite music and artists through unique experiences while supporting their aspirations. This echoes the spirit of the insurer’s latest brand campaign, “Your Aspiration. Our Aspiration.”The 2026 TIMA will feature leading artists, groups and performers from across Asia and beyond. The full line-up details are as follows:About CTF LifeChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) is proud of its rich, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (“CTFS”) (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and is one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the Chow Tai Fook Group ecosystem to support customers and their loved ones throughout the life journey of “Wellbeing, Growth, Health and Wealth” with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group’s robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, July 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As part of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) 60th anniversary celebrations, the Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop was held today during the Hong Kong Book Fair. Around 100 students created drawings of Hong Kong landmarks and city scenes in collaboration with local artist Jane Lee (who works using the pseudonym Messy Desk), providing inspiration for her large-scale artwork celebrating the HKTDC’s 60th anniversary. HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma and Executive Director Sophia Chong attended the event to admire the students’ artistic depictions of Hong Kong's economic and industrial strengths, while highlighting the HKTDC’s commitment to community and youth development, and promoting Hong Kong’s trade and business.Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: “The Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop enables young people to draw a vibrant picture of Hong Kong through art. Every pen stroke vividly reflects their perspective on the city’s global role. The HKTDC has been based in Wan Chai for decades, helping link Hong Kong with global markets. Through this project we are fostering the growth of Wan Chai’s creative sector and the exchange of ideas, creating momentum for the future.”Centring on the theme Hong Kong Trade · Connecting the World, Jane Lee set out to engage the community through art and spark students’ creativity by integrating their ideas into a large-scale artwork to commemorate the HKTDC’s 60th anniversary. Students from primary and secondary schools in Wan Chai were invited to take part through the Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong, Methodist Centre and St James’ Settlement, presenting Hong Kong’s trade development through the workshop.The artwork incorporates Hong Kong landmarks, scenes from exhibitions and conferences, as well as elements depicting the shipping and air freight sector, alongside community and business life. Its creative expressions convey Hong Kong’s “Four Centres and One Hub” positioning under the national 15th Five-Year Plan—highlighting the city’s role as an international financial, shipping, trading and innovation and technology centre, as well as a global hub for high-calibre talent. The piece underscores Hong Kong’s strengths in connecting global markets and showcases the vitality and dynamism of Wan Chai as a major hub for international conventions, exhibitions and business activities.Through the Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop, participating students deepened their understanding of HKTDC’s role and Hong Kong’s trade development. The students' drawings will be compiled at the end of today’s workshop to serve as inspiration for the final large-scale artwork. The artwork will undergo final refinement by the artist and will be displayed from 2 to 29 October at the eastbound tram stop at O'Brien Road in Wan Chai, allowing the public to witness this milestone in HKTDC’s 60th anniversary.During the Hong Kong Book Fair, the HKTDC also facilitated free visits to the Book Fair, the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks for participating students, enabling them to take part in a range of cultural activities and broaden their horizons.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4fgDKgXHKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma (fourth from right) and Executive Director Sophia Chong (fourth from left) joined other guests today at the “Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop”. Together with local artist Jane Lee (Messy Desk) (third from left) and around 100 students, they exchanged creative ideas and took part in a collaborative art creation session, providing inspiration for a large-scale artwork commemorating the HKTDC’s 60th anniversary.HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma and Executive Director Sophia Chong joined students in creating artworks depicting Hong Kong’s vibrant economic landscape.HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma, Executive Director Sophia Chong and other guests exchanged views with local artist Jane Lee (Messy Desk) to learn more about her creative concepts.The artwork will incorporate Hong Kong landmarks, scenes from exhibitions and conferences, as well as elements depicting the shipping and air freight sector, alongside community and business life, conveying Hong Kong’s unique “Four Centres and One Hub” role.Under the artist’s guidance, students created a rich array of visual elements, reflecting Wan Chai’s vibrant cultural landscape and distinctive urban character.WebsitesHKTDC’s 60th Anniversary Celebration Activities: https://60.hktdc.com/enHKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Christy LeeTel: (852) 2584 4369Email: christy.wn.lee@hktdc.orgNavin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgWinnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, July 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cornerstone Robotics, a leading innovator in surgical robotics based in Hong Kong, today announced that company management will present at the 2nd Global Health Summit (GHS 2026), taking place August 7–8, 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Professor Samuel Au, Founder and CEO, will deliver a keynote address on August 7 from 12:45 to 15:05 HKT, where he will explore and share the latest technological innovation trends shaping the global life sciences and surgical robotics sectors.Professor Au’s keynote, titled "The Future of Surgery: Accessibility, Connectivity, and Physical AI in Robotic Surgery," will explore the frontier trends shaping the next era of surgical robotics. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Cornerstone Robotics is a leading innovator in China’s surgical robotics industry. Through its full-stack in-house R&D capabilities and deep vertical integration, the company’s flagship Sentire(R) Endoscopic Surgical System has received marketing approval from China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). During the first half of 2026, the system further obtained certification under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (CE MDR) and clearance from the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore. The Sentire(R) Endoscopic Surgical System has since been deployed in clinical practice at leading hospitals across Asia-Pacific and Europe, demonstrating that its product capabilities have received authoritative recognition in major international markets. Using the Sentire(R) Endoscopic Surgical System as a case study, Professor Au's presentation will examine how enhancing technology accessibility, enabling seamless system connectivity, and integrating digital technology can drive the evolution of surgical robots from precision surgical tools into intelligent collaborative partners. The presentation will also examine how these advances can reshape the future of surgery while extending access to high-quality medical resources for a broader community of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide.Professor Samuel Au, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Robotics, said: " The Global Health Summit is one of the most influential life sciences platforms in the Asia-Pacific. With the rapid advancement of robotics, digital health, and artificial intelligence, the future of surgical robotics is entering a new phase — one that goes beyond greater precision to embrace greater accessibility, seamless connectivity, and increasingly intelligent systems with advanced perception and learning capabilities. These capabilities will transform robots from instruments of execution into intelligent collaborative partners, driving a fundamental shift in how surgery is performed. At Cornerstone Robotics, we remain committed to innovation-driven development and deepening our global presence. We look forward to working alongside innovators, clinicians, and investors worldwide to shape the future of intelligent surgery, bringing high-quality, accessible surgical robotic solutions to patients in need around the world."The 2nd Global Health Summit (GHS 2026) is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC) and New Frontier under the theme “Exponential Leap — From Breakthrough Discovery to Global Impact”. Bringing together over 1,000 leading healthcare innovators, investors, and policymakers from around the world, the Summit is one of the Asia-Pacific region's most influential platforms for exchange and collaboration in life sciences innovation. For more information, visit https://www.ghs2026.org.About Cornerstone Robotics (CSR) Established and incubated in Hong Kong, Cornerstone Robotics (CSR) is an innovative surgical robotics unicorn driven by the vision of leading medical innovations for a healthier world. It advances surgical care with cutting-edge robotic systems that make high-quality healthcare more accessible and efficient globally. With three global R&D hubs and six business centers worldwide, the company has established a 30,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in China. Developed entirely in-house, its Sentire(R) surgical system has successfully completed multi-specialty clinical trials and received market approval in multiple countries and regions, including China, the European Union and Singapore, serving medical professionals globally and bringing better care to more patients.To find out more information, please visit our website at https://en.csrbtx.com/About the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC)Established in 2022, the HKIC is a patient capital institution wholly owned by and representing the Hong Kong SAR Government. It adopts an "Investment +" approach, seeking reasonable financial return in the medium to long term while creating and supporting the growth impetus with a view to contributing to Hong Kong's economy and society. The HKIC currently manages the Hong Kong Growth Portfolio, Greater Bay Area Fund, Strategic Tech Fund, and Co-Investment Fund. At this stage, it is focusing on three key sectors — Hard and Core Technology, Biotechnology and Health Technology, and New Energy and Green Technology — as well as their related sectors and applications. To date, HKIC has invested in over 200 projects. Every Hong Kong dollar invested by the HKIC has attracted over 8 Hong Kong dollars from long-term capital for investment.For more information, please visit: https://www.hkic.org.hkAbout New Frontier GroupNew Frontier Group was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. It is an integrated healthcare and life-sciences group built on technology empowerment and a patient-centered philosophy, dedicated to constructing an AI-driven clinical healthcare system that integrates frontier research with whole-life-cycle care. The Group's operations span six business segments: integrated clinical healthcare (United Family Healthcare, HEAL Medical, and the Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre), rehabilitation healthcare (Care Alliance), home healthcare (YD Care), health insurance (Prosper and Better Healthcare Insurance Brokerage), life sciences (NF Nova and NF Meditech), and medical artificial intelligence (AMU AI). Leveraging the vertical synergies across these segments, the Group has established a complete healthcare service chain covering digitalized chronic-disease management, primary care, JCI-accredited hospital diagnosis and treatment, personalized oncology therapy, post-operative rehabilitation and home care. Since its establishment, the Group's service network has extended to approximately 80 cities nationwide, serving close to 10 million outpatient visits and nearly 1.5 million inpatients each year. New Frontier Group currently employs approximately 11,000 staff across mainland China. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, July 15, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th Hong Kong Book Fair, the 9th Sports and Leisure Expo and the 6th World of Snacks all open today, and will run concurrently for seven days (15 to 21 July) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). With just one ticket, the public and tourists can enjoy a vibrant summer event that combines the joy of reading, sports and leisure, and tasty snacks from around the world. An opening ceremony was held today, with Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), officiating and delivering the opening address, while Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, delivered the welcome remarks.Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair is not only one of Asia's most influential cultural events, but also an important platform that connects different cultures and promotes mutual learning and exchange. This year, the Hong Kong Book Fair Cultural Events Advisory Panel selected ‘Reading the World: Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys’ as the theme of the year. Through reading, we hope to inspire readers to set out from Hong Kong to explore the history, culture and way of life of destinations around the world. Authors, scholars and cultural figures from across the globe will gather in Hong Kong to exchange ideas and insight, further reinforcing Hong Kong's unique role as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.”He added: “Building on the synergy of the three concurrent events, this year's Book Fair will be held alongside the Sports and Leisure Expo and the World of Snacks. Together, the three fairs have attracted more than 770 exhibitors, offering residents and tourists a rich experience that combines reading, sports and gastronomy, making it one of the highlights of Hong Kong's summer events.” The Eight Seminar Series connects authors and readersThe Hong Kong Book Fair features eight themed seminar series, including Theme of the Year, Renowned Writers, English and International Reading, World of Knowledge, Children and Youth Reading, Hong Kong Cultural and Historical, Lifestyle, and Personal Development and Spiritual Growth. Spreading across a wide spectrum of cultural and lifestyle topics, the seminars provide readers with valuable opportunities to engage with authors, scholars and cultural figures from around the world. The Theme of the Year Seminar Series features Cheng Po-hung, Museum Expert Adviser of the Hong Kong Museum of History, who takes readers on a journey through Hong Kong's century-long history of tourist attractions and entertainment landmarks (15 July). Chinese modern literature scholar Xu Zidong will share his insight on society and the literary landscape (18 July), while Cantonese opera star Law Kar-ying, together with Alisa Shum, former Chief Executive of the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong, will discuss the inheritance of Cantonese opera (19 July).The Renowned Writers Seminar Series, co-organised with Ming Pao and Yazhou Zhoukan, also features an impressive line-up. Hong Kong cultural studies scholar Louis Yu discusses the importance of urban culture in global sustainable development (15 July). One of the leading figures of Chinese avant-garde fiction, Su Tong, will explore how literature springs from everyday life through the theme of life and writing (17 July). Liu Zhenyun, whose work was selected among Yazhou Zhoukan's top 10 Chinese Novels, will deliver a sharing on his recent works and the art of literary storytelling (18 July). Acclaimed novelist Bi Feiyu, recipient of theZhuangZhongWen Literature Prize and the Lu Xun Literary Prize, will lead readers in exploring the boundless possibilities of fiction writing (19 July).The English and International Reading Seminar Series presents diverse international perspectives. British poet and novelist Luke Kennard will examine the distinctive dimensions of contemporary literature and art (16 July), while Swedish fantasy novelist Kristina Dowling will share her publishing journey and creative experiences (18 July). To promote cultural exchange between Hong Kong and ASEAN, the HKTDC is collaborating with the Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation to present the inaugural ASEAN Literary Festival under the English and International Reading Seminar Series. Featured speakers include Eka Kurniawan, one of Indonesia's most internationally influential contemporary novelists, who will explore the cultural background of Indonesian literature (18 July). Renowned Indonesian-born Singaporean author Clarissa Goenawan, who will join Marga Ortigas, a Philippine author and former war correspondent of nearly 30 years, to discuss cross-border storytelling from the perspective of women writers (18 July).Other seminar series also feature distinguished speakers. Liu Heung Shing, the first Chinese recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography, will share stories from his journeys through countries along the Belt and Road captured through his lens (16 July). Former President of the Legislative Council Jasper Tsang will reflect on his early political awakening and life journey (18 July), while Ronnie Chan, Honorary Chair of Hang Lung Group and Hang Lung Properties and Founding Chairman of the China Heritage Fund, will recount the history and restoration of the Palace of Established Happiness in the Forbidden City (19 July).World of Art & Culture showcases the charm of travel literatureContinuing to be sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of HKSAR, the World of Art & Culture presents the exhibition “World in Words, A Voyage of the Heart”, inviting readers on a journey of cultural discovery. Featuring the dual angles of “Local Eye” and “Global Eye”, the exhibition connects Hong Kong with the wider world through literature and culture. Interactive installations recommend books and Hong Kong in-depth travel itineraries based on visitors' reading preferences and personalities. The exhibition showcases more than 200 books and exhibits from around the world in collaboration with participating organisations and Consulates-General in Hong Kong. More than 35 events, including seminars and workshops, will be held throughout the exhibition, further enriching visitors' cultural exploration experience.Diverse thematic zones present cultural creativityChinese Mainland Publishers will showcase around 20,000 quality publications, with Yunnan serving as this year's featured province. By showcasing quality Yunnan publications, Elephant IP products, and culture-infused items including Yunnan tea, coffee and flowers, the pavilion will present the province’s rich and diverse ethnic cultures, unique ecological environment, and distinctive cultural and tourism resources. In addition, the Guangdong Publishing Pavilion will feature a dedicated “Qiaopi Cultural Zone”, displaying books on Chaoshan’s emigrant heritage and letter-writing culture, allowing readers to appreciate the deep family bonds and patriotic sentiments of Chinese communities abroad.The Book Fair continues to feature the Cultural and Creative Space this year. Among the exhibitors, the Fujian delegation will make its debut with 10 cultural and creative enterprises, showcasing Dehua porcelain, ceramics from the Jian kiln porcelain, Shoushan stone carvings, highlighting the province’s profound cultural heritage. The Hangzhou Pavilion presents traditional mortise and tenon structure craftsmanship, heritage printing techniques, and trendy collectibles and cultural products themed around West Lake, showcasing the city's distinctive cultural character. Hong Kong exhibitor Tsi Ku Chai adopts a marketplace concept, featuring premium designer toys, products from leading blind-box brand 52TOYS, and merchandise featuring internationally renowned IPs.The Hong Kong Jockey Club (Booths: 3CON-065, 3CON-066) will present a themed exhibition designed to offer children, teenagers and parents engaging “learning-through-play” experiences. Through interactive sports activities, visitors can learn about cyber literacy, emotional management, social skills, time management and financial literacy. During the weekend, visitors can also enjoy complimentary arm or face painting by the Club’s CARE@hkjc volunteer painters. Participants who complete the activities will receive a limited-edition souvenir, available while stocks last.As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, csl x HKT education (Booth: 1B-C02) will showcase and offer over 1,000 AI and smart products, alongside exclusive education offers to help students easily upgrade their devices and gear up for the new school year. The first 1,000 local students and staff who visit the booth and newly register as HKT education "Education Offers" members will receive a gift pack, available on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.Sports and Leisure Expo offers a diverse range of sports experiencesThe Hong Kong Sports Institute (Booth: 5C-B02) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with a themed exhibition at the Sports and Leisure Expo in tribute to Hong Kong athletes, showcasing the achievements and medals of Hong Kong medallists at past Asian Games. Visitors can also take part in the interactive “35-second Fitness Challenge”, designed to test endurance and speed. Now TV (Booth: 5C-C02) will also set up multiple large screens at the expo to broadcast major sporting events, allowing visitors to enjoy the excitement of sporting occasions all in one place.The Travel & Tourism zone welcomes Türkiye and Korea for the first time this year, showcasing their distinctive cultures and arts. The Türkiye Attractions (Booth: 5C-A05) will feature mosaic lamps, Turkish sand coffee, ceramic glazing and marble candles. The Korea Attractions (Booth: 5B-E06) will highlight Korean lifestyle and pop culture. Returning on a larger scale this year, the Thailand Attractions (Booth: 5B-E02) introduces two themed travel experiences, showcasing destinations for relaxation and sports, as well as trendy attractions and leisure activities. Visitors can also enjoy complimentary authentic Thai massage sessions from 15 to 18 July.The Sports and Leisure Expo will also host a series of athlete sharing sessions, including separate sessions featuring former Hong Kong Division 1 basketball player and renowned basketball coach Leung Chun-hung (Coach Fui), and Hong Kong freestyle rope skipping athlete Wong Tin-yau, winner of the men's individual all-round champion at the World Rope Skipping Championships, who will share their sporting journeys. On 18 July, the Hong Kong China Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness will host a preview performance by a number of current Hong Kong bodybuilding team members for the Hong Kong Bodybuilding Open Championships 2026.Embark on a global flavour journey at the World of SnacksThe World of Snacks brings together more than 1,300 snacks from nearly 30 countries and regions, organised into six themed zones: Travel Delight, Chocolate and Sweet Factory, Oldie Snacks, Yummy & Healthy, Party Time and Snack Bar. From classic favourites to innovative creations, the fair offers a wide range of snacks. The Nutter Company (Booth: 5B-C07) will present a range of locally handmade nut butter ice cream. Azure Asia (Booth: 5B-C22) will showcase healthy snacks and beverages made without additives or artificial sweeteners. Award-winning social enterprise Time To Gold (Booth: 5B-A27) will feature traditional local pastries and snacks handcrafted by senior women, promoting elderly employment while preserving Hong Kong's culinary heritage. Belton Group Limited (Booth: 5B-C08) will introduce Thai-style crispy grilled squid and crispy salted-egg salmon. Visitors can also participate in a series of interactive activities, including a black sesame roll making demonstration (16 July) and a Junior Sommelier Workshop (Mocktail Version) (17 July).Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksDate15-21 July 2026 (Wednesday to Tuesday)Opening hoursHong Kong Book Fair15-20 July – 10am to 10pm21 July – 9am to 5pmHong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks15-16 July – 10am to 9pm17-18 July – 10am to 10pm19-20 July – 10am to 9pm21 July – 9am to 5pmVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreAdmissionAdult: HK$30Child: HK$10 (for primary school students/children under 1.2m tall)*Children aged 3 and under and adults aged 65 and over will be admitted free of charge.TicketsE-tickets will be available for sale via the e-ticketing sponsor The Club and ticketing partners 01 Space, 7-Eleven App, AlipayHK, Alipay and Octopus app. Tickets can be purchased in person at all 7-Eleven and Circle K stores.Concessionary ticketsMorning admission tickets (entry before noon, same price for adults and children): HK$10 (pay directly by Octopus for admission at the hall entrances only)Special re-entry promotion: Visitors who purchase a regular adult ticket (HK$30) or child ticket (HK$10) dated 15 or 16 July can enjoy free admission once in each of the following time slots by presenting the whole stub attached to the admission ticket or re-entry coupon distributed onsite:1) 17-19 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm2) 20 July (Monday) after 7pmNote: this offer is not applicable to other types of admission tickets (including morning admission tickets, concessionary tickets, VIP tickets and complimentary tickets)Super Pass: HK$88Passholders have unlimited entry to the Book Fair and can use the special access channel to minimise queuing time.Ticket concession for tourists: Tourists to Hong Kong can purchase a HK$20 concession ticket at the fairground’s ticketing counters by presenting valid travel documents. Ticket concession for persons with disabilities:Persons with disabilities can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket, either by using an “Octopus with persons with disabilities status” for direct payment at entrance gates or by presenting their valid “Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau at the conference hall ticket office.Hong Kong Book Fair website and Mobile appwww.hkbookfair.com/enhkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html(Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar)Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo websitehttps://www.hktdc.com/event/hksportsleisureexpo/en World of Snacks websitehttps://www.hktdc.com/event/worldofsnacks/en Photo download: https://bit.ly/4f0IUPoThe Hong Kong Book Fair opens today alongside the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks. Together, the three summer events feature more than 770 exhibitors.Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR, attended today’s opening ceremony as guest of honour.HKTDC Chairman Professor Frederick Ma delivered the welcome remarks at today’s opening ceremony.(Front row, left to right) Li Chunsheng, Head of the Chinese Mainland Publishers and Editor-in-Chief of People's Publishing House, Sophia Chong, HKTDC Executive Director, Wen Hongwu, Chairman of China Publishing Group Corporation, Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR, Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, Peng Bin, Deputy Director General of the Publicity Department of the CPC Yunnan Provincial Party Committee, Zhang Xiaoying, Deputy Director General of the Import and Export Administration Bureau of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and distinguished guests attended the opening ceremony.Book lovers eagerly await the opening of the Book Fair, ready to get their hands on their favourite titles as the annual cultural event gets under way.Echoing this year's theme, the World of Art & Culture presents the “World in Words, A Voyage of the Heart” exhibition, inviting visitors to journey through the literature and culture of Hong Kong and beyond.The Cultural and Creative Space returns to the Book Fair this year, featuring intangible cultural heritage crafts from Fujian and Hangzhou, together with distinctive cultural and creative products and IP merchandise.The Hong Kong Sports Institute showcases Teamie, its 35th anniversary mascot, and presents a themed exhibition paying tribute to Hong Kong athletes, highlighting the achievements and medals of Hong Kong medallists at past Asian Games.The Travel & Tourism zone welcomes Türkiye and Korea for the first time this year, while the Thailand Attractions returns on a larger scale. Each booth showcases a range of products and experiences, offering a glimpse into the distinctive cultures of these destinations.The World of Snacks brings together over 1,300 snacks from nearly 30 countries and regions, featuring everything from classic favourites to innovative new flavours.Media enquiriesHong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksYuan Tung Financial Relations:Louise Song Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Noah Qiu Tel: (852) 2584 4575 Email: noah.yl.qiu@hktdc.orgNavin Law Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgJane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgHong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of SnacksHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So Tel: (852) 2584 4049 Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com