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The Hong Kong International Optical Fair opens in early November

– Over 660 global exhibitors to showcase innovation, elderly care, design and sustainability

– The 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair will showcase over 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. Highlights will include the debut of the ASEAN Pavilion and Zhejiang Pavilion. For the first time, exhibitors from Indonesia, Russia and Vietnam will further expand the Fair’s international network
– The Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium will gather experts from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom to share the latest developments in senior vision care
– The 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition — themed “Blending Tradition and Technology” — will display winning and shortlisted entries onsite

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, the 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from 5 to 7 November 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair will bring together more than 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, and present a one-stop showcase of innovative and high-tech eyewear designs and products.

Jenny Koo, Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year’s Hong Kong International Optical Fair, themed ‘Bright Eyes – New Horizons’, showcases a wide array of products encompassing smart technology, healthcare, senior-oriented designs and sustainable elements. It demonstrates breakthroughs in function and aesthetics, reflecting global eyewear market trends and reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international trading hub.”

Industry development drives new opportunities
Hong Kong’s total exports of spectacles, lenses and frames reached HK$13.7 billion in the first eight months of 2025. The European Union, the United States, and Chinese Mainland are Hong Kong’s top three export markets respectively, with exports to the mainland surging 23% year-on-year. Despite intense global competition, Hong Kong’s eyewear industry continues to maintain its strengths in design, technology and quality.

This year’s fair brings together exhibitors from around the world, including first-time participants from Indonesia, Russia and Vietnam, alongside representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States across Europe and the Americas; and Japan, Korea, Singapore and Thailand within Asia. The fair will also feature exhibitors from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao. Ten group pavilions — including the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), Chinese Mainland (with delegations from Danyang, Zhejiang and Yingtan), Taiwan, Japan and Korea, as well as “Visionaries of Style” showcasing creative and trendy designs — will showcase international brands and leading local enterprises to demonstrate optical fashions and manufacturing innovation.

The ASEAN Pavilion will make its debut this year, with an Indonesian exhibitor presenting Halal-certified eyewear products, demonstrating the industry’s awareness of cultural sensitivity and market diversity. The signature “Brand Name Gallery” will feature over 200 international brands which encompass designer eyewear, trendsetting collections and high-technology eyewear and provide buyers with a one-stop sourcing platform.

Events to showcase industry expertise and creativity
A series of seminars, eyewear parades and other events will highlight the creative thinking and technological achievements of the optical industry. The 23rd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium — themed “Age Well, See Well: Redefining Eye Care for the Golden Age” organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by The Hong Kong Optometric Association and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will be held on 6 November. Sessions will focus on vision care for the ageing community and feature six experts and academics from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. They will share insights on topics such as age-related visual challenges, diabetic retinopathy, and optometric care for patients with cognitive impairment, and provide attendees with international perspectives and the latest clinical research trends. The symposium is accredited by the Optometrists Board of Hong Kong, and participants attending the full-day conference may be eligible for up to six Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

The 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition, co-organised by HKTDC and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, will present the theme “Blending Tradition and Technology”. It is aimed at fostering local design and manufacturing innovation and will include an Open Group as well as a Student Group. The award presentation will be held on 5 November, and shortlisted entries will be exhibited onsite at Brand Name Gallery (BNG) Rendezvous, Grand Hall during the fair, giving visitors an opportunity to appreciate the creativity and flair of Hong Kong eyewear design.

The fair will continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model which seamlessly integrates online and offline elements to extend business opportunities. Exhibitors and buyers can connect and arrange meetings through the Click2Match online smart business-matching platform until 14 November. During the physical event, buyers can also use the Scan2Match function on the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ QR codes to bookmark favourite suppliers, access product details and interactive floor plans, and make product enquiries—enabling engagement with exhibitors before and after the fair to continue their sourcing journey.

Featured Products
As global markets evolve and technology advances, eyewear design moves towards premium quality, multifunctionality and personalisation. This year’s exhibitors will showcase a wealth of innovative products that integrate scientific research, design excellence and sustainability concepts, reflecting four key market trends: smart technology, eye health, functionality & design, and sustainability. These innovative offerings illustrate how the optical industry harnesses creativity to meet the needs of a new era. Selected featured products include:

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Websites:
The Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en

Event details of the Hong Kong International Optical Fair:
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/intelligence-hub

The 23rd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium:
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/the-23rd-hong-kong-international-optometric-symposium

The HKTDC’s Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en

Fair Details

Date:	5 – 7 November 2025 (Wednesday to Friday)
Time:	(5 to 6 November) 9:30am – 6:30pm (7 November) 9:30am – 5:00pm
Venue:	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Admission:	For trade visitors aged 18 or above only. Onsite Registration Fee: HK$100 per person (free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers)

Click2Match – Smart Business Matching Platform

Date:

29 October – 14 November

Media enquiries

Serena Cheung

Tel: (852) 2584 4272

Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org

About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (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.

Research findings confirm Hong Kong’s continued ‘superconnector’ role in global and regional supply chain transformation

– Findings of a supply chain study commissioned by the HKTDC point out that even amid tense US-China relations, many US companies remain deeply engaged in the Chinese market, particularly in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area due to its unique and highly concentrated supplier network that is difficult to replace

– Mainland enterprises are actively diversifying their supply chains and using Hong Kong as a supply chain management centre, with the city playing a key role in regional supply chain transformation

– Hong Kong is a “superconnector” that serves as a crucial gateway for mainland enterprises to expand overseas and for global companies to access the Chinese Mainland market and regional supply chains

Hong Kong’s status as the preeminent supply chain “superconnector” has been reaffirmed by a major new US-Hong Kong research initiative. This was one of the key findings of “Strategically Leveraging Supply Chains to Access the Asian Market”, a major new research initiative commissioned by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and conducted by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute of the United States.

At the heart of the study is a timely analysis of the ways in which the shift in US trade policy has triggered the accelerated reconfiguration of global supply chains, creating a raft of new challenges and opportunities along the way.

While full details of the analysis will be published in December, preliminary findings introduced in the run-up to the 15th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) indicate heightened geopolitical tensions, evolving trade policies, environmental pressures and technological advancements as becoming the collective catalyst for a supply chain revolution that is impacting every aspect of the global economy. In the wake of this mass recalibration, companies are reassessing their operations and looking to manage hitherto unencountered risks, ensuring that resilience is now prioritised alongside cost management and consistent competitiveness. This will inevitably impact the primacy of Asia’s role within this transformed landscape.

The US research team was headed by Sean Randolph, Senior Director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, an acknowledged authority on economic and policy issues. Detailing the transformation underway, Mr Randolph said that the adoption of strategies such as reshoring, nearshoring and developing redundant supply routes by many global businesses is accelerating the regionalisation of supply chains. This shift, he said, has been partly driven by the regional trade agreements in place, but also by the need for greater supply chain security and a desire for proximity.

Expanding on this, Mr Randolph said: “Companies are diversifying their manufacturing bases, while relocating certain activities from China to other countries in Southeast Asia, India and Mexico – adopting the so-called ‘China+1’ strategy in order to ensure resilience and reduce risk exposure.

“At the same time, despite the ongoing bilateral friction, it is notable that many US companies remain deeply engaged with China. This is largely on account of the country’s unique concentration of suppliers – especially in the case of such regions as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) – which cannot be easily replaced or replicated elsewhere. Indeed, a number of recent surveys and announcements – including major Chinese Mainland investment commitments by businesses of the stature of Nvidia and Apple – have clearly demonstrated that, for many US businesses, China remains a key locale, with their engagement at least partly due to the indispensability of the broader regional supply chains.”

Hong Kong can benefit as mainland enterprises look to diversify supply chains
Noting that the new tariffs and President Trump’s changed trade priorities have given some countries comparative advantages when exporting to the US, HKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan said: “In a development likely to bolster China’s stature as a production base, following early November’s US-China trade agreement, Chinese imports to the United States will be subject to a 20% tariff rate (10% reciprocal tariff + 10% fentanyl related) for the period 10 November 2025 to 10 November 2026. This comparatively low tariff level puts China-based suppliers on a par with many of their Southeast Asia counterparts, while providing them with a significant competitive advantage over countries with a higher tariff rate.”

Maintaining that this does not suggest that Chinese Mainland businesses are complacent about their status, Ms Fan added: “Currently, many mainland enterprises are proactively taking steps to diversify and strengthen their supply chains, with a significant number of them leveraging Hong Kong as their supply chain management centre. Overall, Hong Kong is clearly set to play an increasingly important role in the ongoing supply chain transformation process, a change that is being driven by the region’s deeper economic integration and the new generation of supply chain networks.”

The report cited the electric vehicle (EV) sector as one example where Hong Kong is already playing a pivotal role in the regional supply chain transformation process. As mainland-based automotive manufacturers, as well as their global counterparts, prioritise the expansion of EV and battery production in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong has more than proved its worth as a crucial investment and financial hub, acting as an effective conduit for significant capital to be channelled into countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. More generally, recent investment data also clearly indicated that Chinese Mainland companies are increasingly utilising Hong Kong as the support platform for many of their regional projects.

This outcome is likely to be bolstered by Hong Kong’s wide-ranging financial and professional services sectors, as well as the city’s agility in adapting to technological transformation and the evolving regulatory landscape – attributes that collectively position it as an indispensable nexus for international businesses.

Summing up the report’s assessment of Hong Kong, Ms Fan said: “Essentially, this new research highlights Hong Kong’s vital roles as both a superconnector and a super-value-adder, while confirming the city’s status as the key enabler for any mainland enterprise looking to expand overseas, and simultaneously serving as a gateway for any global company looking to access the revitalised regional supply chains and the China market. This ubiquity is reflected within Hong Kong itself, with the city now home to an ever-higher number of overseas businesses, including 1,390 US companies, as of June 2024.”

Flagship logistics event set to address regional supply chain developments
The rise of regional supply chains and the implications for global trade will be among the many key issues addressed at the upcoming ALMAC, which will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 17 and 18 November. Organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC, the event will bring together some 80 distinguished speakers and is expected to attract 2,300 participants from more than 40 countries and regions. In line with the policies outlined in the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee and the 2025 Policy Address, the event will focus on many of the recent moves to further enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international shipping centre and global logistics hub.

As the annual flagship event for the logistics, maritime and aviation sectors, ALMAC 2025 is running under the theme “Collaboration and Growth in the New Trade Landscape”, reflecting the event’s commitment to exploring trends and opportunities in the fields of logistics, shipping and air freight. Ultimately, the aims of the event are to foster the high-quality development of logistics and supply chain management, deepen international engagement, and facilitate practical cooperation throughout the logistics industry.

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Introduction to Sean Randolph, Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute

Sean Randolph served as President and Chief Executive of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute from 1998 to 2015. The Economic Institute is a business-supported public policy research and strategy organisation that focuses on the economy of the San Francisco/Silicon Valley Bay Area and California. He previously served as Director of International Trade for the State of California, and, before that, as International Director General of the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC), a 1,000-member Asia-Pacific business organisation. His professional career includes service in the US Government on Congressional staffs, the White House staff, and in senior positions at the Departments of State and Energy, including as Deputy/Ambassador-at-Large for Pacific Basin Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs. Based in San Francisco, he writes for regional, US and global media and frequently speaks to Bay Area and international audiences on technology, innovation and global economic issues.

HKTDC Research Website: https://research.hktdc.com/en

Media enquiries

Yuan Tung Financial Relations

Louise Song	Tel: (852) 3428 5690	Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hk
Tiffany Leung	Tel: (852) 3428 2361	Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hk

HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:

Johnny Tsui	Tel: (852) 2584 4395	Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.org
Clayton Lauw	Tel: (852) 2584 4472	Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org

Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (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.

GMG G-LUBRICANT Achieves 13.8% Fuel Saving in Major Australian Charity Rally

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of the G-LUBRICANT product demonstration test in a charity car rally across 3,850 kilometres in Australia (the “Charity Rally”). The Charity Rally ran from Australia’s central city of Alice Springs to the country’s Gold Coast. GMG sponsored the GC Strip rally team from the Gold Coast in their participation in the Charity Rally (the “Rally Car Team”).

Before the start of the Charity Rally, the Rally Car Team drove 2,650km, 2,180km on sealed and 470km on unsealed roads, from Gold Coast to Alice Springs over a three day period. The Rally Car Team made the trip in a Ford Falcon Petrol/Gasoline engine rally car that had not yet been treated with G-LUBRICANT. On the trip to Alice Springs, the Ford Falcon averaged 10.8ltrs / 100km of fuel.

The Charity Rally itself began in Alice Springs and ran a total of 3850 kilometres, approximately 2,000km on sealed and 1,850 on unsealed roads (some of which had river crossings and were badly rutted), to Australia’s Gold Coast. After adding G-LUBRICANT, the Ford Falcon Rally Car averaged 9.3ltrs / 100km on the trip, a reduction of 1.5ltrs / 100km, approximately 13.8%, in fuel efficiency savings.

The Rally Car Team Lead – Scott Hubbard – commented: “Not only did we have better fuel efficiency, but we noticed a little drop in engine temperature and the engine definitely sounded smoother. By the finish line, we had beaten the car up pretty badly, front end suspension gone, front shocks completely failed, cracked windscreen, roof damage, exhaust damaged, front wheels knocked out of alignment, gearbox issues, several tyres shredded and a number of cosmetic damages to the car. In fact, the only thing that really made it through the rally unscathed and in perfect working order was the engine!”

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The Charity Rally is not a race, but rather a challenge to achieve the unthinkable to drive cars worth just $1,500 across Australia via some of its most formidable roads, all in the name of charity. The Charity Rally is a dedicated fundraising event for cancer research with funds going to Cancer Council, one of the largest non-government funders of cancer research in Australia. Cancer Council conducts and funds research studies across all cancers and all stages of the cancer journey. Thanks to the community funds raised by events such as the Charity Rally, Cancer Council can fund world-class research that reduces the impact of cancer for everyone. Approximately $59 million over the past 15 years has been raised by Box Rallies to date, supporting ground-breaking projects.

GMG’s Chief Executive Officer, Craig Nicol, commented: “We were proud to sponsor the Charity Rally charity team from the Gold Coast – the GC Strip – it was so good to see them get a good fuel saving result from G-LUBRICANT at such a worthy event – we get consistent feedback that our graphene enhanced engine oil additive provides 10% or above fuel savings – so great to see the GC Strip Rally Car Team got this as well.”

GMG’s Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Jack Perkowski, commented “Such a great customer testimonial for such a great product.”

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 to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.

GMG’s 4 critical business objectives are:

Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes
Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products
Develop Next-Generation Battery
Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability

For further information please contact:

Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223
Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041

Neither 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 Statements

This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian 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”, “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, statements regarding the performance of G-LUBRICANT in fuel saving trials.

Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that GMG will be able to take orders and deliveries to meet distributor demand around the worldwide. 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 G-LUBRICANT may not meet fuel saving expectations.

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 out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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DigiTech ASEAN Thailand and AI Connect 2025: The Gateway to Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia

DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2025, Your Southeast Asian face-to-face “Digital Solutions for Business” exhibition and networking platform to connect with the global tech and digital markets, is set to take place from 19–21 November 2025 at Hall 7–8, IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

This year’s event is themed “Digital Solutions for Business”, highlighting transformative innovations that enable organizations to accelerate digital adoption, boost productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and unlock new growth opportunities in the ASEAN digital economy.

The event will gather 350+ world-class technology brands from 17 countries, including Bangladesh, China , Taiwan(China), Hong Kong (China), Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Myanmar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States of America, Vietnam and Thailand

The exhibition will feature end-to-end digital technology solutions — from business management software (ERP, CRM, HR, finance automation) and advanced cybersecurity technologies (network defense, threat intelligence, data protection) to e-commerce and digital marketing platforms designed to enhance customer acquisition, analytics, and omnichannel engagement.

Attendees will also experience the latest in cloud and data innovation, including hybrid-cloud infrastructure, big-data analytics, and intelligence-driven platforms. In addition, the event will showcase smart solutions and IoT applications for industry automation, robotics, and smart city development. AI Connect 2025 will further highlight powerful AI innovations such as generative AI, NLP, computer vision, and automation tools transforming enterprise productivity and customer experience.

Alongside the exhibition, a high-level conference program will bring together international and regional experts to share insights on business technology strategy, AI adoption, cybersecurity and digital trust, cloud modernization, workforce transformation, digital commerce, and the future of business in the digital era. Attendees will gain practical strategies and explore real-world digital transformation case studies.

The three-day event will feature 80+ speakers and 80+ conference sessions, business-matching programmes, networking opportunities, and live demonstrations of future-ready business technologies and AI-driven solutions. The event is supported by key government agencies and leading industry associations, reinforcing its status as one of the most influential technology events in the region.

The highlight topics including:

Business Transformation 2030: Redesigning Strategy for a Changing World by Sutirapan Sakkawatra, CMO, SCBX
Digital-First Leadership: Building Agile, Tech-Driven Companies by Dr. Thuntee Sukchotrat, CEO, JIBSOFT
From Digitization to Intelligence: The Next Phase of Business Tech by Dr. Thadpong Pongthawornkamol, Managing Director, KBTG LABS AND KASIKORN X
The New Corporate DNA: Speed, Simplicity & Scalability by Pao Peeradon Hemyakorn, CEO, I Have CPU
Understanding CapEx vs. OpEx: Flexible IT Investment Strategies for the Digital Era by Sittiwat Vechayaphan, Head of Cloud&Enterprise Solutions : Com7 Public Company Limited
Skyrocket Your Business in the Metaverse Era with Digital Financial Transactions by Metaverse Association of Thailand

With business matching programs, networking activities, and international delegations, DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2025 serves as the key platform connecting enterprises, technology providers, and policymakers to accelerate innovation and digital economy growth across ASEAN.

Ms. Peeryaphan Pongsanam, Assistant Director, IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. said “DigiTech ASEAN Thailand continues to be the go-to platform for digital transformation. Our 2025 edition will highlight practical solutions and real business impact, helping companies of all sizes embrace the digital future.”

The importance of DigiTech ASEAN and AI Connect is underscored by the fact that the event is hosted by two Thai ministries, namely Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, along with many Thailand and international partners and supporting organisations.

The event is sponsored by Juniper Networks and Korea Tourism Startup Center (Sliver Sponsor), Avision Inc. , AXONS, Browan Communications Inc., FOURDIGIT, DCSS (Thailand) Co., Ltd., FPT Thailand, FPT Corporation, Ricoh (Thailand) Limited, Going Cloud, GoPomelo Co., Ltd, NVS Consulting , Thunder Solution Co., Ltd. , TOPPAN Ecquaria Pte. Ltd., VBix Innovation Co., Ltd. and Zoho Corporation (Bronze Sponsor)

The 2025 edition of DigiTech ASEAN Thailand and AI Connect will take place at Hall 7 and Hall 8, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand from 19th to 21st November 2025.

Attendees interested in joining the event can register online at https://evcnx.co/1xaQO

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Kincora Commences Drilling at the Wongarbon Porphyry Project

Gold-copper explorer and hybrid project generator Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (“Kincora” or “the Company“) is pleased to have commenced drilling at the Wongarbon porphyry project designed to provide the first ever sample of basement geology and test a prominent magnetic anomaly analogous to the anomalies associated with the largest greenfield discoveries in the Macquarie Arc in recent decades.

John Holliday, Technical Committee chair, commented:

“There is a good chance that the next Cadia-scale deposit in the Macquarie Arc will be found in the covered and underexplored parts of the Lachlan Fold Belt.

This is virgin territory and a major opportunity with huge upside. Regional magnetics has proven very effective in mapping the prospective Macquarie Arc belts and the major porphyry deposits have identifiable magnetic intrusive complex signatures. The Wongarbon project is a real stand out untested example of this signature in the right location and with the right features.

I am very excited for Kincora to drill the first hole ever into basement geology at Wongarbon. This hole is set to finally test a target that I had first recognised back in 1996 before the Cadia-Ridgeway and Far East discoveries that year.

Wongarbon is a prime candidate for major discovery, and this first hole will provide very valuable information to assist guide follow up activities.”

Sam Spring, President and CEO and Peter Leaman, VP of Exploration, added:

“Wongarbon is an elephant scale target located in elephant country, favorably located near to and potentially associated with the most significant new porphyry system discovery in NSW of recent decades (the Boda-Kaiser deposits).

While you can’t ever expect to make a discovery with your first hole, regardless this hole will greatly assist follow up exploration and optimise the innovative multi-phase partnership in place with Fleet Space.

Coupled with last month’s funding grant from the NSW Government, the risk reward scenario is highly compelling and unique on a global perspective. The expected cost of less than US$100,000 to Kincora shareholders compares exceptionally well to similar nature targets requiring budgets of greater than US$1-million in the America’s.

This hole is in-line with Kincora’s capital efficient value add strategy for its sole funded projects and offering shareholders multiple shots on goal with seven different licenses being drilled within a 12-month horizon.”

BACKGROUND

The remaining untested intrusive complexes of the Macquarie Arc porphyry geology are a globally significant exploration opportunity as recently indicated by the significant discovery and resource growth by Alkane Resources’ at the Boda and Kaiser deposits (now 14.7Moz AuEq) and Evolution Mining at the Cowal mine (taking a resource of 3.4Moz Au at the time of acquisition to now 13.8Moz endowment producing over 330,000oz Au in FY2025).

Within the district various exploration groups have been having greenfield and early-stage exploration success at previously untested and open volcano-intrusive complexes of the Macquarie Arc. These groups include AngloGold Ashanti in partnership with Kincora (at the Nyngan, Nevertire South and Nevertire projects), AngloGold Ashanti in partnership with Inflection Resources (at the Duck Creek and Trangie project’s), FMG directly and with Magmatic Resources (latter at the Myall project), Gold Fields in partnership with Gold and Copper (privately held around Cadia, drilling commenced), S2 Resources with Legacy Minerals (at the Glenlogan project), Newmont with Koonenburry Gold (at the Fairholme and Junee projects), Gilmore South (LinQ Minerals) and most recently Waratah Minerals (with its new Consols discovery at the Spur project), amongst others.

In 2024, Kincora opportunistically pegged the Wongarbon project directly from the NSW State (100% ownership) and has brought in a technical and funding partner (Fleet Space). On October 20^th 2025, Kincora announced the award of a grant for up to A$143,483 by the State Government supporting drilling.

The award follows a competitive expert panel review process, monies are non-dilutionary and funds drilling on a matched dollar-for-dollar basis. The grant is provided by the Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Exploration Program within NSW’s Critical Minerals Strategy 2024-35. These programs reiterate a favorable pro-investment and operating environment in NSW, with the Macquarie Arc being Australia’s foremost porphyry region and a Tier 1 global copper-gold jurisdiction.

The Wongarbon license is interpreted to host one of the very few remaining, completely untested, volcano-intrusive complexes of the Macquarie Arc. The license covers a large (173km²) portion of the interpreted Macquarie Arc geology situated under post mineral cover that has not previously been drill tested or sampled.

The Wongarbon project was a priority for drilling in 1996 by Newcrest Mining (led by John Holliday) before the discoveries at Cadia-Ridgeway and Far East (latter now known as Cadia East) within three holes of each other that year. Almost thirty years later, Wongarbon remains undrilled and John Holliday is leading Kincora’s exploration strategy at the project and seeking to finally advance the geological understanding of this new district scale opportunity and a compelling large porphyry system target.

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Figure 1: The Wongarbon project is interpreted to hosts one of the few remaining large and untested intrusive complexes of the Macquarie Arc and be located within a common transverse structure to the recent 14.7Moz gold equivalent Boda and Kaiser porphyry discoveries.

Virgin ground on strike and potentially associated with common transverse structures to the best greenfield discoveries in the Macquarie Arc in recent decades + new gen tech partnership with Fleet Space + NSW Government Grant.

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Both Alkane and Magmatic Resources are undertaking exploration and drilling at up to seven targets along a common transverse structure that is interpreted to potentially extend into the Wongarbon license and be a key control to the 14.7Moz AuEq resource inventory at the Boda and Kaiser porphyry copper-gold discoveries.

It is well documented that the composite volcanic and intrusive complexes elsewhere in the Macquarie Arc have large alteration and geochemical halos that are identifiable from regional geophysical surveys (features interpreted to be present at the Wongarbon project), with the mineralised deposits generally situated on intrusive level cross-arc structures (such as those currently being tested by Alkane and Magmatic, hosting the Boda-Kaiser deposits, and, interpreted to extend into the Wongarbon project). The latter interpretation is also supported by recent proprietary surveys and interpretation at the Boda-Kaiser deposits by Fleet Space, who Kincora has partnered with to advance the Wongarbon project.

The commence drill hole utilises cost effective mud-rotary drilling cover sequence and diamond core drilling in the basement rocks with NQ triple tube diameter diamond core tail. This technique is time and cost effective for gaining initial samples of porphyry-prospective basement and is being used by Kincora in similar terrain in the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt at the Nyngan, Nevertire South and Nevertire projects under the earn-in and joint venture agreements with AngloGold Ashanti.

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Figure 2: Kincora has commenced drilling the first hole to basement at the Wongarbon project (EL9652) testing southern section of the Wongarbon Magmatic Complex.

A ~650m rotary mud-diamond tail hole seeks to test a large buried magnetic anomaly interpreted as a copper-gold porphyry target.

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For further details and technical disclosures on the Wongarbon project, please refer to the following press releases:

October 22^nd, 2025, “Kincora awarded drilling grant for Wongarbon project”
October 15^th, 2024, “Kincora announces Strategic Investment & Expanded Partnership with Fleet Space”
June 3^rd, 2024, “New Major, Completely Unexplored Porphyry Complex and Drill Targets Secured”

Further details are available on the NSW Government’s Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Exploration Program and the Critical Minerals Strategy 2024-35 are available at: https://www.resources.nsw.gov.au/invest-nsw/industry-support.

For further details on Fleet Space Technologies, please go to its website at: https://www.fleetspace.com/.

For further information, please contact:
Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officer	Laurie Thomas, Strategic Advisor
sam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345	laurie.thomas@kincoracopper.com or +1306 341 3826

Media Contact
Julia Maguire, Managing Director, The Capital Network julia@thecapitalnetwork.com.au or +61 2 7257 7338

Executive office	Subsidiary office Australia
400 – 837 West Hastings Street	C/- JM Corporate Services
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N6, Canada	Level 6, 350 Collins Street
Tel: 1.604.283.1722	Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3000

About Kincora: Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) is an emerging Australia-focused gold-copper explorer with a hybrid project generator strategy.

The Company is successfully proving up the prospectivity of its extensive project portfolio, which includes multiple district-scale landholdings and scalable drill ready targets. These assets are located in Australia’s Lachlan Fold Belt and Mongolia’s Southern Gobi, two of the globe’s leading porphyry belts, and the historical Condobolin mining field within the Cobar Basin in NSW.

The Company has already unlocked over $100 million of potential partner funding for multiple earlier stage and/or non-core porphyry projects. These initial deals have supported over 13,500 metres of drilling and over A$6.5m of partner funded exploration since late 2024, with management fees and exploration ramping up.

Partner discussions are ongoing for its remaining 100% owned flagship projects that are all situated within existing porphyry camps containing over 20-million-ounce gold equivalent resource inventory.

By having a significant portfolio of partner funded large porphyry projects, and a very focused program on a 100% owned Condobolin project, the Company is seeking to position Kincora as a leading institutional grade explorer in the public Australian and Canadian markets, and the leading project generator on the ASX.

To find out more, please refer to our 2-page July 2025 corporate strategy: https://kincoracopper.com/corporate-strategy/.

The Company’s website is: www.kincoracopper.com.

This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763).

Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information in this announcement was prepared in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and was reviewed, verified and compiled by Kincora’s staff under the supervision of Peter Leaman (M.Sc. Mineral Exploration, FAusIMM), Senior Vice-President of Exploration of Kincora, and John Holliday (BSc Hons, BEc, member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists), Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Kincora’s Technical Committee, who are Qualified Persons for the purpose of NI 43-101

JORC Competent Person Statement
Information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves are those that have been previously reported (with the original release referred to in this announcement), in the case of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves the material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates have not materially changed, and have been reviewed and approved by John Holliday and Peter Leaman, who are Competent Persons under the definition established by JORC and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. John Holliday and Peter Leaman consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. The review and verification process for the information disclosed herein for the Nyngan Projects have included the receipt of all material exploration data, results and sampling procedures of previous operators and review of such information by Kincora’s geological staff using standard verification procedures.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information regarding Kincora contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Although Kincora believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Kincora cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of which are beyond its control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what Kincora currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and is subject to change after that date. Kincora does not assume the obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the Australian Securities Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Radisson Announces Exercise of Warrants

Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) (“Radisson” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has received total gross proceeds of C$1,481,694.12 from the exercise of 5,487,756 class A shares purchase warrants (the “Warrants“) at a price of $0.27 per warrant. The Warrants were issued in relation to a private placement completed in November 2023 and had an expiry of November 17, 2025.

Furthermore, the Company has received additional total gross proceeds of C$42,126.72 from the early exercise of 113,856 class A shares purchase warrants (the “Warrants“) at a price of $0.37 per warrant. The warrants were issued in relation to a private placement completed in October 2024.

Matt Manson, President and CEO, commented: “The exercise of these warrants, held by long-standing and supportive shareholders, further strengthens Radisson’s financial position and supports the Company’s ongoing growth initiatives. At the end of October, our treasury stood at approximately C$36 million, fully funding our ongoing 140,000 metre step out drill program at the O’Brien Gold Project.”

As of today, 5,430,431 warrants remain outstanding at an exercise price of $0.37, with expiry dates ranging from October 22, 2026, to October 29, 2026. If fully exercised, these warrants represent potential gross proceeds of C$2,009,259.47. No warrants were issued in connection with the Company’s C$12 million private placement, completed in May 2025, nor in the most recent C$25 million private placement, completed in October 2025.

Radisson Mining Resources Inc.

Radisson is a gold exploration company focused on its 100% owned O’Brien Gold Project, located in the Bousquet-Cadillac mining camp along the world-renowned Larder-Lake-Cadillac Break in Abitibi, Québec. A July 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment described a low cost and high value project with an 11-year mine life and significant upside potential based on the use of existing regional infrastructure. Indicated Mineral Resources are estimated at 0.58 million ounces (2.20 million tonnes at 8.2 g/t Au), with additional Inferred Mineral Resources estimated at 0.93 million ounces (6.67 million tonnes at 4.4 g/t Au). Please see the NI 43-101 “O’Brien Gold Project Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment, Québec, Canada” effective June 27, 2025, and other filings made with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedarplus.ca for further details and assumptions relating to the O’Brien Gold Project.

For more information on Radisson, visit our website at www.radissonmining.com or contact:

Matt Manson
President and CEO
416.618.5885
mmanson@radissonmining.com

Kristina Pillon
Manager, Investor Relations
604.908.1695
kpillon@radissonmining.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections, and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements including, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the ability to execute the Company’s plans relating to the O’Brien Gold Project as set out in the Preliminary Economic Assessment; the Company’s ability to complete its planned exploration and development programs; the absence of adverse conditions at the O’Brien Gold Project; the absence of unforeseen operational delays; the absence of material delays in obtaining necessary permits; the price of gold remaining at levels that render the O’Brien Gold Project profitable; the Company’s ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance its operations; the ability to realize on the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; assumptions regarding present and future business strategies; local and global geopolitical and economic conditions and the environment in which the Company operates and will operate in the future; planned and ongoing drilling; the significance of drill results; the ability to continue drilling; the impact of drilling on the definition of any resource; and the ability to incorporate new drilling in an updated technical report and resource modelling; the Company’s ability to grow the O’Brien Gold Project; and the ability to convert inferred mineral resources to indicated mineral resources.

Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “management’s view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements Forward-looking information is based on estimates of management of the Company, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the companies to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others; the risk that the O’Brien Gold Project will never reach the production stage (including due to a lack of financing); the Company’s capital requirements and access to funding; changes in legislation, regulations and accounting standards to which the Company is subject, including environmental, health and safety standards, and the impact of such legislation, regulations and standards on the Company’s activities; price volatility and availability of commodities; instability in the global financial system; the effects of high inflation, such as higher commodity prices; the risk of any future litigation against the Company; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; risks relating to the drill results at O’Brien; the significance of drill results; and the ability of drill results to accurately predict mineralization. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the parties cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. The Company believes that this forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. The Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release.

Please refer to the “Risks and Uncertainties Related to Exploration” and the “Risks Related to Financing and Development” sections of the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated April 29, 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated August 27, 2025 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025, all of which are available electronically on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Neither 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. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

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Graid Technology Finalizes Intel VROC Licensing Agreement, Expanding Leadership in Enterprise Storage Solutions

Graid Technology today announced the successful completion of its agreement with Intel Corporation to license the rights to market, sell, and develop Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC). The successful completion of this transaction marks a significant milestone that accelerates Graid Technology’s progress toward profitable growth and delivering on its vision for the future of enterprise storage.

Graid Technology Finalizes Intel® VROC Licensing Agreement, Expanding Leadership in Enterprise Storage Solutions

“This agreement represents an exciting new chapter for Graid Technology and for the global ecosystem that relies on Intel® VROC,” said Leander Yu, CEO of Graid Technology. “Finalizing the deal allows us to ensure long term continuity for existing customers while also accelerating innovation and value creation across the enterprise storage market.”

Since the initial announcement, Graid Technology has engaged in productive discussions with many VROC customers, OEMs, and channel partners who have expressed strong support and enthusiasm for the transition.

“Customer response has been overwhelmingly positive,” added Thomas Paquette, Sr. Vice President and GM, Americas & EMEA at Graid Technology. “Partners and system builders see this transition as a win win; protecting their current investments in Intel® VROC while benefiting from Graid Technology’s focus, agility, and commitment to high performance storage innovation.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Graid Technology has assumed responsibility for Intel® VROC customer support and development pipeline, ensuring uninterrupted service and expanding collaboration opportunities across new storage and data infrastructure markets. At this time, Graid Technology has not established a roadmap for new feature enhancements to Intel® VROC, but the team is actively listening to customer feedback and prioritizing their ongoing needs.

For more information about Intel® VROC and Graid Technology’s enterprise storage solutions, visit https://graidtech.com/vroc.

Media Inquiries:
Andrea Eaken
Graid Technology Sr. Director of Marketing, Americas & EMEA
andrea.eaken@graidtech.com

Contact Information
Andrea Eaken
Senior Director of Marketing, Americas & EMEA
andrea.eaken@graidtech.com
949-742-9928

SOURCE: Graid Technology Inc.

OBI-902 has been granted by US FDA for Orphan Drug Designation for the Treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma

OBI-902 is the first ADC utilizing OBI’s proprietary GlycOBI glycan-based ADC enabling technology for evaluation of safety and efficacy in patients with Cancer.

OBI Pharma, a clinical-stage oncology company (4174.TWO) received notification from the US FDA stating that the request for Orphan Drug Designation of OBI-902 TROP2 ADC for the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma has been granted. OBI-902 is the first OBI-developed ADC that incorporates our proprietary site-specific glycan-conjugated ADC enabling technology.

Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare and lethal malignancy with fewer than 50,000 patients in the United States and a 5-year survival rate ranging from 2% and 23% depending on disease stage, histological subtype, and localization[1]. At present, there are no FDA approved ADC therapies for cholangiocarcinoma.

To encourage the industry to develop new treatment options for rare diseases, the US FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to experimental therapies that have the potential to treat these diseases. In the United States, a rare disease is defined as any condition that affects fewer than 200,000 patients. After granting Orphan Drug Designation, the US FDA qualifies companies or drug developers incentives such as tax credits for clinical trials, exemption from user fees, and marketing exclusivity[2].

In August 2025, OBI launched a phase I/II clinical trial in the United States and Taiwan, recruiting patients with advanced solid tumors. The objectives of the trial are to study the safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy profile of OBI-902 in these patient populations.

Heidi Wang, Ph.D, OBI Pharma’s Chief Executive Officer noted, “Based on our preclinical data, OBI-902 has several important advantages over other TROP2 ADCs either approved or in development; including high stability in blood circulation, excellent bystander effect that extends the killing to neighboring cancer cells lacking TROP2 expression, potential ability to overcome drug resistance, and outstanding activity in animal and organoid models of cancer. Importantly, this marks the first time an ADC that incorporates OBI’s proprietary GlycOBI® ADC technology is being evaluated in patients, including those diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma. We look forward to investigating this potential best-in-class TROP2 ADC in the clinic.”

About OBI-902
OBI-902 is a TROP2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that carries a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor payload to kill tumor cells and with a drug-antibody ratio (DAR) of 4. TROP2 is highly expressed in a variety of solid tumors such as breast, lung, biliary, bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma), ovarian, gastric, and many other cancer types, rendering it an ideal target for cancer therapy.

OBI-902 is a novel site-specific glycan-conjugated ADC using OBI’s proprietary GlycOBI platform, which provides improved stability and enhanced hydrophilicity. OBI-902 demonstrated remarkable antitumor efficacy, improved pharmacokinetic characteristics, and a favorable safety profile in various animal models. The IND of OBI-902 was cleared by the US FDA on April 30, 2025.

Since December 2021, OBI has been granted by Biosion, Inc. (www.biosion.com) an exclusive, worldwide (except in China) license to a TROP2 targeting antibody amino acid sequence. Biosion holds exclusive rights to that antibody sequence in China. OBI holds worldwide commercial rights to OBI-902, except for the rights pertaining to the antibody in China.

About GlycOBI®
OBI has developed a unique clinical stage, glycan-based site-specific ADC technology (GlycOBI®), which is in a ‘Plug and Play’ format and compatible with any antibodies, linkers, and payloads in drug-antibody ratio (DAR) up to 16. Utilizing OBI’s proprietary dual-function enzyme (EndoSymeOBI®) and linker technology (HYPrOBI®), homogenous ADCs are manufactured with an efficient and scalable process under GMP conditions. The conjugation process of GlycOBI® avoids disrupting the antibody structure and ensures the ADC has similar biophysical characteristics to the native antibody. Furthermore, OBI’s linker technology has improved conjugation efficiency of the payload, reduced aggregation propensity, which provides advantages on manufacturing ADC products. GlycOBI® conjugated ADCs have overcome the limitations of traditional ADCs and achieved better antitumor activity and stability in various in vivo animal studies. GlycOBI®, EndoSymeOBI®, and HYPrOBI® are part of the armamentarium of OBI’s Obrion™ ADC Enabling Technologies that also include ThiOBI® and GlycOBI DUO™. OBI-902 is the first ADC utilizing OBI’s Obrion™ ADC enabling technology for evaluation of safety and efficacy in Cancer, currently under Phase I/II clinical trial in the US and Taiwan.

About OBI Pharma
OBI is a clinical stage global oncology company that is headquartered in Taiwan and established in 2002. Its mission, together with its wholly owned subsidiary OBI Pharma USA, Inc., is to develop novel therapeutic agents for patients with high unmet medical needs.

OBI’s primary focus is the development of novel ADCs, including the first-generation cysteine-based TROP2 ADC, OBI-992. Using the company’s proprietary ADC enabling technology, GlycOBI®, powered by EndoSymeOBI® and HYPrOBI®; OBI has created its next-generation novel ADC pipeline, including monospecific: OBI-902 (TROP2), OBI-904 (Nectin-4), bispecific single payload (HER2 x TROP2), and bispecific, dual payload (cMET x HER3) ADCs. To broaden the applicability of linker technology, HYPrOBI®, OBI further developed a novel ThiOBI® platform to enable irreversible cysteine-based conjugation. Additionally, OBI’s pipeline includes the first-in-class AKR1C3-targeted small-molecule prodrug OBI-3424, which selectively releases a potent DNA-alkylating antitumor agent in the presence of the aldo-keto reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3) enzyme that is highly expressed in tumors. Additional information can be found at www.obipharma.com.

GlycOBI®, EndoSymeOBI®, ThiOBI® and HYPrOBI®are registered trademarks of OBI Pharma. Obrion™ and GlycOBI DUO™ are trademarks under registration.

1 National Institute of Health for Rare Diseases. Sept. 2025
https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/9304/cholangiocarcinoma

2 US FDA website. Designating an Orphan Product: Drugs and Biological Products Sept.25 https://www.fda.gov/industry/medical-products-rare-diseases-and-conditions/designating-orphan-product-drugs-and-biological-products

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future clinical trials, results and the timing of such trials and results. Such risk factors are identified and discussed from time to time in OBI Pharma’s reports and presentations, including OBI Pharma’s filings with the Taiwan Securities and Futures Bureau.

COMPANY CONTACT:
Kevin Poulos, Chief Business Officer
OBI Pharma USA, Inc.
+1 (619) 537 7698, ext. 102
kpoulos@obipharma.com

SOURCE: OBI Pharma USA, Inc.

Indonesia’s TASPEN Fulfills Global Mandate, Delivering Full Benefits to Late Diplomat’s Family

Indonesia’s state-owned social security agency PT TASPEN (Persero) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring social protection for all Indonesian Civil Servants and State Officials, including those stationed abroad.

(Second from left) President Director Taspen, Rony Hanityo, delivers Work Accident Security Program benefits to the wife of the late Zetro Leonardo Purba, Junior Chancellery Officer at the Indonesian Embassy in Lima, Peru, who died while performing official duties on September 1, 2025.

President Director Taspen, Rony Hanityo (2nd left) delivers Work Accident Security Program benefits to the wife of the late Zetro Leonardo Purba, Junior Chancellery Officer at the Indonesian Embassy in Lima, Peru, who died while performing official duties on Sept 1, 2025.

The statement follows TASPEN’s recent distribution of Work Accident Security Program (Jaminan Kecelakaan Kerja/JKK) benefits to the family of the late Zetro Leonardo Purba, a Junior Chancellery Officer at the Indonesian Embassy in Lima, Peru, who died while performing official duties on September 1, 2025.

TASPEN Corporate Secretary Henra expressed condolences to the bereaved family and underscored the agency’s role in upholding the state’s responsibility to protect civil servants serving anywhere in the world.

“TASPEN expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Zetro Leonardo. The distribution of these benefits is proof that TASPEN carries out its state mandate with integrity and accountability. It is our responsibility to ensure that every civil servant’s dedication — even at the farthest corners of the world — is accompanied by a sense of security for them and their families. The state’s protection knows no borders,” said Aprianto.

As of September 30, 2025, TASPEN has provided JKK benefits to 221 heirs of Indonesian civil servants, including those serving on overseas assignments — a reflection of the government’s continued commitment to the welfare of public sector workers worldwide.

Comprehensive Protection for Civil Servants and Families

The assistance provided to Mr. Purba’s family includes Old-Age Savings Program (Tabungan Hari Tua/THT) and Work Accident Security Program benefits, such as Death Benefits/Bereavement Benefits, Death Compensation, and Funeral Benefit. In addition, Scholarship Benefit has been granted for two of his children to support their continued education — part of TASPEN’s broader effort to ensure long-term family welfare.

The Work Accident Security Program (JKK) forms part of Indonesia’s national social protection framework for civil servants and state officials who experience work-related accidents, occupational illnesses, or death while performing state duties — whether domestically or abroad.

Four Key Programs Supporting Civil Servants

TASPEN manages four major programs designed to create an integrated and sustainable social security system for civil servants:

1. Old-Age Savings Program (THT): A savings and protection plan for employees nearing retirement or their families in case of death before retirement.
2. Pension Program: Guarantees a regular post-retirement income as recognition of civil servants’ long-term service.
3. Work Accident Security Program (JKK): Covers the risk of workplace injuries, illnesses, or death occurring in the line of duty, including while serving abroad.
4. Death Security Program (Jaminan Kematian/JKM): Provides compensation and educational scholarships for the families of civil servants who pass away from non-work-related causes.

These programs establish a comprehensive social safety net that protects civil servants throughout their professional and personal lives. TASPEN’s initiatives reflect the Indonesian government’s principle that public service deserves lifelong protection — regardless of where it is carried out. By extending coverage beyond national boundaries, the TASPEN ensures that Indonesian civil servants serving on global missions receive the same level of welfare assurance as those at home.

Through adaptive and accountable management, TASPEN continues to play a strategic role as a partner of the Indonesian government in strengthening the welfare and security of civil servants worldwide.

About PT TASPEN (Persero)

PT TASPEN (Persero) or the Civil Servant Savings and Insurance Fund is an Indonesian state-owned enterprise engaged in retirement savings insurance and pension funds for civil servants (ASN) and state officials. Established on April 17, 1963, PT TASPEN (Persero) plays an active role in social welfare, particularly for civil servants in Indonesia. PT TASPEN (Persero) currently offers several products and services, namely the Work Accident Security Program (JKK), Death Security Program (JKM), Old-Age Savings Program (THT), and Pension Program.

PT TASPEN (Persero) is currently the First Chairman of the Asian Civil Service Pension Association (ACSPA), which is the first Association of Social Security Administrators for Civil Servants in Asia, with members consisting of Social Security Administrators for ASN from various countries in Asia, including Indonesia, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia. PT TASPEN (Persero) prioritizes the comfort and safety of its participants by implementing the digital superapp service Andal by TASPEN.

For information, you can contact the Call Center at 1500919, visit the official website www.taspen.co.id, tcare.taspen.co.id, and all official social media accounts of PT TASPEN (Persero).

Focus Graphite Commissions WSP to Complete Air Dispersion Modelling and Dust Management Plan at Lac Knife

Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“), a leading Canadian graphite developer advancing high-grade projects, is pleased to announce that it has commissioned an updated Air Dispersion Modelling and Dust Management Study (the “Study“) for its 100%-wholly owned Lac Knife Project (the “Project“) in Quebec. This work represents one of the final environmental studies required to complete the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA“) and advance the Project toward mine-permitting readiness.

The Study will be led by WSP Canada Inc. (“WSP“), a world-leading Montreal-based global engineering, environmental, and professional-services consultancy, and will be conducted under the supervision and management of IOS Geosciences Inc. (“IOS“), the Company’s geological consultant and general contractor for the Project. WSP includes the former Woods Engineering, which participated in the 2019 preliminary design of the dry-stack tailings storage facility (“TSF“), as well as Golder Inc., which conducted the original 2014 Study.

The Study will evaluate the potential airborne dispersion of dust and gases associated with mining operations, including:

wind-driven erosion from the TSF,
emissions generated by blasting activities, and
traffic-related dust along the 7-kilometre access road linking Lac Knife to Highway 389.

This updated modelling replaces the earlier 2014 study to reflect the re-engineered dry-stack tailings design, developed as part of the 2021 Feasibility Study (the “Feasibility“) update. The redesign eliminates the former wet-pond configuration and instead utilizes dolomitic marble to amend and encapsulate tailings, thereby preventing acid mind drainage (“AMD“) and metal leaching. This new TSF concept was considered material enough to necessitate remodelling of the areal dispersion.

The current program directly addresses follow-up questions from Quebec’s Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, and the Fight Against Climate Change (“MDDELCC“), issued during its review of the Company’s 2014 ESIA submission. Results from the Study are expected by February 2026, aligning with the planned submission of the final revised ESIA.

“The completion of the air dispersion modelling and dust management plan marks one of the last major technical steps in our environmental review process,” said Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Focus Graphite. “We are now systematically finalizing outstanding ESIA components to move Lac Knife toward the permitting stage. Each of these studies reflects our ongoing commitment to advance the Project responsibly.”

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The technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Rejean Girard, P.Geo. (QC), President of IOS Geosciences Inc., a consultant to the Company, and a qualified person as defined under National Instrument NI-43-101.

About WSP Canada Inc.

WSP Canada Inc. is a Canadian subsidiary of WSP Global Inc., one of the world’s leading professional-services firms. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, WSP provides multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, and consulting services across the infrastructure, energy, mining, transportation, and built-environment sectors. With thousands of professionals across Canada and internationally, WSP delivers technical excellence and sustainable solutions supporting clients through every stage of project development.

For more information on WSP Canada Inc. please visit https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/

About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.

Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Focus Graphite’s flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced materials industries.

Focus Graphite’s Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, they go beyond mining – we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.

Focus Graphite’s commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals – reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.

For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com

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Investors Contact:

Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
dhanisch@focusgraphite.com
+1 (613) 612-6060

Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “projected,” “estimated,” and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company’s current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated timing, scope, and results of the Air Dispersion Modelling and Dust Management Study (the “Study”) at the Lac Knife Project; the completion of the Company’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”) and related technical studies, including hydrogeological and tailings dam analyses; the expected timing of regulatory submissions and approvals; the potential for the Project to achieve mine-permitting readiness; and the advancement of the Lac Knife Project toward development. Forward-looking information also includes statements regarding the Company’s expectations concerning the effectiveness of the redesigned dry-stack tailings storage facility, the ability to meet Québec’s environmental and regulatory standards, the anticipated role of the Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects within Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy, and the Company’s capacity to secure the financing and partnerships required to advance these projects responsibly and sustainably.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.

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