HONG KONG, Apr 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The fifth edition of the International Healthcare Week, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held in Hong Kong from 11 to 31 May. The two flagship events – the sixth Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the HKTDC, and the 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong MedTech Association – serve as a comprehensive business platform covering the entire medical and healthcare industry chain, including technology R&D, investment matching, medical equipment manufacturing, medical products and services. The events will be held concurrently to maximise synergy at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai next month. The ASGH will take place on 11 and 12 May, while the Medical Fair will run from 11 to 13 May.Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The medical and healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation. Hong Kong, by leveraging its preeminence as an international financial centre, its world-class research ecosystem and its unique positioning bridging the Chinese Mainland and the world, serves as an ideal platform for scientific excellence, strategic investment and financing, and international trade for medical and healthcare innovation.The National 15th Five-Year Plan prioritises health development. The HKTDC will actively align with the Plan through the two flagship events of the International Healthcare Week – the ASGH and the Medical Fair. The events will focus on high-growth areas such as biopharmaceuticals, AI-empowered healthcare, the silver economy and modernisation of traditional Chinese medicine, and will help to accelerate commercialisation of research outcome, facilitate high-impact business matching, and boost cross-border investment. Collectively, the twin events reinforce the ‘Healthy China’ initiative, solidify Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s leading biotech and investment hub, and demonstrate Hong Kong’s role as a superconnector and super value-adder.”Speaker line-up features Nobel Prize LaureateThe sixth ASGH, themed “Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs”, will convene a prestigious assembly of international health officials, scientific, medical and industry experts, start-ups and investors. Through various sessions, they will exchange valuable insights and navigate the latest frontiers in public health, medtech, international trade and investment, while unlocking the future prospects and untapped business opportunities of the industry.The opening session will feature welcome remarks by Prof Frederick S Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, and opening remarks by John Lee, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, followed by special remarks of Prof Zeng Yixin, Vice Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China.On the morning of the first day, two plenary sessions will be held. Plenary Session I: Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness through Global Collaboration will begin with a keynote speech by Prof Lo Chung-mau, Secretary of Health of the HKSAR government. The session will be moderated by Prof Leo Poon, Daniel CK Yu Professor in Virology at the School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong and Co-Director of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute. Speakers include Prof Ibrahim Abubakar, Vice-Provost (Health) and Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at University College London; Dr Leung Yiu-hong, Head of Emergency Response and Programme Management Branch, Department of Health; Dr Kumanan Rasanathan, Executive Director of the WHO Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research; Prof Wang Yu, Chairman, Chinese Foundation for Hepatitis Prevention and Control, also Former Director-General, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr In-Kyu Yoon, Acting Deputy Director General for Integrated Development and Pandemic Preparedness at the International Vaccine Institute. They will delve into critical strategies such as pathogen surveillance, data sharing, multinational collaboration and equitable access to medical resources to bolster the resilience of global health infrastructure and institutionalise perpetual preparedness for potential future pandemics.Plenary Session II: Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs will examine how cross-sector collaboration catalyses the commercialisation of research outcomes, propels biopharmaceutical advancement, and unlocks investment and market potential in the sector. The session will feature a special address by Leng Weiqing, Chairman of Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings), the Strategic Partner of the Summit. It will be moderated by Victor Chu, Chairman and CEO of First Eastern Investment Group, with speakers including Jonathan Symonds, Chairman of the Board of GSK; Prof Song Ruilin, Eminent President and Chief Expert of the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association; Dr Mehmood Khan, CEO of The Hevolution Foundation; Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited; David Lau, Vice Chair of Investment Banking for Asia Pacific and Head of Healthcare Investment Banking for Asia Pacific at JP Morgan Securities; and Theresa Tse, Chairwoman of the Board, Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited.On the afternoon of the first day, the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health session will feature 2013 Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry, Prof Michael Levitt, Robert W and Vivian K Cahill Professor in Cancer Research at Stanford University. Prof Levitt will share his distinguished journey in scientific discovery and envision the transformative impact of technology on future healthcare and scientific research. A pioneer in computational biology, he was among the first to simulate molecular dynamics of DNA and proteins. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for developing multiscale models of complex chemical systems.With rapid advances in AI drug discovery, oncology, and precision medicine, the summit introduces a dedicated CSO Insights: Catalysing Scientific Breakthroughs and Investments for Future Health session on the morning of the second day. Chief Scientific Officers and R&D leaders from leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies, including Fosun Pharma, Omico, Zhaoke Ophthalmology, and more, will share how they set scientific strategy, build high-velocity, high-quality R&D engines, and forge partnerships that accelerate time-to-impact.Thematic sessions address market trends and the National 15th Five-Year PlanThe pervasive adoption of AI is driving a paradigm shift across industries, including healthcare. This year’s summit will feature two thematic sessions, including Intelligence at Scale: How AI is Powering Real-World Healthcare Revolution, co-organised with Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, and Transforming Healthcare through Digital Health & AI Innovations. Speakers will examine pragmatic integration and pioneering breakthroughs of AI within the healthcare system.The silver economy represents a high-growth frontier. This year’s Summit will once again feature a dedicated Silver Health Chapter to address the complexities of an ageing demographic and unlock the sector’s burgeoning market potential. In the session Unlocking Growth in Silver Health: From Precision Medicine to Smart Ageing Innovations, distinguished speakers will discuss breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of age-related diseases.In response to the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and to catalyse the Healthy China initiative and regional collaboration, the Summit will include a session titled The Next Frontier in China's Healthcare Industry which will review the latest trends in medical innovation and investment in China.The session Driving Chinese Medicine Development Through Standardisation and Innovation will address the National 15th Five-Year Plan’s emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese medicine. Speakers will share insight on traditional Chinese medicine innovation, cross-sector collaboration and regulatory matters.Over the two days, the Summit will cover a wide range of topical issues in the medical and healthcare sector, including sustainable healthcare systems, gene and cell therapy, rare disease treatments, medical robotics and devices, and IP financing strategies for pharmaceuticals and medtech.Supporting the expansion needs of medical/healthcare enterprisesIn addition to the plenary and thematic sessions, the Summit will feature the ASGH Business Hub and InnoHealth Showcase, which presents innovative technologies from some 180 medical and healthcare companies across 11 countries and regions. These include exhibitor delegations from Australia, Finland, the UK, Xiamen and Jiangsu, as well as start-ups and projects from the Innovation and Technology Commission, Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, and five local universities. Many of the exhibitors have received prestigious awards. The Project Pitching session will provide start-ups with the opportunity to present their innovations to potential investors, while the ASGH Deal-making facilitates one-to-one meetings, both online and offline, to channel capital to healthcare projects and promote collaboration.Medical and healthcare enterprises can also access the “GoGlobal Connect” Zone and Business of Healthcare Advisory Zone to consult with service providers and institutions on overseas expansion, fundraising, R&D collaboration and other areas. Their professional advice will help companies formulate more effective business and “go global” strategies. The Summit will also host a workshop titled Hong Kong as a SuperConnector to Empower Global Expansion of Pharmaceutical Enterprises, where medical and business leaders will share how pharmaceutical companies can leverage Hong Kong’s platform and international professional services to seize overseas business opportunities.The Medical Fair’s three key categories: MedTech, GeronTech & Preventive HealthcareThe 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will be held from 11 to 13 May. Themed Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience. The Fair will provide an ideal platform for research and development institutions, manufacturers, public healthcare organisations, hospitals, clinics, distributors, and healthcare professionals from around the world to establish global business connections and understand the latest trends in the medical industry. This year has seen a doubling in the number of exhibitors offering smart ageing products and green solutions, reflecting strong market demand for related products. Furthermore, several exhibitors will showcase innovative products and solutions integrating AI and robotic technology, offering buyers top-tier medical and healthcare solutions.The Medical Fair will gather some 300 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Korea, as well as new participants from Macao, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Vietnam, and the United States. The exhibition will feature seven major zones, including the Startup Zone, Hospital Equipment and Digital Health, Biotechnology and Lab Diagnostics, Laboratory Technologies and Healthcare Services, Medical Supplies and Disposables, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care, and the World of Health and Wellness, showcasing the latest medical technologies and innovative solutions across the sector.The Fair will focus on three key areas: MedTech, GeronTech and Preventive Healthcare, presenting breakthrough technologies and products. Among the highlights, an exhibitor will introduce a smart health wearable watch that integrates concepts from both Chinese and Western medicine. By combining modern biosensing technology with traditional Chinese medicine theories and analysing indicators such as heart rate variability (HRV) to assess the functions of the five major internal organs, the device translates complex physiological data into a clear and easy-to-understand daily health score and personalised recommendations, helping users identify potential health risks at an early stage.Another exhibitor will demonstrate an augmented reality (AR) surgical platform designed for orthopaedic surgeons. The technology has already been applied in local hospitals and provides real-time 3D navigation during surgical procedures. By accurately overlaying medical imaging onto the surgical field, the platform enhances surgical precision and improves clinical decision-making efficiency. The technology was recognised with an award at the 2025 EQT Impact Challenge, where the project emerged as a winner after multiple rounds of selection and evaluation by a professional judging panel. The international startup competition aims to identify and support innovative solutions with positive social impact, underscoring the platform’s technological innovation and medical application value.In addition, an exhibitor will present a world-first smart knee brace that integrates artificial intelligence, wearable technology and rehabilitation applications. Designed for use in healthcare institutions such as wellness centres, hospitals and rehabilitation clinics, the product supports post-knee surgery recovery and sports injury rehabilitation. Through adjustable straps and a mobile application, the non-invasive device enables real-time monitoring of joint angles, thigh circumference and swelling changes during daily activities, rehabilitation therapy and training. It provides healthcare professionals with both real-time and historical data insights, enhancing the accuracy of rehabilitation monitoring, while also aiding injury prevention and extending athletes’ professional careers.The Medical Fair actively promotes collaborative innovation across government, industry, academia, research, and investment. A number of leading research and academic institutions will participate, including nine local universities, over 30 innovation and technology enterprises led by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, as well as some 20 medical enterprises brought by the Hong Kong MedTech Association (HKMTA). A startup will showcase innovative voice assistive technology products featuring a one touch speech reconstruction function. The solutions provide personalised support for individuals with speech and communication difficulties, helping them regain clear communication abilities and improve their quality of life. This innovation highlights the application excellence of local startups in both medical technology and social care, demonstrating how technology can address real societal needs with meaningful impact.More than 50 themed forums and seminars will be held during the fair, providing industry players with insights into the latest market trends. Highlights include “Accelerating Mental Health Innovation through AI Research and Adoption”, in association with Tung Wah College; “Decoding the Demand for Gerontechnology”, in association with the Hong Kong Council of Social Service; and the “HKMTA Medical Fair Forum 2026: The Medtech Solutions - Greater Bay Area & Overseas”, which will discuss the latest developments in the field.The exhibition will continue to adopt the “EXHIBITION+” hybrid model. The physical fair will take place from 11 to 13 May at the HKCEC. Global exhibitors, industry professionals, and buyers can engage in discussions via the “Click2Match” smart business matching platform from 4 May until 20.As the two flagship events of International Healthcare Week, the Asia Summit on Global Health and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will gather global healthcare forces to create a cross-sector exchange platform. International Healthcare Week will be held in Hong Kong from 11 to 31 May, covering 17 healthcare-related conferences, seminars, roundtables, and networking activities. It aims to promote innovation and investment exchange in the Asian healthcare industry, further creating industry synergies and driving Hong Kong's development as a regional medical innovation hub.The Asia Summit on Global HealthDate11-12 May 2026 (Monday to Tuesday)9:00am to 6:00pmThe Opening Session will begin at 10:00 am on 11 MayVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 3FGHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairDate11-12 May 2026 (Monday to Tuesday)10:00am to 6:00pm13 May 2026 (Wednesday)10:00am to 5:00pmVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 3DEPhoto download: https://bit.ly/48tQH4B Last year's Asia Summit on Global Health.The Asia Summit on Global Health has invited Prof Michael Levitt, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, and the Robert W. and Vivian K. Cahill Professor in Cancer Research at the Stanford University School of Medicine, to attend and share his insights.The Asia Summit on Global Health features deal-making sessions, facilitating one-on-one meetings both online and offline to connect global capital with projects in the healthcare sector.The 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will be held from 11 to 13 May. Themed “Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience” the fair focuses on three key categories: MedTech, GeronTech, and Preventive Healthcare, bringing together some 300 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions. The photo shows last year's Medical Fair.The Medical Fair has actively promoted collaborative innovation across government, industry, academia, research and investment, with a number of leading research and academic institutions set to participate.Many exhibitors will showcase products leveraging the latest artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, offering buyers cutting-edge medical and healthcare solutions. The photo shows last year's Medical Fair.WebsitesThe Asia Summit on Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-conferenceProgramme: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/programme'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-conferenceSpeakers: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/speaker'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-conferenceHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-tradeshowList of Products: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/product'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-tradeshowActivity Schedule: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/programme'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-tradeshowInternational Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/enMembers of the media interested in interviewing ASGH speakers, please send requests to lsong@yuantung.com.hk or tleung@yuantung.com.hk on or before 4 May 2026.Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Jasmine Zhang Tel: (852) 3428 3278 Email: jzhang@yuantung.com.hkLouise Song Tel: (852) 3428 5691 Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC 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.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. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

(Second from left) Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life; (second from right) Andrew Kam, Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park Limited; (first from left) NG Hoi-shan, Aaron, MH, President of the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China; and (first from right) Antonio Lam, Head Coach of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, officiated the Kick-off Ceremony of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, marking the official start of the event.HONG KONG, Apr 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI), title-sponsored by CTF Life and supported by Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), is Hong Kong’s largest fencing selection and training initiative aimed at nurturing a new generation of fencing athletes in Hong Kong. Since its debut at KTSP last year, the programme has identified numerous promising young fencers, providing them with 1.5 years of elite training and injecting fresh energy into the local fencing scene. With CTF Life once again serving as the Title Sponsor this year, the programme’s selection quota has expanded to 1,000 participants, offering more students the opportunity to receive professional training. Former Olympic Games representative of the Hong Kong Fencing Team and Asian Games Double Bronze Medallist, Antonio Lam returns as Head Coach, leading a professional coaching team to ensure high-quality and consistent training.The Selection Day and Kick-off Ceremony of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme 2026 were successfully held on 26 April at Kai Tak Arena. Building on the enthusiastic response received last year, the 1,000 available slots include dedicated quotas for CTF Life-CIRCLE members, while full sponsorship will continue to be offered to underprivileged students. Primary school students aged 8 to 11 from Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin and Yau Tsim Mong districts were invited to take part, giving more children the opportunity to be introduced to the sport. The two-year training programme is structured into five stages, using a selection-based training and competition model to identify potential young fencers. Top performers will advance to elite training with opportunities to progress into professional athlete development and participate in competitions. The selection trials featured 10 fencing test zones, allowing participants to challenge themselves through physical fitness assessments and discover their potential. CTF Life also introduced a series of interactive experience zones, including the “Strike & Score Fencing Game”, the “Fencing Collection Card Photo Booth,” and the “AR 360-degree Fencing Champion Stage”, encouraging parents and children to take part in sports together and experience the unique charm of fencing.Honourable guests – Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life; Andrew Kam, Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park Limited; NG Hoi-shan, Aaron, MH, President of the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China; and Antonio Lam, Head Coach of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme – also attended the event and officiated the Kick-off Ceremony.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life, said: “As the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP, and in celebration of CTF Life’s 40th anniversary, we are delighted to once again serve as the Title Sponsor of KTSI’s ‘Fencing Plus’ Training Programme. Through this sponsorship, we are supporting the HKSAR Government to promote local sports development and nurture a new generation of elite fencing athletes. At the same time, by reserving dedicated places for CTF Life-CIRCLE members, we are delivering premium experiences to our customers and reaffirming our brand promise to create value beyond insurance.”Andrew Kam, Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park Limited, said: “The ‘Fencing Plus’ Training Programme is the most extensive fencing training initiative in Hong Kong. We are sincerely grateful to CTF Life for sponsoring the programme for the second consecutive year. Looking ahead, Kai Tak Sports Park will continue to collaborate with diverse partners through Kai Tak Sports Initiative, leveraging our world-class facilities to drive impactful sports projects and cultivate the next generation of Hong Kong sporting talent.”The ceremony concluded with a symbolic sabre presentation, attended by the 20 “Fencing Plus” participants who advanced to the final stage of last year’s programme. Together with Antonio Lam, Head Coach of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, Low Ho Tin, Bronze Medallist in Men’s Sabre at the 2018 Asian Games, and Yip Shing Chi, Bronze Medallist in the Cadet Men’s Sabre Individual event at the Asian Cadet Fencing Championships 2026, presented sabres to last year’s finalists, symbolising the passing on of the torch and encouraging the new cohort to pursue their fencing journey with determination as Hong Kong’s future fencing talent.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life, said: “As the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP, and in celebration of CTF Life’s 40th anniversary, we are delighted to once again serve as the Title Sponsor of KTSI’s ‘Fencing Plus’ Training Programme, underscoring our brand promise to create value beyond insurance.”Andrew Kam, Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park Limited, said: “Kai Tak Sports Park will continue to collaborate with diverse partners through Kai Tak Sports Initiative, to drive impactful sports projects and cultivate the next generation of Hong Kong sporting talent.”The Selection Day of the Kai Tak Sports Initiative “Fencing Plus” Training Programme 2026 was held on 26 April. The event invited over 1,000 children to take part in a series of dynamic fitness assessments designed to identify potential young fencers!CTF Life introduced a series of interactive experience zones, encouraging parents and children to take part in sports together and experience the unique charm of fencing.Click here to download high-resolution photos.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 in navigating life’s journey 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.About Kai Tak Sports ParkKai Tak Sports Park is the largest integrated sports, leisure, and entertainment landmark in Hong Kong. The 28-hectare Sports Park is part of the redevelopment of the former Hong Kong International Airport site in Kai Tak. The precinct features the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, which has a retractable roof; the Kai Tak Arena, an indoor sports center with the flexibility to host community sports and events for up to 10,000 seats; and the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, an outdoor track and field facility with a capacity of 5,000 seats. These venues are complemented with extensive open spaces for events and leisure, together with dedicated retail and harbourfront dining spaces.About Kai Tak Sports InitiativeAs a community project of Kai Tak Sports Park and a locally recognized charitable organisation, Flyover Kai Tak has been committed to organising various sports activities in the community to encourage public participation and promote sports for all. Since its establishment in 2018, Fly Over Kai Tak has launched 180 projects with more than 100 partners, attracting about 125,000 participants. With the official opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park in March 2025, Flyover Kai Tak will launch more exciting activities in the park, allowing the public to continue to participate in different ways to enhance their physical and mental health. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TruMerit™ (formerly CGFNS International) today released its 2025 Nurse Migration Report, revealing significant shifts in global nurse migration patterns and widening inequities in nursing workforce distribution across regions with vastly different healthcare needs.The report, which analyzes World Health Organization data and TruMerit's proprietary VisaScreen® application records, shows that international nurse migration flows are increasingly concentrated in regions with stronger healthcare infrastructure, while areas facing severe nursing shortages continue to lose ground in their ability to employ internationally educated nurses.Europe and Southeast Asia see sharp increases in international nurse employment. According to TruMerit's analysis of WHO nursing workforce data, Europe now employs internationally educated nurses at a rate representing 8.01% of its healthcare workforce, compared to a ten-year average of 5.96%-a persistent and significant upward trend. Southeast Asia has seen internationally educated nurses as high as 24.87% of the healthcare workforce, compared to a ten-year average of 20.15%-again, indicative of a notable, steady trend despite fluctuations over the past decade. During the same period, the proportion of internationally educated nurses working in the Eastern Mediterranean and African regions has declined, exacerbating existing nursing shortages in underserved areas."These data expose a widening global imbalance: well-resourced health systems are accelerating their absorption of internationally educated nurses, while regions with the most severe nursing shortages are losing the capacity to employ the very professionals they urgently need," said Dr. Peter Preziosi, President and CEO of TruMerit. "Correcting this maldistribution will require coordinated action by both source and destination countries--grounded in ethical recruitment frameworks, stronger bilateral agreements that help offset the education and training costs borne by source countries, and sustained investment in nursing education and health system capacity in underserved regions."Growing Complexity of International Nurse Career PathwaysThe report highlights increasing mobility among internationally educated nurses. TruMerit's analysis of VisaScreen credentialing data from 2021-2024 shows that approximately 3% of nurses migrating to the United States had already worked internationally in another country before applying for U.S. authorization-evidence of an increasingly mobile global nursing workforce in which multiple international career moves are becoming more common."The data in this report make clear that nurse migration is not simply a matter of supply and demand-it reflects deeper structural inequities in how healthcare education, employment capacity, and healthcare resources are distributed globally," said Rodrigo Gouveia, Chief Global Affairs Officer at TruMerit. "Coordinated policy frameworks, investment in nursing education systems, and strengthening of health infrastructure in underserved regions are essential to ensuring that international nurse migration supports rather than exacerbates global health equity."Emerging Risks: AI-Generated Credential Fraud Threatens Nursing Workforce IntegrityThe 2025 Nurse Migration Report also examines emerging risks to healthcare workforce integrity, including the projected rise in AI-generated occupational fraud. Industry analysts project that by 2026, one in four job candidate profiles may be fabricated by artificial intelligence, underscoring the increasing importance of verified nurse credentialing systems for protecting patient safety.The full 2025 Nurse Migration Report is available for download here.About TruMeritTruMerit is a worldwide leader in healthcare workforce development with nearly 50 years of experience supporting the mobility of nurses and other healthcare workers. Formerly CGFNS International, TruMerit validates the education, training, and professional experience of internationally educated health professionals seeking authorization to practice in the United States and other countries. Through its expanded mission and the Global Health Workforce Development Institute, TruMerit advances research, standards, and certifications that strengthen the global health workforce and promote equitable, sustainable career mobility.Media ContactLEA SIMSChief Marketing & Communications OfficerTruMeritmedia@trumerit.orgSOURCE: TruMerit Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SANTA CLARA, CA, Apr 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tenstorrent, the AI compute company led by CEO, Jim Keller, announces today general availability of Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole deployed at scale, delivering industry-leading general-purpose AI performance. Other solutions require bolting together separate accelerators across fragmented infrastructure. Tenstorrent's Networked AI delivers them natively - compute, memory, and networking unified into a single system optimized for real-world AI workloads.Leading Industry Performance, Affordable PricesGeneral-purpose means leading performance on every workload defining modern AI, not specializing in one. Tenstorrent Galaxy tops video generation, large-context LLM inference in both prefill and decode, and the full range of model architectures shipping today.See it for yourself on Friday, May 1st at 1:30pm PT at Tenstorrent's launch event, TT-Deploy. Watch the livestream: https://tenstorrent.com/deploy10x Faster Real-time High-quality AI Video GenerationAI Video Generation on Tenstorrent Galaxy is 10x faster than leading GPU systems. In collaboration with Prodia, the industry's fastest video generation is now 10x faster running on a Tenstorrent Galaxy supercluster and generating 720p, 81-frame video in brisk 2.4 seconds. Run state-of-the-art video models and generate high quality videos faster on Tenstorrent Galaxy superclusters."We were already leading the Artificial Analysis leaderboard, and working with Tenstorrent allowed us to unlock another 10x improvement in video generation speed. The integration was seamless, and the performance gains were immediate." Mikhail Avady and Monty Anderson said, co-founders of Prodia Labs.Blitz Mode: Fastest and Largest-Context LLM InferenceBlitz Mode on Tenstorrent Galaxy, optimized for premium, latency-sensitive AI workloads, enables 350+ t/s/u and sub-4-second time-to-first-token on Deepseek-R1-0528 671B, beating the leading comparable GPU systems. Tenstorrent Galaxy superclusters run high margin AI use cases including agentic workflows, real-time systems, and long-context reasoning.Tenstorrent Galaxy Performance BenchmarksDecode: DeepSeek-R1-0528 671B up to 350+ tokens/second/user -- faster than the fastest inference systems from Groq and Cerebras in performance and capacity supporting batch sizes from 8 to 64 and up to 128k contextPrefill: DeepSeek-R1-0528 671B sub-4-second time-to-first-token on 100K context -- running on the same general-purpose AI Tenstorrent Galaxy superclustersFull-Stack AI, Ready for ProductionTenstorrent provides a complete AI solution - from hardware to software to deployment. Tenstorrent Galaxy integrates with open-source frameworks through TT-ForgeTM and TT-Lang, and supports rapid model bring-up, enabling customers to deploy production AI systems without vendor lock-in or proprietary stacks. 90% of models from HuggingFace just work on Tenstorrent hardware.Networked AIThese results are enabled by an architecture built around a different constraint. Most AI accelerators treat compute as the primary design problem. Tenstorrent instead solved data placement and data flow first which enables performance through scaling."Every company in the industry is pairing up to build the accelerator accelerator accelerator. CPUs run code. GPUs accelerate CPUs. TPUs accelerate GPUs. LPUs accelerate TPUs. And so on. This leads to complex solutions which are unlikely to be compatible with changes in AI models and uses. At Tenstorrent, we thought something more general and simpler would work," said Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent.The result is what Tenstorrent calls Networked AI: a new model for AI infrastructure where compute, memory, and networking are unified into a single system optimized for real-world AI workloads. By combining efficient data placement and data flow, high bandwidth on-chip memory, and Ethernet-based scale-out, the architecture scales from a single core to thousands of servers under one software model, without proprietary interconnects, without reconfiguration, and without the rigid workload declarations that make competing systems brittle as models evolve.DeploymentsTenstorrent Galaxy superclusters are one of the new foundations of Equinix's Distributed AI HubTM, a full-stack AI orchestration platform for agentic workloads, launching today with partners BetterBrain and OrionVM. Equinix's Distributed AI Hub helps customers and partners cover every layer from infrastructure to application, and plugs into legacy enterprise systems, enabling customers to deploy, and operate, sovereign agentic AI systems.Equinix: A global digital infrastructure company that provides colocation and interconnection services, enabling enterprises and partners to deploy and scale AI - along with other mission-critical workloads - securely, efficiently, and in close proximity to users, clouds, and data.OrionVM: Next-gen heterogeneous cloud platform partner powering the orchestration and infrastructure layer for Tenstorrent-based AI services.BetterBrain: A full-stack AI platform and deployment partner delivering secure, customizable, production-ready AI applications and agentic workflows on Tenstorrent infrastructure."Tenstorrent brings immense value to our Distributed AI Hub by fundamentally rethinking how AI workloads are executed-from optimizing data flow on-chip across prefill and decode, to orchestrating the full AI stack. This level of architectural intelligence allows enterprises to stay focused on building differentiated products, not managing infrastructure complexity," said Justen Aguillon, Director of Technology Partner Ecosystems."We're enabling a new class of AI factories-high-performance, cost-efficient environments with the flexibility to run both frontier and open-source models, and the embedded telemetry and governance required to scale agentic systems globally."Additional deployments announced today include:Virtu Financial, a tier-1 market maker working with Tenstorrent to enable real-world AI systems: on-premises agentic AI solutions for trading and operational automationTuriyam, a next-generation semiconductor and AI infrastructure company building datacenter-scale inference chips, software, and systems from India for the worldCirrascale, a top tier neocloud with cloud services for agentic applications and generative AI, available in the US and multiple international regionsai&, Japan's vertically integrated AI platform: the largest installation of Tenstorrent hardware to power AI infrastructure, models, and applications across Japan and around the world."We evaluate a lot of hardware. Most of it is incremental. Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole is not. Tenstorrent has taken a clean-sheet approach to AI infrastructure, and the results speak for themselves. Putting this in the hands of our customers is exactly the kind of move Cirrascale exists to make." said Dave Driggers, CEO and Co-Founder, Cirrascale Cloud Services.Run anything - Fast, Simple, Affordable - with Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole.Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole is Tenstorrent's air-cooled compute server built with Tenstorrent's next-generation Blackhole® chips and fully open-source software stack. Starting at $110,000, it delivers 23 PFLOPS Block FP8 of AI compute from 32 Blackhole chips, 6.2 GB of on-chip SRAM with 2.9 PB/s, 1 TB of DRAM with 16 TB/s, and up to 56 × 800G Ethernet ports for 11.2 GB/s of scale-out bandwidth. Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole systems scale seamlessly from a single server to multi-rack deployments using standard Ethernet networking. Customers deploy configurations ranging from 4 to 36 or more Tenstorrent Galaxy systems, optimized for workloads including AI video generation, large-scale LLM inference, and private AI infrastructure. Our base Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole supercluster of four Tenstorrent Galaxies starts at $440,000.About TenstorrentTenstorrent is an AI compute company led by CEO Jim Keller - architect of Apple A4/A5, AMD Zen, and Tesla's Full Self-Driving chip. The company builds RISC-V-based AI processors and systems for developers, enterprises, and sovereign infrastructure worldwide. In addition to servers and workstations, Tenstorrent licenses its Ascalon RISC-V CPU and Tensix AI cores to chip designers including Samsung and LG. Backed by Bezos Expeditions, Samsung, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, Fidelity, and others, Tenstorrent has raised over $1B+ and operates from Santa Clara, Austin, Toronto, Belgrade, Tokyo, and Bangalore.tenstorrent.comMedia Contact:Justin MauldinSalient PRachievemore@salientpr.com737.234.0936SOURCE: Tenstorrent Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Apr 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Census and Statistics Department today released the latest external merchandise trade statistics. In March 2026, the total value of Hong Kong’s merchandise exports recorded a year-on-year increase of 35.8% to HK$618.4 billion. For the first quarter of 2026, the total value of exports of goods amounted to HK$1,546.2 billion, representing a robust growth of 32.0% compared with the same period last year.Commenting on the outlook, Bruce Pang, Director of Research at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, said Hong Kong’s exports are expected to remain steady at least in the near term, despite elevated energy prices arising from ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He noted Hong Kong’s external trade has continued to exhibit clear growth momentum, underpinned primarily by sustained global demand for electronic items and other intermediate goods that are integral to regional and global supply chains.In particular, resilient input demand from the Chinese Mainland and other ASEAN production sites, together with stable demand from major overseas markets, has provided a solid buffer against external headwinds. While geopolitical uncertainties persist and energy prices are likely to remain relatively high, continued industrial activity in major markets, as well as ongoing supply-chain realignments, are expected to lend ongoing support to Hong Kong’s trade flows.“Overall, we maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook for Hong Kong’s trade performance, while remaining mindful of potential volatility arising from geopolitical developments and cost pressures,” Pang added.HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@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

West Palm Beach, FL, Apr 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), capped the American polo season with a thrilling finale as the 2026 U.S. Open Polo Championship® Final took center stage on April 26 at the USPA National Polo Center in Palm Beach County, Florida. Played on the iconic U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field, the most prestigious tournament in American polo, delivered elite international competition, worldwide broadcast exposure on ESPN, and an exciting Championship Sunday experience that resonated both on and off the field before a record crowd.U.S. Open Polo Championship Trophy with Team Pilot (L to R; Patron Curtis Pilot, Mackenzie Weisz, Camilo ‘Jeta' Castagnola, Lorenzo Chavanne)Pilot's Camilo ‘Jeta' Castagnola Scoring the Final Goal of the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final, Securing Pilot's Victory with a Score of 15-10Bob Bryan (R), One of the Greatest Doubles Tennis Players of All Time, Alongside USPA National Polo Center Tennis Professional Scott Williams (L), Conducting the Ceremonial Pre-Game Coin Toss at the U.S. Open Polo Championship FinalNashville Country Artist Abbey Cone Singing the National Anthem to a Record-Breaking Crowd for the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final at the USPA National Polo CenterBTA Mounted and Ready to Compete Against Pilot in the Prestigious U.S. Open Polo Championship Final U.S. Polo Assn. Models at the USPA Shop at NPC for the U.S. Open Polo Championship FinalPhoto Credit: Agustina FondaThe third and final chapter of the three-tournament Gauntlet of Polo® series brought together 11 top teams and many of the sport's most accomplished players, including 10-goal standouts Adolfo and Poroto Cambiaso, Hilario Ulloa, Tomas Panelo, and Jeta and Barto Castagnola. Other standout talents include Jesse Bray (7-goal), Lorenzo Chavanne (7-goal), Mackenzie Weisz (6-goal), Rufino Merlos (6-goal), Nico Escobar (6-goal), and Timmy Dutta (4-goal), to name a few. Rising stars and seasoned competitors alike, along with their equine partners, contributed to a highly competitive season that culminated in a Final that showcased something for everyone.To amplify the global reach of the event, the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final will once again be featured across ESPN platforms, with legendary commentator Chris Fowler hosting for the second consecutive year, alongside Kenny Rice, Polo Hall-of-Famer Adam Snow, and Karl Ude-Martinez. The broadcast, also available via Global Polo's YouTube, brings the excitement of the U.S. Open Polo Championship to a worldwide audience. Check local listings for airtimes.U.S. Open Polo Championship® Final at a Glance:Final Matchup: Pilot (#1 Curtis Pilot - 0, #2 Mackenzie Weisz - 6, #3 Lorenzo Chavanne - 7, #4 Camilo ‘Jeta' Castagnola - 10) vs. BTA (#1 KC Krueger - 1, #2 Steve Krueger - 5, #3 Tomas Panelo - 10, #4 Ignacio ‘Nachi' Viana -7)Date: April 26, 2026Location: USPA National Polo Center, Wellington, Florida, on the U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium FieldFinal Score: 15 (Pilot) - 10 (BTA)MVP: Lorenzo Chavanne (Pilot)Best Playing Pony: Open Texas, ridden by Lorenzo ChavanneBest Playing Pony, Argentinian Bred: Open Silaba, ridden by Lorenzo ChavanneU.S. Polo Assn. Sportsmanship Award, Presented by YETI: Steve Krueger (BTA)Skeeter Johnston - Sponsor of the Year: KC Krueger (BTA)Charity Beneficiaries: Polo Training Foundation (Pilot) and Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame (BTA)Broadcast: ESPN Platforms (Hosted by Chris Fowler with Kenny Rice, Adam Snow, and Karl Ude-Martinez), and Global Polo YouTubeGame Highlights: Pilot controlled the pace from the opening chukker, maintaining a strong multi-goal advantage that stretched to five goals midway through the third chukker. Despite the deficit, BTA regrouped at halftime and mounted an impressive push, narrowing the gap to a one-goal game in the second half. Pilot, however, never relinquished control, responding with precision to halt the momentum and rebuild their lead. In the final chukker, Pilot added two more goals to secure a 15-10 victory and back-to-back tournament wins following the USPA Gold Cup®. Lorenzo Chavanne and Camilo ‘Jeta' Castagnola led all scorers, each tallying seven goals in a standout offensive performance for the U.S. Open Polo Championship® Final.On Sunday, the BTA Team made history with its first-ever appearance in the U.S. Open Polo Championship® Final, featuring a husband-and-wife duo competing side by side. The game also marked a significant moment for the sport, with the BTA's female player making her U.S. Open Polo Championship debut, the first woman to make it to the Finals since Gillian Johnston won the U.S. Open Polo Championship in 2002, reflecting the sport's unique format where men and women play together on the field. Team Pilot entered the Final with strong momentum, seeking back-to-back major titles following their 2026 USPA Gold Cup victory.As the Official Sports Brand of the USPA, U.S. Polo Assn.'s presence was felt throughout the prestigious tournament, from outfitting teams with the brand's iconic Double Horsemen logo along with all NPC staff to creating immersive fan touchpoints across the venue. The sports brand also reinforced its commitment to the sport of polo and its community by making charitable donations to multiple polo and equine-based charities selected by finalist teams at all tournaments throughout the season."From a record-breaking season at the USPA National Polo Center to one of the most anticipated championship finals in the sport of polo, the U.S. Open Polo Championship® continues to raise the bar for our sport in the United States and around the world," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "Through U.S. Polo Assn.'s ongoing support and platforms like ESPN, we are able to bring the energy and tradition of this championship final to audiences around the world while continuing to create new fans and grow our sport and brand for future generations."Beyond the competition, Championship Sunday of the U.S. Open Polo Championship offered a vibrant, entertainment-driven atmosphere that resonated with longtime fans and new audiences alike. Tennis legend Bob Bryan of the Bryan Brothers delivered the ceremonial coin toss, while Nashville rising artist Abbey Cone performed the National Anthem. Guests enjoyed live music from Cone throughout the day, from pre-match moments at the Asado area to upbeat sounds during the traditional halftime divot stomp.U.S. Polo Assn. further elevated the on-site experience through curated retail and lifestyle activations at the USPA Shop at NPC, including a stunning polo artwork gallery featuring globally acclaimed equine artist Eduardo Marquez, the return of the interactive and eye-catching Briny Brim Custom Hat Bar, and complimentary chilled Limited Edition U.S. Polo Assn. rose served on the shop's porch, just beside the brand's polo ball photo wall for the perfect game day memory. Fans also took part in the iconic divot stomp tradition, receiving commemorative red, white, and blue caps in honor of the United States' 250th Anniversary.Established in 1904, the U.S. Open Polo Championship remains the definite test of excellence in American polo and a cornerstone of the international polo calendar, drawing the sport's top talent and passionate fans to Wellington, the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World, each season.B-Roll: https://f.io/lT0GXdwCAbout U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, Star Sports in India, and BeIn Sports in the Middle East now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sport content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.For Additional Information, Contact:Stacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +001.561.790.8036 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comShannon Stilson - VP, Sports Marketing and MediaPhone +001.561.227.6994 - E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

First phase drilling program underway at the 100% owned Condobolin epithermal gold, silver-base metals project located in the Cobar BasinCapital efficient sole funded drilling program of up to eight diamond core holes First systematic drilling in over a decade at the historic Condobolin Mineral Field Testing down dip, on strike, new adjacent coincident geochemical and geophysical targets at the high-grade Meritilga discovery Fully funded follow-up drilling proposed at Meritilga, with additional targets including other open prior discoveries and larger causative porphyry centers also under considerationRecent corporate activity highlights the value on high-grade projects in the Cobar BasinDrilling is ongoing in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti at the highly prospective Nevertire South porphyry project in the Macquarie ArcVancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 28, 2026) - Gold-copper explorer and hybrid project generator Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (Kincora or the Company) is pleased to announce drilling has commenced at the Condobolin project, located in the southern end of the Cobar Basin in Central West NSW.John Holliday, Technical Committee chair, and Peter Leaman, VP of Exploration, commented,"We are very excited to be drilling at two highly prospective projects, including the first systematic drilling program in over a decade at our wholly owned Condobolin project. Our recent efforts have included consolidating the historic Condobolin mining field, an extensive airborne geophysical survey, a regional assessment of shallow historical workings, open prior explorer discoveries and potential causative porphyry targets.While water and the weathering profile previously impeded mining and exploration efforts those historic obstacles now support a compelling opportunity. The last phase of drilling delivered proof-of-concept with strong results and straightforward exploration upside at multiple historical mines and new discoveries, including a blind high-grade gold discovery at Meritilga. Cobar style deposits are often vertically extensive with repeating mineral systems. Our commenced program will, for the first time, properly test that potential at Mertiliga and advance our geological concept of a deeper intrusion(s) driving zoned hydrothermal systems across multiple historical mines and targets - offering both attractive grade and scale opportunity.Recent M&A in the Cobar district highlights the strategic value of high-grade precious and critical mineral deposits, particularly where synergies can be unlocked from existing processing capacity. The Condobolin project is an asset where a junior explorer like Kincora can add significant value." Figure 1: Kincora is currently sole-funding drilling at the Condobolin Mining Field while AngloGold Ashanti funds drilling (with Kincora receiving a management fee) at the Nevertire South license which is part of two earn-ins within the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt projectThe southern Cobar Basin remains relatively under-explored, with several recent discoveries in historic mining districtsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/294502_kincora_0427.jpgDistrict, regional and adjacent property information disclosed is provided for general awareness and educational purposes and is not necessarily indicative of any other project of the Company it is being compared to.ABOUT THE COBAR DISTRICTThe Cobar Basin has a 150-year history of high-grade, long-life mining and is an important supplier of critical and precious metals. The region benefits from established infrastructure and favourable ESG considerations with significant scope for processing and mining efficiencies, supporting further potential regional consolidation.The district has recently seen several significant new discoveries utilising modern exploration techniques in lesser explored regions (eg Federation, Achilles, Mallee Bull, Southern Nights and Wagga Tank) and emerging corporate activity (eg Harmony's A$1.6 billion takeover for MAC Copper (MAC.ASX), Aeris Resources A$214m acquisition of Peel Mining and Kingston Resources (KSN.ASX) recently receiving A$50 million cash for the first tranche of its divestment of its PNG Misima project).ABOUT THE CONDOBOLIN PROJECTThe Condobolin project was historically the focus of up to 25 informal open pit operations (peak late 1800's-early 1900's), with mining impacted by the water table and exploration by the weathering profile. The mineral field has not been effectively explored below the weathered zone (~30m).Very limited modern exploration has taken with initial activities by Clancy Exploration (Clancy, now RareX Limited) yielding encouraging results at all five prospects drilled (2011-13), including a virgin high-grade gold discovery at the Meritilga Prospect.More recently within the immediate district, Kingston Resources has significantly expanded the resources and restarted hard rock mining at the Mineral Hill mine, Talisman Mining has had success at its Rip N Tear and Durnings targets (to both the immediate north and south of Mineral Hill), while Australian Gold and Copper has excited the market with its new district scale discovery at its Achilles target located within the south western extension of the Cobar Basin.The Condobolin project is located approximately 40km south from the mill at Mineral Hill and north of the Condobolin town (which is the primary source of employees to Mineral Hill operation who drive through the Condobolin project to work) - see Figure 1.Kincora has consolidated a 100% project ownership and continued to expand our foothold across the near surface potential of the historical Condobolin Mineral Field. Approximately 20% of the wider project is out-sub cropping with the average depth of cover in non-outcropping areas less than 5 metres supporting very easy exploration with surface geology and sampling being an effective, quick and cheap methods.In 4Q'2025, the Company completed a ~150km2 airborne electro-magnetic (AEM) geophysical survey and the first systematic drilling program in over a decade commenced at the Meritilga target.Meritilga was a new blind shallow discovery made by Clancy in 2012 following up a coincident 2km x 2km arsenic-lead-zinc (+gold) geochemical anomaly and K-channel radiometric anomaly over ridges east of the historic mines at Mascotte and west of Potters. The anomalies coincided with key NE-striking structures identified in detailed 3D induced polarization (IP) surveys 1.The gold, silver and base metals system is situated within a lode with high grade lens (ore grade, eg 4m @ 20g/t gold, 30.2 g/t silver from 75m, including 1m @ 62g/t gold, 60g/t silver in hole CORC029) and a lower grade halo. The lode is a consistent body, open up and down dip 1, 2.Land access agreements are in place and the permitting process commenced for an up to 15 diamond drill hole program for 4100 metres testing down dip (up to 350m depth) and strike extensions and the potential for repeat high grade lens and/or a stacked series of lenses. Permits and land access are in place for a first phase program of up to eight holes.This setting is supported by the last phase of Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling by Clancy, the one diamond hole drilled by Kincora in 2023, coupled with a favourable structural setting where the main Meritilga Fault has been cross-cut by N-S trending faults 3.The program will also test new adjacent coincident geochemical and geophysical targets.The current working geological model, underpinned by pathfinder zonation and coincident geophysical anomalies, supports the potential for a larger mineralised intrusive source at depth, which this drilling program seeks to also support.ABOUT KINCORAKincora 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 18,000 metres of drilling and over A$9m 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 capital efficient programs at the Condobolin and other sole funded projects, 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.The Company's website is: www.kincoracopper.comThis announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763)For further information please contact:Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive OfficerLaurie Thomas, Strategic Advisorsam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345laurie.thomas@kincoracopper.com or +1306 341 3826 Media contactJulia Maguire, Managing Director, The Capital Networkjulia@thecapitalnetwork.com.au or +61 2 7257 7338Executive office Subsidiary office Australia400 - 837 West Hastings StreetC/- JM Corporate ServicesVancouver, BC V6C 3N6, CanadaLevel 6, 350 Collins StreetTel: 1.604.283.1722Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3000 References:1 ASX release of Clancy Exploration Limited (now RareX Limited), titled "New Gold-Silver-Copper Discovery at Meritilga Prospect - Condobolin Project" dated March 20th, 2012, which can be obtained via the ASX website (www.asx.com.au). The Clancy results were reported in accordance with the version of the JORC Code existing prior to JORC 2012. Mining Associates has completed a review of sampling techniques and procedures dated January 31st, 2021, as outlined in the Independent Technical Report included in the ASX listing prospectus, which is available at: https://www.kincoracopper.com/investors/asx-prospectus. While the Company has no reason to believe the assay results are not reliable, the Company has not independently verified these results. The Company intends to conduct its own exploration programme as described in this release.2 ASX release of Clancy Exploration Limited (now RareX Limited), titled "Condobolin Project Yields Visible Gold and Potential Alluvial Gold" dated January 20th, 2012, which can be obtained via the ASX website (www.asx.com.au). The Clancy results were reported in accordance with the version of the JORC Code existing prior to JORC 2012. Mining Associates has completed a review of sampling techniques and procedures dated January 31st, 2021, as outlined in the Independent Technical Report included in the ASX listing prospectus, which is available at: https://www.kincoracopper.com/investors/asx-prospectus. While the Company has no reason to believe the assay results are not reliable, the Company has not independently verified these results. The Company intends to conduct its own exploration programme as described in this release.3 ASX release of Clancy Exploration Limited (now RareX Limited), titled "Gold and Silver Hits Extend Meritilga Lode" dated Jube 17th, 2013, which can be obtained via the ASX website (www.asx.com.au). The Clancy results were reported in accordance with the version of the JORC Code existing prior to JORC 2012. Mining Associates has completed a review of sampling techniques and procedures dated January 31st, 2021, as outlined in the Independent Technical Report included in the ASX listing prospectus, which is available at: https://www.kincoracopper.com/investors/asx-prospectus. While the Company has no reason to believe the assay results are not reliable, the Company has not independently verified these results. The Company intends to conduct its own exploration programme as described in this release.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information regarding Kincora contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to: the Condobolin project, the drilling program in the Condobolin project, future growth, results and targets of Company drilling and other exploration activities and programs, open prior discoveries and larger causative porphyry center targets. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements.Forward-looking information involves numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, among other items: market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market, or business conditions. 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; and, investor sentiment. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information and statements may not be appropriate for other purposes.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.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/294502 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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