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Presented in collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild, the new Char Siu Egg Rice merges nostalgic everyday comfort food with refined gastronomy against panoramic views of Victoria Harbour.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – Forbes Five-Star Regent Hong Kong has announced the debut of A Cinematic Taste of Hong Kong, an exclusive culinary journey presented in collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild. Available at The Lobby Lounge, the experience translates familiar local flavours into elevated dishes inspired by emotional moments from classic and contemporary Hong Kong cinema, spotlighting beloved everyday comfort foods through a lens of precise craftsmanship.

Reimagining an Iconic Hong Kong Comfort Food

At the heart of this cinema-inspired collection is the char siu egg rice at Regent Hong Kong, an homage to one of the city’s most enduring and recognizable dishes. At its simplest, char siu rice brings together deeply savoury roast pork, steamed rice, egg, and a rich house sauce. Its universal appeal lies in its familiarity and the unpretentious sense of home it evokes—qualities that have cemented its place in local food culture and everyday dining.

Here, house-roasted Spanish Ibérico pork collar delivers tender, smoky richness; the rice is tossed with applewood-smoked bacon oil, then topped with a crisp-edged free-range Italian Montagna egg, French chives, and homemade soy sauce. The result is recognisably char siu rice, but expressed with the precision expected of Regent Hong Kong. Rather than reinventing the dish beyond recognition, the composition preserves the familiarity that gives the original its emotional weight while adding refinement through ingredients and technique.

Cultural Memory and Cinematic Resonances

Everyday dining has long served as a storytelling medium in Hong Kong cinema, expressing themes of memory, identity, and shared human connection. The dish draws direct inspiration from a tender moment in the 2024 action epic Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, in which Sammo Hung’s character offers a hungry refugee a plate of char siu rice, asking, “Do I have to add a hat before you’ll eat it?”

“Adding a hat” was vintage Hong Kong diner slang for topping a bowl of rice with a fried egg—the golden yolk resting like a cap over the barbecued pork below. By honoring these subtle cultural details, the dish connects culinary craft directly with local cinematic heritage.

A Cinematic Setting Overlooking Victoria Harbour

The Char Siu Egg Rice is served at The Lobby Lounge, long celebrated as a cinematic destination framed by floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline. For visitors and local gourmands seeking to experience how everyday culinary traditions can carry cultural memory and culinary excellence simultaneously, the venue offers a natural meeting point between Hong Kong gastronomy, film, and place.

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About Regent Hong Kong

Regent Hong Kong is an iconic luxury hotel situated on Kowloon’s Victoria Harbour waterfront at 18 Salisbury Road.

Following the most extensive transformation in its history, the hotel returned to its Regent heritage with interiors by Hong Kong-born designer Chi Wing Lo. Its 497 guestrooms and suites are complemented by panoramic harbour views and a collection of dining destinations including Lai Ching Heen, The Steak House, Harbourside, The Lobby Lounge, Nobu Hong Kong and Qura Bar.

Regent Hong Kong builds on a hospitality legacy dating to its original Regent era from 1980 to 2001 while introducing a contemporary interpretation of the brand for today’s guests.

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Founders are pressing ahead with US expansion despite immigration uncertainty, according to new research from Beyond Border. Its Founder Mobility Pulse survey found that 82% have not changed their plans to expand to the US, while an analysis of 1,140 immigration inquiries from Asia offers insights into the region’s role in US market entry.

SINGAPORE & HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2026 – Despite continued uncertainty surrounding US immigration policies, founders remain committed to expanding into the American market, according to new research from US immigration platform Beyond Border.

Beyond Border’s Founder Mobility Pulse survey, conducted in August 2026 among 307 respondents worldwide, found that 82% had not changed their US expansion plans despite immigration uncertainty. A further 11% reported either accelerating their timelines or exploring alternative visa pathways.

The findings form part of Beyond Border’s October 2026 market commentary, which also draws on proprietary analysis of 1,140 US immigration enquiries from Asia-based individuals between August 2025 and September 2026, alongside US government immigration statistics and regional talent mobility data.

The research suggests that while immigration uncertainty is influencing how founders approach US market entry, access to the American market remains an important commercial priority.

“For founders, the question is no longer simply whether to expand into the US, but how to establish the right presence there. We’re seeing businesses pursue access to American customers while keeping key functions in their home markets. Immigration planning needs to be part of that strategy from the outset, rather than something founders address only when they’re ready to relocate,” said Fred Ng, Cofounder & CEO of Beyond Border.

Four Findings on US Expansion and Immigration Trends

Beyond Border’s research highlights four developments shaping US expansion and international talent mobility:

1. Access to US customers remains the biggest expansion driver: Some 85% of survey respondents identified access to US customers as their primary motivation for expansion, compared with 8% citing fundraising and investors. Meanwhile, 60% plan to expand into the US within the next 12 months.

2. Founders are taking a more distributed approach to US expansion: Nearly two-thirds (64%) expect to establish a US presence through the founder alone or alongside a small team. At the same time, 72% intend to retain engineering and product functions in Asia, suggesting that US market entry does not necessarily require relocating entire operations.

3. Immigration uncertainty is not deterring founders’ US expansion plans: Beyond Border’s analysis of 1,140 immigration enquiries from Asia-based individuals found that approximately 45% (510) concerned the O-1 visa. Meanwhile, US government data shows diverging approval trends across immigration pathways. Between FY2022 and FY2024, approved L-1 petitions declined by 31%, while O-1/O-2 approvals increased slightly by 1%. Over a separate period, FY2023 to FY2025, EB-1A approvals increased by 20%, while EB-2 NIW approvals declined by 39%. These figures reflect changes in approval volumes rather than approval rates.

4. Changing talent mobility patterns could create opportunities for Asian economies: Estimates from Xpheno indicate that the number of US-based technology professionals returning to India increased from approximately 7,200 in 2023 to 15,100 in 2025. While these movements cannot be attributed solely to immigration policies, they point to broader shifts in international technology talent mobility.

As founders navigate an evolving immigration environment, Beyond Border’s research highlights the importance of aligning immigration decisions with commercial priorities, market entry strategies and long-term business plans.

For the full market commentary, visit https://lp.beyondborderglobal.com/organic/us-expansion-report-2026

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Beyond Border

Built by founders for founders and highly skilled professionals, Beyond Border is a trusted, Singapore-founded, tech-enabled U.S. immigration platform. Launched in 2024, the company helps clients pursue U.S. visas and employment-based green cards, with a focus on O-1 visas and EB-1A and EB-2 NIW green-card pathways. Beyond Border supports clients from eligibility assessment through petition preparation, connecting them with vetted specialist immigration attorneys. Beyond Border has supported thousands of founders including from companies backed by Y Combinator, Techstars, Antler and 500 Global, as well as cross-border technology companies including SuperOps and Biorce. Beyond Border has nine offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Nigeria. For more information, visit www.beyondborderglobal.com

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – On October 27, ahead of the BAIC FOTON Africa Partners Conference, BAIC FOTON inaugurated its Africa Regional Training Center in South Africa and held its first training session. CEO Lu Zhenghua, BAIC FOTON International President Wu Zongtian, other leaders and local partners attended.

As global commercial vehicle competition intensifies, international growth requires strong products and manufacturing as well as professional full-lifecycle service. BAIC FOTON’s growing African lineup creates diverse sales, maintenance and technical-support needs, making local talent development essential. Since early 2026, the company has delivered nearly 100 specialized training sessions in key markets, including heavy-duty truck engine disassembly in Argentina, all-electric bus fault diagnosis in Türkiye, and one-day intensive training for five rotating groups in Uruguay. The programs turn headquarters’ technical standards into practical frontline diagnostic and repair skills.

Lu Zhenghua said the center will support Africa’s regional operating system and deeper localization by connecting technical standards, service experience and local team capabilities, while improving coordination among product supply, after-sales support and talent development. Wang Zhuozhong, VP of BAIC FOTON INTERNATIONAL, introduced the center’s background and development plan. Local partners discussed service cooperation, support for service providers and future opportunities.

Centered in South Africa and serving the wider continent, the center will share technical standards and service experience and help dealers improve spare-parts stocking, maintenance processes and response efficiency, advancing standardized, professional services.

The 900-square-meter facility allocates 450 square meters each to theoretical and practical training. A 140-square-meter classroom seats 80, and a 35-square-meter classroom seats 24. Offices and rest areas support five practical zones: complete vehicles, engines, transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, and new-energy vehicles. The facility supports training across BAIC FOTON’s product range and job roles.

After touring the center, Lu Zhenghua and his delegation met local dealers and customers to discuss regional business. African dealers welcomed its contribution to local talent and service capability, and looked forward to deeper technical and business cooperation.

Building on local manufacturing in South Africa, BAIC FOTON is integrating manufacturing, spare-parts supply, after-sales support and professional training. It will continue working with African partners to deepen internationalization and localization and promote high-quality growth across the continent.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited (“Wing Lee” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 9639.HK) announces that on 28 October 2026 (after trading hours of the Stock Exchange), the Company and the Placing Agent entered into the Placing Agreement. The Company has conditionally agreed to issue, and the Placing Agent has conditionally agreed, as agent of the Company, to procure on a best effort basis, not less than six independent third-party Placees to subscribe for a maximum of 100,000,000 Placing Shares at the Placing Price of HK$0.97 per Placing Share.

Assuming there will be no change in the issued share capital of the Company between 28 October 2026 and the completion of Placing, a maximum of 100,000,000 Placing Shares under the Placing represents 10.00% of the issued share capital of the Company as at the date of this announcement, and approximately 9.09% of the issued share capital as enlarged by the issue of the Placing Shares.

Assuming that all the Placing Shares are fully placed, the estimated gross proceeds and net proceeds (after deducting the placing commission and other related expenses and professional fees) from the Placing will amount to approximately HK$97.0 million and approximately HK$94.6 million, respectively.

The Company intends to apply as to 60% of the net proceeds (approximately HK$56.76 million) of the Placing for the development and expansion of the Group’s new energy business, including (i) investments and development of battery energy storage systems; (ii) integrated charging, battery-swapping and energy storage station; and (iii) other renewable energy related projects such as artificial intelligence data centre (“AIDC”) energy infrastructure; and as to 40% of the net proceeds (approximately HK$37.84 million) for financing the Group’s working capital for its construction and engineering businesses.

The Group is committed to developing sustainable clean energy system solutions, implementing the commercialisation of charging and battery swap service technologies for electric commercial vehicles and electric heavy machinery and equipment, operating “battery bank”, and targeting commercial and industrial energy storage and battery swap businesses. The Group has successfully entering into additional new energy business areas with development potential, thereby driving the sustained growth of the business scale and profitability of the relevant operations. The Board believes that the net proceeds from the Placing will enable the Group to strengthen its existing core engineering business while capturing emerging opportunities in the renewable energy sector. In particular, the Board is of the view that battery energy storage systems, charging and battery-swapping infrastructure and AIDC-related energy facilities are expected to benefit from the increasing demand for clean energy and digital infrastructure development in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

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About Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited

Deeply rooted in Hong Kong, Wing Lee is an established contractor engaged in civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, and new energy businesses, and has participated in various large-scale landmark projects in Hong Kong. The Group’s civil engineering business specialized in site formation waterworks as well as road and drainage works, while its electrical and mechanical engineering business specializes in power system-related projects and emergency maintenance works. In recent years, the Group has actively expanded into the new energy sector, undertaking solar photovoltaic projects, distributing various electric commercial vehicles and electric construction machinery, and engaging in the construction and subsequent maintenance of charging piles, battery swapping, recycling, and energy storage businesses. In 2025, Wing Lee Construction, together with SANY Group Co., Ltd. and CATL, among other industry giants, founded the “Zero-Carbon Smart Alliance” to develop full-industry-chain solutions for photovoltaics, energy storage, charging and battery swapping, and smart applications in green transportation.

Contributing to Northern Metropolis development through network infrastructure

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) – HKT Innovation & Technology Centre and AI Exchange in the Loop, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) officially open. The initiative marks a further step in HKT’s support for Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) and industrial development through its network infrastructure, while laying the groundwork for future cross-boundary data flows within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) through the Loop. It also provides solid support for the Northern Metropolis development, which focuses on university towns, I&T and industries, and building an ideal place for living, work and travel.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, officiated the opening ceremony, together with Patrick Poon, Chief Financial Officer, HKT; Steve Ng, Managing Director of Commercial Group, HKT; and Ricky Kwong, Head of Fixed Network Engineering, HKT and CEO, Fiber Link Global, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s network infrastructure development.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR said in his opening remarks, “The Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone is an integral part of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem, comprising the three major I&T parks and five key R&D institutions. HKT’s operation in the Hetao Hong Kong Park demonstrates the confidence of major enterprises in the future development of the Loop and the Northern Metropolis. By leveraging the unique advantages of ‘one river, two banks’ and ‘one zone, two parks’, HKT can further deepen collaboration and foster synergies across the I&T industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Hetao Hong Kong Park will also serve as a strategic hub for enterprises’ AI deployment. HKT’s AI Exchange, which connects to existing data centres across Hong Kong, will facilitate cross-sectoral AI innovation and applications. Through ultra-low-latency, high-speed and secure network connectivity, it will enable access to local computing resources and support the development of the Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a regional hub for advanced data and computing power.”

Steve Ng, Managing Director of Commercial Group, said, “Soft connectivity’, encompassing the seamless integration of technology, platforms, data, services and industry ecosystems, is key to strengthening Hong Kong’s international competitiveness and unlocking economic value. The opening of the HKT Innovation & Technology Centre and AI Exchange in the Loop not only marks a new milestone of the Group’s participation in the development of the Northern Metropolis, but also reflects our proactive bridging role, working hand in hand with the government, the Park, industry, academia and research institutions to create fresh momentum for Hong Kong’s I&T sector and the economy through concrete actions.”

Ricky Kwong, Head of Fixed Network Engineering, HKT and CEO, Fiber Link Global, said, “Infrastructure‑led development and advance planning are essential to shaping the Northern Metropolis into a world-class I&T hub. As AI ushers in a new era of technological advancement, the rapid and seamless flow of data is critical to industrial upgrading and transformation. As a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s telecommunications sector, HKT will draw on its core network infrastructure to support ‘hard connectivity’ by continuing to provide high-capacity, ultra-low-latency, secure and reliable network services. In doing so, we will support Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub and drive high-quality economic development.”

Located in Building 8 of HSITP, HKT AI Exchange will connect Hong Kong’s major data centre clusters including the Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, which is expected to commence its first phase of operations next year, through the high-speed, ultra-low-latency 3.2Tbps AI DCI Superhighway running on advanced hollow core fibre. This will support high-performance AI computing applications for universities, research institutions, and large enterprises. The HKT- ASTRI Joint R&D Lab, established in collaboration with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), is also located at the same site, with the aim of accelerating the commercialisation and practical application of research outcomes in the Northern Metropolis.

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About HKT

HKT is a technology, media, and telecommunications leader with more than 150 years of history in Hong Kong. As the city’s true 5G provider, HKT connects businesses and people locally and globally. Our end-to-end enterprise solutions make us a market-leading digital transformation partner of choice for businesses, whereas our comprehensive connectivity and smart living offerings enrich people’s lives and cater for their diverse needs for work, entertainment, education, well-being, and even a sustainable low-carbon lifestyle. Together with our digital ventures which support digital economy development and help connect Hong Kong to the world as an international financial centre, HKT endeavours to contribute to smart city development and help our community tech forward.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, will participate in Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival for the third consecutive year, joining as a Silver Sponsor and Gold Sponsor, respectively. At both events, the company will showcase its latest innovations in cross-border collections and payments, AI-powered compliance and risk control, and inclusive financial services for SMEs.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, will join the management team at showcases and closed-door sessions in both cities, sharing views on AI risk control and operations, local-currency settlement in emerging markets and practical inclusive finance for SMEs. During the events, XTransfer will hold signing ceremonies for strategic cooperation with several international financial institutions, further extending its global clearing network.

A central focus will be XTransfer’s financial institution partnership model, which enables banks and payment institutions to participate as both co-builders and users. Partners can contribute local collection, payout and FX capabilities, while accessing services such as Pay-to-China, Local-Currency Collection and Local-Currency Payout through the XTransfer API.

Another focus will be XTransfer’s end-to-end local-currency settlement. In emerging markets, restricted access to foreign exchange can delay the settlement of legitimate trade payments. To address this, XTransfer has built an end-to-end B2B trade settlement network comparable to Visa and Mastercard, directly connecting paying and receiving banks. Paired with its pioneering local collection account service, it enables end-to-end local-currency settlement, a 24/7, fast, low-cost, and compliant option that lets buyers and sellers worldwide pay and receive trade funds in their respective local currencies. The service now covers nearly 60 countries and regions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, etc.

Today, XTransfer serves more than one million SMEs globally, with over US$60 billion in total payment volume in 2025, and is trusted by more than 170 global financial partners. Through its participation in Hong Kong and Singapore, XTransfer aims to deepen collaboration across the financial ecosystem and make cross-border payments more secure, efficient and accessible for trade businesses worldwide.
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Fitness advocate Joe Wicks reduces sleep under expert observation; Bupa Hong Kong shares evidence-informed perspectives to help urban professionals navigate evening rest

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – In a fast-paced city where long working hours and late schedules are commonplace, achieving restorative sleep can often feel challenging. But what actually happens to our bodies, brains, and daily choices when sleep is sharply reduced?

In the Sleep episode of Bupa’s global video series Health or Hype, fitness advocate Joe Wicks took part in a challenge by reducing his sleep to approximately five hours per night over three consecutive days. Observed by sleep specialist Dr Sophie Bostock, the episode documents physiological and behavioural changes during this period, including a marked increase in daily screen time (surpassing 13.5 hours), increased emotional irritability, and pronounced cravings for refined carbohydrates. While individual responses vary, these observations help illustrate the importance of sleep for overall health and daily performance. Drawing on these observations, Bupa Hong Kong explores practical, evidence-informed perspectives to encourage sustainable rest and holistic wellbeing in high-pressure urban environments.

The Domino Effect: Screen Fatigue and Metabolic Disruptions
During the observed challenge, Joe experienced an increased inclination toward refined snacks and extended mobile phone usage throughout the late evening. This may closely reflect the daily experiences of busy urban professionals who habitually go to bed late or have irregular sleep schedules.

From a clinical perspective, Dr Lau Yue Young Geoffrey, Specialist in Family Medicine, explains that several physiological mechanisms are typically at play, “Deep restorative sleep plays an indispensable role in metabolic equilibrium. When sleep is curtailed, appetite-regulating hormones shift—leptin, which signals satiety, declines, while ghrelin, the hunger signal, increases. This hormonal imbalance predisposes individuals to seek quick-energy foods and refined carbohydrates to compensate for low daytime alertness.”

“At the same time, sleep deprivation places a significant drain on executive cognitive endurance,” Dr Lau adds. “As self-regulation reserves steadily decline across an intense workday, individuals become far more susceptible to late-night passive screen scrolling as an effortless, low-friction form of decompression.”

Reframing Rest: An Active Multiplier for Physical and Cognitive Performance
A key perspective highlighted by sleep specialist Dr Bostock is the role of sleep as an active enabler of human performance, rather than simply a passive reset back to baseline. During deep sleep, the brain actively consolidates memories and information to clear learning bandwidth for the following day, while the body carries out cellular and muscular repair.

To help urban professionals build sustainable evening recovery without rigid or unmanageable regimens, Bupa highlights several manageable lifestyle considerations:

• Morning Light Exposure: Spending 10 to 15 minutes outdoors in natural daylight during the morning commute helps calibrate the circadian clock, anchoring daytime alertness and promoting timely evening melatonin onset.
• Offloading Late-Night Thoughts: Working late keeps the mind active. Spending just a few minutes writing down tomorrow’s to-do list on paper allows the brain to commit thoughts to the page and release them before turning off the lights.
• Physiological Wind-Down: Gentle physical routines, such as stretching to relieve postural desk tension, slow breathing exercise, or traditional wellness rituals like acupressure at the “Peaceful Sleep” pressure point (located in the soft hollow directly behind each earlobe) can assist the body in transitioning toward nighttime relaxation.

Recognising Hong Kong’s dynamic pace, Bupa’s Health or Hype series seeks to unpack popular wellness topics with balanced, expert insights, supporting the community and organisations in fostering healthy, sustainable lifestyle habits.

The full Sleep episode of Health or Hype featuring Joe Wicks and Dr Sophie Bostock is available on YouTube: What happens when Joe Wicks drastically reduces his sleep? – Health or Hype Episode 4: Sleep – YouTube

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Bupa – A health insurance specialist

Established in 1947, Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 68 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia.

Bupa has been a health insurance specialist in Hong Kong since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support.

Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa in October 2013. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in Hong Kong.

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SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – Through the production of agriculture includes paddy fields, fruits, vegetables, and aquaculture, the Sabak Bernam Development Area (SABDA) continues to bolster the region’s contribution to national food security, solidifying its position as one of Malaysia’s crucial food-producing districts.

The Sekinchan smart farming concept has made the district’s paddy fields a reference point. By 2030, the SMART Large – Scale Field (SMART SBB) strategy, which was developed in Sekinchan, would be expanded to over 150,000 hectares nationally, assisting Malaysia in fortifying its self-sufficiency and lowering its dependency on rice imports.

The blue economy of Sabak Bernam is expanding rapidly, driven by major upgrades to the district’s fisheries value chain—ranging from centralized jetties and cold storage facilities to fish auction halls and downstream processing.These improvements will be spearheaded by the upcoming development of the 415-acre Sekinchan Integrated Landing Port and the 600-acre Zon Industri Perikanan Sungai Lang (ZIPS). Together, these strategic investments are projected to increase the district’s marine fisheries landings by more than 42%.

Climate resilience is still at the heart of SABDA’s strategy. More than 14,000 farmers, crop growers, fishermen, livestock breeders and aquaculture operations throughout the state have benefited from cash assistance, fertiliser support and fuel subsidies under the RM 131 million Selangor Resilience Enhancement Package, which helps to maintain food production activities despite growing costs and climate change.

SABDA’s strategic focus centers heavily on food security. Under the newly announced Rancangan Selangor Kedua (RS-2), several of its eight key projects are directly designed to strengthen the district’s role as a major food producer. These initiatives include refining biodiversity conservation to indirectly boost paddy and agricultural yields, upgrading key infrastructure to enhance regional connectivity, improving essential facilities for local fishermen, and increasing aquaculture capacity to ensure Sabak Bernam’s output meets national demands.

The core of this endeavour consists of the Sungai Lang Fisheries Industrial Zone, the Sekinchan Integrated Landing Port, and the aquaculture cooperation with Farmerex Sdn Bhd, each of which targets a distinct link in the food supply chain: production, landing and processing, and downstream value-add. When combined, they are intended to increase local output while fostering the resilience required to withstand market and climate shocks.

Sabak Bernam contains about 48,216 hectares of agricultural land, which is important for the production of paddy, fisheries, fruits, vegetables, and aquaculture, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. In 2020, the district’s agricultural industry produced RM918 million in GDP, with its top crops being bananas, coconuts, and red chillies. Along with manufacturing and services, agriculture continues to be a significant pillar of the local economy. However, the latest agricultural data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for 2024 underscores Sabak Bernam’s significant agro-economic potential. The district recorded approximately 27,000 hectares of cultivated land and RM244.23 million in agricultural sales value under the parameters covered by the 2024 Agriculture Census.

SABDA is fostering agritourism as an additional growth sector in addition to production. Sabak Bernam’s reputation as a developing ecotourism destination is further enhanced by the award-winning Ban Canal Carnival, which supports local culture, cottage industries, and community entrepreneurship in addition to the district’s fundamental agricultural identity.

Together, these projects show how climate resilience, smart agriculture, and targeted investment can cooperate to guarantee Malaysia’s food security by bolstering supply chains, preserving livelihoods, and giving Sabak Bernam residents long-term prospects.

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SABDA

The Sabak Bernam Development Area (SABDA) is a strategic economic development initiative of the Selangor State Government under Rancangan Selangor Pertama. SABDA seeks to unlock Sabak Bernam’s full economic potential while strengthening Malaysia’s food production, raising local incomes and improving community livelihoods. Its vision is to establish Sabak Bernam as a driver of sustainable economic growth, food security, resilience and environmental stewardship.

Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) (MBI Selangor)

Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) (MBI Selangor) is the strategic investment arm of the State Government of Selangor, mandated to drive sustainable economic growth and long-term value creation for the state.

MBI Selangor plays a central role in catalysing high-impact developments, facilitating strategic partnerships and unlocking the potential of key sectors to strengthen Selangor’s position as a leading economic hub in Malaysia and the region. Its investment focus spans infrastructure, industrial development, energy, digital economy and other priority sectors aligned with the state’s long-term development agenda.

Guided by the aspirations of Rancangan Selangor Pertama (RS-1), MBI Selangor actively supports initiatives that enhance competitiveness, attract quality investments and create meaningful socio-economic opportunities for the people of Selangor.

Through a disciplined and forward-looking investment approach, MBI Selangor is committed to delivering sustainable, inclusive and resilient growth, while strengthening governance, environmental stewardship and stakeholder value across its portfolio.

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Connecting Overland Borders to 10 Road Trip Experiences Across Thailand

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2026 – Crossing the border is never about passing a checkpoint; it marks the true beginning of discovering Thailand. Recognizing this potential, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduced the ‘Gateway to Thailand’ travel guide, inviting overland travelers to journey far beyond the entry gates along ten curated road trips connecting vibrant cities, iconic attractions, and local communities across the nation.

Gateway to Thailand was conceived after recognizing the vast potential of overland borders to drive regional travel, particularly for visitors from the Lao PDR and Malaysia who frequently travel in private vehicles. TAT developed these 10 road trips starting from key border crossings, highlighting memorable stops, activities, and local experiences to inspire travelers to explore a richer, more diverse Thai experience.

The moment travelers cross the border, the journey expands far beyond the entry gate. Every highway opens a path to new discovery, whether following the gentle bend of the Mekong through tranquil northern towns or venturing deep into the south to explore mist-shrouded mountain peaks and historic old streets. Along the way, travelers can savor timeless culinary traditions, connect with local communities, or lose themselves in landscapes that shift effortlessly from high mountain ridges to the sunlit shores of the Gulf and the Andaman Sea.

This represents the core philosophy of Gateway to Thailand: transforming transit routes into scenic travel corridors and converting border checkpoints into gateways to unforgettable experiences.

The Gateway to Thailand guidebook covers 9 border crossings: Nong Khai, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Bueng Kan, Chong Mek, Sadao, Wang Prachan, Betong, and Su-ngai Kolok. These entry points connect travel destinations across 19 provinces through 10 distinct road trip routes that highlight local identity across nature, culture, faith, gastronomy, history, community living, and outdoor adventures.

10 Routes, 10 Experiences: From the Border into Thailand

• Route 1
  Nong Khai | Riverside Slow, City Flow: A journey along the Mekong River, capturing the peaceful rhythm, faith, and charm of upper Isan towns.
• Route 2
  Bueng Kan | Beyond the Green, Into Naga’s Realm: A journey through majestic cliff sides, dense forests, adventure pursuits, and sacred Naga folklore of Phu Wua.
• Route 3
  Nakhon Phanom | Traces of Indochina: A route highlighting natural indigo crafts, spiritual heritage, and multicultural memories along the Mekong River.
• Route 4
  Chong Mek, Ubon Ratchathani | Where Cliffs Meet the Mekong: A journey through Pha Taem, Sam Phan Bok, and the timeless rhythms of a riverside community carved by wind and water.
• Route 5
  Mukdahan | From Mythology to Deep Time Discovery: A journey to uncover pre-historic geology, river legends, untouched wilderness, and the colorful living culture of Isan.
• Route 6
  Sadao, Songkhla | Food Trail in Creative District: A culinary and cultural exploration through historic architecture, creative art districts, and rich local food traditions.
• Route 7
  Sadao, Songkhla | A Journey Along the Gulf: A scenic route along the Gulf of Thailand blending coastal nature, old towns, living culture, and faith.
• Route 8
  Betong, Yala | Where the Mist Begins: A journey into a mountain town famous for morning mists, vibrant flora, cool climate, and unique local heritage.
• Route 9
  Wang Prachan, Satun | Across the Andaman Isles: A coastal road trip leading to seaside fishing communities and island-hopping adventures across the Andaman.
• Route 10
  Su-ngai Kolok, Narathiwat | At the Kingdom’s Edge: Nature’s Grace and Cultural Jewels: An invitation to discover cultural heritage, lush rainforests, community wisdom, and local experiences in the southern border provinces.

These 10 routes are designed to encourage travelers to pause, explore, connect, and spend meaningful time with communities along the way, proving that the true magic of a road trip lies in every story discovered between destinations.

To facilitate seamless trip planning, the Gateway to Thailand guidebook compiles route maps, recommended stops, activities, and key attractions tailored for self-drive travelers. The publication is available as a printed guidebook in Thai and English, alongside digital e-books offered in 5 languages: Thai, English, Malay, Chinese, and Lao.

TAT is promoting these itineraries across both online and offline platforms, collaborating with travel bloggers and influencers to transform these guidebooks into real-world travel inspiration that distributes tourism revenue into local communities across Thailand.

For Gateway to Thailand, crossing the border is the very first door opening to countless stories waiting to be discovered across Thailand.

Detailed route itineraries, recommended stops, and activity guides are available at https://tourismproduct.tourismthailand.org/en/database/ebook/gateway-to-thailand

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Three-country commercial framework value of approximately US$550,000 over its initial three-year term based on VIVI Cap pricing at the scheduled minimum unit volumes

Highlights

• Definitive exclusive distribution agreement with SPORTORO d.o.o. for Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Commercial scope covers VIVI Cap™, VIVI Epi™ and VIVI Med™, extending access across insulin pens, epinephrine auto-injectors, vials and other compatible temperature-sensitive medication formats.
• The agreement contemplates the initial order is to be placed and fully paid in accordance with the agreement, with the second targeted within six months.
• At exact minimum unit targets and current all-VIVI Cap pricing tiers, indicative three-year product purchases would be a minimum of approximately US$550,000; realized value depends on product mix, volumes, approvals and performance with future upside potential.
• SPORTORO brings Croatian consumer-products and e-commerce experience, providing an entry point for developing medication-protection sales channels across three Southeast European markets.
• TempraMed now has distribution agreements with US retailers and payors as well as exclusive distribution agreements with minimum commitments, across additional markets globally, including Mexico, South Korea, Panama with extension to Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and Costa Rica, Brazil, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Croatia, Poland, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey and Israel with a strong pipeline of new agreements for the remainder of 2026.

Toronto, Ontario- Newsfile Corp. – October 28, 2026 – TempraMed Technologies Ltd. (CSE: VIVI) (OTCQB: TMPTF) (FSE: 9DY) (“TempraMed” or the “Company”), a medical-technology innovator transforming how temperature-sensitive medications are stored and managed, is pleased to announce that TempraMed Israel Ltd. has signed a definitive exclusive distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with SPORTORO d.o.o. (“SPORTORO”), a Croatian company headquartered in Osijek, for the commercialization of TempraMed products in Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Dated October 19, 2026, the Agreement establishes an initial 36-month framework covering VIVI Cap™, VIVI Epi™ and VIVI Med™. SPORTORO will be responsible for developing commercial activities in the defined territory and obtaining applicable country-specific governmental licenses and regulatory approvals, at its expense. Exclusivity is subject to satisfaction of the Agreement’s performance and other conditions.

The Agreement sets annual minimum purchase targets valued at approximately US$550,000 over the 36-month initial term, assuming an all-VIVI Cap product mix at current pricing. It also specifies first-year operational targets with an initial order to be placed and paid in full upon execution and a subsequent order targeted within six months of the initial order.

The Agreement includes structured sales and marketing planning, distributor-funded market development and conditional TempraMed launch support, with an initial three-year term and provisions for subsequent renewals subject to performance and mutual agreement.

Expanding into Three Southeast European Healthcare Markets

The expansion gives TempraMed a framework for establishing localized access across three countries where diabetes management, obesity-related treatment and temperature-sensitive injectable medications represent meaningful patient needs. In Croatia, the Croatian Institute of Public Health reports 406,341 registered people with diabetes in 2025. The International Diabetes Federation estimates approximately 718,500 adults living with diabetes in Serbia and 316,400 in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2024. These national and modeled figures are not estimates of the number of patients using injectable medications or of TempraMed’s addressable sales market. ^[1-3]

The World Health Organization reports age-standardized adult obesity prevalence of 29.5% in Croatia in 2022, while European health authorities continue to identify obesity and diabetes as significant public-health challenges. Management believes that increased use of insulin, GLP-1 receptor agonists and biologics, along with summer heat exposure, supports the commercial rationale for patient-level medication temperature protection, subject to the specific storage requirements of each medication. ^[4-5]

“This agreement extends TempraMed’s international distribution strategy into three additional Southeast European markets through a single commercial relationship,” said Ron Nagar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TempraMed. “We see an opportunity to make reliable, reusable medication temperature protection more accessible to people using insulin, GLP-1 therapies, epinephrine auto-injectors and other temperature-sensitive medications.”

“The significance of this agreement lies in the combination of a defined three-country territory, measurable purchase targets and a planned market-development program. We believe SPORTORO’s experience in consumer retail and e-commerce can contribute to the launch strategy as the parties work to establish the appropriate healthcare and distribution channels.”

About SPORTORO d.o.o.

SPORTORO d.o.o. is a privately held Croatian company established in 2018 and headquartered in Osijek. Led by director Mario Festetics de Tolna, the company is registered for manufacturing, trade and services, with its principal registered business activity in apparel and accessories. Its SPORTORO brand has marketed sporting goods, athletic footwear, apparel and tennis-related products through consumer retail and online channels. Under its agreement with TempraMed, SPORTORO intends to extend its commercial activities into personal medication temperature protection and develop the necessary sales, marketing and regulatory channels across Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. ^[6-7]

About TempraMed Technologies Ltd.

TempraMed Technologies Ltd. is a global medical-technology company focused on protecting and managing temperature-sensitive medications. The Company develops patented, FDA-registered passive thermal-protection devices that help safeguard insulin, GLP-1 therapies, biologics, epinephrine auto-injectors and other compatible injectable medications without batteries, charging or external power for the thermal shield. Its commercial portfolio includes VIVI Cap™, VIVI Cap Smart™, VIVI Epi™ and VIVI Med™. The Company is expanding its distribution through healthcare organizations, pharmacies, institutional partners and international distributors.

Investor and Media Contacts

Julia Becker
Vice President, Capital Markets
+1 (604) 785-0850
julia@tempramed.com

Media: Brenda Zeitlin | Vice President, Marketing | brenda@tempramed.com
www.tempramed.com | ir@tempramed.com

Independent Market and Company Sources

[1] Croatian Institute of Public Health, CroDiab diabetes registry (2025): [source]
[2] International Diabetes Federation, Diabetes Atlas 11th Edition (2025), adult diabetes estimates for Serbia (2024): [source]
[3] International Diabetes Federation, Bosnia and Herzegovina country profile (2024): [source]
[4] World Health Organization, Croatia country data (adult obesity, 2022): [source]
[5] WHO European Observatory, Croatia Action Plan for Obesity Prevention 2024-2027: [source]
[6] Croatian Financial Agency (FINA), SPORTORO d.o.o. company record: [source]
[7] SPORTORO brand website (historical product categories): [source]

Cautionary Statements

THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS RELEASE.

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding: the terms, performance and anticipated benefits of the Agreement, including the exclusivity provisions, the initial 36-month term and any renewals; the annual minimum purchase targets and the indicative aggregate value of approximately US$550,000 over the initial term; the timing, placement and payment of the initial and subsequent purchase orders; SPORTORO’s ability to obtain the country-specific governmental licenses, registrations and regulatory approvals required to market the Company’s products in Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina; SPORTORO’s ability to develop healthcare, pharmacy, retail and e-commerce sales channels and to execute its sales, marketing and market-development plans; the scope and timing of any launch support to be provided by the Company; anticipated patient need and market demand for medication temperature-protection products in the territory, including management’s beliefs regarding increased use of insulin, GLP-1 receptor agonists and biologics; the Company’s pipeline of additional distribution agreements for the remainder of 2026 and the continued expansion of its distribution footprint; and the Company’s business strategy, objectives and plans generally. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “estimates,” “contemplates,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should” and similar expressions, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, estimates and assumptions of management as of the date of this press release, which management considers reasonable but which are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties. Material assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation: that the Agreement will remain in full force and effect and that each party will perform its obligations thereunder; that SPORTORO will obtain the necessary licenses and regulatory approvals in each country of the territory on a timely basis and at its own expense; that SPORTORO will meet the annual minimum purchase targets and pay for its orders in accordance with the Agreement; that the product mix purchased will be consistent with the pricing tiers assumed in calculating the indicative value; that the Company will be able to manufacture and supply products in sufficient quantities, of acceptable quality and at acceptable cost; that there will be no material adverse change in the regulatory treatment of the Company’s products in the European Union, Serbia or Bosnia and Herzegovina; that healthcare professionals, pharmacies and patients in the territory will adopt the Company’s products; that the third-party market data cited in this press release is accurate; and that general economic, political and market conditions, including conditions in Israel where TempraMed Israel Ltd. is based, will not adversely affect the Company’s operations.

Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: the Agreement may be amended, suspended or terminated, or the exclusivity granted under it may be lost, if performance or other conditions are not satisfied; SPORTORO may fail to place or pay for orders, to meet the minimum purchase targets or to develop effective sales channels in the territory; SPORTORO has historically operated in the sporting goods and apparel sector and has no established track record in the distribution of medical devices or healthcare products, and the Company’s results in the territory will depend substantially on a single distributor; regulatory approvals or registrations in one or more of Croatia, Serbia or Bosnia and Herzegovina may be delayed, conditioned or denied, or may be more costly or time-consuming to obtain than anticipated; differences in product mix, volume tiers or pricing may result in realized purchases that are lower than the indicative value, and the timing of any related revenue recognition may differ from the timing of orders; the Company may experience manufacturing, supply-chain, quality or logistics constraints; the Company’s products may not achieve market acceptance, may face competition from existing or new products, or may not be eligible for reimbursement in the territory; patients and prescribers may not adopt medication temperature-protection products at the rates management anticipates, and the diabetes and obesity statistics cited in this press release are not estimates of the Company’s addressable market; fluctuations in currency exchange rates, including among the U.S. dollar, the Canadian dollar, the euro and local currencies in the territory; the Company may be unable to conclude additional distribution agreements in its pipeline on anticipated timelines or terms, or at all; the Company’s ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property; the Company’s ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, or at all; geopolitical, economic and public-health conditions, including conflict or instability affecting Israel or Southeast Europe; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis and other continuous disclosure documents filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The indicative three-year commercial value of approximately US$550,000 referred to in this press release is an illustrative calculation based on a hypothetical all-VIVI Cap product mix purchased at precisely the scheduled minimum unit volumes and at current pricing tiers. It is not a firm order, a guarantee of purchases or revenue, financial guidance, or a representation of expected recognized revenue in any period, and actual purchases under the Agreement may be materially lower.

Statistics regarding diabetes and obesity prevalence in this press release are drawn from the publicly available third-party sources identified above. Although the Company believes these sources to be reliable, it has not independently verified the data, which may be subject to revision, and such figures are not indicative of the number of patients who use injectable medications or of demand for the Company’s products.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.