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China turns Hainan Island into special customs supervision zone


HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2025 – China on Thursday launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world’s largest FTP by area, allowing freer entry of overseas goods, expanding zero-tariff coverage and more business-friendly measures.

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows a view of the Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows a view of the Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, south China’s Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

The move is widely seen as a landmark in China’s efforts to promote free trade and expand high-standard opening-up amid rising protectionism worldwide.

Under the new arrangements, the tropical island of more than 30,000 square km has been designated as a special customs supervision zone, marking a new stage in the development of the Hainan FTP.

There, foreign companies can benefit from a business environment more closely aligned with international standards, lower tax and production costs, broader access to service sectors like healthcare and education, and use Hainan as a platform to tap into the vast Chinese mainland market.

Officials describe the special customs system as “freer access at the first line,” referring to freer trade between Hainan and areas outside China’s customs borders, and “regulated access at the second line,” which involves applying standard customs controls for goods moving from Hainan to the mainland.

The share of zero-tariff products in the Hainan FTP has been raised from 21 to 74 percent, expanding the list of related items from 1,900 to over 6,600.

Zero-tariff goods processed in Hainan may be sold to the mainland duty-free if their local processing generated an added value of 30 percent or more.

Once an underdeveloped frontier outpost, Hainan became China’s largest special economic zone in 1988. A master plan released in 2020 set the goal of developing the island into a globally influential, high-level FTP by the middle of the century.

Official data shows that since 2020, more than 9,600 foreign-invested enterprises have been established in Hainan.

The launch date, Dec. 18, coincides with the anniversary of a landmark CPC meeting in 1978, widely considered the start of the country’s reform and opening-up era.

Over recent decades, China has established 22 pilot free trade zones, eliminated foreign investment restrictions in manufacturing, and expanded market access in sectors including telecommunication, healthcare and education.

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Hainan Winter Trade Fair Links Global Markets, Unlocks FTP Agricultural Opportunities


HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2025 – The 28th China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair For Tropical Agricultural Products was held in Haikou from Dec. 4 to 7th, hosting over 2,000 enterprises and more than 10,000 professional buyers, attracting nearly 200,000 visits.

Exhibitors from 16 countries and regions gathered at the 28th China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products.
Exhibitors from 16 countries and regions gathered at the 28th China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products.

The fair provided a close-up look at new agricultural varieties, advanced technologies, and modern equipment in sectors like aquaculture, livestock, fruits, and vegetables.

A star attraction was a live tuna-cutting demonstration featuring yellowfin tuna, drawing crowds of buyers and visitors eager to view and sample the product. Bringing this delicacy to the exhibition floor highlights a combination of smart breeding techniques and integrated “company + base + farmer” cooperatives in Hainan.

The South China Sea, home to abundant yellowfin tuna populations, serves as a key migratory area. Lingshui Li Autonomous County has become a prime testing ground for sustainable aquaculture. The South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, CAFS has established the nation’s first offshore demonstration base for yellowfin tuna farming there. After years of research, breakthroughs in artificial spawning and market cultivation have been achieved. The Lingshui County Agricultural Investment Group alone has successfully farmed over a thousand tuna.

The rise of this industry—from breeding and cultivation to processing and cold-chain logistics—epitomizes Hainan’s push for agricultural modernization and branding. Leveraging its tropical resources and free trade port policies, Hainan is building the provincial public brand “Hainan Fresh Products.” It aims to elevate industries such as winter melons and vegetables, Wenchang chicken, and tilapia, bringing more high-quality, tropical products to households worldwide.

This year’s fair featured Thailand and Pakistan as dual guest countries of honor, with exhibitors from 16 countries and regions showcasing specialty agricultural products.

“The response to our coffee and soapstone crafts has been tremendous. We hope to find partners for full-chain collaboration here,” said Stephen Kise, an exhibitor from Uganda.

“China is a key market we are focusing on. This fair is a great platform to expand our sales,” said Huang Yundong, Sales Manager of Vietnam’s VINAPIA Food Joint Stock Company, whose durian, coffee, and bird’s nest products have already garnered multiple distribution inquiries.

The event drew thousands of professional buyers, including major Chinese wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce giants like JD.com and Douyin, and international procurement groups from Thailand, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Canada, and Singapore. Many buyers conducted field visits to local production bases. They aim to utilize Hainan Free Trade Port’s policy advantages—such as zero tariffs, low tax rates, and a simplified tax system—to introduce Hainan specialties to the world and bring global products into China.

This final large-scale agricultural expo before the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port has drawn significant attention for building an efficient “buy global, sell global” platform. The fair recorded on-site sales exceeding 595.98 million yuan, secured orders worth over 1.546 billion yuan, and signed 36 cooperation projects with a total value surpassing 5.167 billion yuan.

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Focus Graphite Announces Final Results From 2022 Drill Program at Lac Tetepisca; West Limb Extends Mineralized Strike to 8 KM

Results Position Lac Tetepisca for a Mineral Resource Update and Next-Phase Metallurgical Advancement


Ottawa, Ontario – Newsfile Corp. – December 18, 2025 – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, reports the final assay results from its 2022 exploration and definition drilling program at the Company’s 100%-owned Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project (the “Project“). Today’s disclosure includes results from the remaining twenty-two (22) drill holes on the West Limb, along with complementary results from six (6) previously disclosed holes in the Southwest extension of the Manicouagan-Ouest Graphitic Corridor (“MOGC“) flake graphite deposit.

These results extend the drilled strike length of mineralization to approximately eight (8) kilometers along a folded structure. All assay results from the 2022 drill campaign have now been received and released.

Highlights

  • Final assay results received from the Focus’s 2022 Lac Tetepisca drill program drill program have now been received, completing 74 drill holes totalling 14,900.5 meters and 11,824 assays and enabling the Company to proceed with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in Q1 2026.
  • Results from the 22 West Limb and 6 Southwest MOGC holes extend confirmed graphite mineralization along a approximately 8-km strike length, significantly expanding the scale of the Lac Tetepisca system.
  • Multiple West Limb holes returned significant graphite intervals, more or less aligned on strike along one of the aeromagnetic anomalies, including:
    • 39.16 m (true) @ 9.02% Cg, including 10.50 m @ 24.49% Cg (LT-22-160)
    • 12.55 m (true) @ 8.90% Cg and 24.97 m (true) @ 6.43% Cg (LT-22-161)
    • 10.98 m (true) @ 8.17% Cg and multiple additional mineralized horizons (LT-22-162)
  • Drilling at the Southwest MOGC intersected a second, structurally distinct mineralized horizon, highlighted by:
    • 20.19 m (true) @ 9.71% Cg, including 8.61 m @ 14.76% Cg (LT-22-141)
  • Completion of the full assay dataset represents a major technical milestone, positioning Focus to reassess the scale, continuity, and development potential of Lac Tetepisca as it advances toward metallurgical, purification, and downstream application testing.

Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Focus Graphite, stated, “The completion of all assays from our 2022 drilling program provides the complete dataset required to advance an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, anticipated in Q1 2026. The current maiden resource predates all 2022 drilling, and the results confirm meaningful upgrade potential across the Lac Tetepisca system.”

While mineralized intervals intersected in the West Limb are not to the same extent than those in the main MOGC deposit, it demonstrated the continuity of the broad low grade graphitic mineralization in this area, at a different stratigraphic level than on the South Limb where MOGC is located. The extent of this low-grade zone is apparently sufficient to be considered in the incoming Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE“) update planned for Q1 2026.Despite being lower grade, definition of, “significant mineralization” is defined as intercepts grading ≥5.0% graphitic carbon (“Cg”) over a minimum true thickness of 6.0 metres, with internal dilution set at a maximum of 7.0 consecutive metres and no external dilution. This definition has been maintained to be consistent with previous releases.

MOGC Resource Background

The MOGC flake graphite deposit is part of the Company’s Lac Tetepisca Project, located southwest of the Manicouagan Reservoir on the Nitassinan of the Pessamit Innu First Nation, in Quebec’s Cote-Nord region. The MOGC is currently defined by a linear 1.5 km long segment of an 8 km long folded geophysical magnetic-electromagnetic anomaly that trends N035°. The April 4, 2022 NI 43-101 Technical Report, prepared by DRA America’s Inc. (“DRA“), outlines a pit-constrained Indicated Resource of 59.3 million tonnes (Mt) grading 10.61% Graphitic Carbon (Cg) for an estimated content of 6.3 Mt of natural flake graphite (in-situ), and an Inferred Resource of 14.9 Mt grading 11.06% Cg for an estimated content of 1.6 Mt of natural flake graphite. This maiden resource predates all drilling completed in 2022. An updated MRE incorporating all 2022 drill holes is expected in Q1 2026.

The current maiden resource-which positions the MOGC as one of the largest flake graphite deposits in North America-is detailed in the NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project, Quebec, prepared by DRA and dated April 4, 2022. The reporst is available on the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca/ on the Company’s profile. This maiden resource predates all drilling completed in 2022. As demonstrated in previous releases, the 2022 drill program extended the mineralization at depth and to the southwest, and now to the West Limb.

2022 Exploration and Definition Drill Program

Focus completed 74 diamond drill holes totalling 14,900.5 metres between March 3 and November 17, 2022 at the Project. Program objectives of the exploration and definition drilling program were twofold:

  1. Complete systematic definition drilling along strike and at depth of the MOGC deposit to support the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category and to expand the total mineral resource estimate.
  2. Test the graphite abundance that might be the cause of the magnetic and aeromagnetic anomaly extending from the MOGC toward the Southwest extension and West Limb.

Prior to this release, the Company disclosed full results from twenty-seven (27) definition holes drilled along strike of the MOGC deposit, partial results for eighteen (18) exploration holes at the Southwest MOGC target and seven (7) exploration holes at the West Limb target.

The remaining results from West Limb (22 holes, Table 1, Figure 1) and Southwest MOGC (6 holes, Table 3, Figure 1) are provided herein. All assays results for the 2022 campaign are now complete.

Also included are minor corrections of previously released results for two (2) West Limb holes (Table 2, Figure 1).

One aborted hole (LT-22-147) in the Southwest MOGC target was abandoned due to technical/drilling difficulties and was successfully re-drilled and under the LT-22-172 moniker.

Please consult the Company’s website at www.focusgraphite.com for previous news releases containing analytical highlights from the 2022 exploration and deep definition drilling program at the Lac Tetepisca project, as well as applicable location maps.

West Limb: Exploration Drill Results

The West Limb zone consists of the other segment of the regionally folded aeromagnetic anomaly and hosts up to three time-parallel aeromagnetic anomalies interpreted as potential stratigraphic duplication or tectonic imbrication within the folded structure. A total of twenty-nine (29) exploration holes (5,421.6 m) were drilled on different segments of the anomalies, of which results from seven (7) on the southeastmost anomaly were previously released (May 28, 2025). The twenty-two (22) exploration holes released today (Table 1) confirm consistent graphitic horizons and highlighted the structural complexity of the area. Six (6) drill holes intersected significant graphitic mineralization, including:

Hole LT-22-120

  • Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 121.76 metres on Section L19+00NW, intersected 13.22 metres (true thickness) grading 5.16% Cg (from 19.00 to 32.70 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-158

  • Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 138.39 metres on Section L07+00NW, intersected 9.98 metres (true thickness) grading 5.77% Cg (from 26.75 to 37.00 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-159

  • Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 199.97 metres on Section L22+00NW, intersected 7.56 metres (true thickness) grading 8.75% Cg (from 192.15 to 199.90 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-160

  • Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 207.31 metres on Section L16+00NW,
    • Intersected 14.37 metres (true thickness) grading 6.04% Cg (from 61.05 to 76.05 metres core length);
    • Intersected 39.16 metres (true thickness) grading 9.02% Cg (from 231.00 to 271.65 metres core length).
      • including 10.50 metres at 24.49% Cg (from 231.00 to 241.90 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-161

  • Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 209.70 metres on Section L16+00NW,
    • Intersected 12.55 metres (true thickness) grading 8.90% Cg (from 34.30 to 47.40 metres core length);
      • including 7.47 metres at 12.06% Cg (from 39.60 to 47.40 metres core length).
    • Intersected 24.97 metres (true thickness) grading 6.43% Cg (from 189.90 to 215.90 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-162

  • Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 203.88 metres on Section L16+00NW,
    • Intersected 10.98 metres (true thickness) grading 8.17% Cg (from 36.50 to 47.85 metres core length);
    • Intersected 7.63 metres (true thickness) grading 5.25% Cg (from 121.25 to 129.15 metres core length);
    • Intersected 21.68 metres (true thickness) grading 5.02% Cg (from 164.35 to 186.85 metres core length);
    • Intersected 16.54 metres (true thickness) grading 6.79% Cg (from 188.80 to 206.00 metres core length);
    • Intersected 7.70 metres (true thickness) grading 11.15% Cg (from 260.20 to 268.20 metres core length).


Correction to Previously Released Results (Table 2)

Hole LT-22-112

  • Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 118.74 metres on Section L16+00SW,
    • Intersected 30.99 metres (true thickness) grading 5.83% Cg (from 32.00 to 64.00 metres core length). Previously 6.35% Ct (Total Carbon) as opposed to Graphitic carbon (Cg);
    • Intersected 19.35 metres (true thickness) grading 8.87% Cg (from 73.00 to 93.00 metres core length). Previously 9.68% Ct (Total Carbon) as opposed to Graphitic carbon (Cg).
      • Including 8.72 metres at 13.68% Cg (from 84.00 to 93.00metres core length).

Southwest MOGC: Exploration Drill Results

The Southwest MOGC was tested with eighteen (18) exploration holes totalling 2,838.8 metres, all previously released (11 July 2024 and 28 may 2025). Complementary assay results for six (6) holes are released today (Table 3). Five (5) of these holes intersected significant graphitic intervals beneath a thick layer of barren paragneiss, indicating stratigraphic duplication or tectonic complexities that were previously unnoticed.

Hole LT-22-141

  • Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 161.47 metres on Section L00+00NW,
    • Intersected 7.26 metres (true thickness) grading 5.77% Cg (from 118.50 to 126.50 metres core length);
    • Intersected 20.19 metres (true thickness) grading 9.71% Cg (from 189.00 to 211.00 metres core length).
      • including 8.61 metres at 14.76% Cg (from 199.00 to 211.00 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-142

  • Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 71.30 metres on Section L00+00SW, intersected 10.95 metres (true thickness) grading 6.70% Cg (from 30.00 to 42.00 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-143

  • Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 128.19 metres on Section L01+75SW, intersected 6.35 metres (true thickness) grading 8.94% Cg (from 127.15 to 134.15 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-144

  • Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 104.89 metres on Section L01+75SW,
    • Intersected 12.72 metres (true thickness) grading 5.08% Cg (from 52.00 to 66.00 metres core length);
    • Intersected 14.60 metres (true thickness) grading 6.42% Cg (from 126.50 to 142.50 metres core length).

Hole LT-22-146

  • Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 72.12 metres on Section L03+50SW, intersected 8.96 metres (true thickness) grading 5.05% Cg (from 40.50 to 50.50 metres core length).

The graphitic zones intersected at the Southwest MOGC and West limb target are thinner or of lower grade than those in the MOGC deposit and appear to be partially located at different stratigraphic levels. Ongoing 3-D structural aims to integrate the West Limb and Southwest targets with the main MOGC mineralized system.

Figure 1Location of the drill holes and drill hole sections discussed in today’s news release

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West Limb
Hole ID Section DDH Intercepts Length Graphitic Carbon
Depth Dip Azimuth Depth From To Core length True length
(m) (°) (°) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (%)
LT-22-114 L18+00NW 95.54 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-115 L19+00NW 102.42 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-116 L20+00NW 93.02 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-117 L21+00NW 94.41 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-118 L21+00NW 104.96 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-119 L20+00NW 144.88 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-120 L19+00NW 121.76 -45 300 18.50 19.00 32.70 13.70 13.22 5.16
LT-22-148 L18+00NW 89.47 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-149 L17+00NW 85.23 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-150 L15+00NW 87.84 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-151 L13+00NW 103.61 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-152 L14+00NW 110.09 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-153 L11+00NW 116.85 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-154 L09+00NW 115.07 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-155 L07+00NW 107.97 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-156 L05+00NW 115.11 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-157 L05+00NW 134.23 -45 300 No Significant intercept
LT-22-158 L07+00NW 138.39 -45 300 21.56 26.75 37.00 10.25 9.98 5.77
LT-22-159 L22+00NW 199.97 -45 300 135.09 192.15 199.90 7.75 7.56 8.75
LT-22-160 L22+00NW 207.31 -45 300 49.69 61.05 76.05 15.00 14.37 6.04
180.95 231.00 271.65 40.65 39.16 9.02
Including 170.27 231.00 241.90 10.90 10.50 24.49
LT-22-161 L24+00NW 209.70 -45 300 30.00 34.30 47.40 13.10 12.55 8.90
146.37 189.90 215.90 26.00 24.97 6.43
Including 31.95 39.60 47.40 7.80 7.47 12.06
LT-22-162 L26+00NW 203.88 -45 300 29.93 36.50 47.85 11.35 10.98 8.17
88.33 121.25 129.15 7.90 7.63 5.25
123.66 164.35 186.85 22.50 21.68 5.02
138.97 188.80 206.00 17.20 16.54 6.79
185.42 260.20 268.20 8.00 7.70 11.15

Table 1Highlights from the twenty-two (22) exploration holes drilled at the West limb MOGC target in 2022 released today

West Limb (correction on previously released results)
Hole ID Section DDH Intercepts Length Graphitic Carbon
Depth Dip Azimuth Depth From To Core length True length
(m) (°) (°) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (%)
LT-22-112 L16+00NW 118.74 -45 300 33.74 32.00 64.00 32.00 30.99 5.83
58.62 73.00 93.00 20.00 19.35 8.87
Including 62.51 84.00 93.00 9.00 8.72 13.68
LT-22-113 L17+00NW 116.99 -45 300 No Significant intercept

Table 2 – Correction to previously release highlights grades results.

Southwest MOGC
Hole ID Section DDH Intercepts Length Graphitic Carbon
Depth Dip Azimuth Depth From To Core length True length
(m) (°) (°) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (%)
LT-22-141 L00+00SW 161.47 -45 350 86.96 118.50 126.50 8.00 7.26 5.77
140.48 189.00 211.00 22.00 20.19 9.71
Including 143.91 199.00 211.00 12.00 8.61 14.76
LT-22-142 L00+00SW 71.30 -45 350 25.01 30.00 42.00 12.00 10.95 6.70
LT-22-143 L01+75SW 128.19 -45 350 92.60 127.15 134.15 7.00 6.35 8.94
LT-22-144 L01+75SW 104.89 -45 350 41.58 52.00 66.00 14.00 12.72 5.08
94.28 126.50 142.50 16.00 14.60 6.42
LT-22-145 L01+75SW 75.70 -45 350 No Significant intercept
LT-22-146 L03+50SW 72.12 -45 360 32.17 40.50 50.50 10.00 8.96 5.05

Table 3 – Highlights from the six (6) exploration holes drilled at the Southwest MOGC target in 2022 with hosts rock results and released today

Notes:

(1) True thicknesses are reported in this news release and are based on the local dip of the mineralised envelope as calculated on 3-D model. Core descriptions, sampling information and analytical results were captured in Geotic™ core logging software and then used with LeapFrog Geo software for tri-dimensional (3-D) rendering. The 3-D mineralisation envelope of MOGC has an azimuth of N035.5° and dips at -58.5° to the south-east. The drill holes crosscut the envelope of the main mineralised zone’s strike (80°) and dips (60o) at high angle.
(2) “Best intercepts” and “significant graphitic mineralisation” are defined as Cg grading a minimum of 5.0% over at least 6.0 m with internal dilution set at a maximum of 7.0 m consecutive and no external dilution. “Best sub-intercepts” are defined as Cg grading a minimum of 10.0% over 6.0 m with same limitations on dilution. The 5% cg and 10% Cg cut-offs are used solely to delineate the extent of the mineralised envelopes corresponding to “Best intercepts” and “Best sub-intercepts”, respectively. Economic cut-offs based on geological, metallurgical, mining, and economic factors, parameters and considerations will be determined as part of the mineral resource estimate update planned for the Lac Tétépisca project later through subsequent technical studies.
(3) Barren core intervals within the mineralised envelope of the MOGC that were not analysed are considered as 0.0% Cg internal dilution.
(4) Analyses were performed by Activation Laboratories of Ancaster, Ont., an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certified facility using combustion in induction furnace and infrared spectrometry (code 4F – C-Graphitic) and are reported as graphitic carbon (Cg) and total sulphur (code 4F-S), with about 10% of the sample duplicated for quality control analyzed by COREM. Except for holes 145 and 146, where all the samples were analysed by COREM and the cross checks by ACTLABS for quality control.
(5) QA/QC program: IOS introduced 17% reference samples, including certified and internal reference materials, duplicates, and blank samples. 9.7 percent of the drill core samples were duplicated and re-analyzed by COREM for graphitic, total, organic and inorganic carbon as well as total sulphur (or by ACTLABS for duplicated samples in holes 145 and 146). The same 9.7 % of the drill core samples were also analysed by ACTLABS Laboratories of Ancaster, Ontario (ISO/IEC 17025:2005 with CAN-P-1579) for trace metals by ICP-MS after aqua-regia digestion (code 1E2).

2022 Drill Program: Design, Operation, and Quality Control

The 2022 drilling program was designed and operated by IOS Geosciences Inc. (IOS) of Saguenay, Quebec, under the supervision of Table Jamésienne de Concertation Minière (TJCM) of Chibougamau, Quebec, acting as technical adviser to the Company. Drilling was performed by Forage G4 of Val-d’Or, Quebec using a single drill rig.

Sample Preparation and Analysis

Starting in March 2022, drill core boxes for each hole, once logged, were packaged by sequential numbers onto pallets in the field by IOS personnel and then shipped by truck every two weeks to IOS’s facilities in Saguenay where they are currently archived. Sampling has been conducted with a diamond saw, with NQ-diameter core from the Southwest MOGC and West Limb targets being halved, while all HQ-diameter core from the MOGC deposit being quartered. Sample preparation work at IOS consisting of crushing and grinding and the insertion in the sample sequences of QA/QC samples. A total of 545 pulverized splits from the currently disclosed set of drill holes were sent to Activation Laboratories in Ancaster, Ontario (ISO/IEC 17025:2005 with CAN-P-1579) for graphitic carbon (code 4F – C-Graphitic) and total sulphur analysis (code 4F – S) using an Eltra® induction furnace with infrared spectroscopy. However, holes 145 and 146 followed the process prior to the inversion of the laboratories (Corem as first laboratory and verification by actlabs). The 14 samples from holes 145 and 146 were analysed by COREM for graphitic carbon (code B10) and total sulphur (code B41). The subset of 9.7% of samples was also analyzed for 40 trace element analysis using ICP-OES and ICP-MS after an aqua-regia digestion at Activation Laboratories (Code 1E2 – Aqua Regia). This brings the total number of core samples analyzed under the project to more than 9,800, excluding reference materials and duplicates.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

The analytical quality control program for the Lac Tetepisca project has been implemented by an IOS registered chemist and is identical to the one used for previous drill programs at Lac Tetepisca and at the Company’s Lac Knife project. Under the QA/QC program, a total of 54 duplicates of the core samples, or 9.7 %, were analysed by the two selected laboratories. The current set of analyses included 52 duplicates of the core samples which were re-analyzed by COREM for graphitic carbon duplicated analyses (code B10), total sulphur (code B41), total carbon (code B45), organic carbon (code B58) and inorganic carbon (code B11) and the 2 duplicates of the core samples from holes 145 and 146 were re-analyzed by Activation Laboratories for graphitic carbon (code 4F – C-Graphitic) and total sulphur analysis (code 4F – S), in accordance with the QAQC plan when these holes are treated. A total of 105 reference materials (about 17% of all the samples analysed) were inserted in the sample sequences, either certified or internal reference material samples (CDN-GR1, CMRI12, Oreas-723, OREAS-724, OREAS-725, CGL-004, NCS-DC-60119), duplicates (quarter-split core or grinding duplicates), and preparation and analyses blanks, not including the ones inserted by the assaying laboratories.

Qualified Person

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

About the Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project

Focus Graphite’s 100%-owned Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project is in the Southwest Manicouagan reservoir area of the Cote-Nord region of Quebec, one of North America’s leading emerging flake graphite districts. The project lies on the Nitassinan of the Pessamit Innu First Nation, 234 km north-northwest of the city of Baie-Comeau, an industrial city located where the Manicouagan River intersects the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. It comprises two contiguous properties, Lac Tetepisca and Lac Tetepisca Nord. Together, the two properties form a block of 126 map-designated claims (total area: 6,785.14 ha). Focus purchased a 100% unencumbered interest of the mineral rights in the 67 CDC claims constituting the original Lac Tetepisca property from a third party in August 2011. The Lac Tetepisca Nord property was map-staked by the Company in 2012. The Lac Tetepisca Project is accessible year-round by way of a network of secondary gravel roads that extend north from Highway 389, 10 km to the south of the Manic 5 hydroelectric power station.

From 2014 to 2021, Focus tested the Manicouagan-Ouest Graphitic Corridor with 106 drill holes drilled over a 1.4 km strike length (total: 16,468 metres). The drilling formed the basis of a NI 43-101 maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Lac Tetepisca graphite project with the MRE technical report filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca/) on April 5, 2022. The mineral resource estimate, prepared by DRA Global Limited’s Montreal office, includes a pit-constrained Indicated resource for the MOGC prospect at the Lac Tetepisca project of 59.3 million tonnes (Mt) grading 10.61% Graphitic Carbon (Cg) for an estimated content of 6.3 Mt of natural flake graphite (in-situ), plus an Inferred resource of 14.9 Mt grading 11.06% Cg for an estimated content of 1.6 Mt of natural flake graphite.

Additional maps of the Lac Tetepisca property showing the location of the MOGC graphite deposit, along with updated drill sections, are available on the Company’s website at www.focusgraphite.com.

About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.

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

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/
X: https://x.com/focusgraphite

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

Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, without limitation: (i) the timing, scope, and potential outcomes of the planned mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) update for the Lac Tetepisca Project; (ii) the interpretation of drill results and geological modelling, including the potential continuity, extent, and grade of mineralization; (iii) the possibility that future drilling, technical studies, or resource updates may further define or expand the mineralized system; (iv) the timing, progression, and expected results of metallurgical, purification, and product-qualification test work; (v) the potential for the Lac Tetepisca Project to support a single mining operation or progress toward future economic studies, including preliminary economic assessments or feasibility work; (vi) the suitability of graphite from the Project for advanced, battery-grade, or other high-value applications; and (vii) the potential for the Project to contribute to North American or allied critical-mineral supply chains.

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

The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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

About Focus Graphite Inc.

Hongkong Land in partnership with HKTB illuminates “Winter Wonderland in Central”, bringing the heart of Hong Kong to life with dazzling decorations and experiences


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2025 – Hongkong Land is delighted to partner with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to bring “Winter Wonderland in Central” as part of Hong Kong WinterFest 2025. Hongkong Land’s philosophy, Experience is central™, takes on new meaning as we join the city-wide festivities illuminating the heart of Hong Kong. This collaboration builds on a cherished legacy that began six decades ago, when Chater Road hosted the city’s first large-scale festive lighting display in 1965, bringing holiday magic to Central and beyond.

Starlight Boulevard on Chater Road

From now until 4 January, 2026, Central is lit up where Prince’s Building and seven other iconic buildings become the canvas for the “Immersive Light Show,” activating both the Company’s properties and the public realm that connects them. Along Chater Road, a golden canopy of Starlight Boulevard, Hong Kong’s largest three-dimensional outdoor light canopy, creates a magical pathway with cascading lights and illuminated figures marking different years of celebration. This enchanting boulevard leads to LANDMARK ATRIUM’s “Noëlia at LANDMARK,” where the Company’s largest ever installation features an 11-metre lighthouse and an interactive Wishing Lake. At Statue Square Garden, Christmas Town dazzles with a majestic, 6-storey high Christmas tree. Visitors can embrace the holiday spirit at the Christmas market, which offers not only festive workshops but also seasonal food & beverages and unique artisanal products. The experience is further enriched by Santa’s Workshop craft sessions and Rudolph’s Tour curated by Hongkong Land, which weaves together Central’s enchanting heritage and festive traditions.

Winter Wonderland in Central – Experience Highlights:

Starlight Boulevard on Chater Road – Hong Kong’s largest three-dimensional outdoor light canopy transforms Chater Road into a magical pathway. Over 30 trees and pedestrian footbridges shimmer with twinkling lights, while a golden canopy at the entrance to Chater House features illuminated figures marking different years of celebration, casting a warm glow, inviting visitors toward LANDMARK ATRIUM.

Santa’s Food Market & Christmas Boulevard – Discover a charming Christmas market featuring 12 specialty chalets at Statue Square Garden, where Santa’s Food Market & Christmas Boulevard comes alive with festive flavors and holiday treasures. Visitors can indulge in gourmet offerings while exploring a curated selection of artisanal products and holiday décor – all set against the backdrop of a 6-storey high Christmas tree. The magical setting is complete with surprise appearances by Santa Claus, and whimsical toy-themed decorations.

Santa’s Workshop – Creative, hands-on workshops for all ages, brought to you by Hongkong Land. From crafting ornaments and personalised gifts to unique experiences that make perfect presents, these sessions add a personal touch to holiday merrymaking. Highlights include family-friendly activities such as the Christmas Tree Mosaic Workshop and Snow Globe Workshop, as well as distinctive options like the Christmas Aroma Stone Workshop, Upcycled Denim Christmas Tree Workshop, and the Fortune Cat Terrarium Workshop.

Find your perfect Christmas craft here: https://reg.winterwonderlandincentral.com/en/workshop/register

Rudolph’s Tour Curated by Hongkong Land, these heritage tour blend the season’s magic with the timeless spirit of Hong Kong. Where history meets celebration, the story of Hongkong Land’s lasting imprint on the city’s skyline unfolds. This journey offers a fresh perspective on Central, rich with stories, traditions, and hidden gems.

Register here for a unique experience in Central:
https://reg.winterwonderlandincentral.com/en/tour/register

Immersive Light Show – Every night starting at 7:30pm, Prince’s Building and seven other iconic landmarks will glisten in a spectacular show, featuring a blend of 3D projections, festive animations and music.

Noëlia at LANDMARK: Joy Begins with Giving

Festive transformations lead the way to the much-anticipated annual installation at LANDMARK Atrium: “Noëlia at LANDMARK: Joy Begins with Giving.” This enchanting lakeside village is crowned by an 11-metre lighthouse, with a floating airship overhead and Noëlia’s beloved villagers guiding visitors through a landscape filled with wonders. Highlights include Hong Kong’s largest interactive Wishing Lake – Lake Lumière, the exhilarating Starlit Slide, and the Festive Photo Studio, offering endless opportunities for joy and discovery. Every 30 minutes, watch the village come alive in a captivating light show, as Noëlia shimmers with brilliance, bathing the village in sparkling wonder.

Join us this winter for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Central. Visit https://winterwonderlandincentral.com/en for the latest updates and event details.Hashtag: #HongkongLand

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

Hongkong Land

Hongkong Land is a major listed property development, investment and management group. It focuses on developing, owning and managing ultra-premium mixed-use real estate in Asian gateway cities, featuring Grade A office, luxury retail, residential and hospitality products. With over US$40 billion assets under management, Hongkong Land’s ultra-premium mixed-use real estate footprint spans over 1.28 million sq. m. in operation and 1 million sq.m under development, with flagship mixed-use projects in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai. Its properties hold industry leading green building certifications and attract the world’s foremost companies and luxury brands. Established in 1889, Hongkong Land takes a long-term view, investing significantly alongside our capital partners and concentrating our portfolio where we can create the most value for tenants, customers and investors. Hongkong Land Holdings Limited has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Singapore and Bermuda. Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

HTX Research Releases New Report on How the Pre-Market Ecosystem Is Reshaping Token Launches

PANAMA CITY, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX Research, the dedicated research arm of leading global crypto exchange HTX, has released a new report titled The Pre-Market Asset Trading Ecosystem: Mechanism Evolution, Market Structure, and Future Trends Behind Its Multi-Billion Scale. The report provides a systematic analysis of how pre-market trading has emerged, how different asset structures function before a Token Generation Event (TGE), and how this ecosystem is reshaping project launches and exchange listing pathways.

The study focuses on a trend that is becoming increasingly visible across the crypto industry: as fundraising becomes more difficult and token issuance timelines stretch out, trading activity before TGE is evolving from fragmented experimentation into a distinct “1.5-level market” sitting between the primary and secondary markets.

From the Pre-TGE “Vacuum” to a New Market Layer

According to the report, the rise of the pre-market ecosystem is closely tied to structural shifts following the market downturn that began in late 2022. With primary market funding tightening and issuance cycles extending, many projects turned to points systems, airdrop expectations, testing access, and early participation programs to sustain operations and community engagement before launching a token.

At the same time, issuance costs fell and token creation tools lowered barriers dramatically, leading to a surge in the number of new tokens and a constant dilution of market attention. In this environment, attention itself became a scarce resource. Pre-market trading mechanisms—built around future value, expectations, and redeemable rights—naturally emerged, forming an “in-between layer” that previously existed largely behind closed doors between venture funds and exchanges. This layer is now widely referred to as the Pre-Market, or the 1.5-level market.

Three Asset Types Defining the Pre-Market Ecosystem

HTX Research categorizes pre-market assets into three core types by how their future value is anchored.

Token-value-anchored assets revolve around future token prices and include pre-market OTC transactions, pre-market spot trading, and pre-market perpetual futures. These assets are most directly linked to post-listing spot markets and concentrate on early price discovery.

Points-anchored assets are built around user behavior points that later map to airdrops. Through OTC trading and yield-splitting mechanisms, points increasingly function as early expressions of assetized expectations under today’s airdrop-driven tokenomics.

Rights-anchored assets package future redeemable rights—such as whitelist access, early participation slots, or future token allocations—into tradable forms like NFTs, access passes, or BuildKey-style vouchers. These structures transform non-standard entitlements into marketable claims.

Together, these three types cover the full chain from user contribution and market expectation to entitlement assignment and final settlement, turning the pre-market into a multi-layered system rather than a single speculative tool.

HTX’s Practice on Pre-Market Perpetual Futures

As demand has grown, pre-market trading has expanded beyond OTC and spot formats into derivatives. Pre-market perpetual futures allow users to express leveraged views on a token’s future price before it is listed, pushing price discovery further forward in time. According to the report, pre-market perpetuals have already become one of the highest-volume pre-market trading formats.

In this context, HTX launched a WLFI/USDT pre-market perpetual futures ahead of WLFI (World Liberty Financial)’s official listing. This allowed users to participate in price discovery and manage risk prior to TGE, illustrating a broader trend identified in the report: exchanges are extending their role from the listing moment into the pre-issuance phase, making pre-market trading an increasingly important part of exchange product systems.

Scale Potential and Structural Challenges

The pre-market has already reached a meaningful scale. For major projects, pre-market trading can easily generate hundreds of millions of dollars in turnover, while flagship names such as WLFI and Monad have seen cumulative pre-market volumes exceed $1 billion. As a result, the pre-market has become a stable multi-billion-dollar segment with room to expand further.

At the same time, clear structural risks remain. Liquidity is naturally thinner, prices can be moved by large players, and settlement often depends heavily on project teams. Information asymmetry is persistent, and different asset types still lack unified standards for rules, settlement, and risk allocation. Whether the pre-market can continue scaling will depend on its ability to move from an opportunity-driven market toward more institutionalized and coordinated structures.

Conclusion

HTX Research concludes that pre-market trading is not a temporary phenomenon. Driven by changes in funding conditions, user participation models, and exchange product design, it is reshaping how projects launch tokens, how exchanges structure listings, and how users engage with early-stage markets.

As the pre-market evolves from a grey zone before issuance into a core layer connecting primary and secondary markets, it is likely to become a long-term, increasingly institutionalized feature of the crypto market landscape.

About HTX Research

HTX Research is the dedicated research arm of HTX Group, responsible for conducting in-depth analyses, producing comprehensive reports, and delivering expert evaluations across a broad spectrum of topics, including cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging market trends. Committed to providing data-driven insights and strategic foresight, HTX Research plays a pivotal role in shaping industry perspectives and supporting informed decision-making within the digital asset space. Through rigorous research methodologies and cutting-edge analytics, HTX Research remains at the forefront of innovation, driving thought leadership and fostering a deeper understanding of evolving market dynamics. Visit us.

ZEISS concludes fiscal year 2024/25 with solid growth

Revenue totaled almost 12 billion euros, with EBIT at 1.552 billion euros. The segments once again presented a mixed picture. Targeted resilience measures and investments in innovative strength are the key to the future.

  • Mixed picture in all four segments
  • Targeted resilience measures continued
  • Expenditure on research and development still high at 15% of revenue
  • Current outlook challenging

OBERKOCHEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 18 December 2025 – The ZEISS Group concluded fiscal year 2024/25 with solid growth. Revenue increased to 11.896 billion euros (prior year: 10.894 billion euros, up 9%), and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 1.552 billion euros (prior year: 1.444 billion euros), giving an EBIT margin of 13%. The result, particularly the mixed picture in the four segments, reflects the increasing geoeconomic and geopolitical challenges that the company faced in the past fiscal year.

Andreas Pecher, President and CEO of the ZEISS Group
Andreas Pecher, President and CEO of the ZEISS Group

“ZEISS is still operating in a dynamic and challenging business environment,” said Andreas Pecher, President and CEO of the ZEISS Group. Geopolitical tensions, trade barriers, and the conflicts between the major economic regions intensified further in fiscal year 2024/25. This directly impacted the willingness of industry to invest, as well as consumer confidence. “There was increased uncertainty in the markets in the past fiscal year. This required us to adapt strategic activities and strengthen targeted resilience measures,” Pecher explained.

Segment development
Revenue (in billion euros)
Fiscal year 2024/25 Fiscal year 2023/24 Change

(adjusted for currency effects)

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

5.055 4.122 +23% (+23%)
Industrial Quality & Research 2.334 2.369 -1% (0%)
Medical Technology1 2.704 2.611 +4% (+6%)
Consumer Markets 1.569 1.541 +2% (+4%)

1Not identical to the Carl Zeiss Meditec Group

The full press release can be found at www.zeiss.com/newsroom
Hashtag: #ZEISS

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

Vientiane Capital Plans Flood Prevention Measures Ahead of 2026 Rainy Season

Vientiane Capital Plans Flood Prevention Measures Ahead of 2026 Rainy Season
A traffic police officer in the middle of the flooded Vientiane Capital

Vientiane Capital authorities are preparing a series of flood management measures to reduce recurring flooding, with implementation scheduled before the 2026 rainy season. 

Commanding Accolades: Peach Blossoms and Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong Honoured by Multiple International Award Wins

Propelling modern Chinese cuisine in Singapore to the world stage

SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Helmed by leading tastemaker Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong, Peach Blossoms celebrates yet another triumphant year, bringing home debut wins and a run of top honours at major culinary awards on the world stage. Rising from critical acclaim to global recognition, Chef Edward Chong elevates Singapore’s modern Chinese Cuisine with quiet confidence and authority.

Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong, Peach Blossoms, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong, Peach Blossoms, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore

 

Crispy Scales Fillet of Marble Goby in Spicy Pineapple Sauce: Annual Dish Award (Singapore) 2025, Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
Crispy Scales Fillet of Marble Goby in Spicy Pineapple Sauce: Annual Dish Award (Singapore) 2025, Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

This year, Peach Blossoms proudly makes its debut on several major awards, including Trip.com Gourmet Lists 2026, Tatler Best 100 Restaurants in Asia-Pacific 2025, The Best Chef Awards, Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025Chinese Restaurant Awards 2025, and the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.

These recognitions fuel our passion for advancing Chinese cuisine through a deep respect for tradition, innovation and artistry,” said Edward Chong, Executive Chinese Chef of Peach Blossoms. “We’re deeply grateful to our guests, partners, and the international culinary community for their trust and inspiration. This is only the beginning of our journey, as we remain committed to sharing and elevating Singapore’s Chinese cuisine on the world stage.”

(Debut to Diamond status) Trip.com Gourmet Lists 2026

Peach Blossoms was elevated to a higher recognition at the Trip.com Gourmet Lists 2026, advancing from Platinum to Diamond restaurant status, placing it among 152 other Diamond restaurants worldwide and 29 restaurants in Singapore.

The Trip.com Gourmet Lists 2026, organised by Trip.com Group, is one of the world’s most trusted travel-industry recognitions, celebrating excellence across hotels, restaurants, attractions, nightlife and destinations. Winners are selected based on verified guest reviews, booking data, service consistency and distinct experience features, making the awards a definitive guide for discerning travellers and travel professionals alike.

(Debut) Tatler Best 100 Restaurants in Asia-Pacific

Peach Blossoms was proudly featured among Tatler Best 100 Restaurants in Asia-Pacific for the first time, joining the coveted regional list alongside the best fine dining restaurants. Notably, Peach Blossoms proudly stands as the only Chinese restaurant in Singapore on the list.

Tatler Best Restaurants is an annual curation of the region’s most exceptional dining destinations, celebrating culinary excellence, creativity, and influence. Carefully selected by Tatler’s editors and a panel of industry experts, the list highlights restaurants that define the evolving landscape of gastronomy across Asia Pacific by pushing boundaries, championing local ingredients, and delivering outstanding dining experiences with global impact.

(Debut) The Best Chef Awards 2025 – One Knife

At The Best Chef Awards 2025 held in Milan, Italy, Peach Blossoms’ Chef Edward Chong earned recognition among the world’s top chefs, a testament to his vision and dedication to innovation, craftsmanship and cultural depth in contemporary Chinese cuisine. He was awarded the distinction of One Knife (Excellent) for the first time. 

Founded in 2017, The Best Chef Awards is a global initiative celebrating the creativity, innovation and influence of chefs beyond their restaurants. Now in its ninth edition, the 2025 ceremony brought together nearly a thousand voters from across six continents, including chefs and industry professionals. The Awards recognise culinary excellence through a tiered “Knife” system and special categories that honour visionaries, innovators and humanitarians, cementing its status as one of the world’s most influential platforms spotlighting leading and emerging culinary talents.

Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 – “Best of the Best” in Fine Dining, Singapore

Adding to the momentum, Peach Blossoms was named a “Best of the Best” Winner in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025, placing it among the top 1% of all restaurants worldwide. Honoured in the Fine Dining – Singapore category, the award underscores the restaurant’s commitment to excellence and the consistently exceptional experiences proactively shared by its guests.

Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards is one of the most trusted recognitions in global hospitality, celebrating the world’s top destinations, restaurants, and experiences as chosen by real travellers. Based entirely on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings submitted by millions of Tripadvisor users over a 12-month period, it reflects genuine guest satisfaction and consistent excellence. The “Best of the Best” distinction, Tripadvisor’s highest honour, recognises the top 1% of all listings worldwide, spotlighting establishments that deliver outstanding service, quality and memorable experiences.

(Debut) Chinese Restaurant Awards 2025

Peach Blossoms also marked a milestone at the Chinese Restaurant Awards 2025, being named one of the Top 30 Honourees in the inaugural Elite 15 Asia Awards. It stands as the only restaurant from Singapore to receive this honour, a recognition that highlights its mastery of Chinese gastronomy, balancing time-honoured traditions with forward-thinking creativity.

Founded in Vancouver, Canada in 2008, the Chinese Restaurant Awards is the world’s longest-running program dedicated to celebrating excellence in Chinese cuisine. In 2025, the Awards expanded its influence across Asia, marking a new era in its mission to elevate Chinese culinary culture on the global stage.

(Debut) Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

In January 2025, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide launched in Singapore, with Peach Blossoms proudly featured among its list of top restaurants, recognised through the lens of Chinese culinary excellence. Its Crispy Scales Fillet of Marble Goby in Spicy Pineapple Sauce was also named the Annual Dish Award representing Singapore, standing as a shining example of Contemporary Singapore Chinese Cuisine.

Launched by Chinese technology and retail giant Meituan, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide is a prestigious dining ranking system that celebrates restaurants evaluated by Chinese dining standards — blending storytelling, culinary innovation, heritage, and rigorous anonymous assessments.

From refined storytelling through food to an unwavering pursuit of excellence, Peach Blossoms continues to shape the future of Chinese fine dining in Singapore and beyond.

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Peach Blossoms
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
Level 5
6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594

Opening Hours
Lunch:
Mondays to Fridays, and Eve of Public Holidays

  • 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

  • 11:30am to 3:00pm

Dinner:
Mondays to Fridays, and Eve of Public Holidays

  • 6:30pm to 10:30pm

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

  • 6:30pm to 8:00pm (1st seating)
  • 8.30pm to 10:30pm (2nd seating)

Reservations
Tel: +65 6845 1118
Email: peachblossoms.prsmb@parkroyalcollection.com
Website: https://bit.ly/PRSMB-PeachBlossoms

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Nearest MRT: Esplanade Station (CC3)

About Peach Blossoms

Peach Blossoms exudes a fresh and contemporary energy, serving modern Chinese cuisine with influences from Southeast Asia. With premium seasonal produce, masterful culinary techniques and artful presentation, award-winning Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong breathes life into one of Singapore’s top Chinese restaurants, earning acclaim by food connoisseurs and the elite business community alike.

As one of Singapore’s highly lauded Chinese chefs, renowned for redefining Chinese cuisine with his own innovative and modern interpretation. Chef Edward’s story is one of transformation and dedication, from a novice to a culinary virtuoso, who now entices diners from across the globe with his elevated Chinese cuisine.

The modern Chinese restaurant has won numerous recognitions, including the prestigious Diamond Restaurant Award at the Trip.Best 2026 Awards, the One-Knife (Excellent) Award at The Best Chef Awards 2025, One-Diamond Restaurant Award in the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, Tatler’s 100 Best Restaurants, Tatler Best 2025’s Best Innovation and Singapore’s Top 20 Restaurants Award, Singapore’s Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Tripadvisor’s Best-of-the-Best Travellers’ Choice Awards, and attaining #74 in the coveted Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 Extended List 2024. 

More information on Peach Blossoms here: Top Chinese Restaurant Singapore | Peach Blossoms Restaurant

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore

Sitting in the heart of the central business district and Marina Bay, with panoramic views of the Singapore city skyline and world-class attractions, the 583-room PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is the country’s first Garden-in-a-Hotel.

A champion of sustainability and environmental responsibility, the hotel features one of Southeast Asia’s largest indoor sky-lit atriums, flourishing with over 2,400 lush plants, trees, shrubs and groundcovers spread indoors. An expansive rooftop Urban Farm cultivates more than 60 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, forming the backbone of the hotel’s farm-to-table, farm-to-bar and farm-to-spa offerings.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is honoured to be recognised among the very best — ranked in the Top 10 Best Singapore Hotels by Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific readers (2025/2024), named one of TripAdvisor’s Top 3 Hotels in both the Luxury and Top Hotel categories as reviewed by the international TripAdvisor community, placing the Hotel in TripAdvisor’s coveted Travellers’ Choice 2025 Best of the Best. Voted Best Hotel – Singapore by TTG Asia for three consecutive years and recognised as Singapore’s most Sustainable Hotel (Asia) by Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, these numerous distinctions are a true testament to the exceptional experiences the hotel strives to create.

More information on PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore here: Hotel in Marina Bay Singapore | PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts

Operated by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts has an expanding footprint of sustainable hotels, with a current network comprising PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore; and PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore. Driven by a passion for life, PARKROYAL COLLECTION’s iconic properties rejuvenate the wellbeing through nature-driven design, eco-wellness and refreshing lifestyle luxury.

About Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and/or manages more than 50 hotels, resorts and serviced suites across three brands – “Pan Pacific”, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL – encompassing more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, it is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited.

More information on Pan Pacific Hotels Group here:  Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION & PARKROYAL | Pan Pacific Hotels Group