Highlights

• First Graphene enters Development and Commercialisation Agreement with global prepreg manufacturer Aeropreg to develop graphene-enhanced carbon fibre prepreg
• Three-year agreement builds on positive results from First Graphene’s development work incorporating PureGRAPH^® into carbon fibre composites
• Collaboration combines PureGRAPH^® and proprietary epoxy concentrates with Aeropreg’s established manufacturing and resin development capabilities
• First Graphene intends to progress the graphene-enhanced prepreg product towards commercial launch through Aeropreg’s existing sales channels
• Partnership solidifies FGR’s pathway into the global carbon fibre reinforced plastics market, estimated to grow to US$43.7 billion by 2033

SYDNEY, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — First Graphene Limited (ASX: FGR; “First Graphene” or “the Company”) (FRA:M11) (OTCQB:FGPHF) has entered a three-year Development and Commercialisation Agreement with Turkish prepreg manufacturer, Aeropreg, to advance a PureGRAPH^® enhanced carbon fibre prepreg towards commercialisation.

Under the three-year agreement, First Graphene’s proprietary epoxy concentrates will be used to optimise the incorporation of PureGRAPH^® into Aeropreg’s existing carbon fibre prepreg manufacturing process.

Carbon fibre prepreg is a composite material that has been pre-infused with partially cured polymer resin and is often used to strengthen components used in aerospace, defence, automotives and sporting goods.

The development program will focus on achieving controlled and repeatable graphene loading within prepreg before validating the strength, durability, performance and manufacturability of the resulting material.

Subject to trial results, First Graphene and Aeropreg will advance the material towards commercial launch, leveraging Aeropreg’s existing sales channels across the aerospace, automotive, marine and sporting goods industries.

The new partnership represents the next stage in First Graphene’s strategy to convert its technical development in carbon fibre composites into commercial opportunities for PureGRAPH^®.

It also follows First Graphene’s track record of positive results from customer development programs and grant-funded research on graphene-enhanced carbon fibre composites.

Securing a commercial prepreg solution and an experienced manufacturing partner is an essential step towards addressing defence, aerospace and automotive applications. Modern commercial aircraft make extensive use of carbon fibre prepreg in their airframes, for primary structures.

The collaboration aligns with First Graphene’s increased focus on the US market and its recent acquisition of MITO Materials, which expanded the Company’s composites technology and customer relationships in North America.

Importantly, Aeropreg has in-house resin development and testing capabilities, providing First Graphene with a manufacturing partner to advance this technology towards commercial production.

This agreement provides First Graphene with a potential pathway into the global carbon fibre reinforced plastics market, which is estimated to grow to the value of US$43.7 billion by 2033^[1].

About Aeropreg

Aeropreg manufactures and supplies prepreg composite materials, including carbon, glass, aramid and basalt fibre prepregs, for aerospace, automotive, marine, sporting goods, medical and wind energy applications. The company offers customised material solutions and technical support to meet customers’ specific requirements.

Aeropreg’s research and development capabilities include developing and refining resin systems, supported by in-house chemical, physical, thermal and mechanical testing.

Aeropreg is a subsidiary of Spinteks. According to Aeropreg, its prepreg production operates under AS9100 aerospace quality management certification. In June 2026, Spinteks was added to the Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) Approved Supplier List for composite manufacturing, with Aeropreg carrying out prepreg production within the group.^[2]

First Graphene Managing Director and CEO, Michael Bell, said:

“The new partnership with Aeropreg represents an important step in progressing our carbon fibre development work towards commercialisation in key industries such as aerospace and defence.

We have built considerable knowledge around incorporating PureGRAPH^® into composite materials and the next step was to combine that expertise with an established manufacturer capable of producing and taking a product to market.

Aeropreg brings extensive prepreg manufacturing and resin development capabilities, as well as established global sales channels across a number of high-value industries.

Our immediate focus will be on successfully validating the material within Aeropreg’s manufacturing process, with the longer-term objective of establishing another commercial route to market for PureGRAPH^®.”

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This announcement has been approved by the Chairman.

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With Scoot as its first airline partner, tigerhop expands Dohop’s footprint in Asia and adds new network capacity and destinations for Taiwan’s leading low-cost carrier.

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dohop, the travel technology company creating a new standard for Connected Travel that works beyond traditional interline, has announced a new partnership with Tigerair Taiwan to deploy the Dohop-powered tigerhop platform, now live on the airline’s retail channels. Through the initial partnership with Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, Tigerair Taiwan customers will have more options for travel within Asia, specifically across North Asia routes and new connections to Singapore, all bookable in a single transaction.

Tigerhop, powered by Dohop’s RetailConnect platform, allows Tigerair Taiwan to sell multi-carrier journeys that combine its own flights with onward services operated by partner airlines. At launch, tigerhop will offer connections from Taipei and Da Nang to Singapore via Scoot, and travelers departing from Singapore can transfer at Taoyuan International Airport to other destinations, including Akita, Hanamaki, and Tottori.

“Tigerair Taiwan demonstrates how airlines can use Connected Travel to expand their network without the cost and complexity of bilateral interlining,” said Hugh Aitken, Chief Operating Officer at Dohop. “Launching tigerhop with Scoot gives Taiwanese travellers access to more destinations through Tigerair Taiwan’s own channels, while enabling the airline to capture bookings that might otherwise go to OTAs. With additional carriers joining the platform in the coming months, tigerhop also marks an important expansion of Dohop’s presence in Asia.”

For Tigerair Taiwan, the partnership adds connections with other carriers without complex interline or codeshare agreements, expanding its commercial reach with minimal technical investment. By selling these itineraries through tigerhop under its own brand, the airline can compete more effectively with online travel agents while giving passengers access to Dohop’s ConnectSure disruption support and travel protection services.

“Working with Dohop, we can grow our international reach without traditional interline structures while maintaining our brand promise to our passengers,” said Joyce Huang, Chairperson of Tigerair Taiwan. “We look forward to partnering with new carriers and expanding our coverage in the APAC region through Dohop’s technology.”

The Tigerair Taiwan launch extends Dohop’s presence across Asia, where its platforms are already live for Scoot, Thai Vietjet, Citilink and Air India Express, with others in development. These deployments reflect growing demand among Asian carriers for flexible connectivity that can integrate into existing retail channels without individual codeshare or bilateral interline agreements, supporting the industry’s broader move toward modular, multi-carrier connectivity and modern retailing.

For more information about the partnership between Dohop and Tigerair Taiwan, or to arrange an interview with a Dohop executive, please contact Vanessa Horwell at vhorwell@thinkinkpr.com.

About Dohop 
Dohop enables connected journeys from booking through arrival, combining flights and travel segments from multiple airlines and travel providers into a single trip supported by disruption handling, travel protection, and baggage transfer. More than 100 airlines and travel partners, including Air France, Air Transat, easyJet, Scoot, Vueling and Wizz Air, use Dohop’s Connected Travel platform to create, sell, and support multi-carrier journeys without traditional interline agreements, expanding network connectivity and route options as participation grows. Visit www.dohop.com/airlines to learn more.

About Tigerair Taiwan
Tigerair Taiwan launched its first route in 2014. As Taiwan’s first and only low-cost carrier (LCC), it operates routes across Asia, providing travelers with affordable, reliable, and convenient options. Focusing on a warm, passionate, and genuine service while upholding safety as its core value, Tigerair Taiwan continues to expand its footprint and add more destinations in Asia. Learn more at www.tigerairtw.com.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 3, 2026, local time, a Shanghai-themed cultural exchange event was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., bringing a taste of Shanghai to the U.S. Titled “Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night,” the event was also part of the “Shanghai Let’s Meet” city promotion initiative and a broader series of China-U.S. people-to-people exchanges. Through a variety of cultural activities and interactions, the event built bridges between people across the Pacific and offered a glimpse of Shanghai as an open, inclusive and dynamic international metropolis.

The event, held by Shanghai Media Group, brought together nearly 100 prominent figures from China and the United States across the political, business, technology, cultural and arts sectors. Song Jiongming, President of Shanghai Media Group, and Susan Lee, Secretary of State of Maryland, attended the event and delivered remarks. Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng was also in attendance.

In the afternoon, the National Mall was transformed into a “mini Shanghai” carnival. The carnival featured 50 stalls showcasing international cuisine, a “Shanghai Charm” themed exhibition area and displays of China’s intangible cultural heritage.

Visitors got a glimpse of Shanghai’s cutting-edge technological innovation through a model of the C919 passenger jet, explored the city’s latest trends through a model of the Oriental Pearl Tower and popular Chinese cultural and creative IPs, and took a virtual journey through Shanghai’s past and present with VR headsets provided by the Shanghai Museum. Time-honored brands such as White Rabbit candy, Hero fountain pens and Lao Feng Xiang offered visitors a taste of Shanghai’s iconic homegrown brands. Meanwhile, an IP SHANGHAI lenticular art exhibition brought the city to life through dynamic images that changed as visitors moved around the displays.

From such an immersive experience showcasing Shanghai as a first stop for international visitors entering China to distinctive IPs spanning culture, commerce, tourism, sports and exhibitions, the carnival offered Americans and international visitors a glimpse of the city and a chance to experience Shanghai firsthand at one of Washington’s most iconic landmarks. Many visitors said they hoped to visit Shanghai in person and explore the city on foot through a “city walk.”

As the sun began to set, its golden glow fell over the Capitol dome. Against an iconic backdrop featuring the two cities, the “Future Resonance” outdoor concert got underway.

Young performers from China and the United States took the stage alongside renowned artists from both countries. The One Voice Children’s Choir from the United States and the Manhattan Philharmonic joined forces to perform “We Are Together,” a song created in Shanghai to celebrate friendship between the two countries.

The program featured a rich mix of symphonic works, traditional Chinese music, Chinese opera and anime music. Footage from Shanghai’s city image film “UP! SHANGHAI” played on the large screen behind the stage throughout the concert.

Later that evening, nearly 100 guests from China and the United States, including prominent figures from politics, business, technology, culture and the arts, took part in the ShanghaiEye Night dialogue session.

Themed “Invest in China for a Win-Win Future,” the dialogue highlighted the China International Import Expo and Shanghai’s development as an international economic, financial, trade, shipping and technological innovation center. It also showcased the city’s world-class business environment and provided a platform for high-level dialogue and practical cooperation between Chinese and U.S. companies.

The dialogue also featured a “Shanghai Charm” city image reception area. On one side, twenty selected historical photographs capturing key “Shanghai moments” in China-U.S. relations were displayed, including the signing of the Shanghai Communiqué, the launch of the first China-U.S. air route, the opening of Apple’s first store in China, the Tesla Gigafactory and the 10th anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort.

On the other side, 20 photographs from the IP SHANGHAI platform, under the theme “Chasing Dreams in Shanghai,” showcased Lujiazui Financial City, Yangshan Deep-Water Port, Shanghai Grand Opera House, the North Bund shipping hub, and the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek. Together, the displays offered guests a visual introduction to the city and created lasting memories of Shanghai.

With the support of the Information Office of the Shanghai Municipal Government and co-hosted by Shanghai Media Group, the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation Center and the Washington Chinese Community Alliance, the event brought together guests from a range of sectors in China and the United States.

The event brought Shanghai closer to American audiences and the international community through city promotion, cultural performances, interactive experiences and high-level dialogue. It also provided a platform for people-to-people and cultural exchange between China and the United States. Reflecting the theme “Future Resonance,” the event hoped to give a warm and positive boost to people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From October 3 to 4, Assembly Character Toys Brand Blokees exhibited at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026, featuring nearly 500 products across its two core categories, Blokees Model Kits and BLOKEES WHEELS. More than 90 new products made their debut, highlighting Blokees’ continued expansion across product categories, IPs and consumer segments.

The Blokees Model Kits portfolio covers hero collecting, model kit collecting, animal-themed products and fashion-oriented products, featuring more than 10 global IPs including ULTRAMAN, TRANSFORMERS, Saint Seiya, Evangelion and DC. Products for collectors aged 16 and above were a key focus, with nearly 40 products exhibited across Champion, Champion Lite, Fantastic and Legend series , including more than 20 new products making their debut. Notably, DC made its first commercial appearance in the Legend series.

Blokees continues to expand its product ecosystem. Blokees also exhibited the latest products from its TERRAVENTURE Series and DaaLaMode Series. The TERRAVENTURE Series features animal-themed model kits based on Jurassic World, while the DaaLaMode Series combines assembly, articulation, and fashion play, expanding Blokees’ offerings across different consumer segments.

In the Blokees Wheels category, Blokees exhibited its C, E, and S Series, featuring IPs including Transformers, Ultraman, and Batman. New products based on Cyberpunk 2077, Fast & Furious × Ford and Fast & Furious × Dodge were also exhibited for the first time, further expanding the category’s offerings for vehicle enthusiasts.

Beyond products, Blokees also exhibited winning works from the “Dawn” and “Awakening” seasons of the 2026 BFC Creation Contest. Through BFC, Blokees connects players worldwide through creation and sharing, with the community now spanning 21 countries and regions.

Blokees will continue to strengthen its two core categories and expand its global product and creator ecosystem under its strategy of “Universally appealing, Stepwise pricing, Globally promoting.”

Talent, Product Innovation and Distribution Advance in Tandem to Bring Taiwanese Baijiu to the World

SEOUL, South Korea and BUSAN, South Korea, Oct. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor (KKL), which has been honing the craft of kaoliang distilling for more than 70 years, is accelerating its international expansion in 2026 by reaching out to younger consumers, diversifying its product portfolio and expanding into new markets.

KKL has earned accolades at global spirits competitions, invested in bartender training and overseas guest appearances at leading bars, and drawn strong buyer interest at this year’s FHA–Food & Beverage 2026 in Singapore. The show yielded distribution agreements and new customer orders in Malaysia and Singapore, marking tangible progress in Southeast Asia. This October, KKL will join the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) at SIAL Paris 2026, the world’s largest food trade show. For 2027, KKL plans to take part in the Seoul Bar & Spirits Show and host tasting events across Southeast Asia. By advancing on three fronts — talent development, product innovation and distribution — KKL is shifting its overseas efforts from building brand awareness to establishing a lasting market presence.

From Campus to the World’s Bars: Kinmen Kaoliang Cup Builds an International Talent Pipeline

Beyond bringing its products to new markets, KKL is working to put Taiwan’s bartending talent on the international stage. The company’s Kinmen Kaoliang Cup cocktail competition features student and professional divisions, creating a pathway from nurturing emerging talent on campus to industry engagement and international exchange for professional bartenders. In 2026, the top three finishers in the competition’s professional division represented KKL as guest bartenders at leading South Korean bars. Centering their creations on Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor, the trio brought Taiwan’s terroir and contemporary mixology to the international bar scene, giving audiences worldwide a taste of Taiwan’s spirits while showcasing the creative energy of its bartenders.

Their overseas guest appearances are not the end of the journey. After returning to Taiwan, the three bartenders will, for the first time, take their talents on the road as part of the 2026 KK Bar Cocktail Guide—Kinmen Kaoliang Cocktail Guide, making a series of pop-up guest appearances at partner bars across the island. The initiative brings the fruits of international exchange back to the Taiwanese market and invites more consumers to rediscover the distinctive flavors of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor.

Strong Buyer Interest in Singapore and Exclusive Distributor Secured in Malaysia: From Global Exposure to Commercial Results

At FHA–Food & Beverage 2026 in Singapore, KKL attracted strong interest from international buyers and spirits distributors, securing new orders and partnership leads—an important step in strengthening its Southeast Asian distribution network. Generations ago, many Kinmen residents crossed the seas in search of opportunity, putting down roots and building thriving communities across Singapore, Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia. Those deep bonds of kinship, together with a network of Kinmen community associations across the region, now provide a powerful cultural bridge as KKL takes its brand to the world. Word-of-mouth recommendations within these communities, along with local business connections, have greatly accelerated the brand’s expansion into new markets.

Building on its Southeast Asian momentum, KKL is scheduled to join forces with TAITRA and a group of leading Taiwanese food companies as part of a “Team Taiwan” delegation at SIAL Paris, one of the world’s largest food trade shows, this October. The delegation will target opportunities in Western fine dining and premium spirits markets. In 2027, KKL plans to exhibit at the Seoul Bar & Spirits Show, one of Asia’s major professional bar and spirits exhibitions. Building on its existing presence in South Korea and relationships with the country’s bar community, the brand will connect with international bartenders, bar operators, and younger consumers. KKL will also host tasting events across Southeast Asia in partnership with local distributors, deepening its long-term engagement with both the market and consumers in the region.

From Signature Kaoliang Spirit to a Diversified Portfolio: Innovative Flavors for Global Markets

As KKL’s global footprint expands, the distiller is developing innovative products tailored to diverse markets, generations and drinking cultures. Drawing on more than seven decades of kaoliang distilling expertise, KKL has expanded its portfolio beyond its classic Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor. The lineup now includes cask-finished specialty spirits, kaoliang beer, KKL’s own whisky and low-ABV ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. With different alcohol strengths and flavor profiles suited to a variety of drinking occasions, KKL is giving consumers worldwide more ways to discover the world of Kinmen Kaoliang—and these innovative releases have already generated a positive response in the market.

According to KKL, international expansion is about more than selling products in more markets. The company is focused on building a lasting and sustainable foundation overseas through talent development, product innovation, and strong distribution networks. Looking ahead, KKL will build on its distilling expertise and continue to expand through international trade shows, distribution partnerships, bartender exchanges, and a diversified product portfolio. The company is committed to helping the world move beyond simply discovering Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor to truly understanding and appreciating it—bringing Taiwanese baijiu, together with Kinmen’s distinctive terroir, craftsmanship and spirit of innovation, to an ever-wider global audience.

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