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Unearthing experimental data buried in scientific papers

Large language models accelerate construction of materials property databases.

Technologies that underpin modern society, such as smartphones and automobiles, rely on a diverse range of functional materials. Materials scientists are therefore working to develop and improve new materials, but predicting material properties is no simple task. Data science is key to transforming this field, and new tools powered by artificial intelligence are expected to accelerate the exploration, collection, and management of materials property data worldwide.

Researchers and artificial intelligence work together to collect experimental materials science data from papers worldwide and build a database. (Copyright: Kenji Tashiro. Instagram: ripplemarkmaker. CC-BY-4.0)

The relationship between functional materials and their properties is complex. Even slight differences in composition or synthesis methods can affect electronic states and microstructures, often resulting in entirely different properties. For this reason, theoretical models alone cannot provide reliable predictions, and the intuition of researchers and engineers built on years of experience has played a significant role.

Machine learning is a technology that can learn empirical trends rather than relying on theory. By applying machine learning to experimental data in materials science, it may be possible to replicate such intuition computationally. Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, now support the daily lives of many people and are capable of flexible information extraction that takes background knowledge and context into account. This opens up the possibility of automating the process of converting complex information sources like scientific papers into structured data. If large-scale datasets of experimental data can be built through this approach, it is expected to enable researchers to gain inspiration through a bird’s-eye view of the data, as well as to realize property predictions based on empirical trends using machine learning.

A team led by Dr. Yukari Katsura, a Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), has focused on this potential and developed two new tools to accelerate the construction of Starrydata, a materials property database built from data collected from scientific papers. This work was recently published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods.

“Graphs in the millions of papers published to date contain valuable experimental data collected by past researchers, and much of it remains untapped,” says Prof. Katsura. In the Starrydata project, which she launched in 2015, data collection from papers was performed manually and supported by the independently developed Starrydata2 web system, successfully amassing an unprecedented volume of experimental data. The new tools are designed to further streamline this data collection process. “We found that by specifying a data structure and giving instructions to an LLM, we can accurately and comprehensively extract information about figures, tables, and samples from the text of paper PDFs across a wide range of fields.”

Prof. Katsura added, “Many publishers prohibit the use of artificial intelligence on paper PDFs, so we are currently developing the system to target open-access papers.”

The first tool, Starrydata Auto-Suggestion for Sample Information, is a function that reads the text of a paper and suggests candidate entries for data fields pre-designed for each materials domain; it is already integrated into the Starrydata2 web system. When a user pastes text from a paper’s abstract or experimental methods section, it is sent to OpenAI’s GPT via API, and candidate entries in English are automatically displayed below each input field.

The second tool, Starrydata Auto-Summary GPT, deconstructs an entire open-access paper PDF uploaded by the user and automatically summarizes all descriptions of figures, tables, and samples appearing in the paper as a structured data in JSON format. The JSON data output is generated using ChatGPT’s custom GPT feature, and the resulting data can be viewed as an easy-to-read table in a web browser. Although this data is not currently incorporated directly into the Starrydata database, it dramatically accelerates the work of data collectors in quickly locating target data and entering information. Note that reading data points from graph images is difficult for LLMs, so this task is performed by data collectors using an independently developed semi-automated tool.

“A paper is a logical structure assembled to convey the author’s claims, but by deconstructing it and returning it to the form of experimental data, other researchers can also use it for their own research,” says Dr. Katsura. “In this way, we are aiming for a future where experimental data from all materials science fields can be shared in digital format and viewed from a bird’s-eye perspective.”

At present, Starrydata has only progressed in building databases for certain materials science fields, such as thermoelectric materials that convert heat and electricity, and magnets. However, as an open dataset that can be used for new materials development, it is beginning to be utilized primarily by leading researchers around the world. The team is advancing their research with the aim of raising broader awareness of the potential of such large-scale experimental data and establishing paper data collection as a recognized form of research within the scientific community.

Further information
Yukari Katsura
Senior Researcher, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
KATSURA.Yukari@nims.go.jp
(Yukari Katsura is also an associate professor at University of Tsukuba and guest researcher at RIKEN)

Paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2025.2590811

About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods (STAM-M)

STAM Methods is an open access sister journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), and focuses on emergent methods and tools for improving and/or accelerating materials developments, such as methodology, apparatus, instrumentation, modeling, high-through put data collection, materials/process informatics, databases, and programming. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM-M

Dr Kazuya Saito
STAM Methods Publishing Director
SAITO.Kazuya@nims.go.jp

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January 8, 2026
Iluvatar CoreX Soars by 31.54% in Trading Debut: ‘Genuine Leader’ of Domestic AI Computing Power Chips Emerges

HONG KONG, January 8, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – On January 8, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“Iluvatar CoreX”, stock code: 9903.HK), the highly anticipated Chinese GPGPU chip design company, officially commenced trading on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The stock surged over 31.54% at the opening bell, propelling its market capitalization past the HK$ 48.37 billion threshold.

The impressive first-day performance not only validated the market’s strong expectations for the substitution of domestic computing power but also highlighted the robust investment value of Iluvatar CoreX, serving as the “computing power chip backbone” for domestic large models. As a scarce GPGPU stock in Hong Kong’s equity market, Iluvatar CoreX has emerged as the most definitive core investee amid the AI investment boom by virtue of its lucid business logic and solid commercialization achievements, offering an optimal timing window for investors to position themselves within the domestic high-end computing power sector.

Full-stack technological upgrades solidify the computing power foundation for domestic large models

At the pivotal juncture where AI large models transition from technical validation to scaled deployment, the technical maturity and consistency of supply of GPGPU directly determine the pace and penetration of industrial implementation. Through its fully-stack self-developed technology path and continuously evolving GPGPU architecture, Iluvatar CoreX has emerged as the most dependable “computing power chip backbone” for domestic large models, breaking the monopoly held by international giants in the high-end computing power sector.

As the China’s first company to achieve mass production of GPGPU chips for both training and inference, Iluvatar CoreX has established a product ecosystem spanning the entire lifecycle of large models: the “TG” series training chips prioritizes massive data processing and model training, addressing the high-intensity computing demands of large-scale parameter models; while the “ZK” series inference chips are optimized for deployment scenarios and address inference-specific requirements such as low latency, high throughput, and optimal power efficiency, delivering excellent performance-to-cost ratio for large language model inference tasks. Crucially, adhering to the “hardware-software integration” philosophy, Iluvatar CoreX has independently developed a software stack that ensures full compatibility with mainstream GPGPU programming ecosystem and platform, thereby significantly reducing customer migration costs.

Through three generations of GPGPU architectural iterations and progressive software stack enhancement, Iluvatar CoreX has achieved steady advancement in computing performance, ecosystem compatibility, and adaptability across diverse application scenarios, positioning itself as a genuine technology-driven enterprise rather than a “concept company” reliant on policy incentives. As domestic large models transition from technical validation to in-depth industry integration and scaled deployment, the demand for a high-performance, cost-effective, and consistently supplied domestic computing backbone is poised for explosive growth. Leveraging its first-mover advantage in mass production, proven product reliability through bulk deployment, and extensive hardware/software ecosystem compatibility, Iluvatar CoreX has become a serious option for numerous technology giants and industry leaders pursuing computing autonomy.

With a lucid business logic, Iluvatar CoreX stands as the most robust AI computing chip enterprise

Amidst the AI chip industry’s prevailing challenges of “splashing the cash with narrow profitability”, Iluvatar CoreX has charted a healthy trajectory of “technology implementation – scaled monetization – sustained growth” by virtue of its lucid business logic, establishing itself as the computing chip enterprise with the most solid capabilities for sustainable development in China.

Unlike business models that rely heavily on government subsidies, research projects, or single demonstration orders, Iluvatar CoreX rapidly penetrated the market by leveraging its products’ advantages of enhanced efficiency, strong adaptability and high portability, with its customer base directly anchored to the most authentic and sustainable demand sources within the AI industry: cloud service providers, large data centers, and leading government and enterprise clients. The core procurement logic for these clients is acquiring continuous, stable, and scalable computing to support their massive AI training and inference operations. This generates predictable bulk orders and sustained repurchase potential for Iluvatar CoreX, aligning its revenue characteristics with rigid infrastructure investments, which forms a sustainable business model closely aligned with “directly delivering computing value”. From an investment perspective, Iluvatar CoreX’s business trajectory offers greater clarity and stronger cash flow visibility.

Meanwhile, Iluvatar CoreX maintains an efficient and controlled pace in its R&D investments. Based on publicly available financial data, the “R&D expense/revenue” ratio of Iluvatar CoreX ranges between approximately 80% and 120%, representing the lowest level among comparable peers. This healthy return on investment ensures continuous technological iteration while avoiding operational pressures from reckless spending, which effectively reduces the risk of the Company being forced into strategic compromises or marginalized due to the pressure on the capital chain. Market analysis widely recognizes Iluvatar CoreX as the most likely enterprise to maintain its independent leadership position in long-term competition through its self-sustaining capabilities and technological accumulation.

Performance continues to improve with promising growth prospects

Solid business logic brings impressive performance. As of June 2025, Iluvatar CoreX had cumulatively shipped over 52,000 units of GPGPU products, served over 290 cross-sector customers, and completed over 900 deployments and applications in essential sectors including financial services, healthcare and transportation. Revenue scale has experienced explosive growth, surging from RMB189 million in 2022 to RMB540 million in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 68.8%. Revenue further increased by 64.2% to RMB324 million in the first half of 2025.

What is even more noteworthy is its high-quality profit structure. In 2024, the gross margin for the Company’s GPGPU products reached 56.6%, and the overall gross margin remained at a high level of 50.1% in the first half of 2025. This data fully demonstrates that the Company’s products have gained genuine market recognition through technological premium pricing rather than relying on low-price competition, laying a solid foundation for long-term sustainable growth.

The impressive performance of Iluvatar CoreX on its first day of listing represents the market’s “vote” for its solid accumulation over the past years and its core position in the golden track of AI computing. It has demonstrated its profit-making capability through clear business logic and its spending efficiency through healthy financial indicators. As AI investment transitions from conceptual phase to performance validation, companies like Iluvatar CoreX possessing technical hard power, genuine commercial momentum, and financial stability are poised to consistently deliver growth value amid the dual waves of AI technological revolution and domestic substitution.

January 8, 2026
RAK ICC Provides Strategic Solutions for Holding Companies and Regional Expansion
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As businesses face increasing regulatory complexity across borders, RAK ICC offers flexible solutions to simplify expansion and protect assets.

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In an ever-changing global business landscape, RAK ICC allows businesses to operate within the UAE’s well-established economic and legal frameworks, ensuring they meet both local and international standards while managing operations effectively.

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RAK ICC is built to provide businesses with a stable foundation for managing operations and investments. Whether you’re consolidating assets or expanding operations, it offers nimble solutions to help companies grow and stay compliant with regulations.

“Our mission is to help families and businesses manage wealth nimbly and preserve their legacies, backed by RAK ICC’s secure and reputable jurisdiction.”Sandra Louw, CEO of RAK ICC

Today, RAK ICC stands as one of the region’s most established corporate registries, with more than 40,000 incorporations benefiting from its secure and compliant ecosystem.

About RAK ICC
Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) is a corporate registry based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The organisation provides international business companies and foundations, typically used for private and business structuring, asset consolidation, and succession planning. To date, RAK ICC has incorporated thousands of international companies and supports multi-billion dirhams in structured assets. It serves high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking flexible and secure solutions for long-term business and wealth management.

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January 7, 2026
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP and TANAKA MIRAI Lab. Release “The TANAKA 2025” a Perfume that Expresses the Fragrance of Gold (Au)

The Start of the Precious Fragrance Project, Which Seeks to Express Sensibilities through Fragrance

TOKYO, Jan 7, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA MIRAI Lab., an in-house innovation organization of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), launched the Precious Fragrance Project in fiscal year 2025 as part of its initiatives in the new “Precious Things” field, where it seeks to create new value.

The first fruit of this project is a new perfume (limited series of 1,000 bottles, not for sale) with a unique fragrance, developed by TANAKA MIRAI Lab., that expresses the essence of gold (Au). Gold has always been a key product for TANAKA, which constantly pursues the rare and exceptional value of precious metals, ever since its foundation.

TANAKA engages in ultra-long-term corporate management that looks to 2085, the 200th anniversary of the Group’s founding, and beyond. TANAKA MIRAI Lab. was created to lead the Group in everything from the creation to the realization of new paradigms. It believes that the rare and exceptional value that will remain through 2085 lies in the domains that make us human, so it is engaged in the pursuit of “Precious Things” that link to the “Embodiment” and “Emotion” uniquely inherent to people.

Precious Fragrance is one of the fruits of its efforts to realize these “Precious Things”. The goal of this project is to embody sensibilities through “fragrance”, which directly acts on the human cerebral limbic system and remains in the form of memories.

In fiscal year 2025, TANAKA began working together with fragrance experts to develop fragrances from the ground up, led by the concept of “Authentic Uniqueness,” derived from the metal that is synonymous with TANAKA: gold (Au). The culmination of these efforts was the perfume “The TANAKA 2025.” Only 1,000 bottles of this perfume, which is not for sale, have been made. They will provide an unparalleled fragrance experience, a signature of the TANAKA brand.

We plan to expand the “Precious Fragrance” collection in the future by focusing on the development of fragrances based on metals such as silver (Ag) and platinum (Pt).

The TANAKA 2025’s fragrance design

The theme of this fragrance is “Radiant Golden Glow,” a noble floral oriental scent, luxuriously composed of vibrant natural rose and elegant natural iris, accented with a chic touch of oud. The moment someone puts it on, the fragrance unfolds with a radiant golden glow, evoking the dazzling brilliance of gold.

Design and appearance

Fragrance was not the only thing lavish attention was paid to—the utmost care was also paid to The TANAKA 2025’s design. The triangular glass bottle is unique, made using newly created molds. The logo’s motif is “田,” the first character in “田中” (“TANAKA”). It is iconic, calling to mind the image of a Japanese family crest. The base colors of the packaging and label are a deep midnight blue and gold, imparting a sense of exceptional grace and discernment.

About TANAKA MIRAI Lab.

TANAKA has been advancing a transformation of its overall business toward the year 2085, the 200th anniversary of its founding, with the aim of “creating a future that no one has ever seen before.” As part of this initiative, TANAKA launched TANAKA MIRAI Lab, an organization to advance this transformation and create the future.
TANAKA MIRAI Lab.’s mission is to envision an unseen future and realize various possibilities by conducting research derived from “kisho (precious and rare) value.”

Official Website
https://mirailab.tanaka.co.jp/

About TANAKA

Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.

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January 7, 2026
Military Metals Drills 23.2 Meters of 2.22% Antimony Including 7.9 Meters of 4.9% Antimony and 23.2 Meters of 1.27 g/t Gold Including 6.2 Meters of 3.17 g/t Gold at Flagship Trojarova Project

Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) (FSE: QN90) (the “Company” or “MILI”) is pleased to report the first analytical results of the Company’s definition drilling campaign at the 100% owned flagship Trojarova Antimony Gold Project (the “Project”) in Slovakia as announced on November 4, 2025. The holes were designed to confirm historical drilling results and to support SLR Consulting’s work towards establishing a current mineral resource estimate on the Project. These priority assay results represent the main mineralized zone from the first hole of the program, 25-TVA-001.

Highlights of the Results from hole 25-TVA-001 Include:
– 23.2 meters (m) of 2.22 % Antimony (Sb) over a true width of 20.1m from 144.3m to 167.5m
— Including: 7.9m of 4.9% Sb over a true width of 6.8m from 152.7m to 160.6m
– 23.2m of 1.27 g/t Gold (Au) over a true width of 20.1m from 144.3m to 167.5m
— Including: 6.2m of 3.17 g/t Au over true width of 5.4m from 160.6m to 166.8m

Scott Eldridge, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, “We are thrilled by these first results from the Trojarova Antimony Gold Project confirmation drilling campaign. This validation of the quality and continuity of historical results provides crucial confidence as we proceed with the completion of the project’s first modern Mineral Resource Estimate which is expected to be completed by SLR Consulting this quarter. We are confirming that Trojarova hosts antimony mineralization consistent with earlier work but now supported by contemporary assays. In the context of Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Act, these results underscore Trojarova’s potential to become a strategically important antimony project for the European Union at a time when secure, domestic supply of critical minerals has never been more important. Trojarova stands out as the only known antimony project in Europe with extensive historical drilling that can now be supported by modern drilling and assays. This combination significantly enhances the project’s strategic relevance as the EU works to secure reliable, home-grown supply of critical minerals.”

The Company is working to complete the logging and sampling of the remaining drill core and to expedite the release of complete assay results as quickly as possible. Further details of the complete drill program will be included in future releases as the campaign’s data is verified and finalized including professional location surveys of final drillhole collar locations.

The complete results, outlined below in Table 1, show a distinct metal zonation within the main zone. Antimony and gold mineralization are consistently present throughout the main zone with a distinct 7.9m interval of Antimony enrichment from 152.7m to 160.6m immediately overlying a 6.2m interval of gold enrichment between 160.6m and 166.8m. Antimony values in the enriched interval range from 0.76% to 12.8%. Gold values in the enriched interval range from 1.26 g/t to 10.45 g/t.

Figure 1. Massive Stibnite (Sb2S3) from sample 292739 (155.7m – 156.1m) in hole 25-TVA-001 which returned 12.8% Antimony.
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Figure 2. Map of 2025 and Soviet era diamond drillholes in the north-central portion of Military Metals Trojarova Project.
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History of the Project and Historical Resource

Discovered nearly fifty years ago, Trojarova was the focus of extensive surface and underground exploration over 2km of strike length between 1983 and 1995, including 63 diamond drillholes totaling 14,330 meters, and 1.7 kilometers of underground workings. Historical exploration efforts culminated in a historical mineral resource estimate published by the Slovak Geological institute in 1992 (see “Historical Resource Estimates” below). Per this historical estimate, at a cut-off grade of 1.0% antimony, Trojarova hosts 2.46 million tonnes averaging 2.47% antimony and 0.635 grams per tonne gold in a mineralized zone averaging 3.32 meters wide, containing approximately 60,000 tonnes of antimony in situ.

The historical estimate at Trojarova was classified using the Slovak version of the newly post-Soviet Russian classification system, which uses categories not directly comparable to modern standards as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroluem (“CIM”) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves. The Slovak Geological Institute, the State agency that carried out all exploration and underground development work at Trojarova, classified the resource as “P1” in the Slovak version of the Russian classification system. P1 is most comparable in CIM’s classification system to “Inferred Mineral Resources,” which is defined by the CIM as that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence gathered through appropriate sampling techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current, and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current. For additional information relating to the historical estimate see below under the heading “Historical Resource Estimates”.

The Company announced January 8th, 2025, that SLR Consulting had been engaged to complete a modern mineral resource estimate of the Trojarova Project. The current drill program supports this work by seeking to confirm historical results and validate preliminary resource models.

Preliminary modelling of historical data indicates the Trojarova deposit may display a trend of thickening and increasing antimony grades to the NW. The Company has targeted projected extensions of the deposit along this vector with 2 of the campaigns 7 drillholes with the aim to expand the current extents of the known deposit.

About the Project

Discovered in the late 1970s, Trojarova was the focus of extensive surface and underground exploration from 1983 to 1995, with 63 core holes for a total of 14,330m, and 1.7km of underground workings completed. Efforts continued over the years as additional trenches were dug, and holes were drilled. Starting in 1990, underground development work began ultimately comprising a 300-meter-long adit connected to a 700-plus meter-long drive in the footwall of the mineralized zone with seven crosscuts into the mineralized zone for sampling purposes. These efforts culminated in a multi-volume study comprising drill logs, analyses, drill plans, maps and sections, deposit model studies, petrographic studies, metallurgical studies and more, culminating in a multi-volume compendium of reports produced by the Slovak Geological Institute published in 1992.

Analytical and QA/QC Procedures

The program was completed using PQ and HQ sized drill core. Sampled intervals were identified by logging geologists and assigned a unique sample identification number. Samples were split in two halves using a diamond bladed saw with one half remaining in the core box as a permanent record and the half placed in a plastic sample bag, both marked with a waterproof tag bearing the unique sample number which was also written on the sample bag in permanent marker. Samples were transported from the Company’s secure facility by private courier to ALS Laboratories in Romania for geochemical analysis. The samples were analyzed using multi-element package ME_ICP41a and for gold using fire assay package Au-AA25. ME_ICP41a is an ore grade package involving digestion of a 0.4g sample by aqua regia with an Inductively coupled plasma – atomic emission spectrometry (ICP_AES) finish. The Au-AA25 fire assay method is an ore grade analysis using a 30g aliquot. The aliquot is mixed with flux composed of PbO and SiO2 with variable amounts of borax, soda ash and other reagents. The flux and sample are mixed, then heated at high temperature (>1,000 C) to decompose rock lattices and allow gold within the sample to be collected into a lead button. The button is placed in a porous cupel and heated again in an oxidizing environment to convert lead to lead oxide that is absorbed into the cupel, leaving the precious metals behind as a dore bead or prill. The gold content of the prill is then determined by atomic adsorption spectrometry.

Both analyses are preceded by the preparation package Prep-31Y whereby the entire sample is crushed to 70% passing 2mm, a 250g split is collected by rotary splitter and pulverized to 85% passing 75 microns. Laboratory over-limits analysis methods were applied as required for both Sb and Au. A systematic QAQC protocol was employed that includes systematic insertion in the sample stream of certified reference materials and blank samples at a frequency of 1 in 10, plus analysis of duplicate pulp splits at a frequency of 1 in 30.

Qualified Person

The technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by David Murray, P.Geo, VP-Exploration for Military Metals and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

For more information about Military Metals Corp. and its critical minerals initiatives, please visit: https://www.militarymetalscorp.com.

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About Military Metals Corp.

The Company is a British Columbia-based mineral exploration company that is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties with a focus on antimony.

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CEO and Director
scott@militarymetalscorp.com or info@militarymetalscorp.com

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Historical Resource Estimates

This news release includes disclosure of a historical resource estimate. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The Company does not treat the historical estimate as current.

The historical estimate related to the Trojarova Property was taken from a compendium produced by the Slovak Geological Survey, completed in March 1992 based on exploration work undertaking in the 1980s and 1990s. It is entitled (English translation): “FINAL JOB REPORT, PEZINOK-TROJAROVA, Geological Survey State Enterprise”, report compendium number 78406 (Michel et al, 1992).

The Slovak Geological Institute, the state agency that carried out all exploration and underground development work at Trojarova, classified the historical resources as “P1” and “C2” in the Slovak version of the Russian classification system, respectively. These are closest within the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum’s (“CIM”) classification system to “inferred mineral resources,” which is defined by the CIM as that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence gathered through appropriate sampling techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes.

The historical work carried out appears comprehensive, detailed and at a professional standard. The Company considers this historical data to be relevant as the Company will use these data as a guide to plan future exploration programs. The Company also considers the data to be reliable for these purposes.

This news release contains “forward-looking information”. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information in this news release includes the timing of the mineral resource estimate, future drilling and exploration work at Trojarova, the continuation of the value of antimony, and the future needs of Europe and the E.U. specifically. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this news release. These include geopolitical developments related to the supply and value of antimony, the continued use of antimony and availability of alternatives, availability of capital and labour in respect of the property that is the subject of this news release, the results of any future exploration activities, which cannot be guaranteed, and any other future activities in respect of the property held by the Target. Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company’s public filings under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward looking statements if circumstances, management’s estimates or opinions should change, except as required by securities legislation. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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January 7, 2026
Fullerton Health Deepens Specialty Care Capabilities Through Acquisition of Singapore-Based Otolaryngology Practice, The ENT Clinic

Leading regional private healthcare provider group Fullerton Health (“Fullerton Health” or the “Group”) said today it has successfully acquired one of Singapore’s largest otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, & Throat – “ENT”) specialist practices, The ENT Clinic Pte Ltd (“The ENT Clinic”), to deepen its specialty care capabilities in its home market as part of its growth strategy.

The ENT Clinic’s team of specialists: (L-R): Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam, Dr Chris Hobbs, Dr Ho Eu Chin, Dr Rebecca Heywood, Dr Sandeep Uppal

Founded by experienced ENT specialist Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam in 2015, the ENT Clinic has grown from a single doctor practice to a network of five specialists operating across three clinics which are well-placed in Singapore’s medical hubs, Camden, Novena and Gleneagles Tanglin. These specialists cover various crucial sub-specialties of ENT and have a strong reputation for clinical excellence.

This acquisition will enable Fullerton Health to strengthen its presence in the ENT space, which has been identified as one of the top specialties focus for the Group given the high referral volumes and synergy within the Group’s services, which include diagnostic imaging, executive health screening, primary care, and network management referral.

The acquisition will expand Fullerton Health’s network of high-quality specialist care and allow the Group to better deliver integrated, patient-centric healthcare services across Southeast Asia. Fullerton Health’s other specialist care capabilities in Singapore include cardiology, orthopaedics, and endocrinology, amongst others.

“We are delighted to welcome The ENT Clinic into the Fullerton Health family,” said Ms Margareta Laminto, Managing Director, Specialist & RadLink, and Group Chief Sustainability Officer of Fullerton Health. “Acquiring a market leader with strong brand perception in Singapore’s ENT clinical services not only expands our clinical service capabilities but also enables us to tap into new opportunities and serve more patients with quality coordinated care. This enhances our ability to deliver seamless, accessible, and trusted care to our members, patients and customers.”

Following the acquisition, The ENT Clinic will be able to access the Group’s ecosystem of coordinated medical care, enabling seamless multidisciplinary collaboration and enhanced care for Fullerton Health’s patient base of over 4.5 million covered lives across the region.

Fullerton Health’s Specialist Division will collaborate closely with the ENT specialists to unlock new growth opportunities and deliver integrated ENT care to patients across Fullerton Health’s extensive regional network.

The ENT Clinic’s team will continue to operate under its current brand name, ensuring continuity of care and preserving the trusted relationships it has built with patients and referring physicians. Supported by Fullerton Health’s operational expertise and network, the clinic will also explore opportunities to expand service offerings, invest in technology, and strengthen clinical service initiatives in ENT care.

“Joining Fullerton Health marks an exciting new chapter for The ENT Clinic,” said Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam, Founder, The ENT Clinic. “We see strong synergies in partnering with a well-established healthcare organisation with deep operational and clinical expertise. Fullerton Health’s long-term commitment to building sustainable healthcare platforms aligns closely with our values. Together, we can enhance access to quality ENT care while preserving the high standards and patient-centric ethos our clinic is known for.”

About Fullerton Health

Fullerton Health is a leading integrated healthcare solutions provider. Established in 2010, the Group operates across the Asia-Pacific region, with close to 550 clinics and a network of over 18,000 providers. It supports the entire care journey – from managed care and network management to primary care, diagnostics, specialty, and ancillary services.

Fullerton Health combines clinical excellence with tailored corporate healthcare programs, medical advisory expertise, and digital innovation to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Guided by its purpose – seamless, accessible and trusted healthcare for all – the Group is committed to delivering high-quality care across the region. https://www.fullertonhealth.com

Fullerton Health Media Contact:

Veronica Chiu
Senior Vice President,
Group Corporate Communications & Singapore Marketing
Fullerton Health
Email Address: comms@fullertonhealth.com

About The ENT Clinic

Founded in 2015, The ENT Clinic is located at Mt Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital and Camden Medical Centre in Singapore. Its specialists in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, with combined training and work experience of over 100+ years in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India and Singapore, are supported by experienced nurses, speech therapists and audiologists. https://www.entclinic.sg

January 7, 2026
Radisson Announces Additional High-Grade Drill Results and Further Extends New Mineralization Beneath the Historic O’Brien Gold Mine

Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) (“Radisson” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assay results from six new drill holes completed at its 100%-owned O’Brien Gold Project (“O’Brien” or the “Project”) located in the Abitibi region of Quebec. The six holes are the latest completed as part of the Company’s ongoing 140,000-metre step-out drill program designed to test the overall scope of gold mineralization at the Project (see Radisson news release dated October 16, 2025). Two of the holes represent the twelfth and thirteenth directional wedges completed from pilot hole OB-24-337 and serve to expand the broad area of new high-grade mineralization being delineated across multiple veins beneath the historic O’Brien Gold Mine. All six of the holes released today intersected gold mineralization, and five of the holes returned intercepts with grades and thicknesses consistent with the Project’s existing mineral resources, continuing the very high success rate of the current drill program. Highlights include:

– OB-25-337W13 intersected 90.60 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold (“Au”) over 1.0 metre within a mineralized interval averaging 30.59 g/t Au over 3.0 metres and 9.14 g/t Au over 2.7 metres, including 16.35 g/t Au over 1.4 metres;
– OB-25-337W12 intersected 25.10 g/t Au over 1.5 metres and 14.20 g/t Au over 1.5 metres and 11.40 g/t Au over 1.3 metres;
– OB-25-322W2 intersected 3.11 g/t Au over 8.0 metres including 5.93 g/t Au over 1.5 metres and 3.62 g/t Au over 4.0 metres including 6.33 g/t Au over 1.5 metres;
– OB-25-322W1 intersected 4.02 g/t Au over 4.5 metres, including 8.29 g/t Au over 1.5 metres;

Matt Manson, President and CEO: “Today we are releasing six new drill holes from our ongoing deep step-out drill program at O’Brien. These continue to illustrate the extension of the Project’s system of gold mineralization below the historic O’Brien mine and the current mineral resources. Of particular note are the two new wedges completed from pilot hole OB-24-337 located beneath the former mine’s final stope. These are the twelfth and thirteenth such wedges completed. Once again, we are seeing multiple high-grade intercepts of quartz-sulphide veins within broader alteration envelopes. This represents a system of gold mineralization that we have modelled as up to six veins delineated over a 250-metre (east-west) by 500-metre (vertical) area that remains open. With this step-out drill program we are steadily pushing the limits of known mineralization at O’Brien outwards and downwards. Overall, we have now completed 74 drill holes in the 140,000 metres program, 61 of which have intersected mineralization with grades and thicknesses consistent with the Project’s current mineral resources, an 82% success rate. As we start 2026, we will be operating seven drill rigs at site and ramping up to our eighth rig presently. Twelve additional step-out drill holes, including the final OB-24-337 wedges, have been completed and are awaiting assays.”

Figure 1: Longitudinal Vertical Section and Plan View of Gold Vein Mineralization and Mineral Resources at the O’Brien Gold Project, with Today’s Drill Holes Illustrated
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Notes on Calculation of Drill Intercepts:

The O’Brien Gold Project Mineral Resource Estimate effective May 6, 2025 (“MRE”) utilizes a 2.20 g/t Au bottom cut-off, a US$2,000 gold price, a minimum mining width of 1.2 metres, and a 40 g/t Au upper cap on composites. Intercepts presented in Table 1 are calculated with a 3.00 g/t Au bottom cut-off. True widths, based on depth of intercept and drill hole inclination, are estimated to be 30-80% of core length. Table 2 presents additional drill intercepts calculated with a 1.00 g/t bottom cut-off over a minimum 1.0 metre core length so as to illustrate the frequency and continuity of mineralized intervals within which high-grade gold veins at O’Brien are developed. Lithology Codes: PON-S3: Pontiac Sediments; V3-S, V3-N, V3-CEN: Basalt-South, North, Central; S1P, S3P: Conglomerate; POR-S, POR-N: Porphyry South, North; TX: Crystal Tuff; ZFLLC: Larder Lake-Cadillac Fault Zone.

Gold Mineralization at O’Brien

Gold mineralizing quartz-sulphide veins at O’Brien occur within a thin band of interlayered mafic volcanic rocks, conglomerates, and porphyritic andesitic sills of the Piche Group occurring in contact with the east-west oriented Larder Lake-Cadillac Break (“LLCB”). Gold, along with pyrite and arsenopyrite, is typically associated with shearing and a pervasive biotite alteration, and developed within multiple Piche Group lithologies and, occasionally, the hanging-wall Pontiac and footwall Cadillac meta-sedimentary rocks.

As mapped at the historic O’Brien mine, and now replicated in the modern drilling, individual veins are generally narrow, ranging from several centimetres up to several metres in thickness. Multiple veins occur sub-parallel to each other, as well as sub-parallel to the Piche lithologies and the LLCB. Individual veins have well-established lateral continuity, with near-vertical, high-grade shoots developed over significant lengths. Based on the historic data available, it is clear that the former mine was “high-graded”, with mining focussed on a main central stope and parallel veins identified but left undeveloped.

The historic O’Brien mine produced over half a million ounces of gold from such veins and shoots at an average grade exceeding 15 g/t Au and over a vertical extent of at least 1,000 metres. Modern exploration has focussed on delineating well developed vein mineralization to the east of the historic mine, with additional high-grade shoots becoming evident in the exploration data over what has been described as a series of repeating trends (“Trend #s 0 to 5”).

Figure 2: Deep Step-Out Drill Holes Completed and/or Published by the Company since December 2024
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Step-Out Drilling at O’Brien

Since the end of 2024, Radisson has been pursuing a program of broad step-outs beneath the historic O’Brien Gold mine and the existing mineral resources designed to test the extent of mineralization at the Project. This drilling is accomplished with pilot holes followed by wedges and directional drilling to maximize drill efficiency. On October 16, 2025, Radisson announced the expansion of the step-out drill program to 140,000 metres employing an eventual eight drill rigs.

The origin of the step-out drill program was the deep pilot hole OB-24-337, which was the first exploration drill hole located below the former mine workings since mining ended in 1957. This hole intersected 31.24 g/t Au over 8.0 metres, including 242.0 g/t Au over 1.0 metre at approximately 1,500 metres vertical depth (see Radisson news release dated December 16, 2024). With today’s results, assay results from a total of thirteen wedges from OB-24-337 have now been reported and up to six gold-bearing veins have been delineated over an area of approximately 250 metres (east-west) by 500 metres (vertical). The thirteenth wedge, released today, intersected 9.14 g/t Au over 2.7 metres including 16.35 g/t Au over 1.4 metres within Piche rocks just 40 metres below the final historic mining stope (Figures 1 and 3). The final two wedges, the fourteenth and fifteenth, have been completed and assay results are expected shortly. Future drilling in this area will utilize new pilot holes and wedge extensions to test the full scope of mineralization down to 2 kilometres depth.

Figure 3: Vertical Cross Section through the Historic O’Brien Mine with Deep Pilot Hole OB-24-337 and Wedges OB-25-337W1 to W13
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Notes:

Hole lengths for wedges represent meterage from point of wedge. Drill hole OB-24-337 was completed in 2024 while its wedge branches were drilled in 2025.

Today’s results also include the first and second wedges completed from pilot drill hole OB-24-322, which intersected high-grade mineralization on the downwards extension of Trend #1 at 1,280 metres and 1,360 metres vertical depth, respectively. These two wedges appear to have intersected the same mineralized zone over a vertical separation of 80 metres, returning similar intercepts of 4.02 g/t Au over 4.5 metres, including 8.29 g/t Au over 1.5 metres (OB-25-322W1) and 3.11 g/t Au over 8.0 metres including 5.93 g/t Au over 1.5 metres and 3.62 g/t Au over 4.0 metres including 6.33 g/t Au over 1.5 metres (OB-25-322W2). Additional drill wedges from OB-24-322 have been completed and assays are pending.

Drill hole OB-25-371W7 is the seventh wedge from a pilot hole centered on the deep extension of Trend #2. It returned three separate intercepts of gold mineralization that were short, but with grades and thicknesses consistent with the Project’s mineral resources, in an untested area on the western side of Trend #2 towards the deep extension of Trend #1 (Figure 1). The Company considers the apparent “gap” between the deep extensions of these two mineralizing trends to be a function of drill coverage rather than mineralization (Figure 2). This area offers a significant opportunity to delineate future mineral resources at relatively shallow depths and within the scope of the mine design contained in the Project’s 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment. Further drill testing here will be an important part of the upcoming 2026 work program. The sixth drill hole release today, OB-25-377, was located in a gap area between the western and eastern portions of the former mine and intersected three narrow zones of minor mineralization.

QA/QC

All drill cores in this campaign are NQ in size. Assays were completed on sawn half-cores, with the second half kept for future reference. The samples were analyzed using standard fire assay procedures with Atomic Absorption (AA) finish at ALS Laboratory Ltd, in Val-d’Or, Quebec. Samples yielding a grade higher than 10 g/t Au were analyzed a second time by fire assay with gravimetric finish at the same laboratory. Mineralized zones containing visible gold were analyzed with metallic sieve procedure. Standard reference materials, blank samples and duplicates were inserted prior to shipment for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program.

QP Disclosure

Disclosure of a scientific or technical nature in this news release was prepared under the supervision of Mr. Richard Nieminen, P.Geo, (QC), a geological consultant for Radisson and a Qualified Person for purposes of NI 43-101. Mr. Luke Evans, M.Sc., P.Eng., ing, of SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., is the Qualified Person responsible for the preparation of the MRE at O’Brien. Each of Mr. Nieminen and Mr. Evans is independent of Radisson and the O’Brien Gold Project.

About Radisson Mining

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

Matt Manson
President and CEO
416.618.5885
mmanson@radissonmining.com

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

Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

Please refer to the “Risks and Uncertainties Related to Exploration” and the “Risks Related to Financing and Development” sections of the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated April 29, 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated November 26, 2025 for the three month period ended September 30, 2025, all of which are available electronically on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

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January 6, 2026

Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair leads market innovation, debut ‘Pop & Play’ pavilion opens to industry and public

– Event launches on Monday, running concurrently with Baby Products Fair and Stationery & School Supplies Fair

HONG KONG, January 6, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – The 52nd HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 17th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 24th Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will run concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12 to 15 January 2026. The first two fairs are organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), while the latter is jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. Highly international in scope, the three fairs bring together exhibitors and buyers from around the world, creating networking and business opportunities and helping to foster cross-regional trade cooperation.

Jenny Koo, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “The HKTDC is committed to creating even more international collaboration opportunities for the industry. The three fairs, themed ‘New Play for All’, are closely aligned with the global surge in designer toys and collectibles. This year, they have attracted more than 2,600 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, including new participants from Bangladesh, New Zealand and Norway. We have also launched the new ‘Pop & Play’ pavilion, bringing together around 150 trendy IPs. Open to both trade buyers and the public, the pavilion will help cutting-edge toy brands connect with global business buyers to expand into international markets and further unleash the commercial potential of their IPs, while also enabling mainland and overseas brands to engage directly with local designer toy fans.”

Ms Koo added: “We are actively inviting buyer representatives from a wide range of sectors to visit the Toys & Games Fair, including theme parks, museums, financial institutions, food and beverage, hotels, licensing companies, retail department stores and large corporations, to foster more cross-sector and cross-industry collaboration. Also new is the Happy Ageing label that makes it easier to identify toys and games designed specifically for seniors or intergenerational family fun, offering easier access to high-quality products that meet market needs.”

150 IPs showcased at new “Pop & Play” pavilion, where designers interact with visitors

The “kidult” and toy collecting market continue to grow in popularity, injecting strong growth momentum into the toy industry. The newly launched “Pop & Play” pavilion at the Toys & Games Fair features five key highlights:

A strong lineup of international and local famous IPs – including top names such as B.Duck, CardFun, CR7® LIFE, Hot Toys, LAURA, Moshow Toys, Play Bonito®, Room One, threezero, TUTU MOKEY and more, all showcasing their latest creations.
Global and fair premieres and limited-edition collectibles – some IPs will launch fair premieres and global limited-edition collectibles that are set to be highly sought after, including MOMOLAND’s debut dolls; TUTU MOKEY collectible figurines and art sculptures limited to 100 and 88 pieces globally; CM Concepts Limited’s Mazinger Z Playing Cards, limited to 1,500 sets worldwide; and Dongguan Manbo Brand Management Co., Ltd’s Father Joka doll, limited to 100 pieces. In addition, threezero has collaborated with Another World, a Hong Kong animated film, to launch a highly collectible Gudo Vinyl Figure. This is not only a must-have for devoted fans of the film, but also an exquisite masterpiece for collectors who appreciate the art of animation. Pre-ordering for this item will be available onsite.
Diverse events – renowned artists and designers will share their creative insights and artistic visions through seminars and autograph sessions, including b.wing, founder of la b.wing Galerie Ltd; Kenny Wong, creator of the iconic Molly and founder of Brothersfree; Steven Choi, founder of Zu and Pi; Winson Ma, founder and creative director of Winson Classic Creation; award-winning international illustrator Pen So as well as Jerry Cho, author of Dead End that inspired the popular TV drama Rope A Dope. On 14 January, a key thematic seminar titled “Explosive Growth of IP Economy: from Local Success to Global Reach”, will delve into the enormous business opportunities and future trends presented by the collectible toy industry.
IGable photo spots – the fair’s mascots Ah Pop and Ah Play will make appearances in the “Pop & Play” pavilion for interactive photo opportunities with visitors. In addition, Hot Toys will showcase eye-catching giant statues including Marvel’s Iron Man, Disney’s Stitch and Star Wars’ Grogu COSBI. threezero will display the giant statue of ROBO-DOU Evangelion 13 from “Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition”, while Asia Partners will exhibit a rare Cristiano Ronaldo autographed jersey and Semk Global Marketing Limited will present its inflatable and fibreglass B.Duck installations.
Exclusive interactive experience and giveaways – renowned designers have created three limited-edition collectible cards for the “Pop & Play” pavilion, with only 800 sets available worldwide. Visitors can win one of the cards by playing the gashapon game onsite. With limited quantities available, these cards hold significant collectible value. Guests can also enjoy an AI photo-taking experience to pose with the collectible card characters, as well as join the “Souvenir DIY” workshop to craft personalised trendy souvenirs and create truly unique memories.

Aligning with silver economy trends, new Happy Ageing label facilitates sourcing

With ageing populations becoming a global reality, the new Happy Ageing label is introduced at this year’s Toys & Games Fair to help buyers identify toys and related products for seniors. More than 40 exhibitors will be among the first to adopt the label and showcase relevant products at the event.

Toy industry export confidence index rises alongside increase in eco-friendly exhibitors

The HKTDC’s Q4 2025 Export Confidence Index, released last month, saw the toy sector’s current conditions index climb to its highest level since Q1 last year, rising 1.1 points from 49.4 to 50.5. Meanwhile, continued demand for sustainable products from the Middle East and Europe is driving export confidence in eco-friendly toys. The “Green Toys” zone at the Toys & Games Fair will showcase various innovative eco-friendly products, including STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) magic sets made from biodegradable materials. Both the Toys & Games Fair and Stationery Fair will use the Green Solutions label for identification, with more than 400 exhibitors displaying the green leaf logo this year – an increase of approximately 10% compared to 2025.

At the Baby Products Fair, the World of Strollers and Gear and ODM Strollers and Gear zones are together hosting approximately 230 exhibitors, with an increase in both exhibitor numbers and fair area compared to last year, presenting a range of high-quality baby strollers, car seats and rockers. The Toys & Games Fair and Baby Products Fair both continue to feature the popular Brand Name Gallery, bringing together over 380 well-known brands from around the globe and allowing buyers to source the latest designs and high-quality products from a variety of manufacturers. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, will feature the latest school and office supplies, creative art supplies and gift stationery for the benefit of global buyers.

This year’s fairs are all highly international, with several acclaimed international pavilions returning. The Toys & Games Fair welcomes pavilions from Chinese Mainland, Taiwan and Korea, while the World of Toys pavilion features European exhibitors. The Baby Fair showcases the highly anticipated “Selection of Europe”, while important partners such as the Hong Kong Children, Babies, Maternity Industries Association and Korea pavilion have also returned. The HKTDC has organised over 200 buyer missions from more than 40 countries and regions to attend and source products at the fairs. In addition to traditional distributors and importers, popular e-commerce platforms such as Rakuten, Tmall Global, and Amazon have also been invited to participate, helping exhibitors expand their sales channels.

Asia Toys & Games Forum reveals global strategic development

Themed “Empowering the Toy Industry for Global Success”, this year’s Asia Toys & Games Forum has invited international experts to discuss the latest industry updates and developments. It will include sharing on the toys and games market outlook and industry opportunities by renowned international market research firm Euromonitor International; insights into the global IP ecosystem and merchandise strategies by The Walt Disney Company; unlocking product certification for global market access by globally renowned SGS Hong Kong Limited; and exploring the design and business landscape of the seniors toy market in Asia by Yukai Engineering Inc., recipient of multiple international product design awards, and Ageing Asia. Other seminars will cover important topics such as toy safety regulations and regulatory developments, marketing strategies incorporating artificial intelligence and robotics, and trends in modern childcare and infant products.

The three exhibitions offer buyers a unique one-stop sourcing solution, creating more cross-industry business opportunities. Under the EXHIBITION+ model, the fairs combine access to the physical exhibition with the Click2Match smart-matching platform, which enables online business meetings. The online exhibition will be accessible from 5 to 22 January 2026, helping to create more business opportunities for participating companies. Buyers can also scan QR codes at exhibitor booths and display showcases using the Scan2Match function to bookmark their favourite exhibitors, browse product information and engage with exhibitors during and after the fair, helping to build more business connections.

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Jenny Koo, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director (centre), Bryant Chan, Chairman of the HKTDC Toys Advisory Committee (left), Judy Cheung and Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd (right) joined today’s press conference to present highlights and innovative products from the Toys & Games Fair, Baby Products Fair and Stationery & School Supplies Fair, all of which open next Monday (12 January)

The Toys & Games Fair is launching the new “Pop & Play” pavilion in 2026, with event mascots Ah Pop and Ah Play making their debut appearance at the press conference

Artist Shirley Sham (left) unveiled exhibits from the “Pop & Play” pavilion at the press conference, including Play Bonito® Blind Box, B.Duck B ANYTHING Series, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts DLX Mirage, and more

The global retail market for trendy toys and collectibles is experiencing rapid growth. Products including the Duke of Wei Guo figurine, limited-edition TUTU MOKEY collectible figures, the world premiere of the limited-to-1,500 sets Mazinger Z Playing Cards and the debut MOMOLAND dolls will all be showcased at the “Pop & Play” pavilion

A Toys & Games Fair exhibitor showcases an AI storyteller

A Baby Products Fair exhibitor showcases a portable booster seat that transforms from a comfortable armchair for infants and toddlers into a foldable high chair for preschool-aged children. Its lightweight design makes it easy to carry

A Stationery Fair exhibitor presents dot markers, available in a wide range of colours and shapes, designed for artistic enlightenment and improving the learning cognition of children aged three and over

Fair websites

– HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: hktoyfair.hktdc.com
– HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: hkbabyfair.hktdc.com
– Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair: hkstationeryfair.com

Media enquiries

HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:

Katy Wong	Tel: (852) 2584 4524	Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org
Winnie Kan	Tel: (852) 2584 4055	Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.org
Clayton Lauw	Tel: (852) 2584 4472	Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org

HKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

January 6, 2026

Notice on the Establishment of a Special Subsidiary

TOKYO, Jan 5, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that, with the aim of becoming a company in which each individual can truly derive a sense of the joy and satisfaction of working and envision a bright future and new possibilities, it has established a new company, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Co., Ltd., effective January 5, 2026. The company plans to apply for certification as a special subsidiary^* under the Act to Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Disabilities.

^*A special subsidiary refers to a subsidiary established for the purpose of promoting and stabilizing the employment of people with disabilities, certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. Once certified, it is treated as the same place of business as the parent company for the calculation of the mandatory proportion of disabled workers.

TANAKA considers the individuality of each employee a source of value and positions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as a key management strategy to be advanced company-wide. With the establishment of the special subsidiary, TANAKA will further foster innovation for a brighter future and ensure the happiness of employees.

Reference: DE&I at TANAKA
https://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/sustainability/dei/

Special subsidiary overview

Company Name	TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Co., Ltd.
Establish Date	January 5, 2026
Executive Officers	CEO: Tomohiro Toi Director: Koichiro Tanaka Director: Kazuharu Yoshida Audit & Supervisory Board Member: Akihito Sato
Location	2-6-6, Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025, Japan
Capital	10 million yen
Business Description	Recruitment support and workplace retention support for employees with disabilities across the TANAKA group companies Internal training and awareness-raising activities to promote understanding of the employment of people with disabilities Development of employment models in collaboration with government agencies, support organizations, and special needs education schools Development of new businesses that promote the employment of people with disabilities Back-office operations centered on administrative support tasks (including issuing invoices, replenishing and ordering supplies, and cleaning)

About TANAKA

Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
TANAKA Corporate Website
https://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/

Press inquiries
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
https://www.tanaka.co.jp/support/req/other_contact_e/index.html

Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260105_2.pdf

January 5, 2026

TANAKA Announces Executive Appointment

TOKYO, Jan 5, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that it has finalized the executive appointments for TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Co., Ltd., a new company established on January 5, 2026.

TANAKA’s Executive Appointments

1. TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Effective January 5, 2026)

New Position	Name		Previous Position
	Tomohiro Toi	Retirement	Managing Corporate Officer

2. TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Co., Ltd. (Effective January 5, 2026)
*TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Co., Ltd. is a new company established on January 5, 2026.

New Position	Name		Previous Position
CEO	Tomohiro Toi	Newly Appointed	Managing Corporate Officer of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Director	Koichiro Tanaka	Newly Appointed	Group CEO of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Director	Kazuharu Yoshida	Newly Appointed	Managing Corporate Officer of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Audit & Supervisory Board Member	Akihito Sato	Newly Appointed	Audit & Supervisory Board Member

The Directors and the Audit & Supervisory Board Member will concurrently serve in their current positions at TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. and their new positions at TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Co., Ltd.

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
TANAKA Corporate Website
https://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/

Press inquiries
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
https://www.tanaka.co.jp/support/req/other_contact_e/index.html

Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260105_1.pdf

January 5, 2026