HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CTF Life announced today a new collaboration with The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (“HKMC”), which aimed at offering customers an additional option for managing their wealth after retirement. By introducing referrals for the “Policy Reverse Mortgage Programme” (“PRMP”) and the “Reverse Mortgage Programme” (“RMP”)1, the partnership combines CTF Life’s retirement product with the HKMC’s reverse mortgage solutions to deliver more comprehensive retirement planning support that meets customers’ financial needs at every stage of life.As Hong Kong’s population ages rapidly, the need for stronger retirement protection is growing. According to the latest projection2 from the Census and Statistics Department, the proportion of people aged 65 or above in Hong Kong is expected to rise significantly from 20.6% in 2021 to 36% in 2046, a clear sign of the city’s ageing trend. As citizens live longer and spend more years in retirement, their living expenses are set to rise, driving demand for stable, sustainable income and thoughtful financial planning. In support of the Government’s initiatives to encourage early retirement planning and promote the silver economy, CTF Life has partnered with the HKMC to promote the PRMP and the RMP. These two programmes aim to provide customers with a stable income to enhance the quality of retirement life, supporting them with diverse and reliable retirement solutions.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, said, “Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population is driving demand for more comprehensive retirement planning solutions. We are pleased to partner with the HKMC to introduce the PRMP and the RMP through referrals, which complement CTF Life’s product suite to provide customers with stable income streams and an additional wealth management option in retirement, helping customers build well-rounded retirement solutions and reinforce our commitment to creating value beyond insurance.”Colin Pou, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited, said, “The PRMP and the RMP help retirees convert their life insurance policies or their residential properties into steady monthly payouts, generating lifelong streams of income, thereby enhancing the quality of their retirement lives. We are pleased to collaborate with CTF Life to introduce the PRMP and the RMP to more clients, and to jointly support the Government’s initiative to address the ageing society and promote silver economy.”CTF Life’s @MyLove Insurance Plan II3 is an eligible life insurance product under the PRMP, allowing customers to use their insurance policies as collateral to apply for monthly or lump-sum payouts to meet their retirement financial needs. The plan provides life protection up to 100 years of age, together with extra accidental death benefit during the first 10 policy years, flexible premium payment options, premium prepayment options, a guaranteed cash value, plus annual dividend and terminal dividend to help customers further grow their wealth. At the same time, through the RMP, customers can convert property value into a stable cash flow. When combined with the ongoing protection provided by life insurance products, this enables a more flexible approach to asset utilisation and delivers dual, stable support for retirement wealth planning.Notes:1.The Policy Reverse Mortgage Programme and the Reverse Mortgage Programme are operated by HKMC Insurance Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited. For further information, please refer to The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited website: www.hkmc.com.hk.2.Census and Statistics: Hong Kong Population Projections for 2022 to 20463.@MyLove Insurance Plan II is an eligible life insurance plan under PRMP, but it does not necessarily mean that the customer’s PRMP application will be approved. The eligibility of this product under the PRMP is based on the features of the product. The customer and the life insurance policy are still required to meet the eligibility criteria under PRMP before applying for the policy reverse mortgage loan.Important Notice:- The information contained in this press release is intended as a general summary of information for reference only. For more details, please refer to relevant product brochures, promotion leaflets, and policy documents. For details regarding the CTF Life @MyLove Insurance Plan II, please refer to the policy contract for details of the full terms and conditions.- This press release does not contain the full provisions of the @MyLove Insurance Plan II, and the full terms can be found in the Policy documents. The @MyLove Insurance Plan II may serve as a standalone plan(s) without bundling with other type(s) of insurance product. Please refer to the main product brochure and policy terms and conditions, as well as the explanatory documents provided by your licensed insurance intermediary, to fully understand the details and complete terms and conditions regarding the mentioned definitions, fees, product features, exclusions, and compensation payment conditions related to @MyLove Insurance Plan II.- Please refer to the product brochure for more information on the @MyLove Insurance Plan II: https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/products/life-insurance/protection/life/@mylove-ii-insurance-plan-brochure.pdf- For further details, please contact CTF Life’s Customer Service Hotline on +852 2866 8898.- This press release is intended to be distributed in Hong Kong only and shall not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or provision of any of our products outside Hong Kong. Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited hereby declares that it has no intention to offer to sell, to solicit to buy or to provide any of its products in any jurisdiction other than Hong Kong in which such offer to sell or solicitation to buy or provision of any product of Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited is illegal under the laws of that jurisdiction.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life and Colin Pou, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited announced a new collaboration aimed at offering customers an additional option for managing their wealth after retirement.CTF Life and The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited representatives at the collaboration kick-off ceremony.(From left to right) Eleonore Chow, Chief Executive, Agency; Ellick Tsui, Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer; Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life; Colin Pou, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited; Kitty Lai, Senior Vice President (Operations) of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited / Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of HKMC Insurance Limited; and Angela Leung, Vice President (Marketing and Business Development) of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited.About CTF LifeChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) is proud of its rich, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (“CTFS”) (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the Chow Tai Fook Group (“CTF Group” or “the Group”) ecosystem to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life’s journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group’s robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance.Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - March 31 2026, VCREDIT Holdings Limited ("VCREDIT" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 2003.HK), a leading technology-driven consumer financial service provider in China, today announced its audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Year").During the Year, as the external environment remained complex and challenging, the Group dynamically optimized its strategies and strengthened risk management to enhance operational efficiency. It also consolidated its business framework, committed to building a secure and compliant digital financial ecosystem. The Group adopted a prudent strategic approach, advancing steadily while dynamically assessing new market opportunities.During the Year, the Group's loan origination volume in the Chinese mainland reached RMB58.45 billion. Cumulative registered users increased to 171 million, representing an increase of 8.2% from the end of 2024. The Group's total income remained relatively stable at RMB3,870.9 million.Prudently Optimizing Business Structure and Consolidating High-Quality Customer BaseFacing changes in the macroeconomic environment, the Group strengthened risk control and cost optimization, advancing its business prudently and gradually shifting its focus toward relatively higher-quality customer segments and more sustainable business models. By deepening ecosystem partnerships with multiple industry platforms, the Group refined its end-to-end intelligent customer acquisition and operation systems, and continued to optimize its funding partnership structure to enhance business resilience.Building upon its continuously enhanced technological capabilities, the Group focused on maintaining its base of high-quality users, intensifying collaborations with premium platforms across various sectors, including a leading comprehensive retail e-commerce provider, online travel service platforms, smart devices companies, and a map service provider. By establishing an intelligent outreach system integrating "smart SMS and AI-powered outbound calls," the Group created a full-cycle customer acquisition closed loop, encompassing precise screening, layered outreach, and efficient conversion.In operating its existing customer base, the Group implemented a two-dimensional strategy combining willingness models with risk models to execute refined and differentiated operations and services for various customer segments. Adhering to a "customer-centric" service philosophy, the Group fully integrated consumer rights protection into the entire product and service lifecycle. During the Year, repeat borrowers accounted for 80.7% of the total loan origination volume for its business in the Chinese mainland, demonstrating sustained user loyalty.Upgrading Technology-Driven Capabilities with AI Empowering Multiple Business ScenariosTechnology serves as a core strategic driver for the Group's sustainable business development. In 2025, centered on artificial intelligence (AI), the Group continued to advance the evolution from tool-based usage to systematic intelligence. Through the integration of causal inference algorithms into its "Hummingbird" intelligent risk control platform, the Group focused on enhancing risk identification capabilities and model stability within complex customer segments and volatile market environments. The application of the AI-powered marketing robot effectively contributed to improvements in customer acquisition conversion and customer value.Simultaneously, intelligent agent technologies, such as the "Digital Operations Engineer," have extended automation capabilities across the entire R&D and operational lifecycle. Currently, approximately 30% of code generation and standardized operational procedures are automated, solidifying the efficiency foundation. To address long-term technology trends, the Group has initiated specialized research on financial vertical large language models in collaboration with scientific research institutions and continues to explore technological integration with traditional finance and the Web3.0 ecosystem. The Group's research and development expenses for the Year increased by 43.9% year-on-year, reflecting the Company's continued investment in technological capabilities.Steadily Advancing International Exploration and Expanding New Business HorizonsWhile deepening its core consumer finance business in the Chinese mainland, the Group continued to advance its strategic expansion into new markets. Its Hong Kong business, "CreFIT," consistently deepened collaborations with high-quality platforms to broaden its customer base and launched a loan service featuring instant approval via WhatsApp, seeking to embed financial services into users' daily scenarios. Meanwhile, the Group formally entered the Indonesian market by launching its licensed Information Technology-Based Joint Funding Services (LPBBTI), marking an important milestone. Leveraging its proven operational experience, the Group looks forward to creating sustainable value for shareholders of the Group.Outlook: Focusing on Quality and SustainabilityLooking ahead, VCREDIT noted that the macroeconomic landscape and industry regulatory framework are evolving dynamically. The Group will continue to leverage its established capabilities in risk management and technology, while rationally embracing industry trends and innovations. Future strategies will focus on: refining and adapting credit solutions to serve high-quality customers; improving operational efficiency and risk management capabilities by continuously advancing AI technologies in core business scenarios; reinforcing long-term partnerships with licensed financial institutions and premium cross-industry scenario partners; and cautiously evaluating potential investment opportunities, pursuing appropriate arrangements as they align with long-term goals to support steady and high-quality business development. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, BC, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Thunderstruck Resources Ltd. (TSXV: AWE) (OTC: THURF) (the "Company" or "Thunderstruck") is pleased to announce that Zhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd. (SZSE: 000506) ("Zhaojin"), a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed gold mining company and the owner and operator of Fiji's Vatukoula Gold Mine, intends to make a strategic investment in the Company, marking Zhaojin's first investment in an exploration company.The proposed investment underscores growing strategic interest in Thunderstruck's highly prospective mineral portfolio in Fiji and is expected to strengthen the Company's ability to advance its 2026 exploration priorities through alignment with a well-capitalized and experienced mining group with an established operating presence in the country.Thunderstruck's portfolio includes district-scale exploration opportunities prospective for gold, silver, zinc and copper, and the Company believes Zhaojin's investment represents a significant validation of both its asset base and long-term growth strategy."Thunderstruck is uniquely positioned in Fiji with a portfolio that offers both scale and discovery potential, and this partnership will meaningfully enhance how we move those assets forward." stated Bryce Bradley, Thunderstruck's Chief Executive Officer. "Our objective is to build long-term value through disciplined exploration, strong technical execution and strategic partnerships, and this investment is an important step in that process. Notably, within the first year following Zhaojin's acquisition of the Vatukoula Gold Mine, the mine was successfully restored to profitability, demonstrating the operational capability that we're looking for in a partner."Terms of InvestmentZhaojin, or its affiliates, will, directly or indirectly, enter into a subscription agreement (the "Subscription Agreement") for such number of common shares of the Company that will represent approximately 19.99% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company following completion of the investment (the "Offering").The proposed investment will consist of 14,207,134 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.11 per common share, for aggregate gross proceeds of CDN$1,562,784.74.The net proceeds from the Offering are expected to be used to fund the Company's 2026 exploration programs on its mineral prospects in Fiji, as well as for general working capital purposes. No finder's fees are payable in connection with the Offering.The Offering remains subject to the execution of definitive documentation, including the Subscription Agreement, and is also subject to receipt of all required approvals, including approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Chinese regulatory authorities.In connection with the proposed strategic investment, the Company and Zhaojin also intend to enter into an investor rights agreement, pursuant to which, subject to certain conditions and ownership thresholds, Zhaojin will be granted certain rights, including the right to appoint one director to the Company's board of directors and to designate a Vice President, Exploration for the Company.About ZhaojinZhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd. (SZSE: 000506) is a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed mining company headquartered in Jinan City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China. In Fiji, Zhaojin is the owner and operator of the Vatukoula Gold Mine, a historically significant gold operation that has been in continuous production for over 90 years and currently supports a workforce of more than 1,300 employees and contractors.Zhaojin's controlling shareholder is Zhaojin Group, a vertically integrated gold mining enterprise with operations across mineral exploration, mining, processing, smelting, refining, gold bar production and gold jewelry manufacturing. Zhaojin Group is among China's leading gold producers with reported total consolidated gold production of approximately 600,000-700,000 ounces in 2025.Warrant ExtensionIn other news, the Company announces that it intends to extend the expiry date of an aggregate of 536,666 outstanding share purchase warrants by two years.The warrants were originally issued on July 7, 2023, and currently expire on July 7, 2026. Subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, the Company intends to extend the expiry date of the warrants to July 7, 2028. All other terms of the warrants will remain unchanged, including the original exercise price of $0.20 per warrant.About Thunderstruck ResourcesThunderstruck Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of high value copper-gold porphyry, gold-silver epithermal, and VMS base-metal deposits on the main island of Viti Levu in Fiji.Fiji has a long history of mining with over 90 years of activity at the prolific Vatukoula Gold Mine alongside several other advanced development projects and mines including Tuvatu (Lion One Metals), Indicated Resources of 1.00 Mt @ 8.48 g/t Au (274,600 oz), Inferred Resources of 1.33 Mt @ 9.0 g/t Au (384,000 oz) (Tuvatu-PEA-Update-NI-43-101) and Namosi (Newmont), Proven, Measured and Indicated Resources of 1.8Bt at 0.35% Cu and 0.11 g/t Au (6.4M oz Au and 6.3Mt Cu) (Newcrest Annual Mineral Resources Update, June 2022).The Company provides investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of exploration stage projects with potential for zinc, copper, gold and silver in a politically safe and stable jurisdiction. Thunderstruck trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol "AWE" and United States OTC under the symbol "THURF."For additional information, please contact:Bryce Bradley, Chief Executive OfficerEmail: bryce@thunderstruck.caP: +1 604 349-8119or, visit our website: http://www.thunderstruck.caNeither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. 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 release.This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". Although Thunderstruck believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of Thunderstruck's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by law, Thunderstruck undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/290635 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - GOME Retail Holdings Limited (StockCode: 493.HK, "GOME Retail" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries,the "Group") today announced its annual results for the year ended 31December 2025. In 2025, facing a complex external operating environment,the Group stayed true to its mission and vision of "Better homes and lifestylesthrough GOME", and focused its efforts on the three strategic pillars of DebtResolution, Asset-light Transformation and New Business Cultivation.Bolstered by the national policies of Expanding Domestic Demand andBoosting Consumption, the Group achieved a notable upgrade in operatingquality and accelerated the release of outcomes from its strategictransformation, laying a solid foundation for returning to the track of recovery.Operating Performance Bottoms Out and Rebounds, Debt Resolution Achieves BreakthroughsIn 2025, the Group's overall operating performance bottomed out andrebounded, recording a total revenue of RMB 538 million, representing anincrease of 13.50% year-on-year. The loss attributable to owners of the parentwas RMB 5,944 million, a substantial narrowing of 48.89% compared with thesame period in 2024. During the period, the Group optimized resourceallocation by focusing on core operations and strengthening strategictransformation. Both selling and distribution expenses and administrativeexpenses decreased substantially, while operational efficiency improvedsimultaneously. In terms of debt resolution, the Group reached convertiblebond repayment agreements and advanced diversified arrangements such asdebt-to-equity swaps with major creditors and partners. It optimized theasset-liability structure without increasing cash flow pressure, effectivelymitigated risks at the subsidiary level, stabilized cooperative relationships withcore creditors and the supply chain, provided a replicable demonstration pathfor subsequent risk disposal, and gradually restored corporate credit.Asset-light Transformation Gathers Pace, Regional Operations Fully RecoverThe Group firmly implemented the strategic principle of Asset-light,Operation-focused, Strong Governance and Replicable, centered on the coreobjectives of Sales, Revenue and Positive Cash Flow, and built a synergisticstructure of Online Sales-oriented, Offline Exhibition-assisted under the threemain lines of Online, Offline and Supply Chain + Marketing. Throughstandardized training, supply chain empowerment and a digital managementplatform, the Group rapidly promoted the large-scale development of franchisebusiness; it innovated quasi-franchise models such as City Agency + ExternalPromoter Commission + Franchise Sub-franchise, and successfully restoredoperations in key regions including Beijing, Shenyang and Harbin. As at theend of 2025, the Group's offline stores focused on efficient operations in corecities, with resources concentrated in first-tier markets, and operating qualityimproved steadily.New Businesses Driven by Dual Engines to Cultivate New GrowthDriversBased on industry trends and policy guidance, the Group actively cultivatednew growth drivers, with a key focus on the layout of instant retail and AI retail.In the instant retail sector, in response to the national policies on innovationand upgrading of the retail industry, the Group plans to launch the pilot ofGOME Instant Warehouse in first-tier cities, prime business districts andsecondary locations through an asset-light cooperation model, build acommunity instant retail network with the synergy of In-store + Home Delivery,and tap into the trillion-yuan instant retail market. In the AI retail sector, theGroup introduced an AI intelligent engine to empower the full-chain operation,and meanwhile planned to introduce AI home appliance products, buildintelligent robot experience stores, and promote the digital and intelligenttransformation of the retail business.OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTSThe management of GOME Retail stated: Despite the hard-won progressachieved in 2025, the Company still faces challenges in fully emerging fromdifficulties and returning to steady growth. Looking ahead to 2026,management maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook and will continue to:1. Prioritise risk resolution: Debt resolution remains a top priority formanagement. We will maintain open communication with creditors, pursuediversified solutions, and strive to fundamentally reduce financial burdens andrestore a healthy balance sheet.2. Drive strategy execution with focus: We will steadfastly implement ourasset-light development strategy. Online, we will build a closed-loopomni-channel matrix integrating internal and external platforms, driven byblockbuster products and comprehensive traffic aggregation. Offline, we willcontinue to optimise and rapidly replicate our franchise network, with anemphasis on expanding community stores and city experience centres.3. Actively capture policy and market opportunities: 2026 marks the first yearof the nation ’ s 15th Five-Year Plan. We will closely align with and leveragenational policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and boostingconsumption, deepening the recovery of our core retail business. At the same time, we will strategically invest resources to explore and scale newbusinesses, cultivating medium – to long-term growth momentum.4. Strengthen lean management and synergy across the Group: We willdeepen lean management practices, optimise our cost structure, and enhancesynergies between online and offline operations and across businesssegments to improve overall operational efficiency and risk resilience.Management is confident that, with a clear strategy, disciplined execution, andthe dedication of all employees, GOME can seize the historic opportunitiespresented by the recovery and upgrading of the consumer market, overcomecurrent challenges, and steadily fulfill its commitment to creating long-termvalue for shareholders and society.About GOME Retail Holdings LimitedGOME Retail Holdings Limited was listed on the Stock Exchange of HongKong Limited in July 2004 (Stock Code: 493). Founded in China in 1987, theGOME Group is committed to building a leading technology-driven,experience-oriented, entertainment-style and socialized home life technologyretail service provider in China. Upholding the Home · Life strategy, theGroup takes the retail of electrical appliances and consumer electronicproducts as its core business and builds a full-category closed-loop ecosystem.For more details, please visit the Company's website: www.gome.com.hkThis press release is issued by EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITED on behalf of GOME Retail Holdings Limited. For enquiries, please contact:EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITEDMs. Julia Liang / Mr. Adonis LiangTel: (852) 3468 8944 Fax: (852) 2111 1103Email: julia.liang@everbloom.com.cn / adonis.liang@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com