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Bridal Disrupted: How Azazie Is Transforming the UK Wedding Scene, One Pop-Up at a Time

LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Azazie, the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-tailer for bridal and occasion wear, is making an impressive statement offline. The California-based direct-to-consumer bridal and occasionwear brand has captured the attention of UK brides with a touring pop-up experience that blends the ease of online shopping with the magic of trying on the dress in person, creating the perfect moment. And its latest stop? A one-day event in Manchester that proved once again why Azazie is rewriting the rules of modern bridal retail.

Housed in a stylish, intimate setting, Azazie’s Manchester pop-up welcomed brides-to-be and their entourages. The space was carefully curated to reflect the brand’s ethos: inclusive, approachable, and effortlessly elegant. On offer were some of Azazie’s bestselling bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses — available to touch, try, and twirl in. Shoppers enjoyed personalised fittings and style consultations from the brand’s expert team, offering a rare opportunity to experience a made-to-order model that feels as luxurious as it is accessible.

Azazie Bridal
Azazie Bridal

While many bridal retailers rely on traditional boutiques or lengthy ordering processes, Azazie is leading a shift. Its innovative business model, built on customisation, size inclusivity, and sustainability, allows customers to order gowns in sizes 0–30, made-to-measure and shipped directly to their doors. The brand’s pop-up tour aims to bring that digital promise to life, creating tactile, in-person experiences that still feel deeply personal.

The enthusiasm from UK brides has blown us away,” a spokesperson for Azazie shared. “Each pop-up is about more than just trying on dresses. It’s about creating moments — joyful, collaborative, and empowering — in what can often be a stressful shopping journey. Manchester was one of our most inspiring events yet.”

This isn’t Azazie’s first successful UK activation. The brand kicked off its pop-up tour with well-received events in Birmingham and London earlier this year, signalling a growing appetite for a new kind of bridal experience. One where convenience meets community, and personal style doesn’t come at the cost of sustainability or affordability.

With more cities set to be announced soon, Azazie’s UK tour is just getting started. And if Manchester is anything to go by, the brand is poised to become a household name among the next generation of UK brides. The future of bridal is here — and it might just be popping up near you. Shop the latest bridal and bridesmaids gowns here.

Follow @azaziebridal, @azazieofficial and #AzazieMoments for more inspiration

About Azazie:

Azazie is the leading DTC e-tailer for bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, special occasion wear, and accessories, offering high-quality gowns at affordable prices. Based in the tech capital of Silicon Valley, Azazie is disrupting the traditional bridal industry while garnering high ratings from customers and review sites alike. With 200+ bridal gowns and 400+ bridal party dresses in over 80 colors, Azazie is committed to body-positive fashion, offering all dresses from size 0-30, cut and sewn to order like expensive bespoke designs. Visit the website at www.azazie.com.

 

NBA CHINA AND AMBER AVIATION ANNOUNCE FAN ENGAGEMENT COLLABORATION

– Collaboration Makes Amber Aviation the Official Private Jet Partner of NBA China –

HONG KONG, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NBA China and Amber Aviation Limited, one of Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing private jet operators, today announced a collaboration that will deliver exclusive NBA-themed experiences to current and prospective Amber Aviation clients at the league’s marquee events in China and through the league’s fan engagement initiatives across the country. The collaboration makes Amber Aviation the Official Private Jet Partner of NBA China.

“Amber Aviation shares our commitment to engaging fans in new and creative ways,” said NBA China Senior Vice President Jonathan Li.  “We look forward to working together to integrate Amber Aviation into our marquee events and fan engagement initiatives and to providing their clients with exclusive opportunities to engage with the league and the game of basketball.”

“This collaboration reflects the synergy between the NBA’s legacy of world-class sports entertainment and Amber Aviation’s mission to offer premium travel experiences,” said Qiusheng Chang, Chairman & CEO of Amber Aviation.  “By engaging younger, aspirational demographics through exclusive lifestyle offerings, we’re strategically nurturing the next generation of aviation clients.  As these individuals advance professionally, our flexible, personalized service models ensure long-term growth alongside their evolving needs.”

About Amber Aviation

Headquartered in Shenzhen, Amber Aviation operates through a network of fully-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Macau, and San Marino; branch offices in Beijing and Shanghai; and operation centres in Tianjin, Ningbo, Xiamen, and Singapore.

Amber Aviation provides comprehensive services including aircraft management, shared leasing, fractional ownership and aircraft trading.

Amber Aviation (est. 2017) is one of Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing private jet operators.  Ranked among the top 10 business jet operators, its 2024 Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) “Most Innovative Company” award underscores its industry leadership.

Strong shareholder resources have laid a solid foundation for Amber Aviation’s continuous and stable development, providing strong endorsement in product optimization, resource allocation, safe operations, and quality enhancement.

About NBA China

The NBA is the most popular international professional sports league in China, with more than 425 million followers across league, team and player platforms. The league’s efforts to grow basketball in China include live game broadcasts, digital media, marketing partnerships, merchandise, games and events, grassroots basketball development, and NBA Cares and other social impact programming.

The NBA’s history in China dates back to more than 40 years ago. In 1979, the Washington Bullets (now Washington Wizards) played two exhibition games in China, becoming the first NBA team to visit the country.  Sixteen Chinese players have played in the NBA and WNBA.

Fans in China have access to more than 1,300 live games each season and highlights through television, digital media, and social media. Since 2004, NBA Cares has held 180 community and charity activities in China, with more than 400 current and former NBA players having visited the country to participate in games, clinics and fan events.  Fans can purchase official NBA merchandise at the NBA flagship stores in Beijing, Guangzhou, Macao, Taipei and Tianjin, via the NBA Membership Stores on WeChat NBA mini-program, Alipay NBA mini-program, and the NBA App, and at nearly 10,000 partner stores nationwide.

Contact
media@amber-aviation.com | amber-aviation.com
Shuo Liu, NBA China, sliu@nba.com

MDES and Huawei Cloud Announced Joint Initiative to Accelerate Thailand’s Agenda to Become the AI Hub in ASEAN

BANGKOK, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) of Thailand, held the Huawei Cloud Summit Thailand 2025. At the summit, the two parties jointly launched an initiative to accelerate Thailand’s agenda to become the AI hub in ASEAN. MDES shared the progress of their “Cloud First” strategy over the past year for building an inclusive, sustainable, and opportunity-filled Thailand where the public and private sectors are accelerating cloud and AI adoption. In alignment with this policy, Huawei Cloud deepens collaboration with local customers and partners to accelerate intelligent transformation through technological innovation, industry applications, thriving ecosystem, and talent cultivation.

Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary of MDES, and Huawei executives jointly attended the summit
Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary of MDES, and Huawei executives jointly attended the summit

Seizing AI Opportunities to Accelerate Thailand’s AI Hub Agenda

Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary of MDES, stated: “Thailand is committed to becoming the AI hub in ASEAN. With our ‘Cloud First’ policy, AI strategy, infrastructure investment, and a thriving ecosystem, Thailand is transitioning from a technology user to a competency builder, allowing Thailand’s own innovations to benefit the world.” Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At acknowledged Huawei Cloud’s continuous efforts in promoting innovation and digital transformation.

Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary, MDES
Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary, MDES

Sunny Shang, President of Huawei Cloud Asia Pacific, emphasized: “In the AI era, intelligence brings us immense opportunities. In Thailand, Huawei Cloud is not only a technology provider but also a co-builder of the digital ecosystem. We will work with local customers and partners to accelerate Thailand’s intelligent transformation through four key initiatives: deep local engagement, technology leadership, experience sharing, and ecosystem co-building.”

Sunny Shang, President, Huawei Cloud Asia Pacific
Sunny Shang, President, Huawei Cloud Asia Pacific

After seven years of deep local engagement, Huawei Cloud has served more than 1,000 customers and developed more than 500 partners in Thailand. Mainstream local carriers, more than 80% of top financial institutions, and over 60% of top retailers in Thailand have chosen Huawei Cloud.

Forging an AI-Native Cloud to Embrace Intelligence

William Dong, President of Huawei Cloud Marketing, unveiled four solutions at the summit, which focus on a strong AI foundation, intelligent application development, intelligent data management, and all-scenario cloud deployment. He emphasized that AI has become the most influential general-purpose technology in the industry. Huawei Cloud is actively embracing AI and has made a full transition from “Cloud-Native” to “AI-Native” in two aspects: “Cloud for AI” and “AI for Cloud”. “Cloud for AI” accelerates the implementation of AI strategies by systematically innovating the technology stack and building the best cloud platform. “AI for Cloud” means reshaping Huawei Cloud services with AI to make them intelligent.

William Dong, President, Huawei Cloud Marketing
William Dong, President, Huawei Cloud Marketing

Strong AI foundation: Huawei Cloud AI Cloud Service enables model training jobs to run uninterrupted for up to 40 days, among other large-scale training needs. More than 160 mainstream foundation models are available for use and are now employed by over 1,000 AI enterprises. For scenario-specific demands, Pangu models provide tailored solutions and support, already proven viable in scenarios such as railway track inspection, steel blast furnace temperature prediction, and weather forecast.

Intelligent application development: CodeArts, Huawei Cloud’s software development pipeline, delivers intelligence in code generation, review, and testing, improving the end-to-end R&D efficiency by 30%. The Flexus LLM solution provides three capabilities: Dify HA edition, local knowledge base construction, and scenario-specific application development, facilitating small and medium-sized enterprises to develop AI applications in one stop.

Intelligent data management: DataArts, Huawei Cloud’s data governance pipeline, has been fully upgraded to serve as an AI-oriented, knowledge-centric data foundation. GaussDB, the distributed cloud database, outperforms the industry benchmark twice with its transparent multi-write technology across multiple nodes. Its high availability slashes impact on service with fast fault recovery.

All-scenario cloud deployment: Huawei Cloud Stack provides a hybrid cloud for large AI models, allowing enterprises to build their own models in one stop. CloudDC, the solution for migrating data centers to the cloud, provides deterministic operations, cloud data center, and full-stack AI for different needs.

The event gave a vivid demonstration of how AI unlocks possibilities in lives and production, where a humanoid robot completed complex tasks in collaboration with a human wearing an intelligent bionic hand.

Tech for Good: Innovation for Sustainable Development

Cloud and AI technologies not only boost production efficiency but also bring a positive impact on human life, natural environment, and sustainable development. Aka Dai, Director of Huawei Cloud Marketing, illustrated Huawei’s “Cloud for Good” initiative with the company’s success stories in accelerating Thailand’s digital journey. For example, the paperless solution jointly developed by Huawei Cloud and Codium is expected to reduce paper consumption by 18 to 25 million pages annually for over 200 government departments and 300 enterprises, equivalent to saving 2,000 to 3,000 trees and reducing carbon emissions by 30 to 50 tons. Now, Huawei Cloud is strengthening local partnerships in nature conservation, smart agriculture, inclusive finance, energy conservation, emission reduction, and talent cultivation, all for supercharging Thailand’s digital transformation.

Aka Dai, Director, Huawei Cloud Marketing
Aka Dai, Director, Huawei Cloud Marketing

At the summit, Huawei Cloud and Chulalongkorn University jointly launched the “Cloud and AI Pioneer Initiative”, which aims to cultivate 30,000 talented people in the cloud and AI fields through diversified measures such as developing cloud and AI courses, organizing developer competitions, and implementing developer programs. By the end of 2025, Huawei Cloud is projected to cultivate more than 20,000 cloud and AI developers in Thailand, an effort for building a thriving local talent ecosystem.

Thongloun’s Tokyo Visit Seals New Chapter in Laos–Japan Strategic Partnership

70 Decades of Friendship: Lao President’s Visit to Japan Deepens Strategic Partnership. Tokyo. 29 May 2025. (Photo: Prime Minister's Office of Japan)

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith paid an official visit to Japan on 29 May, where he held a summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru to commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 

The leaders welcomed ongoing collaboration in legal reform, particularly Japan’s long-standing support for Laos’s Civil Code development and the publication of a joint legal research publication. They agreed to deepen cooperation in security, energy, and climate action under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative.

Two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation under their newly elevated Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

President Thongloun expressed gratitude for Japan’s warm welcome from the Japanese government and praised the strong development of bilateral ties across various sectors. 

He reaffirmed Laos’s commitment to further strengthening ties with Japan, highlighting Japan’s significant support for Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) clearance efforts in Laos and its comprehensive assistance during Laos’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2024.

Both leaders agreed to enhance economic cooperation, with Japan reaffirming its support for Laos’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience and improve public financial management. The two countries committed to expediting the conclusion of a bilateral tax agreement to facilitate increased trade and investment flows. 

In a new development for tourism and people-to-people exchanges, President Thongloun announced that effective 1 June, visa-free stays for Japanese citizens visiting Laos will be extended from 15 to 30 days.

Prime Minister Ishiba also thanked Laos for inviting Japan’s Princess Aiko to visit the country in November as part of the anniversary celebrations.

On regional and international matters, both sides pledged to maintain close coordination in addressing challenges related to the East and South China seas, the Korean Peninsula, Myanmar’s situation, and Middle East developments. 

On the same occasion, Lao President Thongloun is speaking at the 30th International Conference on the Future of Asia, held from 29 to 30 May in Tokyo.

The conference, under the theme “Asia’s Challenge in a Turbulent World,” highlighting the region’s need to address political, economic, and humanitarian uncertainties.

Singapore Expands Foreign Worker Source Countries, Adds Laos, Bhutan, Cambodia

A clean-up worker on a boat stands over oil absorbant booms during an operation to clear oil from a major spill near Pasir Panjang port terminal in Singapore on June 18, 2024. Clean-up operations continued on June 18 in Singapore as oil from a major spill washed up on beaches and shorelines in the city state following an accident at Pasir Panjang port terminal. (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN / AFP)

Starting 1 June, Singapore will allow employers to hire workers from Laos, Bhutan, and Cambodia for work permit roles, expanding the list of non-traditional source (NTS) countries. 

These additions join existing NTS countries including Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

The change applies to the construction, marine shipyard, and process industries, as well as to selected roles in manufacturing and services listed on the Non-Traditional Source Occupation List.

Announcing the update, Singapore Minister for Manpower said that broadening the pool of eligible foreign workers is aimed at helping firms “build a more skilled and resilient workforce.” 

The expansion was discussed during the Ministry of Manpower’s Committee of Supply debate on 6 March.

This policy shift is in response to long-standing labor shortages in key industries. 

The Singapore Manufacturing Federation highlighted that sectors such as precision engineering, electronics manufacturing, and aerospace have faced ongoing operational disruptions due to manpower gaps, affecting productivity and competitiveness.

In a related effort to support workforce stability, the Ministry of Manpower will also extend the maximum employment period for work permit holders. 

While the cap on employment age remains, it will be raised from 60 to 63 years, allowing experienced workers to contribute longer.

Further updates to the NTS Occupation List are expected in September, as Singapore continues its efforts to strengthen its manpower resilience and support industry needs.

AVIS Singapore Leads Car Rental Industry with ISO 45001 Certification

AVIS sets a safety precedent, becoming Singapore’s sole car rental firm certified to ISO 45001, meeting global standards.


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – AVIS Singapore is the only car rental company in the country to have achieved ISO 45001 certification in December 2024, an international standard equivalent to Singapore’s bizSAFE Star, demonstrating its commitment to the highest levels of occupational health and safety.

AVIS Singapore personnel and their modern fleet, reflecting a commitment to safety, quality, and sustainable mobility solutions.
AVIS Singapore personnel and their modern fleet, reflecting a commitment to safety, quality, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Path to ISO 45001 Certification

The attainment of ISO 45,001 reflects AVIS Singapore’s dedication to robust health, safety, and operational standards, aligning with its “Driven by Better” brand promise. This certification was enabled by implementing structured internal safety systems for proactive risk management across vehicle handling, premises, and customer interactions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to safety.

A key enabler was a leadership-driven culture prioritising the safety, well-being, and accountability of all stakeholders. This was actively supported by systematic employee engagement through regular training and feedback mechanisms. Furthermore, comprehensive adherence to local regulatory requirements and globally recognised best practices in occupational health and safety management was ensured through a strategic partnership with certified consultants.

Commitment to Quality and Environmental Responsibility

Building on its priority of safety, AVIS Singapore also adheres to recognised standards in other key areas. Holding ISO 9,001 for Quality Management and ISO 14,001 for Environmental Management, the company affirms its focus on providing reliable car rentals with a continuous emphasis on service quality, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, and proactively working to minimise its carbon footprint.

In line with its environmental responsibility, AVIS Singapore is actively integrating vehicles with enhanced fuel efficiency into its fleet. This includes an increasing adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), a focus aimed at offering customers renting cars in Singapore sustainable mobility solutions with reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.

Upholding Service Excellence

AVIS Singapore’s ISO 45,001, ISO 9,001, and ISO 14,001 certifications assure customers of high standards across all services. Whether you require short-term car rental with well-maintained and reliable vehicles from a diverse fleet, car leasing with consistent quality for extended transportation needs across Singapore and into Malaysia, or chauffeur service ensuring secure and professional transport throughout the region, AVIS Singapore’s commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability benefits every journey.

Learn more at AVIS Singapore’s website.
Hashtag: #CarRental #Avis #ISO45001




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

AVIS Singapore

AVIS Singapore, part of Avis Budget Group since 1961, leads the local car rental market. Located strategically at Changi Airport (Terminals 2 and 3) and Havelock Road, AVIS offers reliable rental solutions. As a member of the globally recognised Avis Budget Group — operating in 180 countries with over $12B in revenue — AVIS Singapore embodies the group’s commitment to innovation, customer focus, and sustainable mobility.

Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting (Japan) and Business Next Media (Taiwan) announce cross-border content exchange to spotlight Asian innovation

Partnership between leading startup media from Japan and Taiwan strengthens Asian innovation coverage

TOKYO, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting (PBMC), the Tokyo-based producer of the solutions-focused JStories media platform, and Business Next Media (BNext Media), publisher of Taiwan’s leading startup and technology news website Meet Global, are pleased to announce the launch of a cross-border content exchange initiative beginning in June 2025.

Under this new arrangement, selected content will be shared and co-published between PBMC’s JStories (https://jstories.media/), an English-language platform showcasing impact-driven innovation from Japan and across Asia, and BNext Media’s Meet Global (https://meet-global.bnext.com.tw/), which reports on startup trends and entrepreneurship throughout Greater China and Asia.

This partnership aims to broaden access to high-quality, locally sourced coverage of the fast-evolving Asian startup and innovation scene — helping founders, investors, and business professionals discover new ideas, cross-border opportunities, and success stories from both Japan and Taiwan, as well as the wider Asia-Pacific region.

About Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting (PBMC)
Based in Tokyo, PBMC is a multilingual media and communications firm specializing in international business storytelling, corporate communications, and event production. PBMC operates JStories, a global-facing media outlet that spotlights Japanese and Asian innovators solving pressing social issues, and produces branded content for clients ranging from government agencies to global corporations.

About JStories
JStories (https://jstories.media/) is PBMC’s flagship English-language platform focused on “solutions journalism” — covering entrepreneurs, researchers, and change-makers from Japan and Asia who are tackling social, environmental, and business challenges through technology and creativity. JStories features original interviews, analysis, and video content for a global audience.

About Business Next Media (BNext Media)
Founded in Taipei, BNext Media is Taiwan’s premier media company covering technology, startups, and digital innovation. The company publishes Business Next, a leading business magazine, and operates several digital news brands including Meet Global, which provides in-depth news, analysis, and startup resources for the Mandarin-speaking world and international readers.

About Meet Global
Meet Global (https://meet-global.bnext.com.tw/) is an English news platform focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment trends across Asia, with an emphasis on the Greater China region. Under the same brand, Meet operates additional language-specific channels, including Meet Startup (https://meet.bnext.com.tw/), its Mandarin-language platform, and Meet Japan (https://meet-japan.bnextmedia.com/), its Japanese-language counterpart.

Meet Startup is also Taiwan’s largest startup community platform. It organizes business networking events and Meet Taipei, a major startup festival.

Potential Benefits of the Partnership:

  • Broader Global Reach: Both JStories and Meet Global readers will gain access to a more diverse and regionally balanced stream of innovation stories, helping startups and founders boost their visibility across Asia and beyond.
  • Knowledge Exchange: Cross-publication of content will enable richer, locally informed perspectives on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Asian startup landscape.
  • Ecosystem Building: By sharing news, interviews, and features, the partnership will foster new connections among startups, investors, and supporters in both markets.
  • Bilingual Impact: With content translated and adapted for local and global audiences, the initiative will help bridge language barriers and promote wider international understanding.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting (Japan)
Email: info@pacificbridge.jp

Business Next Media (Taiwan)
Email: meet@bnext.com.tw

PAObank Appoints Mr. Ronald Iu as Chief Executive and Executive Director


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”) announces the appointment of Mr. Ronald Iu as Chief Executive and Executive Director of the Board. Mr. Iu will lead the management team of PAObank to further leverage advanced financial technology, expanding our presence in small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) and retail banking, thereby creating greater value for our customers.

Mr. Iu has over 20 years of solid experience in banking and finance. He held various leadership positions in global and local financial institutions, including China CITIC Bank International, Standard Chartered, PrimeCredit and GE Capital (HK). Prior to joining PAObank, Mr. Iu served as the Chief Executive of Airstar Bank and ZA Bank. His extensive experience spanning business management and strategies, risk management and product innovation has given him a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends, bringing unique insights and substantial experience in the development of digital banks.

Mr. Ronald Iu said, “I look forward to working together with the management team and colleagues at PAObank to create better products and user experience for SMEs and individual customers. As PAObank marks its fifth year, we are embarking on the next phase of our business direction and strategy, placing more emphasis on retail banking services. PAObank strives to become ‘the convenient wealth management digital bank’ in everyone’s mind, offering innovative financial solutions that are efficient, hassle-free and flexible. While continuing to offer competitive deposit interest rates as part of client rewards, we will expand into diversified financial services and products to fully develop our retail banking capabilities. Together with my team, we will continue to drive innovation to lead PAObank towards the next milestone.”

Looking ahead, PAObank will continue to be the reliable business partner of SMEs, and create better retail banking products and user experience for customers. By leveraging financial technology and ongoing innovation, PAObank will continue to support the development of digital banks in Hong Kong, serving customers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Hashtag: #PAObank #Appointment

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PAO Bank Limited

PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufax Holding Ltd (“Lufax”) (SEHK: 6623; NYSE: LU) and a member of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An”) (SEHK: 2318; SSE: 601318), is committed to fostering financial inclusion and establishing a digital banking ecosystem by leveraging its extensive experience in SME banking services and its leading financial technology advantages. PAObank was granted a banking licence by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in May 2019 to offer banking services via virtual channels. PAObank is expanding diverse business segments including retail banking and SME banking.