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Rhenus and shipzero launch strategic partnership to scale Book and Claim across air, ocean and road transport

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  • Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions
  • shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group’s air, ocean and road operations
  • Cooperation aims to support Rhenus Group’s Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) ambition through a methodology aligned with ISO14083 and the GLEC Framework

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – The Rhenus Group and the leading global emissions intelligence platform shipzero today announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Rhenus customers gain access to a Book and Claim solution designed to reduce climate impact of global transports, covering alternative fuels and battery-electric vehicles across air, ocean and road transport.

As a multimodal logistics service provider, Rhenus relies heavily on external transport capacity. The company is therefore introducing a Book and Claim approach as a solution to reduce the climate impact of transport emissions in areas where Rhenus has no direct influence over the underlying assets. Book and Claim is advantageous here by allowing companies to support lower-emission transport solutions outside the physical transport chain of a specific shipment, with the climate benefit allocated through a verified accounting system. Thanks to shipzero’s auditable platform, companies are less reliant on manual processes and data processing.

Scope and Availability

Through the partnership, Rhenus customers can book alternative fuel and battery-electric transport solutions on a single-shipment basis or through larger, ongoing or retroactive agreements. The solution is available across Rhenus air, ocean and road operations, supported by shipzero’s platform and methodology.

The partnership responds to rising demand across the industry: Book and Claim has become a widely accepted instrument for reducing the impact of logistics emissions, particularly for companies with limited control over the physical assets moving their goods.

“By partnering with shipzero, we aim to scale solutions such as battery-electric vehicles, SAF and SMF to drive the sustainable transformation with our carriers. As more companies commit to Science Based Targets, auditable Book and Claim accounting becomes an increasingly important foundation for credible decarbonisation efforts, and shipzero’s independently verified approach enables us to deliver exactly that to our customers,” remarks Adrian Wojnowski, Manager Sustainable Solutions & Decarbonisation at Rhenus.

A trusted, verifiable approach

Rhenus has chosen to partner with shipzero because the platform offers a robust and auditable solution. Its multimodal coverage and methodological alignment were also key factors.

“We’re proud that Rhenus, as a global, multimodal logistics provider, has placed its trust in shipzero to deliver audit-ready CO2 reduction tracking, built on a methodology aligned with ISO 14083 and the MBM Framework, down to the last detail – for their business and for their customers. It’s exactly the kind of partnership we want to keep building on,” says Martin Jacobs, Director of Client Solutions at shipzero.

Methodology and Regulatory Context

A reliable and verifiable methodology was a key selection criterion for Rhenus when choosing a partner. shipzero’s Book and Claim approach has been audited by the independent certification body Müller-BBM Cert and complies with the Smart Freight Centre’s (SFC) MBM Framework as well as ISO standard 14083 and the GLEC Framework. The emissions reductions achieved are reported separately from Scope 1–3 emissions in accordance with the requirements of the GHG Protocol. This enables companies to transparently track and document the savings achieved.

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About Rhenus

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 8.2 billion. 39,000 employees work at 1,300 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are always the major focus.

About shipzero

shipzero is the industry-leading data intelligence platform for effective emissions tracking and reduction in global freight transportation. The Hamburg-based company supports enterprises and logistics service providers in creating CO2 transparency and facilitating the path to “net-zero” – with decision-oriented information based on data rather than assumptions. shipzero brings together experts in data management, logistics, and sustainability.

The company specialises in the integration of primary energy data to ensure a precise calculation of emissions. shipzero’s methodology is certified by the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), fully aligned with the international Global Logistics Emission Council (GLEC) Framework V3 and compliant with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14083 standards.

Laos Border Checkpoints Report Strong Revenue Growth in First Half of 2026, Exceed Targets

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The 2nd Lao-Thai Friedship Bridge. Kaysone Phomvihane City, Savannakhet Province.

Laos’ international border checkpoints collected strong state budget revenue in the first half of 2026, with several crossings beating their targets by wide margins.

Leading the way is the Vangtao International Border Checkpoint in Champasak, southern Laos, which borders Thailand’s Chong Mek Checkpoint. Over the first seven-plus months of the year, the checkpoint collected LAK 996.4 billion (USD 44.2 million), reaching 79.86 percent of its annual plan and marking an 85.04 percent rise over the same period last year.

Moving further central, other checkpoints across the country posted similarly strong results. 

In Savannakhet, at the 2nd Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and Savannakhet Dry Port, officials collected LAK 1,791.465 billion ( USD 79.4 million) by 28 July, reaching 86.14 percent of the annual target of LAK 2,079.727 billion (approximately USD 92.2 million).

Meanwhile, the 3rd Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Checkpoint in Khammouane province collected LAK 747.509 billion (USD 33.2 million) in six months, up 142.28 percent over the same period last year. Fuel and goods imported for re-export, including vehicles, live cattle, and fresh fruit, drove most of that revenue.

Even more striking is the performance at the Lalai International Customs Checkpoint in Salavanh, which borders Vietnam’s Quang Tri province. 

The checkpoint collected over LAK 467.84 billion (aboutUSD 20.7 million) in six months, blowing past its half-year plan by more than tenfold at 1,017.05 percent, and rising 855.06 percent compared to the same period last year, by far the sharpest growth among all the checkpoints reported so far.

Meanwhile, the newly opened 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge checkpoint in Bolikhamxay, which began operating in late 2025, also performed strongly in its first six months. 

It collected LAK 302.70 billion (approximately USD 13.4 million), or 86.49 percent of its annual plan, with fuel imports accounting for 88.04 percent of that revenue. In addition to customs collections, the checkpoint processed entry and exit for more than 110,000 travelers from 28 nationalities during the period.

Overall, most of Laos’ international border checkpoints have met or exceeded their 2026 targets, with customs authorities citing stronger cross-border trade, business facilitation, and expanded digital revenue systems as the main drivers.

Cambodia Government and Church Leaders Celebrate Opening of Phnom Penh Temple

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PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – Cambodia officials and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorated the completion of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

A diverse group of government and interfaith leaders pose for a photo in front of the Phnom Penn Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, during the temple's open house celebration, including Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and His Excellency Minister of Cult and Religion Dr. Chay Borin (center).
A diverse group of government and interfaith leaders pose for a photo in front of the Phnom Penn Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, during the temple’s open house celebration, including Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and His Excellency Minister of Cult and Religion Dr. Chay Borin (center).

Approximately 800 Cambodian leaders and Church members gathered Wednesday morning on the temple grounds, located at Russian Confederation Street Phnom Penh 12040 on a 1.3-hectare site.

Represented at the event were top leaders in government, diplomatic corps, religion, business, education, health care and the news media.

They heard speeches from Church leaders and His Excellency Minister Chay Borin of the Ministry of Cult and Religion, who represented His Excellency Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Leading the Church delegation was Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and senior leader from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The commemoration will continue with public open house tours:

  • Saturdays, 15 & 22 August: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Monday–Friday, 17–21 August: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, 16 August: No tours available.
Tours are free with no reservation required. More information is available at:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/featured/phnom-penh-cambodia-open-house?lang=khm.

In his speech, Minister Chay Borin said he was “honored and delighted” to represent Prime Minister Hun Manet at the event. He noted the “magnificent architecture and craftsmanship” of the Phnom Penh Temple and said it demonstrates the growth of religious faith in Cambodia. It is also a reflection of the peace, political stability and freedom of religious belief enjoyed by Cambodian citizens.

Elder Gong said, “For us, this temple is a holy and sacred place where heaven and earth come together in serenity and harmony. In the temple, we worship God and receive His blessings. We learn God’s plan of happiness and our divine identity and purpose. We promise and covenant to live good, moral, productive, faith-filled lives.”

Regarding the temple, Minister Borin told the large group of government and community leaders, “I firmly believe that this new holy place will become a place where love and peace are nurtured, a place where people can leave behind wrongdoing and sin, and a place that contributes to cultivating morality, virtue, and good conduct among all those who come here to worship.”

The temple is a “symbol of peace and of building strong and harmonious families for generations to come, consistent with one of the Church’s core teachings, which emphasizes strong and enduring families as an important foundation of society.”

Elder Gong said he and his wife love visiting Cambodia and have met with Church members and friends all across the country. Cambodia, he said, “is a miracle of modern development” while also preserving Khmer history and culture. “We are grateful for the privilege to worship freely in this beautiful country in meetinghouses and places of worship,” he said.

Elder Gong said Church members “believe we are all children of God, which makes us brothers and sisters. As such, we are grateful to work with the government of Cambodia to provide hundreds of humanitarian, education, and medical projects to benefit our Cambodian brothers and sisters regardless of religion.”

Elder Gong noted that Cambodia is a country that treasures temples. “Temples are also special to us,” he said. “We are grateful for the permitting and support we have received to build this temple in Phnom Penh.”

Sacred temple ceremonies bless God’s children, said Elder Gong, both those who are living and those who have passed on to the next life. “Temple ceremonies encourage our members – from the young to the elderly – to love and honor deceased family members. Parents, grandparents, and ancestors can be united with their families, happy and forever. Temple ceremonies bless families and individuals with peace, healing, forgiveness, and unity.”

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Cambodian Church member Vichit Ith, who was instrumental in obtaining official government recognition of the Church in 1994 so it could begin operating, also spoke at the event.

“Today, our Church family in Cambodia has grown to over 20,000 members,” he said, “worshipping in chapels across the nation—each one a testament to the faith, devotion, and resilience of our Cambodian brothers and sisters.”

Brother Ith said the temple is “a monument to the enduring friendship and mutual respect between our Church and the Kingdom of Cambodia.”

In the temple, said Brother Ith, “members commit to follow God and, in turn, become more upright and reliable citizens. It is a place of eternal families – where marriages are sealed not ‘until death do us part,’ but for eternity, strengthening the social fabric of Cambodia one family at a time. It is also a place of divine knowledge – where members learn about God’s plan for humanity, giving them hope, purpose, and a desire to serve others.”

Following the public open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 30 August 2026. After the dedication, the temple grounds will remain open to visitors, but entry into the temple itself will be reserved for faithful members of the Church.

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Laos Asks Police to Probe Suspected Match-Fixing at ASEAN Cup, Details Still Unclear

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Lao national football team 2026. 4 August 2026. (Photo: Lao Football Federation)

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) has reported suspected match-fixing by national team players to police, following the team’s four straight losses at the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.

The letter, dated 7 August, said the LFF notified the Ministry of Public Security that it suspects players may have taken bribes or been involved in gambling tied to match-fixing. It asked police to investigate the players and anyone else involved. 

The LFF and police have not yet officially confirmed the leaked document.

Laos lost every match it played between 25 July and 4 August: 5-0 to Thailand, 4-0 to Malaysia, 4-1 to the Philippines, and 7-2 to Myanmar. The heavy losses and the way the team played raised suspicions among federation officials.

According to the letter, the LFF questioned all players on 2 August and 6 August. Those interviews turned up early evidence suggesting a high likelihood that wrongdoing occurred.

The document does not name any specific players. It asks authorities to investigate and determine whether any crimes or rule violations took place.

As of 14 August, neither the LFF nor police have publicly confirmed the letter or released further details on suspects or the investigation’s status.

If confirmed, the investigation is expected to determine what happened during the tournament and whether any players face legal or disciplinary action.

A Familiar Problem for Lao Football

This would not be the first match-fixing controversy in Lao football if the suspicions prove true. 

In January 2022, FIFA handed lifetime bans to 45 Lao men’s players over match-fixing tied to international matches in 2017. That mass ban forced the LFF to rebuild the national team almost from scratch with younger players, most now in their early-to-mid twenties,  the same generation now under suspicion.

Separately, in 2015, FIFA suspended then-LFF president Viphet Sihachakr for two years and fined him USD 39,700 after finding he had taken a bribe tied to a 2011 FIFA election.

Vientiane Authorities Detain Nearly 400 in Cybercrime Raids in Early-to-Mid August

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Police detained 74 suspects on 12 August during a cybercrime raid at a hotel in central Vientiane, seizing computers, phones, and drugs. Sikhottabong district, Vientiane, Laos. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)

Vientiane authorities have detained nearly 400 suspects in three separate raids since the start of August, targeting cybercrime, telecommunications fraud, and online gambling operations across the capital.

The most recent raid took place on 12 August, when police struck an online cybercrime operation at the Athena Hotel, a two-building compound in Nongsanokham village, Sikhottabong district. 

Officers detained 74 suspects, 71 Chinese nationals, one Vietnamese woman, and two Taiwanese nationals,  and seized desktop computers, laptops, and mobile phones. They also found illegal drugs and drug-related items, including unidentified pills and powders, ketamine-laced e-cigarettes known locally as “pod k,” collagen products mixed with drugs, drug-mixing equipment, drug-use paraphernalia, and compressed marijuana. Authorities took the suspects and evidence into custody for further interrogation to trace accomplices.

Four days earlier, on 8 August, Vientiane police raided a telecommunications fraud and online gambling operation at several buildings in the Thatluang Lake Special Economic Zone, registered and owned by Lao Thatluang Investment Development Co., Ltd. 

That raid was far larger, with officers detaining 261 suspects from seven nationalities, 153 Chinese, 61 Vietnamese, 36 Thai, five Taiwanese, two Malaysian, two South Korean, and two Myanmar nationals.

The earliest of the three raids occurred on 1 August, when police arrested 63 people across six coordinated locations in Sikhottabong and Hatsayfong districts. 

The suspects included 57 Chinese nationals, four Lao nationals, one Cambodian, and one Thai national. The largest single bust, at a rented house in Salakham village, Hatsayfong district, netted 24 Chinese nationals and a scam call center stocked with thousands of phones and dozens of computers. 

Officials said Lao authorities will hand the suspects over to Chinese police following interrogation and will blacklist the group under the Law on Entry-Exit and Foreign Management.

Across the three operations, authorities have detained 398 suspects in Vientiane Capital alone in under two weeks, signaling an intensifying crackdown on foreign-linked scam networks operating out of the city.

XTransfer Serves Over 1 Million Enterprise Clients

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China Foreign Trade Industry Annual Mega-Event “XTransfer Summit 26” Concludes Successfully


SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-border Trade Payment Platform, successfully hosted China’s premier annual foreign trade event, XTransfer Summit 26, in Shenzhen. The summit gathered over 4,500 foreign trade enterprises, more than 50 top-tier banks and financial institutions, and numerous industry experts for in-depth discussions on global trade opportunities, business growth strategies, and digital intelligence in cross-border finance.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, speaks at the summit.
Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, speaks at the summit.

The summit explored how SME foreign traders can navigate global uncertainties. According to an XTransfer client survey, SME export performance remains optimistic this year. Despite geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions, SMEs are reporting healthier payment collections and stronger bargaining power in international markets.

Serving Over 1 Million Enterprise Clients: Protecting Every Foreign Trader’s Global Dream with Fintech

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, said, “SMEs are stabilisers of globalisation. Facing de-globalisation, geopolitical risks, and logistics volatility, they continue to show remarkable resilience. SMEs are more agile in adjusting market strategies while steadily improving pricing power and operational quality.”

Deng emphasised, “SMEs are the most capable force in global trade, and every foreign trader’s global dream deserves to be protected.” He added, “Through years of dedicated focus on SME cross-border payment pain points, XTransfer delivers secure, compliant, and efficient solutions to help more businesses go global. Since our founding, we have served over 1 million enterprise clients and continue to expand our local collection and settlement capabilities globally, optimising collection experiences and working capital efficiency.”

XTransfer’s pioneering Local Account service now covers nearly 60 countries and regions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand, enabling buyers to pay sellers in local currencies and significantly boosting capital turnover.

AI and Global Risk Control Enhance Compliance Efficiency: TradePilot Drives Audit Automation

To address SMEs’ core needs for security, compliance, efficiency, and cost optimisation, XTransfer has ramped up fintech investments, scaling AI applications in risk control and business processes.

XTransfer has also built a unified global B2B cross-border trade settlement and risk management system to safeguard SME transactions. According to CIC, TradePilot is the world’s first and most advanced AI model for B2B cross-border trade payments. With 72 AI agents embedded in TradePilot’s review workflow, covering KYC onboarding, transaction authenticity verification, and ongoing AML monitoring, TradePilot delivers industry-leading performance in risk control accuracy and user experience.

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XTransfer

XTransfer is the world’s largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 1,000,000 registered SMEs globally.

We connect top-tier financial institutions directly to SMEs, the backbone of global trade, giving businesses of every size access to the same secure, compliant and seamless payment infrastructure once reserved for multinationals. As of March 31, 2026, we provide payment services across more than 200 countries and regions through partnerships with financial institutions, including some of the most established international banks around the world.

XTransfer has obtained required licenses in major hubs, including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada.

For more information, please visit: https://www.xtransfer.com

Etiqa Insurance Singapore Appoints Claudia Soh as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Chapter of Growth

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Veteran insurance leader to accelerate growth, strengthen partnerships and drive customer-focused innovation


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore today announced the official appointment of Claudia Soh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 14 Aug 2026. Over the past six months, while serving as Acting Chief Executive Officer and continuing in her role as Chief Financial Officer, Claudia has led Etiqa Insurance Singapore through a period of sustained growth and transformation, strengthening the company’s foundations while driving initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centricity. Her appointment reflects the Board’s confidence in her leadership and vision as the company embarks on its next phase of growth.

Etiqa Insurance Singapore Appoints Claudia Soh as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Chapter of Growth

With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industry, Claudia brings extensive expertise across finance, strategic planning, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and auditing. Her career spans both the public and private sectors, including experience at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and senior leadership roles within the insurance industry.

During her tenure at Etiqa, Claudia has helped build on the company’s strong momentum by supporting its growth agenda while advancing new initiatives. Her collaborative leadership approach and focus on long-term value creation have contributed to strengthening Etiqa’s capabilities for the future. She has also been an advocate for transforming the finance function from a traditional support role into a strategic business partner that helps create stronger outcomes for customers, employees and stakeholders.

“We are delighted to formally appoint Claudia Soh as CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore,” said Kamaludin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etiqa Insurance and Takaful. “Claudia has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic clarity, operational excellence and resilience. Her ability to drive innovation, build strong teams and adapt to changing customer needs will continue to strengthen our market position in Singapore to deliver long-term value for our customers, employees and stakeholders”

On her appointment, Claudia said, “I am honoured to undertake the role of CEO at Etiqa Insurance Singapore at a time of significant change for our industry. As customer expectations continue to evolve, we must remain agile, innovative and focused on delivering purposeful value. By combining digital innovation, data-driven insights and strong partnerships, we will continue to enhance the customer experience and help more individuals and businesses build financial confidence and resilience.”

Deepening Partnerships and Empowering Financial Readiness

As a leading composite insurer, Etiqa Insurance Singapore will continue to deepen its distribution capabilities and ecosystem partnerships to make protection more accessible and relevant to customers. Beyond its longstanding bancassurance partnership, Etiqa will work closely with Maybank to deliver more integrated financial and protection solutions, leveraging the strength of the Maybank network and customer ecosystem. Etiqa will also continue collaborating with partners across Singapore to develop innovative solutions that support customers’ evolving protection, savings and financial wellness needs.
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About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Insurance Singapore)

Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (EIPL) is a life and general insurance company licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and governed by the Insurance Act 1966. Having protected customers in Singapore since 1961 under the name United General Insurance Co. Sdn. Bhd., the company transitioned into the Singapore branch of Etiqa Insurance Berhad in 2009. Today, EIPL in Singapore stands as the pivotal operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group, a leading insurance and takaful provider in ASEAN.

EIPL offers a comprehensive range of life and general insurance products accessible through its diverse distribution channels, including bancassurance, agents, brokers, financial advisers, partnerships, direct and online sales via Tiq by Etiqa. Etiqa is rated ‘A’ by credit rating agency Fitch for the group’s ‘Favorable’ business profile. The company is a member of the Maybank Group.

Airwallex and Air Corporate Launch One-Step Setup for Hong Kong Startups to Deliver Day-One Transaction Readiness

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New partnership turns incorporation into a transaction-ready business in a single application — and sponsors 10 founders every month with a free upgrade to the fully-managed Expert package

Hong Kong SAR– Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – Air Corporate, a Hong Kong-based digital corporate services provider, and Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, have announced a strategic partnership that eliminates one of the most persistent friction points in business setup: the need to complete two separate applications for company registration and opening a payment account. Through a single application with Air Corporate, eligible founders now receive both a registered Hong Kong legal entity and a live Airwallex multi-currency account. To mark the launch, Airwallex and Air Corporate are sponsoring 10 Air Corporate clients each month with a complimentary upgrade to the fully-managed Expert package, removing the cost barrier that has historically kept early-stage founders on slower, self-managed paths.

The Two-Application Problem

Until now, setting up a business in Hong Kong has required two distinct processes. A founder first incorporates the company, then separately applies to a bank or payment provider, often resubmitting the same KYC, director, and shareholder documents that were already provided during incorporation. Approval timelines vary, rejections occur, and an incorporated company may remain unable to transact after the registration is complete. For founders trying to move quickly, this gap between incorporation and payment readiness has long been an operational obstacle.

One Application, Two Outcomes: The Expert Package

The Expert package serves as the primary component of this initiative. When a client onboards with Air Corporate under this tier, Air Corporate facilitates the entire Airwallex account-opening process on their behalf, thereby eliminating duplicate paperwork and the need for separate submissions to multiple providers. This consolidated approach allows founders to proceed from incorporation to operational status in as little as one to two weeks, compared to the typical weeks to months required for traditional banking solutions.

The Sponsorship: 10 Founders Every Month

Airwallex and Air Corporate are sponsoring a complimentary Expert upgrade for 10 Air Corporate clients each month. Founders who qualify receive a fully managed Airwallex account opening service at no additional cost. This is the same service available through the paid Expert tier. Sponsorship spots reset each month, with new availability opening to qualifying founders on an ongoing basis. Eligibility applies to new Air Corporate clients proceeding with company registration in Hong Kong, and available spots can be confirmed directly with the Air Corporate team.

Why Hong Kong?

Hong Kong remains the leading jurisdiction for founders entering Asian markets. Offshore profits are not subject to local tax; there are no foreign exchange controls; incorporation is fast; and the territory serves as a direct gateway to Mainland China and ASEAN. For international businesses, Hong Kong company registration has become the standard first step in a regional expansion strategy, given that the legal, regulatory, and financial infrastructure required to operate internationally is already in place.

What Airwallex Brings to the Partnership

Airwallex provides the payment infrastructure that enables day-one operability. Its platform supports multi-currency accounts, local collection in major currencies, foreign exchange at market-leading rates, and global payouts, all managed from a single interface. For founders operating across borders, having this capability active from the moment of incorporation removes the lag that typically delays first revenue and complicates early cash flow management.

Speaker Quote

“Our goal at Airwallex has always been to empower businesses to scale globally without borders or operational friction. Partnering with Air Corporate allows us to tackle one of the earliest and most persistent bottlenecks that founders face: the lag between becoming a legal entity and actually being able to transact. By consolidating company registration and financial setup into a single, seamless step, we are giving startups day-one operability so they can focus entirely on growth and building momentum from the very start,” said Marcus Cheng, Associate Director, GTM Partnerships, SME & Growth, Airwallex Hong Kong.

Who This Is For

This solution is built for e-commerce brands, cross-border trade, professional service providers, , and first-time founders expanding into or out of Asia who need to be fully operational and able to collect payments upon registration, without having to manage two separate onboarding processes simultaneously.

Available Now

Founders can apply directly through Air Corporate and check the availability of the monthly sponsored Expert upgrade spots. Further information is available at Air-Corporate.com/hk/Airwallex. Terms and conditions apply.
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