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SuperX Announces Progress on Share Repurchase Program, Demonstrating Confidence in Long-Term Development

SINGAPORE, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SuperX AI Technology Limited (Nasdaq: SUPX, the “Company” or “SuperX”), a provider of AI infrastructure solutions, today announced an update on the progress of its share repurchase program.

As previously announced on November 26, 2025, the Company’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20 million of its ordinary shares.

As of April 9, 2026, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 1,286,580 Ordinary Shares under the program. The average net repurchase price was $8.93 per Ordinary Share.

The ongoing execution of the share repurchase program underscores the Board’s confidence in SuperX’s long-term growth and business model. The Company believes that its current market valuation does not fully reflect its intrinsic value or its strong growth potential as a full-stack AI infrastructure solutions provider. This program allows the Company to strategically deploy capital to enhance long-term shareholder value while maintaining the financial flexibility required.

The repurchases have been made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades, and/or through other legally permissible means, in compliance with applicable securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

About SuperX AI Technology Limited (NASDAQ:SUPX)

SuperX AI Technology Limited is an AI infrastructure solutions provider, offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary hardware, advanced software, and end-to-end services for AI data centers. The Company’s services include advanced solution design and planning, cost-effective infrastructure product integration, and end-to-end operations and maintenance. Its core products include high-performance AI servers, 800 Volts Direct Current (800VDC) solutions, high-density liquid cooling solutions, as well as AI cloud and AI agents. Headquartered in Singapore, the Company serves institutional clients globally, including enterprises, research institutions, and cloud and edge computing deployments. For more information, please visit www.superx.sg

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AMTD-Produced Films Achieve Cumulative Box Office of Over US$789 Million

PARIS and NEW YORK and LONDON, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”), AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) and The Generation Essentials Group (“TGE”, NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), a subsidiary of AMTD Digital Inc., jointly announce that films produced under AMTD have collectively achieved a cumulative global box office of over US$789 million worldwide.

Earlier this year, AMTD’s Movie “Scare Out” delivered exceptional performance, with box office takings surpassing US$197 million as of today. This huge success builds on AMTD’s strong track record of commercially successful titles, including “Shock Wave 2” with box office of approximately US$191 million, “Moscow Mission” with approximately US$94 million, “The Goldfinger” with approximately US$90 million, and “The Last Dance” with approximately US$50 million. These consistently strong performances have firmly established AMTD as a solid and influential player in the global film industry.

Looking ahead, AMTD’s film slate for this year includes “Mother Bhumi” and “Dog Day Evening”, together with the currently re-release of “Shock Wave 2”. Supported by the robust pipeline, AMTD expects to further scale its presence and capture additional growth opportunities in its movie and entertainment business.

About AMTD Group

AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality sectors.

About AMTD IDEA Group

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions conglomerate group, connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as “Twitter”) at @AMTDGroup.

About AMTD Digital Inc.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital’s announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

About The Generation Essentials Group

The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L’Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. Collectively, TGE is a diversified portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties. Also, TGE is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsor manager, with its first SPAC successfully raised and priced on December 18, 2025.

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Talk to trading winners worldwide —- XTrend Speed’s heavyweight “Winner’s Hour” will start!

HONG KONG, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 10, XTrend Speed’s official in-depth interview program —— “Winner’s Hour” will be available on the official channels.

The interview is a one-on-one video chat. XTrend Speed has invited those traders who was proficient in trading to share their unique trading ideas and the logic behind their trading. Join us and crack their profit codes!

What will you know? You will get good stuff every minute! 

Every video will deconstruct strategies from traders of different styles, thus giving you practical trading methods and helping you build your own trading system.

Find out your benchmark trading style: No matter you are an inspirationist, a short-term trader, or a plan executor, here, you can explore trading rhythms appropriate to you.

Deconstruct trading indicators: Dissect how to seize the market trend of XAUUSD, USOIL and S&P500 through analyzing technical indicators and fundamentals. 

Maintain a stable trading mindset: reveal how master traders will set “Stop Loss” while carrying out a high-value transaction, and how they will lock out risks and preserve the principal when experiencing continued losses.

Get the core logic of reviewing previous trades:

We take you behind the scenes to observe exactly which key dimensions master traders will review——will they simply look at win rates and loss-profit ratios, or find out hard-to-detect trading rhythms?

What will you get? Start your first step to get profits!

“Winner’s Hour” is experience sharing as well as your trading career booster. If you are a novice trader, you can enhance trading capacity by learning how master traders avoid trading pitfalls rather than suffering a loss yourself. If you are a master trader, it is the best time for you to optimize trading rhythm via knowing how your benchmark investors trade. 

Watch now, target winning situation!

On April 10, “Winner’s Hour” will be available on XTrend Speed community and official social media.

At the traders’ Golden Age, you will be the next winner. Open XTrend Speed, start your own Winner’s Hour!

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Disclaimer: “Winner’s Hour” is just experience sharing rather than an investment recommendation.

Farmers’ Special Bus Line: Connecting hearts, bringing closeness

BEIJING, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on China’s policies to benefit farmers:


Farmers’ Special Bus Line: Connecting hearts, bringing closeness

When a celebrity goes grocery shopping disguised as an ordinary citizen and is recognized, it is normally just another trivial entertainment news story. Yet recently, when Wu Kequn (Kenji Wu), a singer from Taiwan, China, quietly visited a vegetable stall in Guiyang, and was warmly welcomed by local farmer-vendors as if he were one of their own children coming home, it became one of the most heartwarming viral sensations in China.

As it turns out, the farmers whom Wu visited benefit greatly from Guiyang Bus Line 252, the “farmers’ welfare special.”

Line 252 was originally an ordinary urban-rural bus line, shuttling through multiple villages and towns. Every morning, farmers travel to the city to sell their produce, an important way for them to earn extra income and support their families. In the past, however, they had to leave before dawn, sometimes walking an hour or two in the dark just to reach the bus stop — either that, or pay dozens of yuan for a minivan ride, a cost they could barely afford but had little choice but to bear.

While these struggles weighed on farmers, the morning rush hour also brought its own problems: passengers and bulky goods crammed together, vegetable baskets blocking the aisles, affecting the ride experience while posing risks to bus operations.

To resolve these issues and better serve farmers traveling to the city, local government authorities and bus companies conducted multiple field surveys, including six on-site “village meetings” alone where both the bus crew and farmers took part.

In June 2024, the Line 252 “farmers’ welfare special” was officially launched. The route was extended (to areas closer to farmers’ homes), and the first departure was moved up to 6:10 a.m. Buses were also specially refitted with multi-layered removable racks to better accommodate farmers’ baskets. The original 35 regular stops were reduced to just five key stops where farmers gather. With these changes, farmers can now catch the bus near their homes, reach the city in just over 40 minutes, with a maximum one-way fare of just 7 yuan.

In the video Wu Kequn filmed, villagers are already waiting at the bus stop at 5:30 a.m., carrying baskets of fresh vegetables still covered in soil. At 6:00 a.m., the farmers’ special bus arrives ahead of schedule. The farmers help one another load the vegetables aboard and arrange them with ease. Inside the bus, warm lights shine on the face of every farmer, reflecting the vigor of life and the warmth of the city.

Today, Guiyang has launched 40 similar farmer-friendly bus lines, connecting nearly 30 towns. Farmers taking Line 252 also now have a dedicated sales spot — the “roadside farmer support station” along the route. Beyond filming these genuine policies adopted by the Chinese mainland to support farmers and sharing the warmth with people of Taiwan, Wu Kequn also leveraged his celebrity influence to invite dozens of public-spirited enterprises and hold a “vegetable auction”, helping farmers sell 15,000 kilograms of fresh produce.

The bus of warmth, loaded with vegetables, embodies the kindness and love of the whole society while carrying ordinary people’s aspirations for a better life. It has therefore touched hearts and resonated with people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

One bus line links urban and rural areas, binds people’s hearts, and bridges distances through care. There is no more touching power than this.

Farmers’ Special Bus Line: Connecting hearts, bringing closeness
http://www.china.org.cn/video/2026-04/10/content_118429065.shtml 
China Mosaic 
http://chinamosaic.china.com.cn/

IRIS Optronics Leads the New Era of ChLCD e-Paper, Touch Taiwan 2026 Showcases Full-Color e-Paper and Sustainable Display Future

TAIPEI, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IRIS Optronics, a leader in full-color Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Display (ChLCD) e-Paper technology, took center stage at Touch Taiwan 2026 under the theme “New Era of ChLCD e-Paper.” The company showcased the latest achievements across the ChLCD e-Paper supply chain and partnered with domestic and international collaborators to present cutting-edge applications spanning outdoor transportation, smart city infrastructure, and indoor retail environments.

Dr. Albert Liao, Chairman & CEO of IRIS Optronics, leads his team at Touch Taiwan 2026
Dr. Albert Liao, Chairman & CEO of IRIS Optronics, leads his team at Touch Taiwan 2026

These solutions address the growing demand for sustainable technologies from consumers, enterprises, and government sectors. During the event, IRIS Optronics also unveiled its new ecosticker™ digital photo frame, hosted an international technology forum, and held an industry network inauguration ceremony—marking a key milestone in the transition from technological innovation to ecosystem-wide collaboration.

“IRIS Optronics continues to drive innovation with ChLCD e-Paper technology at its core. At this year’s Touch Taiwan, we partnered with industry leaders from Taiwan, Japan, Europe, USA, and mainland China to showcase the latest applications, attracting strong interest from sectors including healthcare, transportation, outdoor signage, and retail. With our core strengths—true full color, ultra-wide temperature range, and ultra-low power consumption—we are enabling industries to advance their sustainability goals,” said Dr. Albert Liao, Chairman & CEO of IRIS Optronics. “In addition to these business opportunities, we also unveiled a smart marketing human-machine interface integrating infrared palm vein recognition, and demonstrated our stacked bistable ChLCD technology, which increases reflectance from the industry standard of 30% to 50%.”

Strategic Partnerships Accelerate Commercial Deployment
In smart transportation, IRIS Optronics partnered with Askey Computer to deploy smart poles and smart bus stops, now implemented across multiple cities in Taiwan. The company also collaborated with system integrators Green Ideas Technology and GiantPlus to expand into parking meters and outdoor signage applications. In addition, panel manufacturer Solomon Goldentek Display co-exhibited a modular tiling display with IRIS Optronics, demonstrating a scalable pathway toward large-format displays using existing production lines.

In the healthcare sector, deployments at Taichung Veterans General Hospital and Taipei City Hospital demonstrated how e-Paper solutions can reduce staffing workloads and enhance real-time information accuracy. IRIS Optronics also introduced an e-Paper solution compatible with in-vehicle advertising, expanding into digital media applications for MRT and high-speed rail systems.

ecosticker™ Debut: Bringing True Full-Color e-Paper Indoors
At the exhibition, IRIS Optronics officially launched the ecosticker™ digital photo frame, extending its full-color ChLCD e-Paper technology from outdoor and public applications into indoor living spaces. This 10-inch device features extended battery duration, near-zero power consumption, and vivid full-color performance, delivering over 16 million colors—overcoming the limitations of conventional e-Paper. Weighing 955 grams and requiring no power outlet, the ecosticker™ can be easily installed in homes, galleries, and retail environments—simply hang it anywhere and visible anytime. The launch marks ChLCD e-Paper’s entry into indoor applications, offering a new solution for paperless displays and energy-efficient lifestyles.

International Forum Explores the Future of ChLCD
On the opening day, IRIS Optronics hosted the “New Era of ChLCD e-Paper Forum,” bringing together global experts from industry and academia to discuss emerging trends and opportunities.

Dr. Albert Liao opened the forum with a keynote titled “ChLCD Overturns The Display Application Landscape, Creating A New Blue Ocean Market,” highlighting how the technology is creating new market opportunities.

Speakers included:

  • Dr. Asad Khan, CEO of Kent Displays (USA), on “Evolution of Cholesteric Display Technologies and The Romance With Consumer Products”
  • Osamu Nakahashi, Chairman of CO-WIN (Japan), on “Silent Screens Transforming Stations, Cities, and Factories: The World Opened by Cholesteric e-Paper”
  • Associate Professor Kishi Takahiro, University of Tsukuba (Japan), on “From Visualization to Action: Revolutionizing Risk Delivery via Next-Gen Digital Interfaces”
  • George Chang, Director at Askey Computer, on “e-Paper Driving New Smart City Infrastructure — Cross-Domain Implementation by Askey Computer”

Dr. Khan painted a picture of the early days of the invention of reflective display technology from Kent State University to the discovery of full color cholesteric displays from Kent Displays in the late 1990s. “Creating of brands by KDI has been effective in commercializing of technologies to enable consumers to experience the power of products made from such displays. Today, KDI is proud to partner with IRIS Optronics in bringing even more breakthrough ideas to life, including Cloud Canvas – products for enabling pictures and art to seamlessly blend into personal spaces in home and office!”

Industry Network Established to Strengthen the Ecosystem
Following the forum, IRIS Optronics hosted the “ChLCD Industry Network Dinner” bringing together hundred partners across materials, manufacturing, system integration, and application sectors.

The network aims to foster collaboration, accelerate global adoption of ChLCD e-Paper, and deliver sustainable, cost-effective display solutions.

[About IRIS Optronics]Founded in 2012 in Tainan, Taiwan, IRIS Optronics develops proprietary full-color ChLCD e-Paper technology. The company delivers ultra-wide color gamut displays, advanced optoelectronic integration solutions, and modular large-format systems. Its applications span transportation, healthcare, retail, lifestyle, art, and education—helping cities and industries transition toward sustainable “green display” solutions. Guided by its core values—Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, and Sharing—IRIS Optronics is building a global e-Paper ecosystem, empowering partners across materials, equipment, IC design, and system integration to drive both commercial success and ESG impact.

Segway Powersports to Present Flagship Super Villain SX20T and AT10 W MUD at 139th Canton Fair

GUANGZHOU, China, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Segway Powersports, a global innovator in intelligent off-road vehicles and connected riding systems, is set to showcase its flagship products, the Super Villain SX20T and AT10 W MUD, at the 139th Canton Fair from April 15 to 19.

Founded in 2018, Segway Powersports is committed to becoming a benchmark brand in the global ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) industry. With a long-term strategic vision, it has developed patented technologies, including hybrid powertrains, advanced internal combustion engines, smart commanding systems, and cutting-edge vehicle designs.

The company currently operates a global sales and service network with over 1,000 retailers across more than 60 countries and regions.

Segway Super Villain SX20T is powered by a 2.0T GDi engine delivering 235 hp and 380 N•m of torque, paired with a 7AT transmission. It reaches speeds up to 150 km/h and handles 70% climbs with ease. Its Smart Commanding System integrates a central touchscreen for key functions and offers three drive modes: Normal, Racing, and Climbing. Built for performance and comfort, it features a high-strength chassis, racing shocks, and a 6-point harness. A sleek design and tech-forward cabin enhance both style and driving experience.

Purpose-built for deep mud, wetlands, and forest trails, Segway AT10 W MUD combines high-output performance with rider-friendly intelligence for greater control and confidence in harsh conditions. It features a 97 hp powertrain, a wide stance, 320 mm of ground clearance, and a standard 4,500 lb winch for reliable recovery. With enhanced water-wading capability, its intake, electrical and drainage systems are engineered for reliable performance in wet and muddy conditions.

Segway Powersports will be at Booth C21-22 and D21-22 at Hall 15.2 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Buyers and visitors are welcome to visit the booth for inquiries and discussions.

About Segway Powersports

Segway is a global leader in micro-mobility, powersports, and consumer robotics, known for its innovation and user-focused products. Segway Powersports focuses specifically on the design and manufacturing of next-generation powersports vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side vehicles (SxS) for both utility and sport applications. As a high-tech enterprise, Segway Powersports integrates a superior supply chain with its own manufacturing capabilities, managing the full lifecycle of its products – from R&D and production to sales and after-sales service.

For more information, please visit https://powersports.segway.com

 

MIDDLE EAST WAR DRIVES GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES TO A THREE-YEAR HIGH: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

  • Supply shocks drive manufacturers’ stockpiling, push shortages to a three-year high and transport costs to a four-year peak
  • Asia reports weaker demand and soaring transport costs
  • Cost pressures build in North America as demand remains soft
  • European manufacturers safety-stockpile the most aggressively

CLARK, N.J., April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — signaled that global supply chain pressures rose to a three-year high in March, reflecting the immediate economic impact of the energy price shock and maritime disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index April 2026 Breakdown
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index April 2026 Breakdown

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index soared from 0.09 in February to 0.57 in March, its highest level since January 2023.

In March, global manufacturers increase safety stockpiling in response to maritime disruption, higher transportation costs and supplier price increases. Reports of inventory buffers being accumulated were the highest in three years, with increases across all major regions.

Uncertainty resulting from the conflict weighed on manufacturers’ input demand, with factories around the world cutting purchasing volumes. Notably, item shortages hit a three-year high despite slowing demand, signaling the emergence of bottlenecks, with the availability of materials such as polymers, PVC and rubber, as well as energy-intensive metals such as aluminum and copper reportedly deteriorating the most.

Surging oil prices pushed global transportation costs to a four-year high in March. The impact was felt globally, but especially strongly in Asia, given its reliance on Middle East oil. Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea and Japan reported surging producer price inflation during March.

“The war is pushing up costs, triggering stockpiling and creating shortages across supply chains, but it has not yet escalated into a broad-based shock that materially slows global economic growth,” said Mukund Acharya, vice president, consulting, GEP. “Companies need to secure supply where it matters most while avoiding broad stockpiling that can lock in higher costs.”

Interpreting the data:
Index > 0, supply chain capacity is being stretched. The further above 0, the more stretched supply chains are.
Index < 0, supply chain capacity is being underutilized. The further below 0, the more underutilized supply chains are.

Interpreting the data:
Index > 0, supply chain capacity is being stretched. The further above 0, the more stretched supply chains are.
Index < 0, supply chain capacity is being underutilized. The further below 0, the more underutilized supply chains are.

MARCH 2026 REGIONAL KEY FINDINGS

  • ASIA: Index jumps to 1.16, from 0.40, the highest since August 2022, signaling significant supply chain pressures for Asian manufacturers.
  • NORTH AMERICA: Index rises from -0.26, a level consistent with spare capacity, to 0.42 – a 39-month high and signaling the strongest degree of pressure on North America’s supply chains since December 2022.
  • EUROPE: Index increases to 0.64, from 0.05, highlighting the most intense pressure on Europe’s supply chains since January 2023.
  • U.K.: Index ticks up to 0.16, from -0.01, pointing to the emergence of supply bottlenecks across the U.K.

MARCH 2026 KEY FINDINGS 

  • DEMAND: After rising to its strongest level in four years in February, the global input demand indicator – which tracks purchases of raw materials and intermediate goods by factories – weakened in March, signaling a tapering of worldwide manufacturing buying activity. This was principally led by a pick-up in retrenchment across Asia as purchasing picked up slightly in North America and Europe, reflecting stockpiling here ahead of further anticipated price rises and supply chain disruption.
  • INVENTORIES: Reports of stockpiling due to price or supply concerns shot up to their most prevalent in three years during March. Whilst greater inventory building was witnessed in all major markets, it was Europe where reports were their most common. 
  • MATERIAL SHORTAGES: The items in short supply tracker rose sharply in March, signalling an immediate emergence of bottlenecks across global supply chains following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. According to the measure, businesses reporting item shortages were their greatest since April 2023.
  • LABOR SHORTAGES: Reports of backlogs accumulating due to inadequate labor supply ticked up to a three-month high in March and were slightly above the historical average.
  • TRANSPORTATION: The oil price shock caused by the war in the Middle East sent global transportation costs surging in March, rising to the highest level in nearly four years.

For more information, visit www.gep.com/volatility.

Note: Full historical data dating back to January 2005 is available for subscription. Please contact economics@spglobal.com.

The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be 8 a.m. ET, May 12, 2026.

About the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index is produced by S&P Global and GEP. It is derived from S&P Global’s PMI® surveys, sent to companies in over 40 countries, totaling around 27,000 companies. The headline figure is a weighted sum of six sub-indices derived from PMI data, PMI Comments Trackers and PMI Commodity Price & Supply Indicators compiled by S&P Global.

  • A value above 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being stretched and supply chain volatility is increasing. The further above 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being stretched.
  • A value below 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being underutilized, reducing supply chain volatility. The further below 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being underutilized.

A Supply Chain Volatility Index is also published at a regional level for Europe, Asia, North America and the U.K. For more information about the methodology, click here.

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GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index April 2026
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index April 2026

 

GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index April 2026 Regions
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index April 2026 Regions

 

 

 

EX.IO Partners with Payment Asia, Joining Hands to Support Hong Kong’s Licensed Stablecoin Ecosystem

HONG KONG, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Leading licensed digital asset trading platform EX.IO today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with one-stop electronic payment platform Payment Asia. The two parties will jointly explore and expand payment, custody, trading, and application scenarios for regulated stablecoins in Hong Kong. The goal is to build robust infrastructure for regulated stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, enabling rapid real-world adoption and growth once they officially enter the implementation phase. This collaboration aims to further strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a leading hub for the digital asset industry.

EX.IO Partners with Payment Asia to support Hong Kong's Licensed Stablecoin Ecosystem
EX.IO Partners with Payment Asia to support Hong Kong’s Licensed Stablecoin Ecosystem

As one of the first platforms to obtain a license under Hong Kong’s digital asset regulatory framework, EX.IO has rapidly grown into a leading licensed digital asset trading platform in the city, offering a variety of high-quality tokenized products. As a digital asset trading platform, EX.IO has established a full-chain, high-quality infrastructure covering anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), custody, and other essentials. It is well-positioned to provide trading and related services for licensed stablecoins in Hong Kong and is actively advancing these initiatives.

Founded in 1999, Payment Asia is dedicated to providing innovative payment technologies and e-payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to multinational corporations across Asia. Payment Asia offers clients a simple and time-efficient online and offline payment system, covering credit cards, debit cards, e-wallets, and tailor-made omni-channel payment solutions encompassing various asset types. Over the past decade, the company has actively innovated by incorporating elements such as digital marketing, e-commerce, and AI advisory services into its offerings to meet the needs of merchants.

This partnership between EX.IO and Payment Asia seeks to leverage each party’s strengths in their respective domains. The collaboration aims to cover multiple scenarios for licensed stablecoins and other digital assets, including offering and payments, with the aim of building a complete and practical full-chain ecosystem for licensed stablecoins in Hong Kong. Key collaboration directions include:

(1) Custody and Exchange

Once licensed stablecoins in Hong Kong are traded on the EX.IO platform, EX.IO will support Payment Asia in providing custody services for holding licensed stablecoins in Hong Kong. The parties will also explore convenient subscription and trading,  between licensed stablecoins and fiat currencies (such as USD and HKD). In the long term, both sides will work together to promote application scenarios for licensed stablecoins and accelerate market adoption.

(2) Development of Licensed Stablecoin Merchant Acquiring

The two parties will collaborate to integrate technology and merchant service resources, and jointly explore subsequent compliance arrangements for regulated stablecoins. Leveraging Payment Asia’s extensive merchant network and combining it with EX.IO’s digital asset trading and custody capabilities, they will provide merchants with stablecoin payment and settlement solutions. This will help merchants achieve end-to-end integration from acquiring to settlement, enhancing payment efficiency and reducing transaction costs.

Both companies believe that this strategic collaboration will integrate their core strengths, promoting the efficient integration and widespread implementation of Hong Kong’s licensed stablecoins in both the digital asset industry and the real economy. This will truly empower the digital asset and payment sectors, fostering further growth in Hong Kong’s fintech industry.

Significant Potential in Hong Kong’s Licensed Stablecoin Market – Ideal Timing for Cooperation

This collaboration arrives at a pivotal moment as Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulatory framework reaches maturity. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) officially announced this afternoon (April 10) the issuance of two stablecoin issuer licenses. EX.IO and Payment Asia welcome this milestone and ready to leverage their cutting-edge blockchain technology and extensive expertise in payment settlement, to strengthen stablecoin infrastructure, commit to delivering more secure, transparent, and efficient digital asset solutions to the market . Recent reports from major investment banks indicate that the Hong Kong stablecoin market is projected to reach approximately US$16 billion (around HK$125 billion), with substantial room for further growth. Should the total supply continue to expand, market demand rise, and on-chain activity surge, the market size could expand even more significantly.

As such, both parties are confident that issuers, trading platforms, and payment companies will all benefit comprehensively from building the licensed stablecoin ecosystem. Through this collaboration, EX.IO expects improvements in key platform metrics such as asset variety, trading volume, and user retention. Payment Asia believes that with its vast merchant network and acquiring service capabilities, it can further broaden the scenarios for future licensed stablecoins, driving widespread adoption among merchants and end-users. Together, the two aim to actively promote widespread adoption of licensed stablecoins in real-world payment and real-world asset (RWA) scenarios, seizing the tremendous opportunities presented by the explosive growth of Hong Kong’s licensed stablecoin ecosystem.

Ms. Chen Wu, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of EX.IO, stated:

“The issuance of Hong Kong’s inaugural licensed stablecoin marks a significant and positive milestone for the local digitalasset ecosystem. The current timing of EX.IO’s strategic partnership with Payment Asia is exceptionally opportune. Through a comprehensive suite of full-chain services—including subscription, trading, exchange, custody, and wealth management for licensed stablecoins—the two parties will collaborate to establish a seamless, one-stop ecosystem spanning from product offering to practical, real-world implementation.

Looking ahead, EX.IO remains committed to deepening cooperation with all relevant stakeholders to provide secure, efficient, and premium user experiences in relation to licensed stablecoins and other digital assets in Hong Kong. This ongoing effort will further reinforce the city’s position as a preeminent international hub for digital assets.”

Mr.Paul Tang, Chief Operating Officer of Payment Asia, said:

“Payment Asia has always been committed to leading innovation in the payment industry. This strategic partnership with EX.IO marks a crucial step forward in building a licensed stablecoin application ecosystem. By combining EX.IO’s compliance strengths in the digital asset space with our deep experience in payment acquiring, we are confident in creating a closed-loop stablecoin infrastructure from trading to payment for the Hong Kong market, enabling the real economy to more effectively access the opportunities of the digital asset era.”

About EX.IO

EX.IO is a strictly regulated Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP). Since December 2024, it has been approved by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). As one of the first platforms to pass the “deemed licensed” regime under Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), EX.IO has established itself as a leading licensed exchange. It is also the only VATP included in Hong Kong’s Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) system.

About Payment Asia

Established in 1999 and based in Hong Kong, Payment Asia is a leading e-payment technology and e-commerce management company specializing in offering the most secure and prompt payment processing network to local and global businesses. Driven by professionalism, dedication, and innovation for over 25 years, Payment Asia is committed to growing together with our clients.