Cyberport Guides Startups for MyFintech Week in Malaysia

Signing Multiple MoUs to Strengthen Regional FinTech Collaboration and Innovation

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 August 2025 – Cyberport led a group of its FinTech start-ups at MyFintech Week 2025 (MyFW 2025), held in Kuala Lumpur from August 4 to 7. During the event, Cyberport witnessed its community start-ups forging several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with both international and local FinTech partners, advancing cross-border innovation and reinforcing connections between Hong Kong and the ASEAN region in FinTech and tech applications.

Themed “Ideate, Innovate, Co-create: Shaping the Future of Finance,” MyFW 2025 focused on regional collaboration and reimagining the financial landscape to catalyze a more innovative and inclusive future. Throughout the week, Cyberport arranged various exclusive side events, including a start-up pitch session showcasing innovative solutions to Malaysian and regional investors, panel discussions fostering extensive interactions between Hong Kong and local FinTech ecosystems, and MoU signing ceremonies for five cross-border partnership agreements. Notably, one partnership initiated a significant digital insurance program set to benefit over 100 million users, underscoring Hong Kong’s essential role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” in promoting regional FinTech collaboration.

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Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, noted, “As a vital economy in ASEAN, Malaysia is witnessing rapid FinTech development, offering extensive opportunities for Hong Kong’s tech enterprises to enter the ASEAN market. As the digital technology hub and key incubator of Hong Kong, Cyberport is committed to connecting local start-ups with regional opportunities, enabling them to demonstrate their innovative capabilities and explore international markets. By guiding our start-ups to MyFW 2025, we aim to enhance I&T exchange between Hong Kong and ASEAN, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a digital economy and FinTech hub in the region.”

Cyberport Start-ups Forge Multiple MoUs in Malaysia

Cyberport start-up Coded Solution, recognized for blockchain consulting and Blockchain as-a-Service (BaaS) technology services, has collaborated with Malaysia’s leading FinTech firm VSure Tech to launch the “Flexi Benefits” pilot program. This initiative marks a significant fusion of the traditional insurance sector with Web3.0 blockchain technology. The program will be trialed with SMEs on the VSure.life platform, with plans for growth across Southeast Asia, utilizing an on-demand, embedded insurance model tailored to business needs. With VSure’s extensive regional partner network, the program could potentially reach over 100 million users, demonstrating notable scalability.

In the area of green and sustainable finance, Coded Solution has entered into an MoU with Malaysian e-payment provider AsiaPay Malaysia to introduce the Green Assets Reward Program (GARP) — a tokenized carbon credit reward solution— to the Malaysian market. The GARP program will launch in Hong Kong during “Hong Kong Green Week” on 11 September, subsequently promoting it in Malaysia and other regional markets. This initiative aims to showcase Hong Kong’s successful green finance innovation model to Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region. Furthermore, both parties plan to support a recent Green and Sustainable Fintech Proof-of-Concept Funding Support Scheme in collaboration with Bizteg Solutions Limited, under the Carbon Trading Analytics and Technology category.

Additionally, Coded Solution signed an MoU with Sinegy DAX Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s premier regulated digital asset exchange, to collaboratively develop a secure and user-friendly platform for secondary market trading of tokenized financial products. This collaboration seeks to unveil new investment opportunities in innovative financial products, invigorating capital markets and improving access to asset tokenization in the region.

Cyberport incubatee BRDGX, a provider of cross-border payment solutions, has also signed an MoU with global payment service provider Visa Direct. This partnership aims to merge Visa’s global network with BRDGX’s expertise in local currency enablement for Southeast Asia, regulatory compliance, and payment orchestration—empowering businesses to execute faster and more secure cross-border transactions. Supported by the Cyberport Incubation Programme (CIP), BRDGX has notably expanded into multiple Southeast Asian markets, with Malaysia identified as a key growth area, exemplifying Cyberport’s commitment and strategic support for its community start-ups and FinTech innovation.

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Another Cyberport start-up, BlueOnion, specializing in FinTech and RegTech solutions, entered an MoU with ESG Malaysia. The agreement encompasses various areas, including ESG capacity building and training, policy advocacy and engagement, and the development of pilot programs aimed at elevating corporate ESG awareness and sustainable practices. BlueOnion is distinguished for its integrated FinTech and RegTech platform, excelling in sustainability data collection, greenwashing detection, and compliance workflow automation. This partnership signifies a shared commitment to promoting sustainable business practices in Southeast Asia and establishing regional ESG standards.

Cyberport Hosts Exclusive Side Events to Help Start-ups Expand into the Southeast Asian Market

Cyberport conducted the “MyFintech Week 2025 – Cyberport Side Event” on August 4, supported by the Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), and the Securities Commission Malaysia. The agenda featured start-up pitches, pilot program launches, MoU signing ceremonies, and two panel discussions on “Bridging Traditional & Digital Finance” and “Financial Resilience and Tech Inclusion for an Aging Society.” The panels included contributions from senior representatives of Vsure, CoKeeps, KAMI, Sunway Sanctuary, Care Concierge, and ＭHub. Cyberport representatives also participated in MoU signing ceremonies on August 5 and facilitated investor meetings on August 6 with GoBi Partners, The Hive, HeliCap, Artem Ventures Sdn Bhd, and Vynn Capital. These meetings showcased innovative solutions from Hong Kong FinTech start-ups to Malaysian investment institutions. Through these efforts, Cyberport aims to establish a strong foundation for the growth of its start-ups in Malaysia while enhancing Hong Kong’s FinTech influence in Southeast Asia.

Cyberport is Dedicated to Nurturing the FinTech Ecosystem, Reinforcing Its Role as a “Super Connector”

Cyberport is actively expanding its global network and has established cooperation agreements with innovation institutions from various countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, and the Middle East. It is fostering the establishment and growth of local start-ups within the ASEAN market, achieving significant success thus far. Over 80 Cyberport companies have successfully entered Malaysia and the broader ASEAN market, including regions such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

As Hong Kong’s largest FinTech community, Cyberport comprises over 440 FinTech enterprises across areas such as virtual assets, digital banking, electronic payments, wealthtech, and insurtech. In alignment with national and HKSAR government strategies to actively penetrate Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian markets, the delegation to Malaysia further strengthens Cyberport’s bridging role in connecting Hong Kong’s vibrant FinTech ecosystem with regional markets.

Looking ahead, Cyberport is committed to amplifying its role as a catalyst for collaboration between ASEAN and Hong Kong. It will continue to assist park companies in accessing Mainland China and other high-potential overseas markets while also attracting top talent and leading tech enterprises from abroad to grow in Hong Kong. Collectively, these initiatives will drive innovation and technology evolution, solidifying Hong Kong’s positioning as both a “super connector” and a “super value-adder.”
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