Easou Technology Holdings Limited Easou or the Company HKEX stock code: 2550, a leading AI-powered search and recommendation technology company, is pleased to announce a USD 5 million strategic investment in Lightnet Group Lightnet, a fintech company under The Charoen Pokphand Group CP Group. This investment marks a pivotal step in Easous global strategy, uniting the Companys expansive content ecosystem and vast user base with Lightnets leading capabilities in Web3 technology and cross-border payment solutions. Easou will also benefit from CP Groups global resource network, which will further strengthen the Companys strategic positioning and leadership in the Real-World Asset RWA sector.
Lightnet is a leading fintech platform under CP Group, one of Asias largest diversified conglomerates, and is the worlds first cross-border remittance service provider built on stablecoin technology with robust payment technology and a global acceptance network. In 2024, Lightnets platform recorded transaction volumes exceeding USD 15 billion , serving over 100 financial institutions and more than 200,000 merchants. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon, chairman and founder of Lightnet, is a key member of CP Group Family and also serves chairman and founder of Charoen Energy and Water Asia. In addition to CP Groups strong backing, Lightnet has secured USD 150 million in joint investments from prominent international institutions, including United Overseas Bank UOB, Seven Bank, Hanwha Group, and HashKey.
At the signing ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand , Mr. Wang Xi, Executive Director, Chairman, and CEO of Easou, and Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon, Chairman and Founder of Lightnet, had in-depth discussions about collaboration opportunities. Mr. Wang Xi emphasized: As a company deeply engaged in artificial intelligence and digital content, Easou Technology is committed to building a forward-looking digital economy ecosystem. This strategic investment in Lightnet will create powerful synergies between our ecosystems and technological strengths. By combining Lightnets pioneering Web3 fintech expertise with CP Groups robust global network, Easou will accelerate the development of a comprehensive AIWeb3RWA ecosystem, with a focus on RWA digitization and new energy assets to capture opportunities in Southeast Asias emerging markets.