Shanghai Commercial Bank Unveils "From Shanghai to Hong Kong, Connecting the World" Exhibition To Mark Its 75th Anniversary

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 November 2025 - Shanghai Commercial Bank (the Bank) officially inaugurated its 75th anniversary celebrations today with a kick-off ceremony for its landmark exhibition, "From Shanghai to Hong Kong, Connecting the World". The ceremony was officiated by The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, alongside Mr. Stephen LEE Ching-yen, Chairman of Shanghai Commercial Bank; Mr. Lincoln YUNG Chu-kuen, JP, Director, The Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank^; Mr. John YUNG Con-sing, Non-executive Director, Shanghai Commercial Bank; and Mr. Wallace LAM Wing-ted, Chief Executive, Shanghai Commercial Bank.

Officiating at the kick-off ceremony for Shanghai Commercial Bank’s 75th anniversary celebrations are: The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government (Middle); Mr. Stephen LEE Ching-yen, Chairman of Shanghai Commercial Bank (Second Left); Mr. Lincoln YUNG Chu-kuen, JP, Director of The Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank (Second Right); Mr. John YUNG Con-sing, Non-executive Director of Shanghai Commercial Bank (First Right); and Mr. Wallace LAM Wing-ted, Chief Executive of Shanghai Commercial Bank (First Left).

Proud Heritage, Forward-Looking Vision

The event underscores the Bank's deep-rooted confidence in Hong Kong's future and its unwavering commitment to supporting the city's economy and its people.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Stephen LEE, Chairman of Shanghai Commercial Bank, highlighted the Bank's unique legacy and strategic positioning. "Our 75-year journey reflects Hong Kong's story of growth and resilience. Our core strength has been a steadfast focus on our corporate and SME customers, as well as high net worth individuals, fostering deep trust and long-term relationships that span generations and geographies," said Mr. LEE.

"A key differentiator is our Tribank alliance with Bank of Shanghai* in Chinese Mainland and The Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank in Taiwan. This powerful strategic network of over 400 outlets provides a global platform for our customers to expand their business, investment, and personal banking reach, seamlessly connecting our customers to the opportunities across Chinese Mainland, Southeast Asia, and even worldwide through this strategic alliance."

Mr. Wallace LAM Wing-ted, Chief Executive of Shanghai Commercial Bank, outlined the Bank's forward-looking strategy. "We are a bank that anticipates change, embraces innovation and takes decisive actions," Mr. LAM stated.

"Building on our legacy, our strategy is clear. First, we will accelerate our digital transformation. Having joined the HKMA-Cyberport GenA.I. Sandbox, we are embedding AI across all operations: from streamlining account openings with smarter KYC to delivering hyper-personalised financial advice. Imagine your banker anticipating needs before you ask – that's the future we're building."

"Second, we will amplify our global reach. With established presence in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London, alongside our strong foothold in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Shanghai, our Tribank alliance enables us to extend our international reach. This positions us perfectly to serve families and businesses across geographies – whether supporting Hong Kong entrepreneurs expanding to ASEAN or mainland SMEs going global, we deliver personalised one-stop expertise."

"Third, we are reinvigorating our brand to strengthen our core values and connect with both current and future generations. For younger customers, we offer intuitive digital-first solutions. For long-standing customers, we preserve the human touch and personalised service they cherish. For all, we remain a bank that values trust above all – a commitment embedded in every decision we make."

75^th Anniversary Exhibition: From Shanghai to Hong Kong, Connecting the World

The ceremony marked the opening of the 75th Anniversary Exhibition, which runs until 5 December 2025. The exhibition features 75 exhibits celebrating the Bank's storied journey and showcasing its future vision. Must-see items include:

• A replica of the massive 1931 Vault Door from the original Shanghai Head Office, embodying the grandeur, trust and security of classic banking. This gateway connects the visitor to the world.
• Intricate architectural models of the Bank's iconic buildings, including the 1968 Hong Kong Head Office in Central and its overseas branches.
• A Cheque Writer machine, used for printing secure cashier's cheques in the 1960s through the 1990s. Visitors can print their own 75th Anniversary Time Cheque in different currencies and amounts as a special souvenir.
• A dedicated Digital Experience Zone featuring the interactive installation "AI Chief Executive", which showcases the Bank's digital vision and latest fintech applications. Visitors can engage in a dynamic dialogue with our AI-powered Chief Executive to discover how fintech is shaping the future of banking.

Shanghai Commercial Bank 75th Anniversary Exhibition

Theme:	From Shanghai to Hong Kong, Connecting the World 傳承滬港‧連繫國際
Dates:	8 November to 5 December 2025
Venues:	2/F & 27/F, Shanghai Commercial Bank Tower, 12 Queen's Road Central
Admission:	Free (Online registration is required for access to the 27/F exhibition area)
Guided Tours:	Reservations must be made through online registration. https://www.shacombank.com.hk/eng/personal/75/exhibition.jsp

About the 75th Anniversary Logo

The 75th Anniversary logo features a primary colour palette combining the Bank's distinctive red with purple, which represents Hong Kong in the proud Tribank branding. The numeral "75" is designed to resemble both a ribbon and a petal, symbolising the Bauhinia flower. This design underscores the inseparable bond between Shanghai Commercial Bank and Hong Kong, seamlessly integrating the Bank's identity with its milestone celebrations. Embracing the spirit of adaptability and innovation embodied by the ribbon, the Bank moves forward to explore new possibilities, creating lasting value for society, customers, employees, and the Bank itself.

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About Shanghai Commercial Bank

Incorporated in Hong Kong in 1950 and recognised as one of the city's most distinguished local Chinese banks, Shanghai Commercial Bank has built on its strengths in serving corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and high-net-worth individuals. Tracing its roots to The Shanghai Commercial Savings Bank founded by Mr. CHEN Kwang-pu in 1915, the Bank is dedicated to serving the community with tailor-made services through a global network of 50 branches and offices in Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Shanghai and Shenzhen. It offers a comprehensive range of banking products and services, including loans, deposits, trade finance, remittances, securities trading, wealth management, insurance, treasury, foreign exchange, credit cards, and digital banking solutions.

In 2000, the Bank formed a strategic alliance with Bank of Shanghai* in Chinese Mainland and The Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank^ in Taiwan, creating the Tribank branding with a combined network of more than 400 outlets spanning China, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

* Bank of Shanghai Company Limited is a registered banking institution in Chinese Mainland, and does not hold a banking license in Hong Kong, and hence is not under the supervision of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, but holds a wholly-owned subsidiary - Bank of Shanghai (Hong Kong) in Hong Kong.
^ The Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Limited is a banking institution registered in Taiwan, which has branch presence in Hong Kong.
# By 1930, The Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank had become the leading privately-run bank in China by deposit volume.

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Shanghai Commercial Bank Unveils "From Shanghai to Hong Kong, Connecting the World" Exhibition To Mark Its 75th Anniversary

MUMBAI, INDIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 May 2026 - Vinpearl Joint Stock Company has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Thomas Cook India, SOTC Travel, and MakeMyTrip, three of India's leading travel and tourism companies. The strategic partnerships are aimed at directly and comprehensively reaching all customer segments, helping position Vietnam as a "preferred destination" in the world's most populous country.

The agreements were signed at the Vietnam–India Business Forum, held as part of the State visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to India, in the presence of General Secretary and President To Lam and Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis.

The partnerships are expected to open direct access channels to all customer segments, stimulate travel demand and experiential tourism, and ultimately position Vietnam as a "preferred destination" for India's 1.47 billion people.

Representing India are three of the country's most influential and trusted travel distribution channels: Thomas Cook India, SOTC Travel, and MakeMyTrip. Thomas Cook India has strong expertise in group travel, corporate travel, and large-scale MICE tourism. SOTC Travel is well known for family vacations, group tours, and mid- to high-end leisure travel. Meanwhile, MakeMyTrip, India's leading online travel platform, has a strong advantage in reaching younger travelers, independent tourists, and digitally-driven booking behaviors.

Representing Vietnam is Vinpearl, the country's leading hospitality, tourism, and entertainment brand, operating nearly 60 properties nationwide. Its diverse five-star "all-in-one" ecosystem offers accommodation, shopping, dining, entertainment, golf, and MICE services, making it particularly well-suited to the travel preferences of Indian visitors, including large group travel, multi-generational family vacations, and experience-rich holidays.

Through these partnerships, the parties aim to maximize each other's strengths, enhance tourism development capabilities, and shape tailored travel products, gradually positioning Vietnam as a "preferred destination" for Indian travelers in the near future.

Speaking at the event, Ms. Ngo Thi Huong, CEO of Vinpearl, said: "India is one of the key markets in Vinpearl's international expansion strategy. Through partnerships with leading industry players, we are not only broadening our market reach but also proactively developing products tailored to each customer segment. Vinpearl aims to strengthen its presence in the Indian market while contributing to positioning Vietnam as an attractive and distinctive destination on the global tourism map."

Mr. Anubhav Bansal, Vice President of MakeMyTrip and representative of the three Indian partners, added: "Vinpearl operates one of the region's leading integrated tourism and hospitality ecosystems, with a scale, product diversity, and destination experience portfolio that increasingly align with the preferences of Indian travelers. We believe Vinpearl is playing an important role in positioning Vietnam as an attractive destination for this market. Combined with the extensive distribution strengths of both sides, this partnership is expected to significantly boost Indian tourist arrivals to Vietnam in the coming years."

India is currently the world's most populous country, with 1.47 billion people. The country's rapidly expanding middle class is driving a strong surge in demand for international travel.

Recognizing the strategic importance of the Indian market, Vinpearl has not only leveraged its scale and integrated "all-in-one" ecosystem but has also continuously developed specialized offerings for Indian travelers, including luxury wedding tourism, MICE travel, multi-generational family holidays, group trips, and couple getaways. In 2025, the number of Indian guests staying within the Vinpearl system surged by a record 402% year-on-year, followed by a further 335% increase during the first four months of this year compared to the same period last year.

The signing of MoUs with these three major market access partners marks the next step in Vinpearl's strategy to sustainably grow its visitor base from the 1.47 billion-population Indian market, while also helping position Vietnam as a "preferred destination" for Indian travelers.

Hashtag: #Vinpearl

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About Vinpearl

Vinpearl is Vietnam's leading hospitality, tourism, and entertainment brand, currently operating 60 properties across 20 provinces and cities nationwide. Its ecosystem includes a network of five-star hotels and resorts in 35 provinces and cities with more than 17,300 rooms; 15 VinWonders theme parks offering attractions for all age groups; six world-class golf courses; and three international-standard convention centers and theaters under the VinPalace brand. The ecosystem also features two semi-wildlife conservation and care parks, an equestrian academy, and spectacular multi-million-dollar live performance shows in destinations such as Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, attracting millions of visitors each year.

About Thomas Cook India

Founded in 1881, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) is one of India's leading omnichannel travel and tourism groups, operating across foreign exchange, corporate travel, MICE, leisure travel, and value-added services.

TCIL owns and operates several major B2C and B2B brands, including Thomas Cook, SOTC, TCI, SITA, Sterling Holiday Resorts, Asian Trails, and Desert Adventures. The group has a presence in 28 countries across five continents and is one of the largest travel service networks headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region.

About SOTC Travel

Established in 1949, SOTC Travel is one of India's oldest and most reputable travel and tourism brands. The company is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings through Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL).

Operating through an omnichannel model, SOTC offers a wide range of services across leisure travel, incentive travel, and corporate travel. With more than 75 years of experience, SOTC has served millions of travelers across destinations worldwide and is recognized for its deep understanding of Indian travelers' preferences and behaviors.

About MakeMyTrip

MakeMyTrip is India's leading online travel booking platform, holding a dominant position in flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel packages. With tens of millions of users and a strong digital ecosystem, MakeMyTrip covers the entire customer journey while maintaining a strong advantage in reaching younger travelers and independent tourists.

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Vinpearl Partners With Three Leading Indian Travel Companies, Unlocking Access To A 1.47 Billion-Person Market