China Strategic Partner Signing Ceremony

Kuala Lumpur / Guangzhou, April 8, 2026

Virtue Trustee Berhad (VTB), a licensed trustee services company based in Malaysia, has entered into a formal strategic cooperation agreement with Guangzhou Yuenong Equity Investment Fund, a China-based private equity firm, marking a significant milestone in cross-border capital structuring between China and Malaysia.

The agreement was signed on April 8, 2026, in Guangzhou, with Mr. Alexis Goh, Business Development Director of VTB, and Mr. Du Qingqiang, General Manager of Yuenong Fund, officiating on behalf of their respective organisations.

Trustee Services at the Heart of Cross-Border Capital

As Chinese enterprises increasingly pursue international expansion under the national “Going Global” initiative, the need for robust, compliant, and professionally managed capital structures in host markets has never been greater. VTB’s licensed trustee services provide a critical foundation for this — offering independent oversight, fiduciary accountability, and regulatory compliance for funds, assets, and investment structures domiciled or operating in Malaysia.

Through this partnership, VTB will serve as the trusted institutional anchor for cross-border transactions facilitated between Yuenong Fund’s portfolio enterprises and the Malaysian market. This encompasses trustee arrangements for private equity structures, fund administration oversight, and asset-holding frameworks that meet both Malaysian regulatory standards and the governance expectations of Chinese institutional investors.

Combining Industrial Reach with Institutional Trust

Guangzhou Yuenong Equity Investment Fund, a China-based private equity firm, brings deep roots in Guangdong’s industrial ecosystem and a strong track record managing government guidance funds. Its extensive network of high-growth enterprises — spanning technology, manufacturing, and emerging industries — represents a significant pipeline of outbound investment activity seeking credible, well-governed entry points into Southeast Asia.

VTB’s role in this partnership goes beyond transactional facilitation. As a licensed trustee, VTB provides the institutional trust framework that underpins investor confidence, ensures asset protection, and supports the long-term governance of cross-border structures. This positions VTB as an indispensable partner for Chinese capital seeking a professionally managed, regulated presence in Malaysia.

A Platform for Sustainable China-Malaysia Capital Cooperation

Together, both parties aim to build a structured platform that connects Chinese industrial capital with Malaysian market opportunities — with trustee services forming the backbone of every cross-border arrangement. Areas of collaboration include private equity fund trustee mandates, trust structures supporting the listing or capitalisation of outbound enterprises, and fiduciary services for joint venture and co-investment frameworks.

“This partnership reflects VTB’s commitment to being the trustee of choice for cross-border investment into Malaysia,” said Mr. Alexis Goh, Business Development Director of VTB. “As more Chinese enterprises look to internationalise, having a reliable, licensed trustee partner on the ground in Malaysia is not just a regulatory requirement — it is a cornerstone of sound governance and investor protection.”