PINTEC's Subsidiary ZIITECH Recognized by Austrade Under EMDG Program

BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pintec Technology Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PT) ("PINTEC" or the "Company"), a leading technology platform committed to enabling innovative financial and digital solutions for businesses worldwide, today announced that its subsidiary ZIITECH PTY LTD ("ZIITECH") had been officially recognized by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission ("Austrade") under the Export Market Development Grant ("EMDG") program.

Through participation in the EMDG program, ZIITECH will receive funding support to further expand its technology export initiatives beyond Australia into key markets including New Zealand, Singapore, Bangladesh, and the United Kingdom. This recognition represents a meaningful milestone in ZIITECH's international growth strategy and underscores its commitment to advancing Australian technology innovation on the global stage.

Austrade's support reflects confidence in ZIITECH's vision to build a smarter, data-driven, and interconnected business ecosystem designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs") worldwide. ZIITECH delivers digital infrastructure solutions ranging from cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems to AI-powered decision-making platforms, enabling SMEs to make more informed, efficient, and scalable decisions in an increasingly digital economy.

The EMDG designation not only affirms the strategic direction of ZIITECH's global expansion efforts but also enhances its ability to engage with international markets, accelerate deployment of its technology solutions, and cultivate long-term commercial relationships across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ("APEC") region and Europe.

"We are honored to see ZIITECH recognized by Austrade and deeply appreciate their continued support for Australian technology companies with global ambitions," said Mr. Zexiong Huang, chief executive officer of PINTEC. "This recognition, together with the EMDG program, strengthens ZIITECH's ability to deliver innovative, AI-enabled solutions for SMEs and accelerate digital transformation across international markets. PINTEC has been and will continue to fully support ZIITECH's global growth as part of our strategic vision to create long-term value through technology-driven businesses."

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About Pintec

PINTEC is a Nasdaq-listed technology company dedicated to delivering innovative financial and digital solutions to micro, small, and medium enterprises worldwide. Through its open platform, PINTEC connects business partners and financial institutions, enabling them to provide efficient, technology-driven services to end users across international markets. By empowering partners with embedded financing capabilities and advanced digital tools, PINTEC helps businesses expand their offerings and supports financial institutions in reaching new customer segments in the digital economy. PINTEC continues to deliver exceptional digitization services, diversified financial products, and best-in-class solutions powered by cutting-edge technology, strengthening partnerships and meeting global client needs. For more information, please visit ir.Pintec.com. 

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