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Air ist ein Wahnsinnswert!! Lest mal in aller Ruhe die ad-hoc vom 25. April 00 durch sowie weiter unten ne kleine Geschichte über das Unternehmen AIR. AIR war das erste Unternehmen, daß am "Growth Enterprise Market" (=GEM) in Asien gelistet wurde. Der Emissionspreis war 1,25 HKD. Aktuell notieren wir bei 0,43 HKD bzw. ca. 0,07 €! Das Papier notiert somit stark unter seinem Emissionspreis. Die Wertpapierkennummer ist "8025". AIR hat seine Schwerpunkte auf "online content information services", "information technology solutions", "consultancy services" sowie in "e-commerce investments"!!! V.a. der letzte Punkt scheint sehr vielversprechend zu sein, da mit Investitionen in junge High-tech-Unternehmen wohl einer der Zukunftsmärkte in Asien liegt.

AIR ist in einem absoluten Zukunftsmarkt tätig. Leute positioniert Euch, sobald der Wert entdeckt ist, geht die Post ab!! Am
25. 04 wurde vom Vorstand ein Statement über die zukünftige Positionierung von AIR herausgebracht. Nachfolgend ein kleiner Auszug
daraus:


Chairman’s Statement
BUSINESS REVIEW AND PROSPEC
The roup recorded a net loss of HK$1, 96,000 for the year ended 1st December 1999, a slight
improvement when compared with the loss of HK$1,8 4,000 for the previous financial year. The turnover
dropped from HK$8,050,000 of last year to HK$7,47 ,000. However, the fact that the revenue generated
from content solutions services is greater than that from Internet solutions services reinforces the strategic
move of the roup to become the leading global online content provider of reater China business
information.
By leveraging on its proprietary technology that enables the distribution of the roup’s content across a
wide variety of formats and its know-how in content management as well as Internet solutions, the
roup aims at becoming an active player in e-commerce operations by working with experienced industrial
players.


1. Content Solution Service
The Directors consider that the success of the roup and its ability to maintain its position as one
of the leading online Greater China business information providers is attributable to various factors
including its proprietary system which adds value to content before delivery.
The size and variety of the roup’s content database and its large number of raw content providers
had secured the roup as one of the largest reater China business information providers on the
Internet. The subsisting contracts with a number of raw content providers, including government
and quasi-government bodies, professional journals, national newspapers and statisticians, also
ensure credibility and appropriateness of our content distributed, which includes China national
and regional laws and regulations, news, statistics and corporate and financial data.
The roup had recently entered into agreements with some new information partners in China such
as Xin Hua News, All China Marketing Research Company, Modernization and Development Research
Center uangdong Academy of Social Sciences. By maintaining good relationship with our existing
information providers, a number of contracts were renewed with the existing information partners
including Information Centre, Office of the Legislative Affairs of the State Council (PRC), China
Daily, People’s Daily, Science and Technology Daily, Ta Kung Pao, ID and Legal Daily.

The roup has been working closely with its existing clients. The co-operation with Cable & Wireless
HKT IMS Limited and Taiwan CHT Data Communications Branch to operate the reat China Web
(www.gcw.net) and the LE Net (asianinfo.hinet.net) are proceeding satisfactorily. The content
solutions services provided by the roup is increasing steadily. The Directors consider that the
rapid growth of the internet market will provide great opportunity to the roup in providing
information to all media through multiple devices. The roup intends to form new strategic alliances
with business portals and websites by adopting flexible business models through licensing,
subscription, one-off purchase and advertising.
In order to maintain and increase competitiveness, the roup is translating a number of content
into the English language.

2. Internet Solution Service
It is the strength of the roup to develop integrated solutions to large scale website projects. The
roup recently managed a large-scale project for Hong Kong Trade Development Council to develop
a platform capable of handling large amount of database. In January 2000, the “Parents Community
Platform” developed by the roup was launched. It is an interactive and multimedia Internet platform
that involves the management of a massive scale of content and hyperlinks. The participation of
the roup in such large-scale projects helped promoting the corporate image of the roup in the
Internet community.

3. E-commerce Operation
The Directors consider that e-commerce business will become one of the main income streams of
the roup in the future. It is the roup’s strategy to set up joint ventures with experienced industry
players in different industries to integrate the content and technology of the roup with the partners’
industrial know-how to develop e-commerce operations.
At present, the roup has teamed up with three industrial players to develop three different e-commerce
operations. Among the three partners, Advantage Mortgage, an independent multi-lender
mortgage brokerage firm, will serve as a one-stop on-line mortgage centre matching mortgages
with the most competitive rates from a wide lender base to potential borrowers in the residential
mortgage market.
i-Textile offers real-time online textile trading services, including sourcing, bidding, order-checking
and delivery. This e-commerce application targets small- and medium-sized textile and garment
companies that continually need to source suitable and competitively priced textile products such
as fabrics and yarns in the shortest possible time.
Jointly formed by AIR and China Collections Limited, BuyCollection.com is Asia’s first Business to
Customer online superstore for Chinese collectables.


Und nun zum Ausblick des Unternehmens:

The group intends to expand its content development operations in uangzhou and Beijing, and will set
up another content development center in Shanghai, the PRC in the second half of 2000 in order to
provide the roup with more flexibility in re-formatting and distribution of customized content for
customers. In addition, the roup will form strategic alliances with local partners for content development
in the reater China region. This arrangement is expected to minimize capital cost and also to capitalize
on the expertise of the local partners in raw content sourcing. The roup has planned to translate part
of its content into the Japanese language during the first half of 2000. The Directors believe that the
entering of the PRC and Taiwan into the World Trade Organisation will provide even greater opportunities
to the roup as the demand for China business information is expected to be very strong.
It is the roup’s intention to build a strong corporate image in domestic market and expand globally. The
roup will further enhance its investor relations and media relations through organizing seminars, exclusive
meetings, briefings and interviews on a regular basis.
In addition, the roup will be looking at potential e-commerce ventures in the year of 2000.
DEDICA ED EAM
Last but not least, the total commitment of the roup’s management team and staff provides added
reassurance. The team has worked tirelessly to further the growth of the roup and develop its range of
products and services. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank them for their dedication.
I would also like to extend my deepest appreciation to all our business partners including our information
partners and affiliate partners and our business associates for their consistent support. It is in working
with them that the roup will be able to enhance its business position as well as to expand into new
opportunities.


Hier noch ne kleine Geschichte über das Unternehmen AIR: _

___Our mission is to become the leader in providing business information on Greater China. Since 1994, AIR develops strategic alliances and local partnerships to distribute authoritative business information via the Internet. ____AIR also offers Internet solutions services to the business communities. Our services include Internet business consulting, web site development and maintenance, software application reselling and Internet management and marketing. . ____In the booming world of e-commerce, AIR also aims to become a leading player by leveraging our strengths in collecting, processing and distributing information as well as our technical ability to implement Internet projects and solutions. ____We look forward with anticipation and excitement to a bright and dynamic future in this new information technology era.


Als nächstes stelle ich Euch die Partner von AIR vor:



N.C.N. Limited, a subsidiary of the Xinhua News Agency, PRC
Information Centre, Office of the Legislative Affairs of the State Council, PRC
Legal Daily, PRC
All China Marketing Research Company Limited, PRC
Beijing Economic Daily, PRC
Science and Technology Daily, PRC
Taiwan Economic Journal, Taiwan
Ta Kung Pao, Hong Kong


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AIR joins forces with Guangzhou Construction Information Centre to launch nationwide network of property websites for China (HONG KONG, APRIL 12, 2000) AIR signs agreement with New China News for translation of Chinese laws and regulations (Hong Kong April 3, 2000) AIR to launch Chinareference.com - the largest Greater China premium business database (Hong Kong March 27, 2000) AIR launches new group structure to sustain growth in the new economy Two new companies are set up to spearhead core businesses (Hong Kong 22 March 2000) AIR signs agreement with New China News to publish macro-economic information on China in English (Hong Kong, 21 March 2000) AIR teams up with All China for premium intelligence reports on China industries Hong Kong, (7 March 2000) AIR signs agreement with the Guangdong Chinese Academy for Social Sciences for exclusive rights to premium intelligence reports on China`s economy ( February 22, 2000 ) AIR teams up with industry players building e-commerce in mortgage lending / textiles / Chinese antique collectables (Hong Kong, 21 December 1999) First Internet Company Listed On GEM Board Air`s Shares Are Actively Traded (Hong Kong, December 16, 1999) Air Announces 394 Times Subscription For ITS 12 Million Intial Public Offered Shares Receives Overwhelming Response From Both Local And Overseas Investors (Hong Kong, December 13, 1999) Air Offers 120 Million New Shares At HK$1.25 Each Raises HK$150 Million First Internet Related Company To Be Listed On The Gem Board (Hong Kong, December 6, 1999) AIR Enters Cooperative Agreement With All China MarketingResearch Establishes Comprehensive Cooperation On The "China Economic Statistical Database" (HONG KONG, November 25, 1999) AIR Enters Cooperative Agreement With N.C.N Limited Jointly Establishes "China Economic Information Database "And "China News Photo Database" (HONG KONG, November 3, 1999) AIR Renews Distribution Agreement Of KE Texpress Database System With Knowledge Engineering PTY Limited (HONG KONG, October 12, 1999)

AIR joins forces with Guangzhou Construction Information Centre to launch nationwide network of property websites for China HONG KONG, APRIL 12, 2000 - Myhome Network Limited, subsidiary of GEM-listed Asian Resources Information (Holdings) Limited (AIR Holdings) (8025), announced that it had reached an agreement with Guangzhou Construction Information Centre (GCIC) to launch a nationwide network of property websites for China. The network will be built on the foundation of GCIC`s existing property website - www.myhome.com.cn <http://www.myhome.com.cn>. Under the agreement, AIR Holdings and GCIC will invest resources and technologies in the project through their respective subsidiary companies, Myhome Network Limited and Guangzhou Construction Technology Limited. AIR Holdings` managing director Chan Chi-ming welcomes the cooperation. "Given the advantages of AIR in Internet content and technologies and GCIC`s strengths in information resources and technology, as well as strong backing from the Mainland government, we will be able to build a high-quality and comprehensive network of property websites tailored for the needs of consumers in China," said Mr Chan. According to Mr Chan, by September this year, a website for each major city in China would be built and become part of a nationwide network. Mr Chan said the agreement allows the company to establish its first electronic commerce platform for China property business. Through this platform, AIR is able to expand into a new business area targeting the business-to-consumer (B2C) market in China. In the next stage of development, AIR and GCIC will aim at providing offline property services to support the property website network. For example, a property company will be set up to provide intermediary and mortgage counseling services. myhome.com.cn was launched in 1999 to provide information search, self-help intermediary and mortgage counseling services. Its comprehensive content and user-friendly features based on advanced technology has made it the leading property website in China, attracting a large customer base. The website consists of a wide range of information covering construction laws and regulations, record of commercial units for pre-sale over the years and information of over 1,000 units on sale in Guangzhou. The website also offers interactive services and free membership for users who can sell property, search for property information, chat, seek advice, create personal database and participate in surveys through the website. About Guangzhou Construction Information Centre Established in 1995, Guangzhou Construction Information Centre is a subsidiary company of the Guangzhou Construction Committee. The Centre is responsible for the application of information technology in the construction sector of Guangzhou. Through the use of advanced information technology, the Centre has set up several websites for the Guangzhou government, including the Guangzhou Construction Committee website, Guangzhou Construction Information website, Guangzhou Construction Public website (www.gzcc.gov.cn) and the property website (www.myhome.com.cn). With a team of professional technical staff, the Centre provides a range of information support services for the construction industry. It plays a key role in the development of advanced information technology in the industry. About AIR Established in 1994, Asian Information Resources (AIR) (8025) is a leading provider of Internet content, technology and e-commerce platforms and services in the region. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Asian Information Resources Limited, AIR provides a wide range of authoritative, real-time and timely business data and information on Greater China and supports major portals and websites for business users. The Group also provides cutting-edge Internet technology and engages in e-commerce operations through two newly-formed subsidiary companies. For further information, please contact: Tansy Tan Corporate Communications Manager Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> Charlotte Fan Scotchbrook Communications Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> top Back To Top


AIR signs agreement with New China News for translation of Chinese laws and regulations Hong Kong, 3 April 2000 - Shortly after its announcement of the region`s largest and most comprehensive Greater China premium business database, Chinareference.com, GEM-listed Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited (AIR) (8025) today announced that it has signed an agreement with New China News Limited (NCN) for the translation of Chinese laws and regulations for the period 1999-2000, which will help the Group expand its comprehensive database of Chinese laws and regulations. Under the agreement, by the end of June 2000, NCN will complete the Chinese to English translation of all laws and regulations announced by the State Council of the People`s Republic of China from 1999 to 2000. The work includes more than 600 items of laws and regulations, amounting to nearly two million Chinese characters. AIR will have exclusive rights to the English translation copy. Incorporating the translation of the national laws and the State Council`s administrative regulations by a group of legal experts in Mainland China which was commissioned earlier by AIR, the China law database managed by AIR will consist of the English version of a comprehensive range of Chinese laws and regulations amounting to more than four million Chinese words by the end of June. NCN is one of the top official translation institutions in China. The team working on AIR`s translation project consists of more than 20 experienced Chinese legal experts. Many of them are University professors, while some have been involved in the drafting of Chinese laws and regulations, ensuring the quality, accuracy and authoritative nature of the English copy. With the upcoming entry of China into the WTO, there is great demand from many local and international businesses for premium legal information on China to help in their bid to enter the China market. In order to speed up the translation process, NCN will make use of e-mail to transfer the original and translated documents, as well as employing a large translation team. When completed, the bilingual Chinese laws and regulations database will be incorporated into Chinareference.com so that they can be accessed by such AIR customers as operators of portals and websites. Chinareference.com, recently launched by AIR, is the region`s largest and most authoritative database of premium Greater China business information. Based on Internet technology, Chinareference.com supplies professional, timely and accurate business information to portals, websites and organisations that are actively developing businesses in China. Chinareference.com consists of four product areas -- ContentPartner, ContentPremium, ContentExpert and FreeZone. Information and data available in Chinareference.com is sourced from high-level government authorities and major media in China. Through careful categorizing and constant updating, the website offers valuable information to meet the diverse needs of AIR`s customers, and allowing them to enrich their own websites. About AIR Established in 1994, Asian Information Resources (AIR) (8025) is a leading provider of Internet content, technology and e-commerce platforms and services in the region. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Asian Information Resources Limited, AIR provides a wide range of authoritative, real-time and timely business data and information on Greater China and supports major portals and websites for business users. The Group also provides cutting-edge Internet technology and engages in e-commerce operations through two newly-formed subsidiary companies. For further information, please contact: Tansy Tan Corporate Communications Manager Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> Charlotte Fan Scotchbrook Communications Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> top Back To Top


AIR to launch Chinareference.com - the largest Greater China premium business database Hong Kong March 27, 2000 Asian Information Resources Limited (AIR), the wholly-owned subsidiary of GEM-listed Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited (8025), today announced the launch of Chinareference.com, the largest database providing premium business information on Greater China. The database, available in Chinese, English and Japanese, provides resourceful and powerful knowledge support through four different product areas. The first product is ContentPartner, consisting of cost-effective source of Greater China business information that can be licensed to portals and corporate websites. The second product is ContentPremium which provides customized information by industry. The third product is ContentExpert, providing market overview and unique competitive intelligence to existing and potential business in China with the collaboration of China research institutions. From macro and micro economic data to in-depth analysis and exclusive research reports, the database gives thorough information to help refine a company`s business strategy. The fourth product is FreeZone with complimentary news extracts designed to help boost the web traffic, and to generate advertising revenue for affiliate websites. According to AIR managing director Chan Chi-ming, data available on Chinareference.com is obtained from such sources as high-level government authorities, respected academics, prominent industry figures and other authoritative organizations as well as through other highly reliable channels that ensure accuracy, originality and timeliness. "What distinguishes this web site from the rest is the authoritative nature of its information sources and its broad scope which essentially renders it a one-stop shop of valuable and timely business information on Greater China," said Mr Chan. "This is made possible by the advanced technology we are using and by means of our strong partnerships with authoritative data suppliers such as China`s Academy of Social Sciences and Statistical Bureau, among others." "AIR is on its way," continued Chan, "to become the region`s premier electronic publishing group and Chinareference.com is giving us the leading edge by offering the most up-to-date and authoritative data that is sought after by both local and overseas portal operators, institutions, as well as businessmen interested in the China market." Mr Chan believed that Chinareference.com will have significant contribution to AIR`s overall revenue. "We offer a flexible fee structure with four income streams - licensing, subscriptions, purchases and advertising," Mr Chan said. "This structure will help generate stable income in the short and medium term, and help fully exploit the long term potential of electronic publishing via all devices." "We anticipate a keen demand for this new service both locally and globally. We are confident that the new web site will become a recurrent and sustainable source of income for AIR, " concluded Chan. About AIR Established in 1994, Asian Information Resources (AIR) (8025) is a leading Greater China-based Internet company with interests in Internet content, technologies and e-commerce investments. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Asian Information Resources Limited, AIR provides a wide range of authoritative, real-time and timely business data and information on Greater China and supports major portals and websites for business users. The Group also provides cutting-edge Internet technology and engages in e-commerce operations through two newly-formed subsidiary companies. Tansy Tan For more information Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <[e-mail]> top Back To Top


AIR launches new group structure to sustain growth in the new economy Two new companies are set up to spearhead core businesses HONG KONG, 22 MARCH 2000 -- As part of the Group`s business development plan to sustain long-term growth in the Internet age, the GEM-listed Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited (AIR) (8025) announced a new corporate structure to drive its core content, information technology (IT) and e-commerce businesses. Under the new corporate structure, AIR will spin off two wholly-owned companies -- an IT company that will provide cutting-edge Internet and e-commerce enabling technologies for corporate clients; and an e-commerce company that will focus on investments in e-commerce ventures with strong industrial partnership. The Group`s existing subsidiary company, Asian Information Resources Limited, will continue to focus on content, providing real-time and timely electronic business information and data on Greater China. According to AIR`s managing director C M Chan, "Internet content, Internet technology and electronic commerce have always been AIR`s core businesses. With the establishment of three companies with their own separate management teams, business development will be more focused. They will also have greater flexibility and autonomy in strategic planning and marketing their services." "The new corporate structure offers a high level of flexibility which is critical for long-term growth," Mr Chan said. "I believe it will enhance our ability to capture greater opportunities and face the many challenges posed by the new economy," Mr Chan said. AIR`s aim is to become a leading electronic publishing group in the region. According to Mr Chan, Internet business information providers currently face two major challenges - short product cycle and decreasing value of general content. "We will adopt a flexible business model with four revenue streams - purchases, subscriptions, licensing and advertising - to help generate stable income in the short and medium term, while at the same time fully exploit the long-term potential of publishing through all devices." "As regards the problem of decreasing value of general content, our solution is to constantly enhance the value of the information and widen the distribution network and customer base," Mr Chan said. "Our job is not just distributing information. We also participate in conducting research and producing reports. Unlike many other content providers, we own the copyright to much of the information and data we distribute on the Internet." Recently Asian Information Resources Limited has renewed nearly all of its existing partnership agreements and signed new agreements with several leading raw-content providers in China, including Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences and All China Marketing Research Limited (a subsidiary of the Statistics Bureau of the State Council). These agreements give AIR exclusive rights for a series of high-level and authoritative research reports, allowing the company to expand further into the premium publishing market. The new IT company will focus on delivering enabling technologies to help corporations re-engineer their business processes so that they can gain business advantages from this Internet age. It will collaborate closely with the research and development centre set up by AIR in South China to provide innovative Internet solutions for corporations. The new e-commerce company will leverage the other two subsidiaries` strengths in electronic publishing and Internet technology to enhance its engagement in e-commerce operations. "For many e-commerce venture funds, the challenge is not capital, technology or business concept, but the ability to execute the project," Mr Chan said. "One of the most critical success factors is industry knowhow. I believe that only well-established industry players incorporating the latest technology will be successful." "That`s why we choose to partner with key industry players in our e-commerce projects. This will give us combined strengths of industry knowhow, capital, technology, content and strong China contacts to ensure successful execution and roll-out of the projects," Mr Chan said. "The three companies will leverage each other`s strengths in bringing added value and substantial growth to the Group," Mr Chan concluded. About AIR Established in 1994, Asian Information Resources (AIR) (8025) is a leading Greater China-based Internet company with interests in Internet content, technologies and e-commerce investments. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Asian Information Resources Limited, AIR provides a wide range of authoritative, real-time and timely business data and information on Greater China and supports major portals and websites for business users. The Group also provides cutting-edge Internet technology and engages in e-commerce operations through two newly-formed subsidiary companies. For further information, please contact: Tansy Tan Corporate Communications Manager Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]%3Cbr%3E> Charlotte Fan Scotchbrook Communications Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> top Back To Top


AIR signs agreement with New China News to publish macro-economic information on China in English Hong Kong, 21 March 2000 GEM-listed Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited (AIR) (8025) today announced that it has signed a two-year agreement with New China News Limited (NCN) which enables the former to publish in English a large corpus of news and information on the Chinese mainland`s economy through the Internet. Under the agreement, NCN will make available to AIR on a daily basis the latest macro-economic information on China supplied by Xinhua News Agency in the form of the Chinese Economic Bulletin (English version), and AIR is authorized to put such information on the its web site for users in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other countries to access via the Internet. The Chinese Economic Bulletin (English version) is issued every week day, covering market analyses and forecasts, economic development issues in China, economic reform policies, laws and regulations, investment opportunities as well as official statistics from various government departments. It also covers topics such as manufacturing, agriculture, trading, medicine and hygiene, energy, transport, and science and technology. AIR will select part of the items every day, repackage them together with its own information and then release them to other portals. According to AIR managing director Chan Chi-ming, the agreement is significant because it gives AIR access to the latest and most authoritative English information from Xinhua. "We are now in a position to build up an English database on the Chinese economy and release the much sought after data to the world in an international language," he said. "We believe that this new service will be particularly valuable to overseas investors who are keenly looking at opportunities in China upon her accession to the World Trade Organization later this year," Chan continued. Under the cooperation, AIR is also responsible for promotion, providing training and support to users as well as technical backup. About AIR Established in 1994, Asian Information Resources (AIR) (8025) is a leading provider of Internet content, technology and e-commerce platforms and services in the region. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Asian Information Resources Limited, AIR provides a wide range of authoritative, real-time and timely business data and information on Greater China and supports major portals and websites for business users. The Group also provides cutting-edge Internet technology and engages in e-commerce operations through two newly-formed subsidiary companies. Tansy Tan For more information Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <[e-mail]> top Back To Top


AIR teams up with All China for premium intelligence reports on China industries Hong Kong, 7 March 2000 GEM-listed Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited (AIR) (8025) today announced the signing of a three-year agreement between its wholly-owned subsidiary Asian Information Resources Limited and All China Marketing Research Co., Ltd. (All China) for the publication of 40 exclusive and premium-based intelligence reports annually. The detailed China industry reports, drawn from reliable and authoritative government sources, will cover more than 40 industries - including internet and technology, post and telecommunications, electronics, electrical appliances, food and beverage, light industries, chemicals, hospitality, environmental protection, pharmaceuticals, textiles, construction and transportation. AIR managing director C.M. Chan said the reports mark a first and "AIR will have the exclusive rights in the first year to publish and distribute them within and outside China, and to market them via the Internet, thereby allowing customers quick and ready access". Mr. Chan added, "Reliability and speed are key factors in information gathering and many China-focused corporations will benefit from our commercially-tailored analyses and reference data." All China is a professional market research and information services company under the China Statistical Bureau -- with access to authoritative sources and with the ability to synthesize and provide useful analyses for foreign companies that have invested, or are planning to invest, in China. The reports will cover market statistics, comparative data, analyses and forecasts - including market size and competitive environment, sales of major products, import and export levels of various industries, economic review of major enterprises, distribution and supply chain factors, industrial policies and related rules and macroeconomic developments. All China`s general manager Gao Yu-xian said, "We are delighted with this agreement with AIR. With China`s entry into the World Trade Organisation, we foresee a burgeoning need from both local and international corporations for reliable and valuable industry data and information on China. The partnership will help fulfil this need. AIR`s niche position as a specialist Internet content provider makes good sense for us and for their global customers. " About AIR Established in 1994, Asian Information Resources (AIR) (8025) has grown to become one of the largest Greater China business information providers on the Internet, supporting major portals and websites for business users. Using advanced technology and flexible data-management expertise, AIR provides a wide range of authoritative, real-time and timely business data and information on Greater China. The Group also provides Internet solutions services. Leveraging on its core strengths in content provision and Internet solutions services, the Group has formed associated companies to engage in e-commerce operations. Tansy Tan For more information Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <[e-mail]> top Back To Top


AIR signs agreement with the Guangdong Chinese Academy for Social Sciences for exclusive rights to premium intelligence reports on China`s economy February 22, 2000 -- Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited (AIR)(8025) has reinforced its position as the leading provider of Greater China business information and data on the Internet by entering into exclusive agreements with the Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences for a number of premium intelligence reports. Under the agreement, AIR gains exclusive rights to translate the documents into English, to publish and distribute the reports outside China as well as to publish the reports on the Internet. The above was discussed by AIR managing director Chan Chi-ming when announcing the "Focusing on 2000 - Worldwide & Chinese Economy" International Conference which the company is co-organising with the Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences and two other official research bodies of the Mainland. According to Mr Chan, the reports, including the "Guangdong Modernization Progress Blue Paper" and reports of the biannual Guangdong Economic Conference and the "Analysis of the Economic Environment" seminars, are all premium and exclusive economic documents which will be read by policy makers of both the central and provincial governments as well as relevant authorities in China. "In order to meet the needs of local and multinational businesses, we have recently expanded our product offerings to cover premium intelligence reports published by leading research organisations such as the China Academy of Social Sciences," Mr Chan said. "In the past, access to these reports was very difficult. China`s entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has provided a favorable environment for companies like us to work closer with government organisations. We have been able to enter into co-operative agreements with partners in China that allow us to gain access to a series of high-level reports. These reports are looked upon as indispensable reference material by decision makers of both local and international companies and organisations, especially those keen on developing their business in China," Mr Chan said. Since its establishment in 1994, AIR has established strong relationships with raw content providers in Greater China. The Group operates in a multi-lingual environment and provides customers with authoritative and customised business information and data on Greater China. It currently supports many major portals and websites that are designed for business users. "We are glad to have won the exclusive rights to these authoritative reports, which will make our services much more valuable and enhance our position as the leading provider of Greater China business intelligence on the Internet," remarked Chan. The "Focusing on 2000 - Worldwide & China Economy" International Conference will be held in Guangzhou on 25-26 February with the objective of analysing the relationship of China with the world economy, especially the impact of China`s accession to the World Trade Organization. Keynote speakers include representatives of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, State Department of the PRC and Guangzhou municipal government as well as eminent economists. The participants are Chinese government officials, senior management and academics. About AIR Established in 1994, Asian Information Resources (AIR) has grown to become one of the largest Greater China business information providers on the Internet, supporting major portals and websites that are designed for business users. Using advanced technology and flexible data-management expertise, AIR provides a wide range of real-time and timely business data and information on Greater China. The Group also provides Internet solutions services. Leveraging on its core strengths in content provision and Internet solutions services, the Group has formed associated companies to engage in e-commerce operations. For further information, please contact: Tansy Tan Corporate Communications Manager Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited Tansy Tan For more information Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] <[e-mail]> top Back To Top


AIR teams up with industry players building e-commerce in mortgage lending / textiles / Chinese antique collectables (Hong Kong, 21 December 1999) The leading online business information provider for Greater China, Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited ("AIR") (http://www.airnet.com.hk, stock code: 8025) today announced partnerships with Advantage Mortgage Services Ltd. ("Advantage Mortgage", http://www.advantagemortgage.com.hk), i-Textile On-line Co. Ltd. ("i-Textile", http://www.i-textile.com) and BuyCollection.com Ltd.("BuyCollection.com", http://www.BuyCollection.com) to provide e-commerce services for a wide range of on-line customers. These three Business To Business /Business To Customer vertical portals represent three major industry players, and are the first in Hong Kong to serve these well-established trades. The portals will go online in the first quarter of 2000. Among the three partners, Advantage Mortgage, an independent multi-lender mortgage brokerage firm, will serve as a one-stop on-line mortgage centre matching mortgages with the most competitive rates from a wide lender base to potential borrowers in the residential mortgage market. The site will also be an ideal outsourcing channel for lenders through on-line sourcing of borrower according to their lending requirements and criteria. Besides services such as on-line application, pre-qualification, refinancing, property valuation and risk-based mortgage auction, the portal will also provide potential borrowers with professional advisory services to facilitate them in choosing the best mortgage programmes through a user-friendly platform. i-Textile offers real-time online textile trading services, including sourcing, bidding, order-checking and delivery. This e-commerce application targets small- and medium-sized textile and garment companies which continually need to source suitable and competitively priced textile products such as fabrics and yarns in the shortest possible time. The site enables its registered users to reduce sourcing time through more efficient information exchange and to lower purchase cost through competitive bidding. In addition to a broadened pool of buyers and sellers, it also simplifies the transaction process through contract standardisation and a comprehensive order tracking system. Jointly formed by AIR and the China Collection Limited, BuyCollection.com is Asia`s first Business to Customer online superstore for Chinese collectables. It will offer approximately 7,000 pieces of collectables in April 2000 and the Chinese Collectors` Association will certify all the items. The site features an online museum of Chinese collectables and has two warehouses located in China, bringing the cost, transportation and communications benefits of e-commerce to Chinese antique collectors and connoisseurs. These three experienced industry players see the new Internet-enabled way of doing business as an innovative strategy for them to revolutionize their service to customers. "Advantage Mortgage offers an ideal combination of Internet technology and strong management expertise in the mortgage lending industry. It is the fastest and most cost-effective way for both lenders and borrowers to match supply and demand for mortgages," said Mr. Ivan Ko, Chief Executive Officer of Advantage Mortgage. "The textile and garments industry is the crown jewel of Hong Kong, representing 20% of Hong Kong`s total exports. We see tremendous potential in textile e-commerce which effectively immensely enhances the competitiveness of small to medium sized enterprises. This has been demonstrated by the enthusiastic responses received by our first service - an online stock lot bulletin board launched in two weeks ago," said Mr. Benjamin Mok, Executive Director of i-Textile. Mr. C. M. Chan, Managing Director of AIR concludes: "As the Internet is forming the crucial backbone for business transactions, revolutionizing ways of accessing information, we are expanding our e-commerce operations with experienced industry players from different industries to integrate of AIR`s core strengths in content provision, technology, management experience and capital, which we believe the e-commerce operations can hence develop effectively. E-commerce spending in the Greater China region will increase from US$298 million this year to an anticipated US$9,052 million in 2003 and new Business To Business/Business To Customer sites will be perfectly positioned to capitalize on this boom. We are confident that in the long run, e-commerce operations will become the major income contributor to AIR". About AIR AIR is principally engaged in the provision of Greater China content with a focus on business information through the Internet and content related consultancy services. The Group also provides Internet solutions services. Leveraging its core strengths in content provision and Internet solutions services, the Group has formed associated companies to engage in e-commerce operations. AIR is also the first Internet related company listed on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and has raised HK$150 million through the offer of 120 million shares at HK$1.25 per share. - end - For more information Iris Lam Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> top Back To Top


First Internet Company Listed On GEM Board * * * * * Air`s Shares Are Actively Traded (Hong Kong, December 16, 1999) The leading Greater China Business Information provider on the Internet, Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited ("AIR") (Stock code: 8025) commenced dealings on the GEM Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("Stock Exchange") today and became the first Internet company to be listed on the GEM Board. The closing price was HK$1.18 per share, with a price high of HK$1.6 per share recorded during the day. A total of approximately 69.92 million shares were traded amounting to approximately HK$96.26 million. Mr. C.M. Chan, Managing Director of AIR said, "We are proud to become the first Internet company listed on the GEM board of the Stock Exhange and with the active performance of our shares on the first day of listing. Our successful listing marks a new era for the Internet Industry in Hong Kong. It also enhances our company`s international status and image, facilitating our global expansion." Mr Chan continued, " Looking ahead, we will keep on working to enhance the value of our content and to seek strategic partners to further develop the e-commerce business. We believe this is a high growth business for AIR in the coming future. With our strategies in place, we are in an excellent position to maintain our leading position in the market. Therefore, we have full confidence in the upcoming performance of our Company`s shares and business, which will bring excellent returns to our shareholders." AIR is principally engaged in the provision of Greater China content with a focus on business information through the Internet and content related consultancy services. The Group also provides Internet solutions services. Leveraging its core strengths in content provision and Internet solutions services, the Group has formed associated companies to engage in e-commerce operations. - end - For more information Iris Lam Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> top Back To Top


Air Announces 394 Times Subscription For ITS 12 Million Intial Public Offered Shares * * * * Receives Overwhelming Response From Both Local And Overseas Investors (Hong Kong, December 13, 1999) The leading Greater China Business Information provider on the Internet, Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited ("AIR"), today announced that it has received a subscription of approximately 394 times for its 12 million initial public offered shares. The public offer received a total of 5,349 white and yellow application forms for subscription of a total of 4,722,654,000 new shares. Meanwhile, the placing of new shares to professional and institutional investors also received an overwhelming response, receiving approximately 60 times subscription for its 108 million new shares. AIR has raised HK$150 million through the placement and the new issue of 120 million new shares, at a price of HK$1.25 per share. After deduction of related expenses, estimated net proceeds are approximately HK$135 million. Mr. C.M. Chan, Managing Director of AIR said, "We are greatly encouraged by the favourable response received from the large number of overseas corporate investors. The positive response to our share subscription fully demonstrates the attraction of our business venture and focused business direction. With the funds raised from the initial public offering, we are able to further enhance the value of our content, promote the AIR brand name globally as well as to expand our e-commerce operations." Mr. Chan continued, "As the Internet is emerging as the world`s largest delivery channel and a crucial platform for future business activities, we are being the No.1 Greater China Business Information Provider, will be in an excellent position to benefit from this rapid growth and expansion. Therefore, we have full confidence in the future performance of our Company`s shares and business." Dealings will commence on Thursday, December 16, 1999. AIR is principally engaged in the provision of Greater China content with a focus on business information through the Internet and content related consultancy services. The Group also provides Internet solutions services. Leveraging its core strengths in content provision and Internet solutions services, the Group has formed associated companies to engage in e-commerce operations. - end - For more information Iris Lam Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> top Back To Top


Air Offers 120 Million New Shares At HK$1.25 Eeach Raises HK$150 Million * * * * * * * First Internet Related Company To Be Listed On The Gem Board (Hong Kong, December 6, 1999) The Greater China content provider on the Internet, Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited ("AIR"), today announced that it will raise HK$150 million through the offer of 120 million new shares, at a price of HK$1.25 per share. 108 million shares will be placed with professional and institutional investors and the remaining 12 million will be offered for sale to the general public in Hong Kong. Immediate after the offering, two strategic investors, Aldgate Agents Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of New World CyberBase Limited, and Hintful Capital Limited hold a 13.8 per cent and a 3.6 per cent stake of AIR respectively. AIR will be the first Internet related company to be listed on the Growth Enterprise Market ("GEM") board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Dealings will commence on Thursday, December 16, 1999 and its stock code is 8025. Market capitalisation is expected to be HK$600 million and adjusted net tangible asset value per share is HK$0.31. Mr. C.M. Chan, Managing Director of AIR said, "We orgainsed an investors presentation on November 29,1999. About 200 analysts and fund managers attended the presentation with great interest in our company. Management of the company were very encouraged by the positive responses of these institutional investors. We are confident that our offering of shares will receive a tremendous response." AIR is principally engaged in the provision of Greater China content with a focus on business information through the Internet and content related consultancy services. The Group also provides Internet solutions services. Leveraging its core strengths in content provision and Internet solutions services, the Group has formed associated companies to engage in e-commerce operations. For the seven months ended on 31st July 1999, 57.6 per cent of the revenue was derived from content solutions services and 25.3 per cent was derived from Internet solution services. The Group expects the contribution from e-commerce operations to increase substantially in the future. Mr. Chan said, "Internet solutions services have provided stable income to AIR in the past few years. In the recent two years, we have built up a solid and sizable collection of Greater China content. In fact, we were the first to provide Greater China content via the Internet with the full text retrieval database. Therefore, content solution services has become significant in our core business and will continue to be our major source of income in the next few years." Mr. Chan continued, "Leveraging our sizable content and technological know-how, we have decided to expand our e-commerce operations. In the long run, we expect e-commerce operations to override content solutions services to become our major income contributor." The net proceeds of the share offer, after deduction of related expenses, are estimated to be approximately HK$135 million. HK$40 million will be used for extensive promotional campaigns in Hong Kong, Taiwan and other regions; approximately HK$24 million for the expansion of e-commerce operations; approximately HK$18 million for content translation and new product development; approximately HK$17 million for deployment of human resources and the setting up of representative offices in target regions; and the balance will serve as additional general working capital. The public offering will commence on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 till noon of Friday, December 10, 1999. The allotment result will be announced on Tuesday, December 14, 1999. Tai Fook Capital Limited is the sponsor and Tai Fook Securities Company Limited is the lead manager of the share offering. -end- For more information Iris Lam Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
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AIR Enters Cooperative Agreement With All China Marketing Research * * * * * Establishes Comprehensive Cooperation On The "China Economic Statistical Database" (HONG KONG, November 25, 1999) The Greater China content provider on the Internet, Asian Information Resources Limited ("AIR") today announced that it has entered a cooperative agreement with All China Marketing Research Co. Ltd. ("ACMR"), a professional statistical data distribution agency of the State Statistical Bureau in the PRC. AIR and ACMR agree to continue and develop their cooperation on the "China Macro-economic Performance Index Database". In June 1996, AIR first signed a cooperative agreement with ACMR to distribute data from the "China Economics Statistics Database" on the Internet. Over the years, the two organizations have established and maintained a strong relationship. To supply Internet users in different areas with more comprehensive data from this database, AIR has extended its cooperation with ACMR to broaden the coverage of data. Information includes monthly, quarterly and annual data for 1,200 China statistical indices, 300,000 Chinese enterprises ranging from medium to large-scale manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and construction companies to enterprises of three different types of Investment; statistical announcements for all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities; as well as statistical analysis for 563 industries and details of the top-performing enterprises in the PRC. Mr. C.M. Chan, Managing Director of AIR said, "We are happy to be cooperating with ACMR once again, we look forward to provide more timely and comprehensive economic and statistical information on China for our users through this cooperation." Mr. Chan continued, "ACMR is the sole organization which is authorized by the State Statistical Bureau in the PRC for the development and promotion of Chinese statistical data. The database under its operation is highly authoritative, reliable and comprehensive. As the PRC becomes a member of WTO, it will be one of the global investment focuses. As a result, demand for China business data is expected to increase rapidly." AIR is one of the largest Greater China business information providers on the Internet. With its extensive experience in the Chinese market and its advanced information technology, it also provides content related consultancy services and Internet solutions services to Greater China clients as well as overseas clients. The "Great China Web" is one of the full text retrieval databases developed by AIR to provide information on Greater China via the Internet. Its coverage includes laws & regulations, news, statistics, and corporate information. AIR has built up a solid collection of Greater China content hosting about 20 GB of data which increases at a rate of about two million Chinese characters daily, providing the most updated and timely Greater China business information to users in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. All China Marketing Research Co. Ltd. is a professional statistical data distribution agency of the State Statistical Bureau in the PRC. Founded in 1992 and supported by the State Statistical Bureau, ACMR has grown into a leading agency within the industry. Leveraging its sister companies and agents across the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, strong relationships with various government departments and industry associations, comprehensive management systems and experienced research team, ACMR provides comprehensive, timely, accurate and authoritative statistical data on China. -end- For more information Iris Lam Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
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AIR Enters Cooperative Agreement With N.C.N Limited Jointly Establishes "China Economic Information Database"And " China News Photo Database" (HONG KONG, November 3, 1999) The Greater China content provider on the Internet, Asian Information Resources Limited ("AIR") today announced that it has entered a cooperative agreement with N.C.N. Limited ("N.C.N."), a subsidiary of Xinhua News Agency, to jointly establish a "China Economic Information Database" and a "China News Photo Database" on the Internet. The database is ideal for Internet users in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the Southeast Asia region. To cater for the different needs of Internet users from various industries in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, AIR and N.C.N. jointly created two information databases. The first is the "China Economic Information Database" providing timely information on popular industries, and the other is "China News Photo Database" supplying artistic and colourful news and life-style photos with detailed photo captions. These services uphold their business motto to continuously provide timely and relevant information to their clients. Mr C.M. Chan, Managing Director of AIR said, "We are proud to be the first company to partner N.C.N. in the establishment of the China Information Database on the Internet. By complementing each others¡¦ information technology strengths and resources, we have been able to provide timely and comprehensive China economic information to our users.¡¨ Mr Chan continued, "The "China Economic Information Database" provides precise and comprehensive information of different popular industries, including light industries, home electronics, textile, pharmaceutical , transportation, automobiles, foreign trade, finance and banking, foreign cooperation and investment, supply and demand for commodities at home and abroad as well as Chinese market developments and analysis to our users, providing them with a clear picture of development of different industries. In addition, the first Internet photo sales service, "China News Photo Database"provides clear and detailed descriptive pictures, and is a unique Internet information product. We believe that with our professional and comprehensive information services, we will be able to provide the best and the most varied China economic information to our clients. AIR is one of the largest Greater China business information providers on the Internet. With its extensive experience in the Chinese market and its advanced information technology, it also provides content related consultancy services and Internet solutions services to Greater China clients as well as overseas clients. The "Great China Web" is one of the full text retrieval databases developed by AIR to provide information on the Greater China via the Internet. Its coverage includes the laws & regulation, news, statistics, and corporate information. AIR has built up a solid collection of Greater China content hosting about 20 GB of data which increases at a rate of about two million Chinese characters daily, providing the most updated and timely Greater China business information to users in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. N.C.N. was established in Hong Kong in 1979 and is a subsidiary of the Xinhua News Agency in Hong Kong dealing with overseas exchanges and cooperation. On the strength of Xinhua`s extensive information network and advanced means of communication and transmission at home and abroad, N.C.N. is able to provide timely, accurate and a comprehensive supply of news stories on major events taking place in China and other parts of the world. It has wide and authoritative coverage of China events. -end- For more information Iris Lam Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> top Back To Top

AIR Renews Distribution Agreement Of KE Texpress Database System With Knowledge Engineering PTY Limited * * * * * (HONG KONG, October 12, 1999) A leading Greater China content provider on the Internet, Asian Information Resources Limited (AIR) today announced the renewal of its distribution agreement for the KE Texpress Database System with Knowledge Engineering PTY Limited from Australia. KE Texpress is an open, Object Oriented Database System designed for very fast retrieval of records containing any combination of structured and textual data. It differentiates itself from other Relational Database systems with its unique indexing mechanism, which ensures exceptional retrieval speed, even for extremely large volumes of data. In marked contract to Relational Database systems, the more detailed the query, the faster the response. KE Texpress is currently applied to public and private sector data collections of varying sizes, structures and uses ¡V from libraries, museums and galleries to stock exchanges, universities, telecommunications companies, finance and legal organisations, and customs authorities. AIR obtained the distribution agreement for KE Texpress from Knowledge Engineering PTY Limited three years ago. There are currently a number of KE Texpress users in Hong Kong and China including the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers, Cable & Wireless HKT, Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences in China, etc. AIR also uses KE Texpress for its full-text retrieval related projects. The renewed distribution agreement grants AIR the rights to distribute and use the KE Texpress Database System and related software including KE Emu, LifeData in Hong Kong and the People`s Republic of China for the next three years. Both AIR and Knowledge Engineering PTY Limited believe that there is excellent potential for KE Texpress in the arena where Internet and E-commerce are hot topics. KE Texpress support for both structural and free text data makes it extremely suitable for web, content and E-commerce projects. Its integrated support of both European and Asian languages into a single database makes it particular useful in the Asian Pacific regions where a mix of different languages is a fact of everyday life. The recent introduction of KE Texpress in the Microsoft NT Server platform also strengthens its growth, enabling it to ride the wave of NT Servers in the Web Server market." AIR is a leading Greater China content provider on the Internet. It provides online Greater China content with the focus on business and commercial information through the Internet. The company also provides comprehensive Internet solutions services. Knowledge Engineering PTY Limited was established in 1984, marketing a database engine in the information retrieval market, particularly where the data consists of a mixture of structured and textual information and multimedia data, which require high speed of data retrieval and data growth. - end - For more information Iris Lam Corporate Communications Manager Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> top Back To Top

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