APT Strategies Signs Distribution Agreement with Asian Information Resources Limited.
(July 4th, 2001)

SYDNEY, APT Strategies, the online research company, today announced the extension of their research business by announcing a distribution agreement with Asian Information Resources Limited ("AIR Limited"), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited ("AIR Holdings") (Hong Kong Stock Code: 8025), to distribute over 70 comprehensive annual market research reports which are co-published between AIR Limited and the Ministry of Information Industry of China and the State Statistical Bureau of China.

The reports cover a broad spectrum of industries in China, ranging from IT hardware, software, Internet usage, e-commerce, B2B, security, networking, telecommunications, ISPs, mobile communications and the old economy industries including food, retail, beverage, cosmetics, insurance, tourism, automobile, clothing and many more. Each report is up to 100 pages long and features:

  • Development and present situation of industries
  • Market size and competition
  • Production and sales of industries' major products
  • Industries' major corporate economic situation
  • Suppliers of raw materials
  • Sales channels of industries products
  • Export situation of industries
  • Analysis and prediction of local and overseas market development potential of industries
  • Policies and relevant regulations of industries
  • Other relevant data and information

According to Marc Phillips, CEO of APT Strategies, "With China's imminent membership to the World Trade Organization, businesses are increasingly in need of official intelligence to make informed business and investment decisions. AIR Limited’s premium reports are of utmost integrity as they are prepared by authoritative state departments and quasi-governmental organizations. They serve as an essential tool for examining China's market trends, understanding industry policies and predicting future growth."

The Chief Executive Officer of AIR Holdings, Mr. Leung Chung Wan said, "Leveraging on APT Strategies’ network and expertise, the cross-border strategic alliance enables overseas clients to have greater access to business intelligence in Greater China region. AIR Limited possesses one of the most comprehensive report databases in the world, spanning across a wide spectrum of industries which provide authoritative information for prospective China market entrants. We will augment the provision of other value-added consultancy services in future endeavours."

A full list of reports is available from http://www.aptstrategies.com.au


APT Strategies Pty. Ltd.

APT Strategies is one of Australia’s first online research firms established in 1994. APT Strategies provides clients with next generation online intelligence accelerator services whereby analysts engage in consultation, deliver best practice research reports and create business opportunities for clients within our network of over 10,000 businesses throughout the world. APT Strategies delivers innovative yet practical business analysis and planning to focus clients on profiting from current and future technology business models.

Contact: Marc Phillips, CEO and Chief Analyst

APT Strategies Pty Ltd., Sydney

Email: marc.phillips@aptstrategies.com.au

Telephone: +61 2 9332 1480

Internet: http://www.aptstrategies.com.au


Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited (www.8025.com)

Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited and its subsidiaries ("the Group") (Hong Kong Stock Code: 8025) is a leading information and technology operation and investment group in Asia. The Group encompasses a wide spectrum of China market intelligence, IT enabling technology and strategic investment in eCommerce operations. With its flagship company Asian Information Resources Limited founded in 1994, the Group was the first Internet content provider publicly listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in December 1999. 

Contact: Patrick Yu, Senior Corporate Communications Executive

Asian Information Resources (Holdings) Limited

Email: patrickyu@8025.com

Telephone: +852 2520 4370

Facsimile: +852 2110 0394

Website: http://www.8025.com