3HK signs two new content providers

January 28, 2004

3 Hong Kong first to provide Reuters video financial news through 3G platform

3 Hong Kong has partnered with Reuters to become the first mobile operator in Hong Kong that supplies up-to-date video financial news on Asian, the US and European markets from Reuters. This enables 3 Hong Kong subscribers to have immediate and very easy access to updated financial news and investment information on mobile simply with two clicks.

Agnes Nardi, Managing Director of 3 Hong Kong, said, "Reuters is a world-renowned multimedia news agency with vast information networks and rich resources. We are delighted to cooperate with Reuters, allowing 3 subscribers to view exclusive video-based financial news, professional reports and financial data with the combination of visuals, charts and text that match the needs of Hong Kong investors. 3 pioneers the way in delivering financial information to mobile users."

Kenneth Tsui, Managing Director, Reuters North Asia said, "Integrating Reuters global news and information into 3 Hong Kong services is a very exciting opportunity for us. With visuals and text, 3 Hong Kong subscribers will enjoy the best of breed information and technology and offer us the opportunity to provide the most comprehensive and compelling content in an innovative way."

Reuters financial news and information will keep 3 subscribers abreast of the financial markets and help them make sound investment decisions. These include:

- Visuals and text of financial reports around the clock, latest updates about the stock markets in Asia, the US and Europe, foreign indices and interest rates.

- The stock indices and stock prices for Asian, American and European markets.

- Latest news and annual stock price charts of listed companies, rating of stock trading volume and 3-month stock market analysis.

3 will also provide a customized "My Portfolio" service, which would automatically calculate the investment return for subscribers after they have entered details of their stock investment portfolio. At the same time, the service will help gather the latest market intelligence that facilitates subscribers in making sound investment decisions.

3 Hong Kong partners with Universal Music, EMI, Warner Music and Gold Label

3 Hong Kong has partnered with leading music labels in Hong Kong, namely Universal Music, EMI Music Hong Kong, Warner Music Hong Kong and Gold Label Entertainment to provide Hong Kong-first mobile download and streaming of latest music videos and original songs in full version for 3 customers to save and play on their 3 video mobile phones.

Agnes Nardi, Managing Director of 3 Hong Kong, said, "As the most renowned music production companies in Hong Kong, Universal Music, EMI, Warner Music and Gold Label bring forth a host of hits from famous local and international singers. We are very glad that they have become 3's content providers, offering rich music contents for our customers. Through the advanced video and audio streaming technology of 3, we have successfully turned high quality mobile streaming of video music content into reality, enabling everyone to enjoy popular music videos using mobile phones."

3 provides mobile download and streaming services of full version music videos and original songs of local and international pop singers. 3 users can save selected popular music videos and original songs on 3 video mobile phone. Pre-viewing or pre-listening of 30-second short clips for music videos and original songs are also provided for 3 users to experience the music before they choose to download or stream the full version for enjoyment.