ATLANTA and SHANGHAI, China, April 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The management of Asia Broadband, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ASAB) today announced that the Company's Chinese subsidiary, Shanghai Broadband Network,has secured a further partnership agreement to expand the distribution of its content-rich educational products. The 15-month agreement with Shanghai EET English Training Centre Co., Ltd. considerably extends Asia Broadband's reach into competitive local educational market.
Under the terms of agreement Easy English Training will become an official provider of the Company's IE21 Interactive English Program by promoting this multimedia interactive learning solution through its existing channels as well as delivering it to the end-users through the chain of Shanghai-based training centers. EET's website, www.eetnet.com, will offer its users a nationwide access to IE21 online course.
"Entering the distribution agreement with Easy English Training is a part of our strategy to establish Asia Broadband as the leading player in the fast-growing blended and e-learning market. There is a close synergy between our two companies as our strengths are complementary, which together offers a much more enhanced opportunity for rapid business expansion," said Yuguo Zhang, CEO of Asia Broadband. "Leveraging the strong points of vendor partners such as EET is vital to our efforts and allows us to expand our delivery of high-class e-learning solutions to both corporate and government sectors as well as to the end user," he added.
Easy English Training Centre offers a wide range of both English and Chinese language/culture professional training and consultation services, aiming both enterprises and individuals.
On behalf of board of directors: Yuguo Zhang Graham Brant CEO President
About Asia Broadband Inc.
Asia Broadband Inc. (Pink Sheets:ASAB) is wholly focused on becoming a leading provider of online and blended online/offline educational programs in China and throughout Asia. Asia Broadband operates in China through its 95% owned and controlled Chinese subsidiary Shanghai Broadband Network, Inc.