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To: Francois Goelo who wrote (1554)	5/14/2000 12:58:00 PM
From: CIMA	Respond to of 1567

I also like ZSUN in addition to ASTV. ASTV, while lagging ZSUN in the hi-tech arena, is making a big move into the Chinese hi-tech arena over the next couple of months. Some of the announcements could be mind-blowing as the New World (ASTV) boys break bread with Beijing. There's going to be some BIG infrastructure plays involved IMO with potentially worldwide impact for ASTV. Both should do well over the next 12-24 months.

To: Francois Goelo who wrote (1554)	5/16/2000 12:20:00 AM
From: CIMA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1567

Does this get ASTV on the index? It's getting closer to the spirit of this thread: Sunday May 14, 11:11 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Asian Star Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire Software Developer in Singapore HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2000--Asian Star Development, Inc. (NASD OTC BB: ASTV), with its principal office in Hong Kong, and Chinapro Technology Limited, Hong Kong, owner of 100% of IBT Asia Pte. Ltd. (``IAPL'') of Singapore, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding whereby Asian Star will acquire 30% of the total authorized and outstanding shares of ``IAPL,'' with an option to acquire an additional 21%, thereby giving Asian Star a controlling interest. The parties intend to complete the necessary due diligence as soon as possible, and closing of the transaction is subject to the ratification by the Board of Directors of Asian Star. IAPL was formed in 1994 as a Software Consultant and has developed and owns proprietary specialized software programs which operate systems relating to : (1) Global Trading & Settlement; (2) Financial Loan Transactions; (3) Property Management; (4) Automobile Rental; and (5) Equipment Rental. IAPL's client base includes Development Bank of Singapore, E-Global Securities of San Francisco, Thrifty Car Rental of Singapore, Hertz Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (NYSE: HRZ - news) and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. Stephen Chow, President of Asian Star, stated, ``As we have expanded our business into the high-tech field, we are excited to be associated with 'IAPL' and to have our presence in Singapore. We intend to use our business network to extend the business of 'IAPL' to Hong Kong and China.'' ASTV is currently involved in ongoing negotiations involving further acquisitions and/or licensing agreements. Shareholders will be informed as the negotiations are concluded, likely within the second quarter of this year. The above statements in regard to Asian Star Development, Inc. and IBT Asia Pte. Ltd. which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Asian Star Development, Inc.'s beliefs, expectations, hopes or intentions regarding the future. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to the parties as of such date. It is important to note that actual outcome and the actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as technological, legislative, corporate and marketplace changes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Asian Star Development, Inc., Hong Kong Stephen Chow, 011-852-2721-0936 (President) info@asianstardev.com or Investor Relations, 415/566-2503 or 800/488-7151 www.asianstardev.com