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Upstream Marketing and Comms Inc.
24 January 2008



News Release



                    Upstream Named As Communications Partner

                        For Key 2008 Asia Pacific Events


HONG KONG, 24 January 2008 - Upstream, the AIM quoted (UPS.L) Asia Pacific
marketing and corporate communications network, has been appointed as the public
relations partner for the Pacific Basin Economic Council during 2008, and for
CommunicAsia2008 and BroadcastAsia2008.


In 2007, Upstream managed communications for such high profile events as the
GSMA Mobile Asia Congress, the leading event for the mobile communications
sector in Asia, and the Evolution Asia Yoga Conference, Asia's largest annual
yoga conference.


The Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) is the oldest independent business
association in the Asia-Pacific and serves as the independent voice of business
in the region offering unrivalled access to governments, the private sector and
civil society organisations. Upstream Asia commences the relationship with PBEC
as its official PR Partner at its Global Growth Dialogue 'Global Growth: Where
Will It Take Us in 2008,' a half-day conference on 21 January in Hong Kong. The
congress featured leading Asian business leaders. Upstream will also manage
media relations support for other PBEC activities such as the 2008 Middle-East
Asia Leadership Forum.


For CommunicAsia2008 and BroadcastAsia2008 Upstream Asia is responsible for
overseeing media publicity and media relations efforts in key markets across
Asia Pacific, and providing strategic counsel and event PR support in Singapore.
The shows present the complete digital convergence experience, showcasing
leading-edge enabling technologies and business solutions. The events will take
place alongside EnterpriseIT, InteractiveDME and CG Overdrive from 17 - 20 June
2008.


'The future of business events is looking strong in Asia,' said David Ketchum,
Chief Executive Officer, Upstream. 'Infrastructure development in Hong Kong,
Macau Singapore and China is robust, and Asia-based events are increasingly
drawing worldwide participants. Businesses and organizations are turning to
Upstream to help get the most communications value for large scale events - such
as CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia and PBEC's Annual Growth Forum,' he added.


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About The Pacific Basin Economic Council


The Pacific Basin Economic Council is an international association of senior
business leaders representing hundreds of major corporations in 20 economies
around the Asia-Pacific. PBEC is a forum through which business leaders create
new business relationships, exchange views with government officials, and
produce recommendations on key business issues. The unprecedented scope of
PBEC's membership constitutes a broad and balanced reservoir of international
business knowledge, unmatched in credibility and expertise. PBEC is the
independent voice of business in the Pacific.


About CommunicAsia, and BroadcastAsia


CommunicAsia is a global event where the business of technology comes to life,
showcasing the latest digital technologies across mobile networks and
applications, network infrastructure and satellite communications.
www.CommunicAsia.com


BroadcastAsia, themed 'Digital: The Journey Forward,' offers the latest in
digital and interactive media, addressing the value chain of content creation,
management, and distribution. www.Broadcast-Asia.com


About Upstream

Founded in 2000, Upstream is a full service marketing and corporate
communications network positioned to help companies make the most of business
opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. Upstream has offices in Beijing, Hong
Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and Tokyo, as well as regional and
global affiliates. Key practice areas include technology, corporate and
financial, and consumer and travel. For more information, please visit
www.aboutupstream.com


For additional details please contact:


Upstream Asia

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

David Ketchum

CEO


Hybridan LLP

Tel: [phone]

Claire Louise Noyce

Stephen Austin


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