08:50     NIPPON ASIA INV<02970> - Parallel Trading                           

    Market participants are requested to note the parallel trading in the     
    ordinary shares of Nippon Asia Investments Holdings Limited will          
    commence at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 20/04/2005 under the following        
    particulars: -                                                            
                                                                              
                                                                              
    Stock Code  Stock Short Name     Board Lot        Certificate Colour      
    ----------  ----------------     ---------        -----------------       
    603         NIPPON ASIA-NEW      20,000 shares    Light Blue              
    2970        NIPPON ASIA-OLD      200 shares       Light Red               
                                                                              
    Settlement of trading at each counter shall be in respect of the shares   
    traded at the respective counters.