First Asian-Focused Broadband Web Portal in the U.S. Delivers New Level of Interactive, Multimedia Content.SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 1999-- www.fastasia.com Provides Access to Leading Internet Development From Asia Singapore ONE, the world's first nationwide broadband network, announced the U.S. launch of FastAsia.com, a broadband portal that provides multimedia content and current information about Asia to broadband and Internet users Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f . Offering its visitors access to a variety of Asian content, FastAsia includes entertainment and news on-demand, multimedia learning, and streaming audio A one-way audio transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play audio clips and Internet radio. Computers in home networks stream audio (mostly music) to digital media hubs connected to home theaters. and video. With high-speed and high-capacity broadband features, the portal also has an Asian virtual community focus, giving users access to approximately 100,000 registered Asian members. "FastAsia is designed to facilitate communication and provide information to those interested in keeping a watchful watch·ful adj. 1. Closely observant or alert; vigilant: kept a watchful eye on the clock. See Synonyms at aware, careful. 2. Archaic Not sleeping; awake. eye on Asia, whether for personal or business purposes," said Michael Yap, chief executive, Singapore National Computer Board. "FastAsia users can exploit richer, exciting and highly interactive content as broadband continues to become more prevalent in the U.S. We are also pursuing agreements with other broadband networks  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. to facilitate direct access to FastAsia content." FastAsia is hosted on the @Home Network, a U.S. cable Internet Internet access via the cable companies. There are two kinds of service. One uses a cable modem to connect to a computer, and the other uses an enhanced cable box that provides Internet access directly at the TV. service provider based in Redwood City Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif. The site is also open to Internet users and can be found at http://www.fastasia.com. Singapore ONE's aim is to make FastAsia the premier broadband portal for Asian content. Singapore ONE encourages companies looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a platform to deliver Asian content -- especially broadband content -- to work with them. About Singapore ONE Singapore ONE was commercially launched in 1998. It comprises a broadband infrastructure that provides high-speed, interactive and multimedia applications, and services for users. Developed by both MNCs and innovative Singaporean companies, Singapore ONE's services are designed to appeal to users of all ages and occupations. Singapore ONE has the full support of the Singapore government and is driven by the National Computer Board, National Science and Technology Board, Telecommunications Authority of Singapore, Economic Development Board and Singapore Broadcasting Authority. More information on Singapore ONE can be found at http://www.s-one.gov.sg |
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