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October 2007

ST Electronics And Institute Of Automation, Chinese Academy Of Science
To Jointly Undertake R&D Projects

Singapore, 13 October 2007 — Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) today announced that its subsidiary, Singapore Technologies (Training & Simulation Systems) Pte Ltd (STEE-T&S), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Science (CASIA) to jointly undertake Research and Development (R&D) projects over the next three years. ST Electronics is the electronics arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Limited.

Both partners will complement each others technological capabilities to jointly research and develop new technologies in Interactive Media, in particular the domains of Simulation, Animation, Games and Edutainment (SAGE). To further bring value to the partnership, these new technologies will then be jointly exploited commercially through licensing and distribution.

Founded in 1956, CASIA is the first Chinese governmental research organisation in the field of automation. It focuses on three major R&D directions - complex information processing, complex systems control, and integrated systems, which are all of importance to the area of intelligence technology. STEE-T&S develops, manufactures and markets advanced computer graphic software and solutions for simulation, visualisation and various industry applications. The company is also a key player in the area of digital animation and games development. It will undertake this collaboration through its Centre of Interactive Media, an operation that is supported by the Interactive Digital Media office (IDM) of the Media Development Authority of Singapore. Supporting such a strategic initiative is in line with the IDMs efforts towards developing Singapore into a Digital Media Hub.

In recent years, the Interactive Media space has seen great advancements in technology. We are confident that the collaboration between ST Electronics and CASIA will be beneficial for both sides in the research & development of ground-breaking technologies.

Dr. XU Bo,
Assistant President, CASIA

ST Electronics has over the years been growing its expertise in building and delivering solutions in the areas of Simulation, Animation, Games and Edutainment. As we look to further develop and commercialise more state-of-the-art technologies, we believe CASIA is a right strategic partner to mutually complement each others expertise and strengths to achieve our business goals.

SEAH Moon Ming,
President, ST Electronics

The ST Electronics - CASIA MOU is an excellent example of industry leveraging on R&D to fuel growth. This showcases the positive spin-offs that the China-Singapore Institute of Digital Media can bring to Singapore. We hope this will encourage more Singapore companies to engage in IDM research and development.

Michael YAP,
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Media Development Authority and
Executive Director, IDM R&D Programme Office

Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Science, is a research organisation set up by the government of China. Since its inception in 1956, its field of research has evolved from automation to intelligence technology such as complex information processing, complex systems control and integrated systems. To date, CASIA has made substantial breakthroughs in complex science, biometrics, character recognition, speech recognition, IC design, intelligent robots, and integrated automation.

ST Electronics, the electronics arm of ST Engineering, delivers innovative system solutions to government, commercial, defence, and industrial customers worldwide. It specialises in the design, development and integration of advanced electronics and communications systems, such as broadband radio frequency and satellite communication, e-Government solutions, information communications technologies and IT, rail and traffic management, real-time command & control, training and simulation, intelligent building management, and information security and mobile commerce solutions. Please visit www.stee.stengg.com.

ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) Pte Ltd a wholly-owned subsidiary of ST Electronics, develops, manufactures and markets advanced computer graphic software and solutions for simulation, visualisation, digital media and various industry applications. It applies leading edge technologies and design methodologies to meet the stringent requirements of customised electronics systems and solutions.

Media contact:

Magdalen Loh
AVP / Head, Corporate Communications
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited
Tel: (65) 6413 1788 / 9822 3321
Fax: (65) 6484 8840
Email: magloh@stee.stengg.com

Liu Guangyi
Publicity Manager
Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Science
Tel: (0086-10) 62551575
Email: guangyi.liu@ia.ac.cn