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Globe7, SINA.com.hk Announced A New Co-Brand Application - WOOP


    Globe7 HK Limited and SINA Hong Kong Limited this week unveiled a
    suite of Chinese-language Web tools for video-file sharing, gaming,
    streaming of video contents, and one of the lowest-cost Internet phone
    service anywhere.

    Called WOOP (Woop - meaning a very useful sound to express
    excitement and happiness; to connect people from place to place), the
    co-branded service offers widgets enabling SMS messaging, Internet
    calls, over 500 free games in both Chinese and English, streaming
    video of breaking news, sports, entertainment, and many others from
    around the world.

    WOOP also offers a rich multimedia content from SINA.com.hk and
    other Chinese-language content including videos, entertainment news
    blogs and user-generated content.

    The announcement was made by Kaki Chiu, General Manager of SINA
    Hong Kong Limited, and Clayton Haswell, president and CEO of Globe7.

    "The tools available on WOOP will allow SINA Hong Kong users to
    utilize some of the most sophisticated Web 2.0 services available.
    This is a major step forward in our partnership with SINA," Haswell
    said.

    "We are convinced WOOP will be a hit with our users," said Kaki.
    "This will enhance SINA´s presence as a destination site offering the
    hottest new applications."

    Globe7 is one of the world´s most popular VOIP service providers.
    A Beta version of WOOP is currently available to selected SINA Hong
    Kong users. It will be available to the public in March at
    http://woop.sina.com.hk.

    About SINA Hong Kong Limited

    SINA Hong Kong Limited is a subsidiary of SINA Corporation, one of
    China´s biggest Internet companies. The website, SINA.com.hk, is one
    of the largest portals in Hong Kong, providing online media and
    value-added services for the local community.

    About Globe7 HK Limited

    Globe7 HK is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northgate Technologies
    Ltd. (Bloomberg Symbol "NNORT.IN"). Publicly traded in India,
    Northgate has operations in the USA, UK, India, Singapore, and Hong
    Kong. Globe7 provides a wide range of advertising, hosting, VoIP and
    online gaming services.