The Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA) and the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association of Australia (AIMIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly promote wireless technology, application and content and build cooperative ties between both regions.

The MOU was signed during the 1st Hong Kong International Wireless Conference and International ICT Expo 2005.

The MOU is designed to provide incentive for both parties to promote wireless technology and create business opportunities. The two organisations plan to share knowledge, research and data of their respective wireless industries, organise joint promotional events such as trade missions, conferences and exhibitions, and facilitate trade exchange and technology transfer.

"AIMIA is delighted to forge this new international relationship with fellow industry body the WTIA, especially in such a fast growing and increasingly important industry sector," said Janelle Ledwidge, export manager of AIMIA. "This bilateral MOU provides the perfect platform for AIMIA and WTIA members to connect and build trade links, and this is particularly relevant for AIMIA's TradeStart clients as well as our Mobile Content Industry Development Group which is an inclusive unifying voice for Australia's mobile content industry."

"WTIA is looking forward to promoting cooperation in wireless technology, application and content development in Hong Kong and Australia," said John Chiu, chairman of WTIA. "This new partnership will facilitate trade exchange between our economies and will accentuate the sharing of industry and market knowledge."