irasia.com (pronounced I-R-Asia), stands for Investor Relations Asia. Launched in 1996, it is to be THE Internet platform for companies in the Asia Pacific to communicate effectively with the global investment and business community. By helping companies communicate their IR messages more effectively, irasia.com enables investors to make timely and more informed investment decisions. In the process, irasia.com plays a key role in promoting the transparency and global acceptance of the Asian Pacific capital markets.
irasia.com endorses the HAMS initiative and the move for its adoption by the Hong Kong Government. The advancement of minority shareholders' interests in Hong Kong-listed companies will improve corporate governance standards, thereby furthering Hong Kong's competitiveness and reputation as Asia's international financial hub.