ASM PACIFIC<00522> - Unusual volume movement

The Stock Exchange has received a message from ASM Pacific Technology
Limited which is reproduced as follows:-

"This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong 
Limited.

We have noted today's increase in trading volume of the shares of the 
Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such 
changes.

We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to 
intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under rule 
13.23 of the Listing Rules, neither is the Board aware of any matter 
discloseable under the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09 of the 
Listing Rules, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature.

Made by the order of the Board of the Company whose directors individually 
and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement.

By Order of the Board
Patrick Lam See Pong
Director

Hong Kong, January 6, 2006

As at the date of the announcement, the executive directors of the Company 
are: Mr. Arthur H. del Prado, Mr. Patrick Lam See Pong, Mr. Alan Fung Shu 
Kan; the independent non-executive directors of the Company are: Miss 
Orasa Livasiri, Mr. Eric Tang Koon Hung and Mr. Robert Lee Shiu Hung."