NetDragon Partners with SaigonTel to License Zero Online in Vietnam


HONG KONG, February 9 /PRNewswire/ --

NetDragon Websoft Inc., a leading game developer and operator in the PRC
("NetDragon", with its subsidiaries collectively known as the "Group"; stock
code: 777), announced that it has signed an agreement with Saigon
Telecommunication & Technologies Corporation ("SaigonTel"), a listed company
in HOSE stock exchange in Vietnam (Symbol: SGT), to license Zero Online in
Vietnam market.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090206/CNM004 )

Zero Online is the first 2.5D MMORPG developed in China that is set in a
science-fiction universe with robot avatars. It was well received by players
both in China and overseas market since its launch in April 2007. NetDragon
has already launched the English and Spanish version of Zero Online in
European and American markets, and the traditional Chinese version in Hong
Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The game was also granted the "Top Ten Most Popular
Online Games among Players" at 2007 Golden Plume Awards.

Of the cooperation with NetDragon, Ms. Dang Thi Hoang Phuong - CEO of
SaigonTel said, "We are glad to cooperate with NetDragon to bring a high
quality online game to Vietnamese players. Zero Online, an online game which
combines an exciting theme, stunning graphics, and fascinating robot elements
together, will be the first robot online game in Vietnam with an official
name Zero - Robot Dai Chien. I believe this game will become popular in
Vietnam after launch in 2009."

Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon said, "We
are excited to work together with SaigonTel, a proven operator of online
games in Vietnam. Our cooperation with SaigonTel gives us a foothold in this
new and emerging market, which will further strengthen our position as the
leader in overseas expansion among China's online game developers. We look
forward to further strengthening our relationship with SaigonTel and our
market presence in Vietnam's rapidly expanding online gaming marketplace."

About SaigonTel

Saigon Telecommunication & Technologies Corporation is a listed company
in HOSE stock exchange in Vietnam (Symbol: SGT). Among other businesses such
as banking, industrial parks, ISP, telecommunication, etc., SaigonTel is also
known as one of the top online games publishers in Vietnam which published
Shaiya and Warring States in the market.

About NetDragon

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is one of the leading online game developers and
operators in the PRC. The Group's game portfolio comprises of a range of
MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) that cater to
various types of players and gaming preferences. The Group has successfully
developed and marketed many popular online titles of various styles. Its
current offerings include the games Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero
Online, Tou Ming Zhuang Online, Heroes of Might and Magic Online, Era of
Faith, and Monster & Me. Some of the games are also available in foreign
languages, including English, French and Spanish. The Group also has four
games currently in development, including Way of the Five, Tian Yuan, Disney
Fantasy Online and Dungeon Keeper Online, which are expected to be launched
from the first quarter of 2009.

Listed on the GEM of the SEHK on 2 November 2007 (Stock code on GEM:
8288), NetDragon successfully transferred to the Main Board of the SEHK on 24
June 2008 (Stock code on Main Board: 777). For more details please visit
http://www.nd.com.cn or http://www.nd.com.cn/ir .

For further information please contact:

    NetDragon Websoft Inc.
     Ms. Maggie Zhou (Investor Relations Department)
     Tel: +86-591-8754-3120
     Email: ir@nd.com.hk
     Fax: +86-591-8754-1761
     IR website: http://www.nd.com.cn/ir



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