NetDragon (Fujian) Honored with 2008 'National Outstanding Award for Internet Cultural Enterprise'
HONG KONG/PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- NetDragon Websoft
Inc., a leading game developer and operator in the PRC ("NetDragon" or
the "Company", with its subsidiary collectively the "Group"; stock
code: 777) today announces that its subsidiary Fujian NetDragon Websoft
Co. Ltd., ("NetDragon (Fujian)") has won the 2008 "National Outstanding
Award for Internet Cultural Enterprise" granted by the Ministry of
Culture, the PRC. The Group's distinguished performance in building a
harmonious internet culture and its global marketing efforts has once
again earned the recognition from the PRC government and the Internet
industry.
Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the nationwide selection
started from the end of August 2008. All awarded enterprises have met
the following key criteria: produce and distribute numerous superior
net culture products and services; achieve favorable economic
efficiencies through innovative technological, operational and
management means; and obtain a leading market position in its own
province.
This is the Group's second award received from the Ministry of
Culture, after being the sole winner of 2008 "Economic Contribution
Award" at the 6th China International Digital Content Expo.
Mr Liu Luyuan, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of
NetDragon, is honored and encouraged by receiving the award. He said,
"NetDragon has placed relentless efforts in building the internet
culture in China and promoting the Chinese culture around the globe.
Since our founding, we have committed to promoting self-discipline in
the internet and contributing to the building of green internet
culture. We were also granted the 2008 "China Internet Contribution
Award for Self-Discipline" by the Internet Society of China."
NetDragon has always put great emphasis on its social
responsibilities and the nurture of green internet culture. Apart from
promoting anti-addiction systems in its online game, the Group has
launched "green internet access programme for youths" to educate the
youths for better understanding the Internet. In addition, NetDragon
advocates enhancing the Internet knowledge and promoting online
credibility among each individual with an aim of formulating harmonious
online environment for mankind. In order to promote corporate social
responsibility, encourage economic and social development in harmony
and cultivate the spirit of youth business, the Group established the
"Fujian NetDragon Youth Business Foundation". The foundation provides
charitable support to youths including complimentary training
programmes, assistance for starting a business among youths such as
marketing and promotion, with an aim to enhance their ability of
starting their own business and work capability.
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
Tel: 
+86-591-8754-3120
Email: ir@nd.com.hk
Fax: +86-591-8754-1761
IR website: http://www.nd.com.cn/ir
Porda International (Finance) P.R. Co., Ltd.
Helen Chung / Sharis Siu / Kate Lam / Liz Yip
Tel: 
+852-3150-6730 / 3150-6771 / 3150-6738 / 3150-6739
Fax: +852-3150-6728
Email: helen.chung@pordafinance.com.hk /
sharis.siu@pordafinance.com.hk /
kate.lam@pordafinance.com.hk / liz.yip@pordafinance.com.hk
FCMN Contact: kate.lam@pordafinance.com.hk
Source: NetDragon Websoft Inc.
CONTACT: NetDragon Websoft Inc., Ms. Maggie Zhou, +86-591-8754-3120, or
ir@nd.com.hk, or fax, +86-591-8754-1761, or Porda International (Finance) P.R.
Co., Ltd., Helen Chung or Sharis Siu or Kate Lam or Liz Yip, +852-3150-6730 or
3150-6771 or 3150-6738 or 3150-6739, or fax, +852-3150-6728, or
helen.chung@pordafinance.com.hk, or sharis.siu@pordafinance.com.hk, or
kate.lam@pordafinance.com.hk, or liz.yip@pordafinance.com.hk
Web site:
http://www.nd.com.cn/ir
http://www.nd.com.cn/
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