(Hong Kong, 7 July, 2025) NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or the“Company”; Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, ispleased to announce that it wins the “Education Innovation & Technology – Rising Star Award”at the “2025 Hong Kong Sustainable Development Innovation and Technology Awards” inrecognition of its “Integrated Digital Education Solutions.” The awards are organized by theWorld Institute of Sustainable Development Planners (WISDP), sponsored by the Innovationand Technology Commission of the Government of the HKSAR, and supported by the HongKong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Education forSustainable Development (HiESD). This recognition highlights NetDragon’s outstandingachievements and growing influence in the education technology (“EdTech”) sector, and itsaward-winning case has been included in the 2025 Hong Kong Sustainable DevelopmentInnovation & Technology Solutions Report, which will be promoted globally as a benchmark inthe digital education sector through international platforms, showcasing Hong Kong’sinnovation-driven achievements in sustainable development.

The “2025 Hong Kong Sustainable Development Innovation and Technology Awards” aim tohonor organizations and talents across industries that integrate innovative technologies withsustainable development principles into the full spectrum of planning, application, andadvancement of various solutions. In alignment with China’s “14th Five-Year Plan” and the“Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint,” this year’s awards focused
on three key pillars: economic, social, and environmental, covering nine areas includinggreen finance and quality education, as well as cross-sector solutions such as achievingnet-zero carbon emissions. More than 90 organizations submitted nearly 200 innovation andtechnology projects, with 12 categories of excellence ultimately selected. NetDragon washonored with the “Rising Star Award” in the Quality Education Innovation Technologycategory for its innovation and impact in promoting sustainable digital education.
As a pioneer in EdTech, NetDragon remains committed to its mission of “empoweringeducation through technology.” By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI, VR, AR,and the metaverse, the Company has created a global digital education ecosystem to deliverhigh-quality learning resources and promote equitable, inclusive education worldwide.Through its partnership with UNESCO’s Institute for Information Technologies in Education(UNESCO IITE), NetDragon launched the “E-Library For Teachers” platform, providingeducators worldwide with high-quality teaching resources and AI-powered solutions,significantly enhancing accessibility and equity in education. Internationally, NetDragon hasalso collaborated with Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, andInnovation (MHESI) to introduce the AI education platform “MHESI Skill,” demonstrating itsgrowing global influence. By building a comprehensive EdTech ecosystem that integrateshardware, software, platforms, and resources, NetDragon is lowering barriers to access,improving teaching efficiency and student engagement, and advancing equitable educationworldwide. Currently, NetDragon’s digital products are used in over 2 million classroomsacross 192 countries.
Winning the “Education Innovation & Technology – Rising Star Award” not only affirmsNetDragon’s strength in educational technology innovation but also underscores its ongoingcommitment to sustainability. Looking ahead, NetDragon will continue to expand theboundaries of EdTech innovation, integrate ESG principles across its operations andofferings, and advance global education equity and technology inclusion. NetDragon remainsdedicated to contributing to global progress toward the United Nations’ “2030 SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs),” creating a more inclusive and sustainable future.
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About NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) is a global leader in building internetcommunities with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobileplatforms that impact hundreds of millions of users, including previous establishments ofChina’s first online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China’s most influential smartphone appstore platform, 91 Wireless. Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known online gamedevelopers in China with a history of successful game titles including Eudemons Online,Heroes Evolved, Conquer Online, and Under Oath. In the past 10 years, NetDragon has alsoachieved success with its online education business both domestically and globally, and itsoverseas education business entity, currently a U.S.-listed subsidiary named Mynd.ai, is aglobal leader in interactive technology and its award-winning interactive displays andsoftware can be found in more than 1 million learning and training spaces across 126countries.
For investor enquiries, please contact:
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited
Ms. Maggie Zhou
Senior Director of Investor Relations
Email: maggiezhou@nd.com.hk / ir@netdragon.com
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