Asia’s No. 1 Expat Internet Site

joins forces with ZONE to offer new VoIP service

Hong Kong, 29 January 2007 – AsiaXPAT.com Limited (AsiaXPAT), Asia’s Number One Expat Internet Site and ZONE Resources Limited (ZONE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong listed company e-KONG Group Limited, today announced that they have joined forces to bring the latest Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service offering to the expatriate community in Asia.

Co-branded as AsiaXPAT & ZoiPPE, this service is available to all users by downloading a software from AsiaXPAT’s website at www.asiaxpat.com/freeidd onto their computer devices. This simple-to-use and feature-rich communication tool lets registered users stay connected with everyone anytime, anywhere, including via PC to PC, PC to Phone, Phone to Phone, Short Message Service (SMS), Instant Messaging (IM) and PC-to-email. AsiaXPAT & ZoiPPE allows free unlimited crystal clear voice calls and instant messaging communication among users in its network.

Users can also use the “ZoiPPE Out” service feature to call to any landline or mobile number in the world at very competitive rates. Other useful features include “ZoiPPE Link-up” for bridging any two landline or mobile phones in different places and “ZoiPPE In” where users can subscribe to a normal telephone number to receive calls from a landline or mobile telephone.

To celebrate the service launch, for a limited period only, AsiaXPAT & ZoiPPE will be offering 60 FREE minutes for its registered users to enjoy and experience the premium services and call quality when they call to any landline or mobile number.

“AsiaXPAT is always looking at ways to bring the expatriate community closer together and to remain as the most useful and popular expatriate information and social network in Asia. For instance, our forums, personal section and mixer nights have served such purposes well. We are now joining forces with ZONE to bring another effective means for the expatriate community to stay connected.” said Mr. Paul Luciw, Founder and Managing Director of AsiaXPAT.

“Our common goal is to offer the expatriate community in Asia an innovative, convenient and cost effective communication platform to stay in touch with their friends, families and business associates worldwide.” commented Mr. SG Lim, Managing Director of ZONE who is also the Executive Director of e-KONG. “For example, our users can have free wireless internet access to AsiaxPAT & ZoiPPE service from their portable computer devices at over 250 Y5ZONE hotspots (http://www.y5zone.com/) that are conveniently located in Hong Kong, including many of the Pacific Coffee outlets. As for our competitive pricing, users can call to landline numbers in many countries including, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, China and Japan for as little as US$0.02 per minute. Unlike other providers such as Skype, we do not impose any connection charges, and our rates are chargeable at 30-second intervals which translate to even more savings to the users.” Mr. Lim added.

-- End --

About AsiaXPAT.com Limited
AsiaXPAT.com Limited operates the dominant pan-Asian web portal network for professionals living in and moving to major cities in Asia. Each of the 14 city-specific AsiaXPAT’s portals provides an extensive online resource that includes interactive advice forums, classifieds, property listings, city guides, nightlife and dining information, exclusive offers from 5 star resorts, careers, personals and other content that is relevant to high income professionals.

For further information on AsiaXPAT, please visit: http://www.asiaxpat.com/

About ZONE Resources Limited

ZONE Resources Limited (ZONE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of e-KONG Group Limited, provides comprehensive and cost-effective global telecommunication services marketed under the brandname of “ZoiPPE”. Its latest service offerings are available through its unique multi-dimensional communication tool that can be easily downloaded from its website (http://www.zoippe.com/) onto computers and mobile devices.

For further information on ZONE, please visit: http://www.zoippe.com/

About e-KONG Group Limited

e-KONG Group Limited is listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK: 524) and maintains a sponsored Level 1 ADR programme through The Bank of New York (Ticker Symbol: EKONY). The Company's ZONE telecommunications business, currently operating in the United States, Hong Kong and Singapore, provides innovative services using its patented web-enabled technology which allows customers' access to an unrivalled choice of telecom services from multiple providers while empowering them with tools to effectively and efficiently manage their telecommunications needs.

For further information on e-KONG, please visit: http://www.e-kong.com/
For more details, please contact: