Bonso Electronics Reports Labor Cost Increase for Calendar Year 2013

Bonso Electronics International, Inc, (Nasdaq:BNSO) today reports labor cost increase for calendar year 2013.

In accordance with the latest regulations from the government, the basic salary of direct labor will increase by 18.8% starting from May 1, 2013. The company has decided to adopt this salary increase from March 1, 2013 to retain its competitiveness, as many of the nearby factories have already followed this change since March 1, 2013. The change will increase not only the direct labor cost but also the material cost from our suppliers. The company will continue to refine its manufacturing process and product design to cope with the cost increase.

About Bonso Electronics

Bonso Electronics designs, develops, manufactures, assembles and markets a comprehensive line of electronic scales, weighing instruments, and health care products. Bonso products are manufactured in the People's Republic of China for customers primarily located in North America and Europe. Company services include product design and prototyping, production tooling, procurement of components, total quality management, and just-in-time delivery. Bonso also independently designs and develops electronic products for private label markets. For further information, visit the company's web site at http://www.bonso.com.

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         Albert So
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