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Vientiane Cracks Down on Business Violations, Fines Over LAK 338 Million

Vientiane Capital inspected 98 businesses in mid-2025, fined 13 units LAK 290 million (about USD 13,000).

In the first half of 2025, the Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce inspected 98 businesses and fined 13 units a total of LAK 290 million (about USD 13,000).

Presenting the report at a meeting on 21 August, Manosack Xaysilikoun, Deputy Director of Internal Trade of Vientiane Capital, highlighted that the main violations included operating without a business license, price violations, and failure to label products in the Lao language.

Authorities also confiscated illegal goods, including 25 tons of frozen pork parts, 437 cartons of untaxed cigarettes, 45 cases of imported liquor, and 36 packs of illegally imported beer, with a total value of nearly LAK 380 million (around USD 18,000).

At the district level, inspections covered 477 businesses and 10 markets, uncovering 39 violations. 

Fines totaling LAK 48.7 million were issued, primarily against unregistered businesses, along with cases of improper labeling and other breaches.

SINGZYME WINS 2025 AMGEN X NSG GOLDEN TICKET FOR BREAKTHROUGH BIOCONJUGATION PLATFORM

Now in its fourth year, the programme continues to empower biotech startups through ecosystem support and collaboration to advance science that serves patients.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singzyme, a Singapore-based biotech startup pioneering next-generation bioconjugation solutions, has been named the winner of the 2025 Golden Ticket Programme in Singapore. The award is part of a joint programme by Amgen, a U.S.-based leader in biologic medicines and NSG BioLabs, Singapore’s leading provider of biotechnology co-working laboratories and offices.

Singzyme wins 2025 Amgen x NSG BioLabs Golden Ticket
Singzyme wins 2025 Amgen x NSG BioLabs Golden Ticket

Now in its fourth year, the Golden Ticket Programme supports promising biotech startups by providing infrastructure, mentorship, and resources to advance scientific progress and talent development in accelerating the development of new therapies. As this year’s awardee, Singzyme will receive a one-year residency at NSG BioLabs, along with access to certified BSL-2 lab facilities and networking opportunities through Amgen’s community of scientific and business leaders.

Singzyme was selected from a competitive pool of six finalists following an interactive pitch session reviewed by Amgen’s internal scientific committee. The startup stood out for its proprietary Peptide Asparaginyl Ligase (PAL) platform, a novel site-specific conjugation technology that addresses key challenges in the manufacturing of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other complex biologics. The platform holds strong potential for enabling safer, more precise, and efficient production of next-generation targeted therapies.

“Singzyme’s novel platform reflects the strong scientific thinking and innovation emerging from Singapore’s biotech sector,” said Dr Alan Russell, Vice President for Research Biologics at Amgen. “It’s encouraging to see creative approaches to longstanding challenges in bioconjugation, and we’re pleased to be part of an initiative that helps spotlight and connect promising science with broader networks in the industry that aligns with Amgen’s mission to deliver impactful therapies to serve patients.” 

Ms Daphne Teo, CEO and Founder of NSG BioLabs, added, “The Golden Ticket Programme provides a valuable stepping stone for biotech startups at critical stages of their journey. As Singapore’s life sciences community continues to expand, it’s exciting to support companies like Singzyme as they bring their ideas to life and move closer to the clinic in Singapore’s growing vibrant biotech industry.”

Mr Abbas Sahili, Chief Technology Officer, inventor and founding team member of Singzyme, said, “This award validates the transformative potential of Singzyme’s peptide ligation technology to enable the next generation of precision medicines. The Golden Ticket is a significant recognition of our PAL platform’s ability to address critical unmet needs in biologics development – not only in oncology, but across diverse modalities and disease areas.”

Mr Wee Kiat Tan, CEO of Singzyme, said, “With this support, we are committed to advancing our platform toward clinical applications in oncology and beyond. Through this collaboration, we will continue to strengthen our capabilities and accelerate the delivery of impactful therapies to patients worldwide.”

Singzyme joins a growing list of previous Golden Ticket recipients in Singapore, including Albatroz Therapeutics, VerImmune, and PairX Bio. These companies have leveraged the programme’s access and visibility to further their research, raise funding, and expand partnerships. Albatroz secured US$3 million in seed funding to advance its drug development programmes, while VerImmune’s recent closure of the first half of its Pre-Series A round reflects strong confidence in its platform and trajectory.

Unlocking Biotech Growth Through Cross-Sector Collaboration

Accelerating biotech startups takes more than breakthrough science, it requires the right mix of mentorship, infrastructure, and collaboration. This was the key message shared at a panel discussion held at the award ceremony, titled “Powering Biotech Breakthroughs: Scaling Science Through Cross-Sector Collaboration.” Speakers from Amgen, ClavystBio, and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) discussed how cross-sector collaboration is helping startups progress from scientific concepts to real-world applications. The discussion emphasized the importance of a dynamic ecosystem – one that offers shared infrastructure, strong talent pipelines, and access to mentorship – to support biotech ventures and enable researchers and entrepreneurs to grow and scale globally.

“We are growing Singapore’s biotech leadership via three key drivers – access to capital, a strong talent pool, and strategic partnerships,” said Mr Chen Pengfei, Vice President for Healthcare of EDB. “Beyond a strong scientific community, a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem is critical to bringing innovations to market. We hope to forge more collaborations with key stakeholders including academic and biotech companies, to unlock greater growth opportunities from Singapore.”

For more information on Golden Ticket Programme, visit https://nsgbio.com/nsg-bio-tomorrow/

About Amgen 

Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to help millions of patients in their fight against some of the world’s toughest diseases. More than 40 years ago, Amgen helped to establish the biotechnology industry and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline that builds on its existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases.

In 2024, Amgen was named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and one of “America’s Best Large Employers” by Forbes, among other external recognitions. Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and it is also part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®, which includes the largest and most innovative non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization.

For more information, visit Amgen.com and follow Amgen on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Threads

About NSG BioLabs

Founded with a focus on supporting biotech innovation, NSG BioLabs offers state-of-the-art equipment, efficient operations, capital efficiency, the expertise of world-class teams and global networks to assist life sciences companies. The conducive R&D environment contains fully-equipped, certified BSL-2 laboratory and office infrastructure across 70,000 sq ft within Singapore’s biomedical science clusters, Biopolis and Singapore Science Park.

By providing access to high-quality infrastructure, its extensive partner network, community, and value-add benefits, NSG BioLabs ensures that companies, ranging from emerging biotech startups to multinational companies, can rapidly and efficiently execute on their cutting-edge research and development ecosystem in Singapore, leading to the innovation of revolutionary technologies and products that translate into breakthrough biotech ventures and impact for patients. For more information, visit www.nsgbio.com

About Singzyme

Singzyme is a Singapore-based biotechnology company pioneering next-generation bioconjugation solutions for the manufacturing of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other complex biologics. Its proprietary Peptide Asparaginyl Ligase (PAL) based conjugation platform enables highly precise, efficient, and scalable site-specific conjugation of payloads to antibodies and other proteins. By combining breakthrough enzymatic technology with deep expertise in protein engineering, Singzyme empowers partners to accelerate the development of safer, more effective targeted therapies. For more information visit www.singzyme.com

Dingdong (Cayman) Limited Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

SHANGHAI, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (“Dingdong” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, with advanced supply chain capabilities, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights: 

  • GMV for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 4.5% year over year to RMB6,499.4 million (US$907.3 million) from RMB6,218.7 million in the same quarter of 2024, positive year-on-year growth for six straight quarters.
  • Total number of orders increased by 5.5% year over year in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Net income for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 59.7% year over year to RMB107.2 million (US$15.0 million) from RMB67.1 million in the same quarter of 2024, the sixth consecutive quarter of profitability.
  • Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 23.9% year over year to RMB127.8 million (US$17.8 million) from RMB103.1 million in the same quarter of 2024, the eleventh consecutive quarter of non-GAAP profitability.

Mr. Changlin Liang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dingdong, stated, “As of the second quarter of 2025, Dingdong has achieved eleven straight quarters of non-GAAP profitability and six straight quarters of GAAP profitability, along with six consecutive quarters of positive year-over-year revenue growth. This consistent growth in scale and profitability not only shows that we have overcome the challenge of survival but also proves the resilience and execution capabilities of the Dingdong team, laying a strong foundation for the next phase of higher-quality growth. By the end of the second quarter, Dingdong’s 4G strategy—centered on “good users, good products, good service, and good mindshare”—had been in place for six months. While the Company is still transforming, it has achieved steady year-over-year growth. Additionally, through adjustments in production relations and productivity improvements, the 4G strategy has already begun to show results. The Company remains focused on developing high-quality products, aiming to create more offerings that are well-received, commercially successful, and distinctive. Our principle is “Where others fall short, we deliver. Where others deliver, we excel. Where others excel, we redefine.” Operational metrics aligned with the 4G strategy continue to improve steadily.”

Mr. Song Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Dingdong, stated, “In the second quarter of 2025, Dingdong generated revenue of RMB5.98 billion, a 6.7% year-on-year increase, marking six consecutive quarters of positive growth. Non-GAAP net profit reached RMB127.8 million, with a net margin of 2.1%, up 0.3 percentage points year-on-year. GAAP net profit was RMB107.2 million, with a net margin of 1.8%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points. In terms of funds, the second quarter recorded a net cash inflow of RMB101.4 million from operating activities, the eighth straight quarter of positive cash flow. By the end of the second quarter, after deducting short-term borrowings, our actual cash owned increased to RMB2.95 billion. Dingdong has been focused on the instant retail and fresh grocery e-commerce sectors for over eight years. Our ongoing profitability and rising cash flow reinforce our commitment to the value proposition “narrow and deep.” Despite external changes, we will remain fully dedicated to the fresh grocery vertical, investing continuously in high-quality products and supply chains, following our unique path.”

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Total revenues were RMB5,975.9 million (US$834.2 million) compared with total revenues of RMB5,599.0 million in the same quarter of 2024, increased by 6.7% year over year, primarily due to the rise of number of orders resulting from rise in the average monthly number of transacting users and higher monthly order frequency, and new opened frontline fulfillment stations with density and market penetration improved in East China. The increase was offset by suspension of operations for a number of stations in the last three quarters of 2024, and the impact of the decline in CPI prices of certain categories in the second quarter of 2025.

  • Product Revenues were RMB5,893.7 million (US$822.7 million) compared with product revenues of RMB5,517.9 million in the same quarter of 2024, increased by 6.8% year over year.
  • Service Revenues were RMB82.1 million (US$11.5 million) compared with service revenues of RMB81.1 million in the same quarter of 2024, increased by 1.3% year over year.

Total operating costs and expenses were RMB5,980.1 million (US$834.8 million) compared with RMB5,612.8 million in the same quarter of 2024, with a detailed breakdown as below:

  • Cost of goods sold was RMB4,255.2 million (US$594.0 million), an increase of 8.6% from RMB3,919.4 million in the same quarter of 2024. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenues increased to 71.2% from 70.0% in the same quarter of 2024. Gross margin decreased to 28.8% from 30.0% in the same quarter of 2024. The cost implications arising from product listing and delisting due to the implementation of 4G strategy of “good users, good products, good services, and good mindshare”.
  • Fulfillment expenses were RMB1,297.3 million (US$181.1 million), an increase of 3.5% from RMB1,252.9 million in the same quarter of 2024. Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 21.7% from 22.4% in the same quarter of 2024.
  • Sales and marketing expenses were RMB102.9 million (US$14.4 million), a decrease of 20.6% from RMB129.7 million in the same quarter of 2024. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 1.7% from 2.3% in the same quarter of 2024. The traffic and promotional effects generated by the Good Products Strategy have replaced some of the original marketing campaigns, thereby saving corresponding expenses.
  • General and administrative expenses were RMB122.9 million (US$17.2 million), an increase of 13.6% from RMB108.2 million in the same quarter of 2024, mainly due to the increase of staff cost.
  • Product development expenses were RMB201.8 million (US$28.2 million), a slightly decrease of 0.4% from RMB202.7 million in the same quarter of 2024. While advocating for energy and resource saving, we will continue to invest in our product development capabilities, agricultural technology, data algorithms, and other technology infrastructure such as the AI technical capability, to further enhance our competitiveness.

Net income from operations was RMB81.6 million (US$11.4 million), compared with net income from operations of RMB53.6 million in the same quarter of 2024.

Non-GAAP income from operations, which is a non-GAAP measure for loss from operations that excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB102.2 million (US$14.3 million), increased by 14.1% year over year, compared with Non-GAAP income from operations of RMB89.6 million in the same quarter of 2024.

Net income was RMB107.2 million (US$15.0 million), compared with net income of RMB67.1 million in the same quarter of 2024.

Non-GAAP net income, which is a non-GAAP measure that excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB127.8 million (US$17.8 million), increased by 23.9% year over year, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB103.1 million in the same quarter of 2024. In addition, non-GAAP net income margin, which is the Company’s non-GAAP net income as a percentage of total revenues, was 2.1% compared with 1.8% in the same quarter of 2024.

Basic and diluted net income per share were RMB0.32 and RMB0.31 (US$0.04), compared with net income per share of RMB0.20 in the same quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income per share, basic and diluted, were RMB0.39 and RMB0.37 (US$0.05), compared with RMB0.31 in the same quarter of 2024.

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB3,974.2 million (US$554.8 million) as of June 30, 2025, compared with RMB4,294.5 million as of March 31, 2025. We have been working diligently to optimize our capital usage and financing structure. The cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term deposits as included in the other non-current assets deducting the balance of short-term borrowings, is RMB2.95 billion, a net increase for the eighth consecutive quarter, compared with RMB2.89 billion as of March 31, 2025.

Guidance

The Company is looking to maintain scale year-over-year and achieve non-GAAP profits in the third quarter of 2025.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 21, 2025 (8:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. The presentation and question and answer session will be presented in both Mandarin and English. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

International:

1-412-317-6061

United States Toll Free:

1-888-317-6003

Mainland China Toll Free:

86-4001-206115

Hong Kong Toll Free:

800-963976

Conference ID:

0358096

The replay will be accessible through August 28, 2025 by dialing the following numbers:

International:

1-412-317-0088

United States:

1-877-344-7529

Access Code:

5040747

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.100.me.

About Dingdong (Cayman) Limited 

We are a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in mainland China, with sustainable long-term growth. We directly provide users and households with fresh groceries, prepared food, and other food products through delivering a convenient and excellent shopping experience supported by an extensive self-operated frontline fulfillment grid. Leveraging our deep insights into consumers’ evolving needs and our strong food innovation capabilities, we have successfully launched a series of private label products spanning a variety of food categories. Many of our private label products are produced at our Dingdong production plants, allowing us to more efficiently produce and offer safe and high-quality food products. We aim to be the first choice for fresh and food shopping.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.100.me.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP measures, such as non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income margin, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP net income per share, basic and diluted, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business by excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges and do not correlate to any operating activity trends. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about the Company’s results of operations, enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, cash flows or liquidity, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss, cash flows provided by operating activities or other consolidated statements of operations and cash flows data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company’s definition of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those of industry peers and may not be comparable with their non-GAAP financial measures.

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this announcement.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB7.1636 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on June 30, 2025 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue,” or other similar expressions. Among other things, business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Dingdong’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Dingdong may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Dingdong’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Dingdong’s goals and strategies; Dingdong’s future business development, financial conditions, and results of operations; the expected outlook of the fresh grocery ecommerce market in China; Dingdong’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; Dingdong’s expectations regarding its relationships with its users, clients, business partners, and other stakeholders; competition in Dingdong’s industry; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to Dingdong’s industry, and general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement and in the attachments is as of the date of the announcement, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

 

 

DINGDONG (CAYMAN) LIMITED 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$)

As of

December 31,
2024

June 30,

2025

June 30,

2025

RMB

RMB

US$

 (Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

887,427

926,209

129,294

Restricted cash

2,788

1,630

228

Short-term investments

3,561,977

3,046,326

425,251

Accounts receivable, net

125,896

136,912

19,112

Inventories, net

553,601

504,934

70,486

Advance to suppliers

62,730

96,275

13,439

Prepayments and other current assets

170,753

193,875

27,064

Total current assets

5,365,172

4,906,161

684,874

Non-current assets:

Property and equipment, net

176,290

196,384

27,414

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,464,791

1,509,628

210,736

Other non-current assets

111,395

145,938

20,372

Total non-current assets

1,752,476

1,851,950

258,522

TOTAL ASSETS

7,117,648

6,758,111

943,396

LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

1,660,472

1,782,194

248,784

Customer advances and deferred revenue

279,276

249,154

34,781

Accrued expenses and other current
    liabilities

 

767,082

755,559

105,472

Salary and welfare payable

317,152

218,035

30,437

Operating lease liabilities, current

640,245

667,992

93,248

Short-term borrowings

1,606,253

1,061,954

148,243

Total current liabilities

5,270,480

4,734,888

660,965

Non-current liabilities:

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

780,036

805,058

112,382

Other non-current liabilities

143,118

145,122

20,258

Total non-current liabilities

923,154

950,180

132,640

TOTAL LIABILITIES

6,193,634

5,685,068

793,605

 

 

DINGDONG (CAYMAN) LIMITED 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$)

As of

December 31,

2024

June 30,

2025

June 30,

2025

RMB

RMB

US$

(Unaudited)

LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)

Mezzanine Equity:

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

125,403

130,282

18,187

TOTAL MEZZANINE EQUITY

125,403

130,282

18,187

Shareholders’ equity:

Ordinary shares

4

4

1

Additional paid-in capital

14,181,030

14,224,126

1,985,610

Treasury stock

(51,176)

(51,176)

(7,144)

Accumulated deficit

(13,384,881)

(13,274,555)

(1,853,056)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

53,634

44,362

6,193

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

798,611

942,761

131,604

TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

7,117,648

6,758,111

943,396

 

 

DINGDONG (CAYMAN) LIMITED 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data)

For the three months ended

June 30,

2024

2025

2025

 RMB 

RMB

US$

(Unaudited)

Revenues:

Product revenues

5,517,850

5,893,728

822,733

Service revenues

81,103

82,141

11,466

Total revenues

5,598,953

5,975,869

834,199

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of goods sold

(3,919,445)

(4,255,182)

(594,001)

Fulfillment expenses

(1,252,859)

(1,297,277)

(181,093)

Sales and marketing expenses

(129,659)

(102,917)

(14,367)

Product development expenses

(202,663)

(201,822)

(28,173)

General and administrative expenses

(108,165)

(122,906)

(17,157)

Total operating costs and expenses

(5,612,791)

(5,980,104)

(834,791)

Other operating income, net

67,438

85,870

11,987

Income from operations

53,600

81,635

11,395

Interest income

37,807

33,393

4,663

Interest expenses

(14,023)

(4,820)

(673)

Other (loss)/income, net

(2,844)

783

109

Income before income tax

74,540

110,991

15,494

Income tax expenses

(7,414)

(3,804)

(531)

Net income

67,126

107,187

14,963

Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests

(2,292)

(2,476)

(346)

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

64,834

104,711

14,617

 

 

DINGDONG (CAYMAN) LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME (CONTINUED)

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data) 

For the three months ended

June 30,

2024

2025

2025

RMB

RMB

US$

(Unaudited)

Net income per Class A and Class B ordinary share:

Basic

0.20

0.32

0.04

Diluted

0.20

0.31

0.04

Shares used in net income per Class A and Class B
    ordinary share computation:

Basic

325,430,984

324,632,496

324,632,496

Diluted

329,814,651

335,355,966

335,355,966

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax of nil:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

9,441

(6,141)

(857)

Comprehensive income

76,567

101,046

14,106

Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests

(2,292)

(2,476)

(346)

Comprehensive income attributable to ordinary
   shareholders

74,275

98,570

13,760

 

 

DINGDONG (CAYMAN) LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$)

For the three months ended

June 30,

2024

2025

2025

RMB

RMB

US$

(Unaudited)

Net cash generated from operating activities

245,738

101,401

14,155

Net cash generated from/ (used in) investing activities

278,839

(46,026)

(6,425)

Net cash used in financing activities

(592,905)

(344,390)

(48,075)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and
   restricted cash

(1,479)

(140)

(19)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(69,807)

(289,155)

(40,364)

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period

1,131,474

1,216,994

169,886

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the
   end of the period

1,061,667

927,839

129,522

 

 

DINGDONG (CAYMAN) LIMITED 

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data)

For the three months ended
June 30,

2024

2025

2025

RMB  

RMB  

US$  

(Unaudited)

Income from operations

53,600

81,635

11,395

Add: share-based compensation expenses (1)

36,001

20,583

2,873

Non-GAAP income from operations

89,601

102,218

14,268

Operating margin

1.0 %

1.4 %

1.4 %

Add: share-based compensation expenses

0.6 %

0.3 %

0.3 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

1.6 %

1.7 %

1.7 %

Net income

67,126

107,187

14,963

Add: share-based compensation expenses (1)

36,001

20,583

2,873

Non-GAAP net income

103,127

127,770

17,836

Net income margin

1.2 %

1.8 %

1.8 %

Add: share-based compensation expenses

0.6 %

0.3 %

0.3 %

Non-GAAP net income margin

1.8 %

2.1 %

2.1 %

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

64,834

104,711

14,617

Add: share-based compensation expenses (1)

36,001

20,583

2,873

Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary
  shareholders

100,835

125,294

17,490

Net income per Class A and Class B ordinary share:

Basic

0.20

0.32

0.04

Diluted

0.20

0.31

0.04

Add: share-based compensation expenses

Basic

0.11

0.07

0.01

Diluted

0.11

0.06

0.01

Non-GAAP net income per Class A and Class B ordinary share:

Basic

0.31

0.39

0.05

Diluted

0.31

0.37

0.05

 

 

(1) Share-based compensation expenses are recognized as follows:

For the three months ended

June 30,

2024

2025

2025

RMB

RMB

US$

(Unaudited)

Fulfillment expenses

7,825

3,926

548

Sales and marketing expenses

1,844

1,387

194

Product development expenses

15,595

8,590

1,199

General and administrative expenses

10,737

6,680

932

Total

36,001

20,583

2,873

 

 

 

Bank of Thailand Sets THB 50,000 Daily Transfer Limit to Fight Online Fraud

The Bank of Thailand (Photo: www.bot.or.th)

Thailand bank is set to apply a measure of limiting money transfer to THB 50,000 (USD USD 1,400) per day by 2025, to prevent online scamming rate.

Phuket Rises as the Ultimate Residential Destination for Russian Buyers, Driven by Laguna Phuket and Banyan Group Residences

Over half of Laguna Phuket’s sales of new condos in the past few years have been to Russian buyers lured by Phuket’s affordability, stability, great weather and relaxed but fun lifestyle


PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025 Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, has become a top choice for Russian buyers seeking a safe, peaceful, and affordable lifestyle. With its warm, sunny climate year-round, pristine beaches, and family-friendly environment, Phuket offers an unparalleled blend of tropical charm and modern convenience – as well as international schools and top quality healthcare.

Phuket Rises as the Ultimate Residential Destination for Russian Buyers, Driven by Laguna Phuket and Banyan Group Residences

For Russian buyers looking to improve their quality of life, Phuket provides exceptional value. The cost of living is significantly lower than in major cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg, allowing residents to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle at a fraction of the cost.

Phuket serves as a safe haven, far from conflict zones, offering political stability and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s ranked 4th in the world for branded residences, behind only Dubai, New York and Miami. The island is already now home to a vibrant Russian-speaking community, with Russian-language signage in shops and restaurants and services designed to make daily life easy for Russian residents.

Direct daily flights connect Phuket to major Russian cities like Moscow, Vladivostok, and Irkutsk, ensuring easy access. Phuket International Airport also has connections to over 80 cities worldwide, making the island an ideal base to travel in and out of.

Laguna Phuket: A World-Class Residential Community

Laguna Phuket, located on Bang Tao Beach, Phuket’s most exclusive and sought-after area, is one of Asia’s most prestigious integrated resort and residential communities. Spanning over 1,000 acres, it features seven luxury hotels, an award-winning golf course, and 3,000 branded residences.

Laguna Phuket has evolved into a vibrant international residential community, welcoming residents from over 50 countries. Its outstanding amenities include wellness centres, fine dining, a primary school, and outdoor activities, all set within a safe and luxurious environment.

Banyan Group, the developer behind Laguna Phuket, is globally recognized for its expertise in luxury hospitality through its Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts brand. This strong hospitality background offers property buyers unmatched advantages, including professional property management, access to premium facilities, and the opportunity to place properties in rental programs managed by a globally respected 5-star brand. Over 50% of Banyan Group Residences’ sales in Phuket over the past few years have been to Russians, reflecting their strong preference for this tropical haven. To make the buying process seamless, Banyan Group also has Russian-speaking teams to assist buyers and ensure smooth communication.

Phuket’s affordability, safety, and vibrant Russian-speaking community make it a top choice for Russian buyers.

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Yeahka Announces 2025 Interim Results

Strong profit growth post strategic upgrades
Expanded global footprint with differentiated propositions 
Deepened AI services driven by verticals insights

HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yeahka Limited (“Yeahka” or “we” or the “Company,” Stock Code: 9923.HK), a leading payment and digital commerce technology platform in Asia, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025 ( “1H25”).

Business and Financial Summary

  • Following the successful acquisition of our U.S. MSB (Money Services Business) federal payment license, we have also secured the Arizona MTL (Money Transmitter License) state-level payment license, and continue to expand our footprint across major global economies;
  • We have also obtained formal approval from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to conduct online and offline QR code payment acceptance services in Japan, further consolidating our local team and existing business foundations to enhance our commercialization strengths, so as to provide Japanese merchants with one-stop digital commerce enablement solutions;
  • We supported our strategic partner The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (“HSBC”) to upgrade its payment acceptance management solutions, adding payment methods such as Alipay, Alipay HK, and WeChat Pay, demonstrating the penetration of our international products;
  • Our AI-driven precision marketing subsidiary Beijing Chuangxinzhong Technology (“Chuangxinzhong”) achieved approximately 40% month-on-month growth in AI-generated realistic digital human video transaction volume, while reducing content production costs by as much as 80%. As of June 30, 2025, AI-generated content accounted for 20% of total video production. Chuangxinzhong has also become ByteDance Ltd.’s first partner capable of converting content into public digital humans, co-developing an intelligent commerce enablement ecosystem;
  • Our one-stop payment services continued to lead the industry, with daily transaction counts peaking at nearly 60 million;
  • Our gross payment volume (GPV) for 1H25 was RMB1.1444 trillion, representing a decrease of 1.9% compared to the same period last year. The transaction volume of our overseas businesses exceeded RMB1.5 billion in 1H25, surpassing the transaction volume of approximately RMB1.1 billion for the full year of 2024;
  • Our payment fee rate in 1H25 was 12.5 basis points (bps), marking a 1.0 bps increase year-on-year, underscoring a stronger commercialization and business expansion capability than industry peers, out of which, our payment fee rate overseas reached 67.0 bps;
  • Revenue for 1H25 was RMB1,641.5 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.0%;
  • Gross profit for 1H25 was RMB383.0 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 27.6%. Gross profit margin for the same period rose from 19.0% to 23.3%;
  • Gross profit margin of one-stop payment services increased from 6.9% in 1H24 to 13.7% in 1H25, among which gross profit margin of overseas business exceeded 50%. Gross profit margin of value-added services with higher gross profit margins (including merchant solutions and in-store e-commerce services) continued to maintain a high level of 88.5%;
  • Leveraging the broader application of artificial intelligence across all business lines of the Group, selling, administrative, and research and development expenses for 1H25 decreased by 19.3% compared to the same period last year, reflecting cost reduction across the board;
  • As a result of actively upgrading our equity structure and optimizing finance costs, the finance costs for 1H25 decreased by 52.7% compared to the same period last year; and
  • Profit for the period amounted to RMB41.4 million for 1H25, representing an increase of 27.0% from the same period last year.

Mr. Luke Liu, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our results in the first half of 2025 clearly demonstrate our technological advancement & product capabilities, successful transformation of our business model, and scalability of our global businesses. Our international operations continued to deliver stellar growth and served more global branded clients with diversified payment & value-added services. Our AI efforts drove further measurable results in client production adoption & innovation. Our in-store e-commerce business achieved profitability and is well-positioned to deliver more returns to our group. Compared to the first half last year, we delivered stronger top line, higher efficiencies, lower operating costs and much higher bottom line growth rate for our shareholders. This solidifies our market leading position to leverage our core product expertise, global footprints and borderless applications for merchants & consumers, and better capture opportunities under the rapid digital currency evolution around the world.”

Mr. Vincent Chan, Head of Corporate Development & Capital Markets, added, “Our core overseas advantage lies in our capabilities to serve not only Chinese or cross-border clients, but also domestic merchants & consumers based on local preferences. With expansion into other global major economies like the US and Japan, deepened support to other global financial payment players such as HSBC and selective application of our decade-long industry best practices to each overseas market, all these factors will triangulate and continue translating into more global clients. This form a virtuous cycle for us to further product innovation including AI-related services and replicate such value-add in the rest of the world.”

Outlook

Mr. Luke Liu concluded, “We will persist in our long-term strategy, with international expansion and product innovation as our dual engines. Amid technological trends including artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital currencies, we will proactively adapt to these developments and advances and continue to deepen the innovative application of such technologies in our business operations. Through continuously improving our operational efficiency, product competitiveness and intelligent services, we will further advance our payment-based one-stop digital solutions for merchants that are highly efficient and innovative.”

About YEAHKA LIMITED (Stock Code: 9923.HK)

Yeahka is a leading commerce enablement technology platform dedicated to creating value for merchants and consumers. We strive to expand an independent commercial digitalized ecosystem to (i) provide seamless, convenient and reliable payment services to both merchants and consumers through our one-stop payment services; (ii) enable merchants to better manage and drive business growth through our merchant solutions; and (iii) provide consumers with local lifestyle services of great value through our in-store e-commerce services.

For more information, please visit https://www.yeahka.com/ 

Investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Yeahka Limited
Capital Markets Team
E-mail: capitalmarkets@yeahka.com
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TangibleFuture’s AI Desktop Robot LOOI to Launch New “Starlight White” on Aug. 21

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LOOI, the AI desktop robot developed by TangibleFuture, today announced its highly anticipated new color variant: “Starlight White”. Building on the global success of the black edition of LOOI, this new “Starlight White” version introduces a bold, avant-garde design that seamlessly integrates technology, companionship, and personal expression to deliver an entirely new user experience. This is not merely a color update, but a profound exploration of the product’s design philosophy.

LOOI Starlight White is now available.
LOOI Starlight White is now available.

LOOI has achieved a breakthrough in desktop-level scene perception through its “Perception-Decision-Action” biomimetic behavior system based on multi-modal perception. It can precisely recognize facial expressions, gestures, and object layouts, while initiating proactive environmental interactions. In May 2024, Musk’s comment on LOOI “Pass the butter” demonstration on X sparked over 120 million shares across related discussions and content, rapidly propelling LOOI into global visibility. The product has since been widely recognized by the industry as the landmark that ushered in the inaugural year of “scene perception” for desktop robotics—a milestone signaling the evolution of robots from mere “tools” to collaborative “partners.”

LOOI can interact and communicate with people naturally.
LOOI can interact and communicate with people naturally.

Gray Zhang, CEO of TangibleFuture, stated:

In an era where AI serves as universal infrastructure, LOOI empowers ordinary users to engage with frontier technology through intuitive, human-centric interactions. As an experiment dedicated to the future, it pioneers exploration of whether carbon-based and silicon-based beings can co-create civilization’s next chapter.

About TangibleFuture

TangibleFuture believe that sci-fi should not be confined to the virtual world. We aim to create real-life experiences that meet the imagination of every Inventor, Explorer, and Inner child.

Since the launch of the LOOI product in 2024, it has received engagement from Elon Musk and has been widely covered by leading Chinese media outlets such as CYZone, 36Kr, Jiemian News, GeekPark, and FounderPark. In early 2025, LOOI attracted significant attention at CES 2025 and was named one of the seven coolest products of the year.

For more information, please visit the official website at https://looirobot.com/.

CONTACT: Arya Chen, aryachen46@gmail.com

Ultimea Launches Skywave X70, A Professional-Grade Surround Sound System

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ultimea proudly unveils the Skywave X70—a fully wireless 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos® home theater system that combines cinema-grade precision with thunderous bass down to 20Hz, setting a new benchmark for immersive sound at home.

Skywave X70 Soundbar
Skywave X70 Soundbar

Powered by a 10-inch subwoofer and Gravus ultra-linear bass technology, it plunges to ultra-low frequencies with zero distortion, creating room-shaking impact that transforms every movie, song, and game into an immersive, cinematic experience. Dual 5GHz wireless transmission ensures rock-solid, interference-free connectivity with latency under 20ms. The plug-and-play wireless setup eliminates cable clutter without sacrificing audio quality.

At the heart of the system, the NEURACORE neural-level processing engine combines a triple-core DSP and dual-core MCU to run 10+ advanced audio algorithms in real time. This enables studio-accurate sound tuning, heightened clarity, and an immersive surround experience for movies, music, and gaming.

The system is powered by GaN amplifier technology, offering 8x faster transient response and up to 98% efficiency while reducing heat by 40–50% compared to traditional silicon amplifiers. The result is high-fidelity, distortion-free sound at any listening level, with safer, more stable performance over extended use.

Designed with the home in mind, the Skywave X70’s sleek aesthetic integrates seamlessly into any interior. With its three-piece modular structure and other innovative solution, the Skywave X70 significantly reduces production costs without compromising a single note of audio quality, bringing premium, cinema-grade sound to more homes at an accessible price.

“Our goal with the Skywave X70 was simple—make the kind of audio experience you’d expect from professional cinema systems accessible to every home,” said Bob, Ultimea’s founder. “It’s the ultimate fusion of engineering innovation, modern design, and user-friendly setup.”

The Ultimea Skywave X70, alongside three other models in the Skywave X series, is expected to launch in mid-September 2025. Customers who register via the official website can unlock up to 42% OFF during the pre-sale period.

Learn more and lock in the lowest launch price by registering at

ULTIMEA US

ULTIMEA EU

About Ultimea

Ultimea is committed to making high-end home entertainment accessible to everyone. By blending advanced engineering, modern aesthetics, and cost innovation, Ultimea creates products that deliver cinema-grade experiences without the complexity or high cost. Trusted in over 100 regions worldwide, Ultimea continues to challenge the norm and raise expectations for home audio-visual systems.