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Cheetah Mobile Announces Second Quarter 2025 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results

BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cheetah Mobile Inc. (NYSE: CMCM) (“Cheetah Mobile” or the “Company”), a China-based IT company, today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Management Commentary

Mr. Sheng Fu, Cheetah Mobile’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, “We delivered another quarter of solid topline growth and meaningful improvement in profitability, underscoring the early progress of our strategic transformation. Total revenue increased 57.5% year-over-year, driven by strong performance of both of our reporting segments. Our Internet business continued to benefit from our transition to a subscription-based model, with growing user engagement and retention. Revenue from our AI and others segment grew 86.4% year-over-year and accounted for 46.5% of total revenue. With the planned addition of UFACTORY, our recently acquired robotic arm business, we aim to strengthen our robotics capabilities and expand our addressable market. We remain committed to investing in AI utility applications and robotics. Encouraged by our business momentum, we will continue to drive sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.”

Mr. Thomas Ren, Chief Financial Officer of Cheetah Mobile, commented: “We continued to improve profitability in the second quarter, supported by disciplined execution and enhanced operational efficiency. Both GAAP and non-GAAP losses once again narrowed significantly year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter, reflecting meaningful progress in our loss reduction efforts. This demonstrates that our path to profitability is both credible and sustained. Our Internet business remained profitable, while adjusted operating losses from our AI and others segment declined significantly, down 62.8% year-over-year and 32.1% quarter-over-quarter, as we shifted from early exploration to a more focused, efficiency-driven strategy. Leveraging AI to accelerate R&D and scale up real-world use cases has contributed meaningfully to this improvement. Our balance sheet remains healthy, giving us the flexibility to continue investing in innovation while maintaining a clear path toward breakeven.”

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlight

  • Total revenues grew by 57.5% year-over-year and 14.0% quarter-over-quarter, accelerating to RMB295.2 million (US$41.2 million) in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Gross profit increased by 85.0% year-over-year and 18.6% quarter-over-quarter, to RMB224.8 million (US$31.4 million) in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP gross profit rose by 84.4% year-over-year and 18.6% quarter-over-quarter to RMB224.8 million (US$31.4 million). Gross margin was 76.1% in the second quarter of 2025, up from 64.8% in the year-ago quarter and 73.2% in the previous quarter. Non-GAAP gross margin was 76.1% in the second quarter of 2025, up from 65.0% in the year-ago quarter and 73.2% in the previous quarter.
  • Operating loss reduced by 85.7% year-over-year and 58.3% quarter-over-quarter to RMB11.1 million (US$1.5 million) in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP operating loss reduced by 96.7% year-over-year and 85.5% quarter-over-quarter to RMB2.1 million (US$0.3 million) in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile Shareholders decreased by 81.7% year-over-year and 32.1% quarter-over-quarter to RMB22.6 million (US$3.2 million) in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile Shareholders decreased by 87.4% year-over-year and 35.4% quarter-over-quarter to RMB13.7 million (US$1.9 million) in the second quarter of 2025.
  • As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB2,019.6 million (US$281.9 million), ensuring strong liquidity. In the second quarter, the Company generated RMB361.7 million (US$50.5 million) from its operating activities.
  • As of June 30, 2025, the Company had long-term investments of RMB791.2 million (US$110.5 million).

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on September 11, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time (or 7:00 p.m. Beijing Time) to discuss its financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

Main Line:
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: 4960957

English Translation:
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: 3115762

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

Exchange Rate

This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars in this press release were made at a rate of RMB7.1636 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of June 30, 2025, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. Such translations should not be construed as representations that RMB amounts could be converted into U.S. dollars at that rate or any other rate, or to be the amounts that would have been reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

About Cheetah Mobile Inc.

Cheetah Mobile is a China-based IT company with a commitment to AI innovation. It has attracted hundreds of millions of users through an array of internet products and services on PCs and mobile devices. At the same time, it actively engages in the independent research and development of AI technologies, including LLM technologies. Cheetah Mobile provides advertising services to advertisers worldwide, value-added services including the sale of premium membership to its users, multi-cloud management platform to companies globally, as well as service robots to international clients. Cheetah Mobile is also committed to leveraging its cutting-edge AI technologies, including LLM technologies, to empower its products and make the world smarter. It has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since May 2014.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements, including management quotes and business outlook, constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including but are not limited to the following: Cheetah Mobile’s growth strategies; Cheetah Mobile’s ability to retain and increase its user base and expand its product and service offerings; Cheetah Mobile’s ability to monetize its platform; Cheetah Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; competition with companies in a number of industries including internet companies that provide online marketing services and internet value-added services; expected changes in Cheetah Mobile’s revenues and certain cost or expense items; and general economic and business condition globally and in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Cheetah Mobile’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Cheetah Mobile does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including but not limited to:

  • Non-GAAP cost of revenues excludes share-based compensation expenses;
  • Non-GAAP gross profit excludes share-based compensation expenses;
  • Non-GAAP gross margin excludes share-based compensation expenses;
  • Total non-GAAP operating expenses exclude share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions;
  • Non-GAAP research and development expenses exclude share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions;
  • Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses exclude share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions;
  • Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses exclude share-based compensation expenses;
  • Non-GAAP operating profit/loss excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions;
  • Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions;
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings/losses per ADS excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions; and
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA represents net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders excluding share-based compensation, interest income, depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other income/expenses, net and income tax expenses/benefits.

The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measures for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures are useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions, which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Cheetah Mobile Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results”.

Investor Relations Contact

Helen Jing Zhu
Cheetah Mobile Inc.
Tel: +86 10 6292 7779
Email: ir@cmcm.com 

 

CHEETAH MOBILE INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”))

As of

December 31, 2024

June 30, 2025

RMB

RMB

USD

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

1,833,031

2,019,598

281,925

Short-term investments

335

336

47

Accounts receivable, net

473,619

436,074

60,874

Prepayments and other current assets, net

1,365,761

1,001,989

139,873

Due from related parties, net

106,934

118,748

16,577

Total current assets

3,779,680

3,576,745

499,296

Non-current assets:

Property and equipment, net

51,564

40,856

5,703

Operating lease right-of-use assets

26,323

21,680

3,026

Intangible assets, net

190,665

176,758

24,674

Goodwill

424,099

424,099

59,202

Long-term investments

817,330

791,238

110,453

Deferred tax assets

128,581

127,696

17,826

Other non-current assets

86,059

81,097

11,321

Total non-current assets

1,724,621

1,663,424

232,205

Total assets

5,504,301

5,240,169

731,501

LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY

AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

219,566

227,013

31,690

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

2,756,805

2,576,527

359,669

Due to related parties

69,606

19,167

2,676

Income tax payable

35,804

43,812

6,116

Total current liabilities

3,081,781

2,866,519

400,151

Non-current liabilities:

Deferred tax liabilities

43,046

40,443

5,646

Other non-current liabilities

172,348

167,755

23,418

Total non-current liabilities

215,394

208,198

29,064

Total liabilities

3,297,175

3,074,717

429,215

Mezzanine equity:

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

189,725

194,077

27,092

Shareholders’ equity:

Ordinary shares

248

249

35

Additional paid-in capital

2,722,504

2,724,540

380,331

Accumulated deficit

(1,232,577)

(1,288,577)

(179,878)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

410,423

403,029

56,261

Total Cheetah Mobile Inc. shareholders’

equity

1,900,598

1,839,241

256,749

Noncontrolling interests

116,803

132,134

18,445

Total shareholders’ equity

2,017,401

1,971,375

275,194

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and

shareholders’ equity

5,504,301

5,240,169

731,501

 

CHEETAH MOBILE INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares and per

share(or ADS) data)

For The Three Months Ended

For The Six Months Ended

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

USD

Revenues

187,417

295,218

41,211

377,705

554,224

77,366

     Internet business

113,729

157,837

22,033

222,749

316,978

44,248

     AI and others

73,688

137,381

19,178

154,956

237,246

33,118

Cost of revenues (a)

(65,895)

(70,426)

(9,831)

(135,651)

(139,931)

(19,534)

Gross profit

121,522

224,792

31,380

242,054

414,293

57,832

Operating income and expenses:

Research and development (a)

(54,285)

(67,083)

(9,364)

(111,616)

(128,327)

(17,914)

Selling and marketing (a)

(73,396)

(102,434)

(14,299)

(148,532)

(207,272)

(28,934)

General and administrative (a)

(71,610)

(66,627)

(9,301)

(140,755)

(119,251)

(16,647)

Other operating income, net

228

289

40

736

2,959

413

Total operating income and expenses

(199,063)

(235,855)

(32,924)

(400,167)

(451,891)

(63,082)

Operating loss

(77,541)

(11,063)

(1,544)

(158,113)

(37,598)

(5,250)

Other income/(expenses):

Interest income, net

9,773

9,980

1,393

25,089

15,585

2,176

Foreign exchange (losses)/gains

(7,564)

6,349

886

(10,841)

7,999

1,117

Other expense, net

(51,612)

(17,844)

(2,491)

(59,207)

(21,853)

(3,051)

Loss before income taxes

(126,944)

(12,578)

(1,756)

(203,072)

(35,867)

(5,008)

Income tax benefits/(expenses)

6,391

(3,865)

(540)

6,193

(8,685)

(1,212)

Net loss

(120,553)

(16,443)

(2,296)

(196,879)

(44,552)

(6,220)

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling

interests

3,288

6,200

865

6,997

11,448

1,598

Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile

shareholders

(123,841)

(22,643)

(3,161)

(203,876)

(56,000)

(7,818)

Net loss per share

Basic

(0.0841)

(0.0162)

(0.0023)

(0.1390)

(0.0397)

(0.0055)

Diluted

(0.0841)

(0.0163)

(0.0023)

(0.1391)

(0.0398)

(0.0056)

Net loss per ADS

Basic

(4.2042)

(0.8116)

(0.1150)

(6.9488)

(1.9861)

(0.2750)

Diluted

(4.2067)

(0.8152)

(0.1150)

(6.9542)

(1.9923)

(0.2800)

Weighted average number of shares

outstanding

Basic

1,495,962,672

1,518,381,903

1,518,381,903

1,495,088,007

1,517,084,516

1,517,084,516

Diluted

1,495,962,672

1,518,381,903

1,518,381,903

1,495,088,007

1,517,084,516

1,517,084,516

Weighted average number of ADSs

outstanding

Basic

29,919,253

30,367,638

30,367,638

29,901,760

30,341,690

30,341,690

Diluted

29,919,253

30,367,638

30,367,638

29,901,760

30,341,690

30,341,690

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax

of nil

Foreign currency translation adjustments

8,383

(7,643)

(1,067)

29,414

(7,915)

(1,105)

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities,

net

(9,206)

188

26

(7,434)

2,848

398

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

(823)

(7,455)

(1,041)

21,980

(5,067)

(707)

Total comprehensive loss

(121,376)

(23,898)

(3,337)

(174,899)

(49,619)

(6,927)

Less: Total comprehensive income attributable

to noncontrolling interests

2,118

7,113

993

4,544

13,775

1,923

Total comprehensive loss attributable to

Cheetah Mobile shareholders

(123,494)

(31,011)

(4,330)

(179,443)

(63,394)

(8,850)

 

For The Three Months Ended

For The Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

June 30,

2025

June 30,

2025

June 30,

2024

June 30,

2025

June 30,

2025

(a) Share-based compensation expenses

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

USD

Cost of revenues

357

5

1

449

10

1

Research and development

116

62

9

408

358

50

Selling and marketing

154

229

32

110

300

42

General and administrative

7,831

2,065

288

15,076

7,277

1,016

Total

8,458

2,361

330

16,043

7,945

1,109

 

CHEETAH MOBILE INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”), except for per share data )

For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

GAAP

Share-based

Amortization

of

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Share-based

Amortization

of

Non-GAAP

Result

Compensation

intangible

assets*

Result

Result

Compensation

intangible

assets*

Result

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

Revenues

295,218

295,218

41,211

554,224

554,224

77,366

Cost of revenues

(70,426)

5

(70,421)

(9,830)

(139,931)

10

(139,921)

(19,533)

Gross profit

224,792

5

224,797

31,381

414,293

10

414,303

57,833

Research and development

(67,083)

62

6,156

(60,865)

(8,496)

(128,327)

358

12,312

(115,657)

(16,145)

Selling and marketing

(102,434)

229

469

(101,736)

(14,202)

(207,272)

300

938

(206,034)

(28,761)

General and administrative

(66,627)

2,065

(64,562)

(9,013)

(119,251)

7,277

(111,974)

(15,631)

Other operating income, net

289

289

40

2,959

2,959

413

Total operating income and expenses

(235,855)

2,356

6,625

(226,874)

(31,671)

(451,891)

7,935

13,250

(430,706)

(60,124)

Operating loss

(11,063)

2,361

6,625

(2,077)

(290)

(37,598)

7,945

13,250

(16,403)

(2,291)

Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders

(22,643)

2,361

6,625

(13,657)

(1,907)

(56,000)

7,945

13,250

(34,805)

(4,859)

Diluted losses per ordinary share (RMB)

(0.0163)

0.0016

0.0043

(0.0104)

(0.0398)

0.0052

0.0086

(0.0260)

Diluted losses per ADS (RMB)

(0.8152)

0.0800

0.2152

(0.5200)

(1.9923)

0.2600

0.4323

(1.3000)

Diluted losses per ADS (USD)

(0.1150)

0.0112

0.0312

(0.0726)

(0.2800)

0.0363

0.0622

(0.1815)

 

For The Three Months Ended  June 30, 2024

For The Six Months Ended  June 30, 2024

GAAP

Share-based

Amortization of

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Share-based

Amortization of

Non-GAAP

Result

Compensation

intangible

assets*

Result

Result

Compensation

intangible

assets*

Result

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

Revenues

187,417

187,417

377,705

377,705

Cost of revenues

(65,895)

357

(65,538)

(135,651)

449

(135,202)

Gross profit

121,522

357

121,879

242,054

449

242,503

Research and development

(54,285)

116

6,156

(48,013)

(111,616)

408

12,312

(98,896)

Selling and marketing

(73,396)

154

469

(72,773)

(148,532)

110

938

(147,484)

General and administrative

(71,610)

7,831

(63,779)

(140,755)

15,076

(125,679)

Other operating income, net

228

228

736

736

Total operating income and expenses

(199,063)

8,101

6,625

(184,337)

(400,167)

15,594

13,250

(371,323)

Operating loss

(77,541)

8,458

6,625

(62,458)

(158,113)

16,043

13,250

(128,820)

Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders

(123,841)

8,458

6,625

(108,758)

(203,876)

16,043

13,250

(174,583)

Diluted losses per ordinary share (RMB)

(0.0841)

0.0057

0.0043

(0.0741)

(0.1391)

0.0107

0.0089

(0.1195)

Diluted losses per ADS (RMB)

(4.2067)

0.2850

0.2167

(3.7050)

(6.9542)

0.5350

0.4442

(5.9750)

* This represents amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions.

 

CHEETAH MOBILE INC.

Information about Segment

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”), except for percentage)

For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

Internet

Business

AI and

others

Consolidated

Internet

Business

AI and

others

Consolidated

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

Revenues

157,837

137,381

295,218

41,211

316,978

237,246

554,224

77,366

Operating Costs and expenses

Cost of revenues(i)

26,315

44,106

70,421

9,830

49,307

90,614

139,921

19,533

Selling and marketing(i)

62,119

40,086

102,205

14,267

129,615

77,357

206,972

28,892

Research and development(i)

33,409

33,612

67,021

9,355

66,252

61,717

127,969

17,864

Other segment items(i)

13,744

50,529

64,273

8,973

24,947

84,068

109,015

15,218

Adjusted operating income/(losses)

22,250

(30,952)

(8,702)

(1,214)

46,857

(76,510)

(29,653)

(4,141)

Unallocated amounts-share based

compensations

(2,361)

(330)

(7,945)

(1,109)

Operating loss

(11,063)

(1,544)

(37,598)

(5,250)

Reconciliation of segment profit/(loss)

Interest income, net

9,980

1,393

15,585

2,176

Foreign exchange gains, net

6,349

886

7,999

1,117

Other (expense)/income, net

(17,844)

(2,491)

(21,853)

(3,051)

Loss before income taxes

(12,578)

(1,756)

(35,867)

(5,008)

 

For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2024

For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2024

Internet

Business

AI and others

Consolidated

Internet

Business

AI and others

Consolidated

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

Revenues

113,729

73,688

187,417

222,749

154,956

377,705

Operating Costs and expenses

Cost of revenues(i)

19,730

45,808

65,538

38,951

96,251

135,202

Selling and marketing(i)

39,384

33,858

73,242

77,589

70,833

148,422

Research and development(i)

25,444

28,725

54,169

52,231

58,977

111,208

Other segment items(i)

15,012

48,539

63,551

31,157

93,786

124,943

Adjusted operating income/(losses)

14,159

(83,242)

(69,083)

22,821

(164,891)

(142,070)

Unallocated amounts-share based

compensations

(8,458)

(16,043)

Operating loss

(77,541)

(158,113)

Reconciliation of segment profit/(loss)

Interest income, net

9,773

25,089

Foreign exchange losses, net

(7,564)

(10,841)

Other (expense)/income, net

(51,612)

(59,207)

Loss before income taxes

(126,944)

(203,072)

 

(i) Share-based compensations were not allocated to segments. Other segment items include general and administrative expenses and other operating expenses allocated

to the respective segments.

 

CHEETAH MOBILE INC.

Reconciliation from Net Loss Attributable to Cheetah Mobile Shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”))

For The Three Months Ended

For The Six Months Ended

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

USD

Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile

shareholders

(123,841)

(22,643)

(3,161)

(203,876)

(56,000)

(7,818)

Add:

Income tax (benefits)/expenses

(6,391)

3,865

540

(6,193)

8,685

1,212

Interest income, net

(9,773)

(9,980)

(1,393)

(25,089)

(15,585)

(2,176)

Depreciation and other amortization

12,317

10,757

1,502

24,629

20,539

2,867

Net income attributable to noncontrolling

interests

3,288

6,200

865

6,997

11,448

1,598

Other expense

59,176

11,495

1,605

70,048

13,854

1,934

Share-based compensation

8,458

2,361

330

16,043

7,945

1,109

Adjusted EBITDA

(56,766)

2,055

288

(117,441)

(9,114)

(1,274)

 

Thailand Advances Phra That Phanom Stupa Towards UNESCO World Heritage Status

Thailand approved the preliminary dossier to nominate Phra That Phanom Stupa as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This photo is used for representational purpose only. (Photo credit: Phra That Phanom temple)

Thailand, home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, is now advancing the nomination of Phra That Phanom Stupa, its historic buildings, and associated landscape by submitting the Preliminary Assessment dossier to the World Heritage Committee’s advisory bodies. 

On 8 September, the country’s National Committee on the World Heritage Convention approved the dossier, paving the way for the stupa’s official inscription.

Path to World Heritage Status

Phra That Phanom Stupa was first included on UNESCO’s Tentative List in February 2017 and received formal endorsement in July of the same year. 

Since then, national efforts have intensified.

Former Minister of Culture Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol announced full governmental support for achieving UNESCO inscription by 2027, which would make Phra That Phanom Thailand’s ninth World Heritage site and the 6th Cultural World Heritage Sites.

Former Thai Minister of Culture Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol during visit the Phra That Phanom Stupa in April 2025.

Thailand currently boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage sites: five cultural sites including the Historic Town of Sukhothai, Historic City of Ayutthaya , Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, Si Thep, and Phu Phrabat, plus three natural sites including Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng, Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai, and Kaeng Krachan.

Outstanding Universal Value

According to UNESCO, Phra That Phanom Stupa holds architectural and artistic significance, as it combines Cham, Thailand Northeast (Isaan), Lao Lane Xang (Present Laos), and Indian Buddhist styles with local Mekong influences, reflecting the creativity and spiritual identity of the people of Northeast Thailand. 

Moreover, UNESCO emphasizes its role in cultural exchange and regional influence, noting that the stupa embodies more than a millennium of interaction between Mekong communities and Hindu-Buddhist traditions from India, which helped shape regional architecture, art, and folk practices. 

UNESCO also recognizes the stupa as a living heritage site, as it continues to host Buddhist ceremonies, annual festivals, and local cultural practices, thereby reinforcing its enduring spiritual, social, and cultural significance across the Mekong River Basin.

The annual Phra That Phanom Stupa festival, held during the third lunar month’s full moon (typically in late February or March).

Living Heritage

Located within Phra That Phanom Woramahawihan Temple in Nakhon Phanom Province, northeast Thailand, the stupa stands 600 meters from the Mekong River. 

Local chronicles claim it was built eight years after Buddha’s passing to enshrine his breastbone relic, though archaeological evidence dates the earliest structure to the 7th-8th centuries CE.

The site remains a center of worship. 

The annual Phra That Phanom Stupa festival, held during the third lunar month’s full moon (typically in late February or March), attracts thousands of devotees who participate in the ritualistic wrapping of the stupa with sacred cloth both from Thai and neighboring Lao people. 

Local belief holds that visiting seven times makes one a “child of the stupa”, life’s highest blessing. However, even visiting and paying respects just once is believed to bring good fortune.

Preservation Challenges

Despite its spiritual significance, Phra That Phanom Stupa has also faced serious preservation challenges over the years.

The stupa collapsed during heavy rains in August 1975, leading to extensive archaeological excavations that confirmed its ancient origins. 

The old Wat Phra That Phanom Woramahawihan collapsed in August 1975. (Photo credit: Linda Bigelow)

The Thailand’s Fine Arts Department registered it as an ancient monument in 1935, expanding protection to four hectares around the Monument in 1979.

Flipster Secures AAA Security Rating From CER.live, Placing Among Top 13 Most Secure Global Exchanges

PANAMA CITY, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Flipster, a fast-growing crypto perpetuals trading platform, has received an AAA rating from CER.live, a leading cybersecurity ranking platform powered by blockchain security firm Hacken.

Flipster Secures AAA Security Rating From CER.live, Placing Among Top 13 Most Secure Global Exchanges
Flipster Secures AAA Security Rating From CER.live, Placing Among Top 13 Most Secure Global Exchanges

The rating places Flipster among the 13 most secure exchanges worldwide, recognizing its performance across critical security standards. The platform achieved a 90% overall security score, with perfect marks in server security, user security, penetration testing, and its bug bounty program. This positions Flipster alongside established players including Coinbase, OKX, and Kraken.

CER.live’s independent methodology evaluates exchanges on cybersecurity practices, penetration testing, proof-of-reserves, and bug bounty engagement. Flipster’s score reflects its ongoing investment in infrastructure and governance designed to protect customer assets.

Flipster’s security framework is built to institutional standards. The exchange uses Fireblocks’ multi-party computation (MPC) technology to remove single points of failure and strengthen cold wallet management. It keeps full custody of its assets without reliance on external exchanges.

Advanced encryption and real-time monitoring provide continuous protection from intrusions, while ISO/IEC 27001 certification aligns Flipster with globally recognized information security benchmarks.

In partnership with HackenProof, Flipster runs a public bug bounty program that rewards independent researchers for identifying vulnerabilities. The exchange also recently completed a proof-of-reserves audit with Hacken, confirming that all customer deposits are fully backed, with independent on-chain verification available to the public.

“Our security framework is designed to meet the same standard as the world’s most trusted exchanges,” said Justin Hong, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Flipster. “This recognition validates the controls we’ve put in place to safeguard users while delivering a high-performance trading experience.”

The AAA rating comes at a time when traders are placing increasing importance on security and transparency in exchange operations. Flipster’s positioning in the top tier underscores its ambition to combine advanced trading products with the safeguards expected in global finance.

About Flipster

Flipster is the zero-friction exchange for crypto traders who demand the ultimate perpetual trading experience. With zero spreads on major pairs and balances that earn while trading, it delivers precision and performance for those who move fast and trade faster. In 2024 alone, Flipster’s trading volume grew 856% year-on-year, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing crypto perpetuals trading platforms. Learn more at flipster.io or follow X.

About Hacken

Hacken is an end-to-end blockchain security & compliance partner for digital assets. Unlike traditional providers, Hacken was born on blockchain, combining deep Web3 expertise with enterprise-grade quality, AI-powered offensive security, and globally recognized certifications. Since 2017, Hacken has been trusted by 1,500 adopters, including the European Commission, ADGM, MetaMask, Ethereum Foundation, and Binance to secure the new digital frontier.

 

IQ Option Joins Forces With United Autosports – Racing Partner Of McLaren Automotive

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IQ Option, an international online broker, has announced its new role as the Official Racing Partner and Official Online Trading Partner of United Autosports, one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing motorsport teams in the UK.

IQ Option has announced a multi-series partnership with United Autosports, racing partner of McLaren Automotive
IQ Option has announced a multi-series partnership with United Autosports, racing partner of McLaren Automotive

The partnership reflects shared values of strategy, precision, and adaptability — qualities essential both on the racing track and in trading.

One Track, Millions of Strategies: The Philosophy Behind the Campaign

Both racing and trading require more than speed. Endurance racing is about balance — keeping focus, adapting to changing conditions, and making the right decision under pressure.

Drivers approach the same track in different ways: some conserve resources, others push early or take calculated risks. Trading follows the same principle — each participant defines their own approach.

This philosophy is at the core of IQ Option’s One Track, Millions of Strategies campaign and underpins the partnership with United Autosports.

United Autosports: Ambition Meets Endurance

United Autosports — the official racing partner of McLaren Automotive — was founded in 2009 by Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, and Richard Dean, former racing driver and 2006 Le Mans winner. Headquartered in Yorkshire, UK, the team has become one of the most dynamic forces in global motorsport:

  • Two-time winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2020 & 2024, LMP2 category)
  • Rolex 24 at Daytona race winners (2025, LMP2 category)
  • FIA World Endurance champions (2020)
  • European Le Mans Series champions in both LMP2 (2020) and LMP3 categories (2016, 2017 & 2020)
  • Asian Le Mans Series champions in both LMP2 (2018/19) and LMP3 categories (2021)

 

As Richard Dean, CEO and Team Principal, explains: “When Zak Brown and I founded United Autosports over fifteen years ago, we knew that success in endurance racing requires more than just speed — it takes reliability, strategy, and the right people to execute.

Making the right choices in these areas has driven us forward. IQ Option has built its success on similar principles, which is why they are such a natural fit to partner with us”.

What This Partnership Means for Fans and Traders

The collaboration will debut at the FIA World Endurance Championship in Bahrain (November 2025) and extend across the Asian Le Mans Series 2025–2026, the European Le Mans Series 2026, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026. IQ Option branding will feature on United Autosports cars throughout these championships.

Beyond visibility on the track, the partnership opens new ways to engage with fans and clients worldwide:

  • Exclusive Rewards & Experiences – co-branded merchandise, VIP passes, garage tours, and behind-the-scenes access at selected races.
  • Interactive Campaigns – promotions and tournaments that combine the strategy of trading with the thrill of racing.
  • Events & Networking – co-branded activations, special guest experiences, and opportunities to connect with partners and racing enthusiasts.

 

About IQ Option

IQ Option is a global online trading platform trusted by millions of traders worldwide. It provides a wide range of financial instruments, professional tools, and educational resources — helping traders develop their own strategies across different markets.

About United Autosports

United Autosports is a multi-race and championship winning endurance team founded by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and former racing driver Richard Dean. United Autosports, headquartered in the UK, are two-time winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2020 and 2024) and in 2027 will enter the top class of the WEC as part of the McLaren United AS WEC Hypercar team.

Finex Collaborates with Sharing Happiness to Honor Indonesian Veterans


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Finex, an acclaimed Indonesian broker, and Sharing Happiness, a charity organization, partnered to honor the members of the Indonesian Veterans Legion in Bandung as part of Independence Day commemoration.

Finex Collaborates with Sharing Happiness to Honor Indonesian Veterans
Finex Collaborates with Sharing Happiness to Honor Indonesian Veterans

Finex participated in the Heroes of Happiness program on August 27, 2025, in Bandung, together with the Sharing Happiness charity organization. The goal was to commemorate Indonesian Independence Day and honor the Indonesian Veterans Legion (LVRI) members. The event included the distribution of essential food packages and the provision of financial assistance to 40 veterans.

Heroes of Happiness went beyond material support to create a meaningful space for appreciation, storytelling, and intergenerational connection. Veterans shared their experiences, enjoyed interactive games, and were celebrated for their sacrifices.

The program showcases Finex’s commitment to social responsibility and national gratitude, inspiring the next generation to embrace the values of resilience and patriotism.

A broker with a soul

Heroes of Happiness has added another chapter to Finex’s growing record of charity events. According to Agung Wisnuaji, Finex’s CEO, “As a responsible broker, Finex is committed to helping Indonesian society as much as possible. We see ourselves not only as providers of brokerage services, but also as a caring and supportive business entity. A broker with a soul, if you will. This is the essence of Finex.”

To learn more about Finex and its services, readers can visit https://finex.co.id/.

Disclaimer: Derivative transactions involve high risk and high return.

Hashtag: #Finex #trading #Forex #car #promo



The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Finex

is a regulated Forex broker based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Finex provides competitive conditions for trading Forex currencies, commodities, and indices. Established in 2012, Finex is supervised by BAPPEBTI (Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency), an Indonesian regulator, which ensures the protection of traders’ funds by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

40 MONTPELIER PTY LTD ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF AUD 50,792,808 SENIOR SECURED LOAN NOTE OFFER

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 40 Montpelier Pty Ltd ACN 649 380 012 is seeking to raise a total of AUD 50,792,808 in funds by the issue of loan notes, according to an announcement today by the underwriter Banner Capital Management Limited (the Arranger/Underwriter).  The issue comprises progressively drawn notes as detailed below.

The following is a text of the announcement:

Banner Capital Management Limited as Arranger and Underwriter has announced today that the Issuer is seeking to raise AUD 50,792,808 through an offer of a series of debentures (in the form of loan notes) for the purposes set out below.  

The loan notes (the Notes) to the issued represent a loan commitment of up to AUD 50,792,808.

The offer is made to investors who are qualified as ‘sophisticated investors’ as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).  The Underwriter has agreed to initially subscribe for the issued Notes on 5 September 2025 and will underwrite the issue for progressive draws.     

This open letter constitutes an offer of the Notes for the purposes of the ‘public offer test’ in section 128F(3)(d) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth), for exemption from Australian interest withholding tax.

Financiers and those in the business of dealing in debentures, or the buying and selling of loan notes or other debt interests and who are interested in subscribing for the Notes will be required to give customary representations, warranties and information about their status, to assist the Issuer to demonstrate compliance with section 128F of the Income Tax Assessment Act (Cth). 

KEY FEATURES OF THE OFFER

Issuer/Borrower

40 Montpelier Pty Ltd ACN 649 380 012

Financier/Underwriter and Arranger

Banner Capital Management Limited ACN 600 738 181 as trustee of the Banner Wholesale Real Estate Credit Fund

The Offer

An offer to subscribe for Loan Notes on the terms described in the transaction documents. The general terms of the transaction documents are set out in this Term Sheet.

Security and Ranking

• First ranking mortgage over 1 Knopwood Street, Battery Point TAS 7004 (Property);

• General security deed over the Issuer; 

• Guarantee from director

Purpose

The proceeds of the issue of the Loan Notes will be used by the Issuer to settle the purchase of the Property and to fund construction draws.

Settlement Date

9 September 2025

Term

24 months from the settlement date

Type of Instrument

Senior Loan Notes

Issue amount

AUD 50,792,808

Interest Rate

30-day BBSW + 6.0% per annum capitalising monthly subject to a 13.5% IRR adjustment fee at maturity

Transferability

The Notes are freely transferable without the consent of the Issuer

Governing Law

Victoria, Australia

The Issuer reserves the right in its absolute discretion to vary the terms set out above and accept or reject any offer.  This offer will expire on 11 October 2025.

Restrictions in certain jurisdictions, including Australia

The distribution of this announcement and the offering and sale of the Notes in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. This message does not constitute an offer, invitation or solicitation to participate in the offer and be issued Notes in any jurisdiction where, or to any person or entity to whom, it would be unlawful to make such an offer, invitation or solicitation.

This message is not a prospectus or disclosure document and it has not been lodged with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act). The offer of Notes is only available to domestic and foreign investors who are qualified as “professional investors” or “sophisticated investors” as defined under the Corporations Act (Wholesale Investors). By accepting the offer, an offeree represents that the offeree is a Wholesale Investor. No Notes will be issued or sold in circumstances that would require the giving of a disclosure document under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act.

The Notes referred to in this message have not been nor will they be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. There will be no public offering of the Notes referred to in this message in the United States.

About Banner

Banner Capital Management Limited is an Australian based alternate asset manager specialising in actively managed property debt and has provided attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors since 2012.

CODY OOH Stands Out with Creativity and Innovation Wins Multiple Honors at the 12th Spark Awards, Highlighting Leadership in Outdoor Advertising


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – CODY out of home (CODY OOH), renowned for its innovation and excellence in outdoor advertising, has won multiple awards at the 12th Spark Awards. Notably, it received the Gold Award for Best Media Event for hosting Hong Kong’s first “Motion Academy: Craft Beer Edition,” showcasing its leadership position in the Hong Kong media industry.

CODY OOH holds exclusive advertising rights for Hong Kong trams and KMB, providing large-scale outdoor billboards in the busiest commercial and shopping areas of Hong Kong. With a passion for surpassing industry peers and a unique creative vision, the company is dedicated to offering comprehensive promotional solutions for brands. By integrating outdoor advertising, social media, digital platforms, and retail solutions, CODY OOH creates diverse consumer experiences, enhances audience recognition of products, and successfully transforms advertising visibility into purchase intent.

The Spark Awards have served as the highest platform to recognize creativity, innovation, and excellence in the Hong Kong media industry since its inception. This year, the awards expanded to 30 refined categories, covering media, content creators, media agencies, content creation agencies, and advertising technology solution providers, aiming to elevate industry standards.

In the past year, CODY OOH hosted Hong Kong’s first “Motion Academy: Craft Beer Edition,” introducing new creative thinking to tram body advertising. This initiative pushes marketing and brings innovative ideas and opportunities to brand development within the transforming marketing landscape. Additionally, through traffic media, it provides engaging experiences, allowing the public to enjoy beautiful scenery while experiencing the uniqueness of Hong Kong, boosting local tourism appeal, promoting community economic development, and supporting local brands. At this year’s Spark Awards, CODY OOH was nominated for multiple awards and stood out in the following categories:

Gold:

  • Best Media Event

Silver:

  • Best Media Campaign – Public Awareness
  • Best Media Campaign – Corporate Social Responsibility

Bronze:

  • Best Media Campaign – Digital
  • Best Media Campaign – Out-of-Home
  • Best Media Campaign – Integrated Media

Hilda Cheung, Marketing Director of CODY OOH, stated, “Winning these awards at the Spark Awards is a tremendous encouragement for us. We will continue to drive brand promotion and marketing innovation through creative thinking, collaborating with various brands or engaging in cross-marketing. We aim to create emotional resonance with consumers through quality content, building sincere and impactful brand interactions.” CODY OOH looks forward to continuing to lead Hong Kong’s outdoor advertising industry, combining traditional and innovative elements to establish closer connections between brands and consumers, redefining the new model of outdoor advertising trends in Hong Kong.
Hashtag: #CODYOOH

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About CODY out of home

CODY out of home has been one of Hong Kong’s outdoor advertising media marketing experts since its establishment in 1997. With a leading passion and unique creative vision, it transforms valuable advertising projects located in busy traffic areas through cutting-edge technology, establishing a close connection between client brands and the public.

CODY out of home currently holds exclusive operating rights for tram and KMB advertisements, as well as exclusive advertising rights for urban billboards (such as in Causeway Bay) and major tunnels in Hong Kong (including Aberdeen Tunnel, Lion Rock Tunnel, and Shing Mun Tunnel). It also provides outdoor advertising projects in core commercial areas, major shopping centers, and high-income residential areas, as well as taxi advertisements.

We focus on establishing high-quality, innovative, and premium advertising connections with commuters. We are also committed to transforming media assets into engaging outdoor advertising carriers through advanced innovations, creating meaningful connections between brands and consumers.

CODY out of home is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARN Media in Australia, a leading media and entertainment company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: A1N), with diversified assets in Australia and Hong Kong.

Dreame Cars Conducts Site Selection for New Factory in Germany

SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 8, Yu Hao, Founder and CEO of Dreame Technology, led a team to Germany to conduct site selection for Dreame Cars’ new factory.

As a result, the brand is considering establishing a manufacturing plant in Brandenburg. The site will enable Dreame Cars to leverage this region’s mature localized supply chain for key automotive components, significantly shorten the R&D lifecycle, and reduce logistics costs, while ensuring an efficient network across Europe. 

At the end of August, Dreame officially announced its entry into the automotive industry, with its first ultra-luxury pure-electric product scheduled to debut in 2027. To date, Dreame Cars has assembled a team of nearly 1,000 employees and continues to expand, with a workforce that combines R&D personnel from Dreame’s intelligent hardware business with those from the automotive manufacturing sector.

Today’s cars are evolving into next-generation intelligent terminals by combining electrification, intelligence, and digital technologies. This shift offers tech companies a chance for ecosystem breakthroughs. As a result, Dreame Cars is launching an ultra-luxury vehicle that leverages its deep technological expertise. Unlike traditional luxury cars, Dreame Cars will feature AI-driven designs focused on vitality and scalability, pioneering intelligent interaction to enhance the user experience.

Building on its extensive expertise in high-speed digital motors, AI algorithms, and robotic sensing and control, Dreame has successfully migrated its technologies to automotive electric drive systems, intelligent cockpits, and autonomous driving. As of May 2025, Dreame has filed 3,155 patents globally and submitted a total of 6,379 applications. This solid patent portfolio supports the company’s plans in the automotive industry.

In addition, Dreame’s extensive global channels will serve as a significant advantage for its automotive business expansion overseas. Dreame’s business spans over 100 countries and regions, supported by more than 6,000 retail outlets, with its products used by over 30 million customers and a membership base exceeding 11 million. This well-established international marketing network provides strong support for Dreame Cars’ global rollout.

About Dreame Technology

Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is an innovative consumer product company that focuses on smart home cleaning appliances with the vision to empower lives through technology.

For more information, please visit: https://global.dreametech.com/