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vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery Celebrates the Joy of Humanity


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2025 – vivo is boldly integrating art, technology, and social responsibility to redefine mobile photography and inspire creators. As part of its commitment to user-inspired innovation, vivo invited seven visionary photographers from different backgrounds to explore love’s boundless forms with the vivo V50. Their breathtaking results can be seen at the vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery at Central World Bangkok from February 27 to March 2. Inspired by the Italian word “Ancora” — once again — the vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery invites visitors to capture their passion – take another shot, and rediscover love.

vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand
vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand

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Together with its partners VOGUE and UNESCO, vivo is sharing its love for innovation and imagery through a series of events in Thailand that invite society to experience photography’s power to share love. The events include an immersive vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery, a portrait sharing session, and an initiative to empower young people through visual storytelling.

“Imaging stands at the intersection of technology and humanity,” says Duanmu Xueying from the vivo Imaging Team. “We believe that photography is not merely a product of technology – it is a vessel for emotion.”

In the hands of seven professional photographers, the newly launched vivo V50, featuring ZEISS Professional Portrait capabilities and Natural Color Calibration pushes the boundaries of artistic expression while ensuring the precise reproduction of what the human eye sees.

A Stylish “Meet Your Love” Experience with VOGUE

Technology meets fashion, as vivo partners with VOGUE, one of the world’s most influential fashion magazines, to create the immersive VLOVE Portrait Gallery. Here, fashion and photography enthusiasts alike can create their own stylish social media moments while experiencing profound images from seven visionary photographers from around the world who used the vivo V50 and its state-of-the-art ZEISS Professional Portrait capabilities to create works that express their vision of the theme “Meet Your Love”, immersed in a space where fashion, technology, and creativity meet. This partnership with VOGUE underscores vivo’s commitment to redefining mobile imagery and its role as a pioneer in the fusion of technology and high fashion stylish aesthetic design.

vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery Showcases Stunning Portraits by Southeast Asian Artists
vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery Showcases Stunning Portraits by Southeast Asian Artists

The VLOVE Portrait Gallery, now open, showcases captivating photographic works exploring love’s multifaceted nature through visual storytelling via the vivo V50 and its ZEISS capabilities. With perspectives from ZEISS photographers like Gabriel Santos and Urasha Jakkachaphol, global artist Jimmy Marble, and emerging local talents, it’s a curated exploration of human connection. Each photo captures fleeting expressions and untold stories, turning moments into visual poems. Acclaimed artist Jimmy Marble, known for his vibrant colors, irreverent aesthetics, and more, adds a personal touch, exploring self – love and identity. His vision, “Self – expression has always been how I show myself love,” encapsulates the gallery’s spirit, where each artist uniquely captures love’s dimensions.

Renowned International Artist Jimmy Marble’s Portrait Artworks by vivo V50
Renowned International Artist Jimmy Marble’s Portrait Artworks by vivo V50

Portraits of Love with the vivo V50

As part of the officially opening of the vivo VLOVE Portrait Gallery, vivo hosted a special session with five of the photographers and asked them to share how they push the boundaries of imaging technology through mobile photography. They also detailed their creative process for capturing love with the ZEISS Professional Portrait capabilities of the vivo V50.

“My focus is on capturing portraits that feel authentic – images that go beyond aesthetics and reveal the soul of the subject,” explained Urasha Jakkachaphol, who is from Thailand. “Whether it’s the intensity in someone’s gaze, the vulnerability in their posture, or the power of body language, my goal is to create images that make people feel something real.”

The technical precision of the vivo V50 let Urasha use light, depth of field, and perspective to create her portraits expressing “The Presence of Love”. “Through intimate portraiture, this series captures the subtle beauty of connection: the tenderness of a couple’s gaze, the peace of self-reflection, and the warmth of vulnerability,” she says. “I’m passionate about natural light photography, so I need a camera that doesn’t compromise on image quality under any lighting conditions. The collaboration between vivo V50 and ZEISS allowed me to shoot spontaneously, intuitively, and authentically. Whether it’s the soft morning light or intense midday sun, it captures it all perfectly. Urasha’s favorite feature is the ZEISS Multi-Focus Portrait mode. “It creates depth and separation, with the subject sharp and the background smoothly fading out, making portraits more intimate,” she says. “Coupled with its rapid autofocus, I never miss those fleeting, vivid expressions.

William Seng used the vivo V50 to capture loving moments he observed in Malaysia’s urban cityscape. “I wanted to capture selfless love, a love that asks for nothing in return, and a love for one’s passion,” he says. He noted that convenience is one of the advantages of mobile photography. “The V50 is always in my pocket and delivers amazing quality,” he says. “For me, the 50mm portrait lens on the V50 is the most powerful. Capturing instant portraits on the street is quite challenging. With the 50mm, I don’t have to get too close to the subject to capture a portrait, which is helpful. The sharpness of the portraits is impressive, and the details captured by the V50 amazed me.”

Capturing the connection between the subjects in a portrait is paramount for Gabriel Santos of Spain. “If you can make that connection not only visually stunning but also authentic, then you have created a mesmerizing portrait,” he says. “vivo and ZEISS have done an outstanding job with this phone. Even in low light, it produces excellent portraits. You can slightly underexpose to create more contrast and capture more intimate moments or overexpose in darkness to reduce contrast. The phone is equipped with three primary portrait lenses: 24mm, 35mm, and 50 mm, each suitable for different shooting scenarios.”

“Mobile photography is more flexible and spontaneous compared to traditional cameras,” says Aung Kyaw Tun. “It allows me to capture natural moments without making my subjects feel self-conscious.”

“A portrait becomes captivating when it tells a story and evokes emotions,” he says. “When viewers can feel the subject’s emotions and relate to their story, it leaves a lasting impression.”

For the VLOVE exhibition, Aung focused on capturing the unique connection between twins – a bond he says surpasses physical, emotional, and mental barriers. And he was especially impressed with the V50’s Aura Light’s ability to help render natural skin tones, especially the brown skin tones common in Myanmar, where he lives in Yangon.

“I particularly love the sharpness, texture, and natural feel of the ZEISS lenses, which enable me to achieve more layered visual effects with the phone,” says Tienjen Huang of Taiwan. “During the shoot, I paid special attention to how the light and composition tell the story.”

“For me, photography is not only a technique, but also a way of perceiving the world. It allows me to connect with the subject and record those fleeting real emotions through images,” Huang added.

vivo Collaborated Photographers Share Insights on Portrait Photography
vivo Collaborated Photographers Share Insights on Portrait Photography

vivo and UNESCO “Capture the Future”


Besides empowering professional photographers, vivo also supports developing young people to explore the world through mobile imagery. Through its partnership with UNESCO and the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) it has established the “Asian Youth Film Fund” which is supporting the “Capture the Future” initiative in Thailand. Middle school and university students will be given access to advanced mobile imaging equipment to produce short films that explore how science and technology shape society, and their visions for the future. A panel of professional judges will select the winners, and the top entries will have the opportunity to be screened at prominent Asian film festivals. The students will also have further opportunities for in-depth exchanges with expert filmmakers and photographers to explore topics related to filmmaking, photography, and videography.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: vivo and UNESCO and BCAF Launch "Capture the Future" Programme
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: vivo and UNESCO and BCAF Launch “Capture the Future” Programme

Encouraging a New Generation to Push the Boundaries of Artistic Expression

The “Capture the Future” initiative is part of vivo’s efforts to create opportunities for nurturing a new generation of creators with a strong sense of humanistic values and storytelling ability. These efforts align with vivo’s philosophy of “Beyond What You See, Unveil What the World could Be”.

“This is a big step forward in vivo’s mission to support young creators and give them a platform to showcase their talents and tell stories that truly matter,” said vivo spokesperson Pattara The program is designed to inspire creativity through imaging technology and encourage young people to engage with pressing societal issues and drive positive change through the power of visual storytelling.

As an innovation leader, vivo has a vision to empower every individual with the tools and technologies to create and express themselves. And vivo has made significant strides in advancing smartphone photography, both through continuous innovation and corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around photography or videography. These efforts have created opportunities for the exchange of visual cultures and the nurturing of a new generation of creators with a strong sense of humanistic values and storytelling ability.

Hashtag: #vivo #smartphone #technology #ZEISS #mobileimaging #vivoV50 #VlovePortraitGallery

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About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning, and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*”Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

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J&T Express Achieved Full-Year Profit for the First Time in 2024 After Recording 15.9% in Revenue Growth

Southeast Asia market share climbed to 28.6%, China parcel volume growth outpaced industry

HONG KONG, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — J&T Global Express Limited (“J&T Express” or “J&T” or “the Company”, stock code: 01519), a global logistics service provider, announced its Annual Results 2024 (“2024” or “the Period”). J&T’s full-year revenue reached US$10.26 billion, representing a year-over-year (“YoY”) increase of 15.9%. In 2024, J&T’s total parcel volume increased by 31% YoY to 24.65 billion. Revenue from its core business express delivery services was US$9.98 billion, a YoY increase of 23.4%.

During the period, all of J&T’s profit metrics turned positive, showing a positive turnaround. Net profit reached US$110 million, a significant improvement compared to the US$1.16 billion loss in 2023. Adjusted net profit amounted to approximately US$200 million, exceeding market expectations. Adjusted EBITDA reached US$780 million, soaring 430.5%. Adjusted EBIT turned positive, reaching US$300 million, reflecting the Company’s steadily improving profitability and its healthy, sustainable trajectory.

In 2024, the adjusted EBIT of all operating regions achieved significant growth or improvement. In China, the adjusted EBIT turned positive for the first time, reaching US$150 million, compared to an adjusted EBIT loss of US$240 million in 2023. In Southeast Asia (“SEA”), the adjusted EBIT increased by 48.9% YoY to US$300 million. In newer markets such as Saudi Arabia and UAE (“New Markets”), the adjusted EBIT loss was US$76.465 million, a significant narrowing compared to the US$110 million loss in 2023.

Dylan Tey, Chief Financial Officer of J&T Express, commented: “In 2024, J&T’s revenue in all operating regions continued to achieve double-digit growth, primarily benefiting from the deepening of our cooperation with e-commerce platforms in various regions, as well as the active expansion of diversified brand partners. We have maintained our leading position in SEA, with encouraging revenue and profitability maintaining steady and sustainable growth. We believe that the Company’s first-mover advantages and high-quality services in SEA can further enhance our market share in the region. During the period, the China business continued to benefit from economies of scale and optimized operating efficiency, and local operating experience will empower other markets, bringing positive effects to the Company’s business around the world.”

Maintaining a lead in SEA for five consecutive years with market share jumping to 28.6%

J&T continued to achieve growth and steady profitability improvements in SEA in 2024. The Company’s parcel volume in the region reached 4.56 billion, an increase of 40.8% YoY. J&T’s market share in SEA increased by 3.2 percentage points from 2023 to 28.6%, further consolidating its leading position and competitive advantages in the market. In SEA, J&T has firmly maintained its position as an independent e-commerce enabler, integrating parcels from all e-commerce platforms while actively expanding non-platform parcels. Through economies of scale and replication of China’s express delivery experience, the cost per parcel decreased by approximately 14.9% YoY during the period, enabling the Company’s business to maintain a steady and sustainable level of profitability.

J&T’s revenue in the SEA market increased by 22.3% YoY to US$3.22 billion in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA reached US$460 million, an increase of 21.3% YoY. Adjusted EBIT reached US$300 million, with a growth rate of 48.9% YoY.

China business achieved full-year profitability for the first time; parcel volume growth leads the industry

J&T’s business scale and market share in China steadily improved. The Company’s parcel volume in China increased by 29.1% YoY to 19.8 billion in 2024. During the period, market share in China increased to 11.3%. The Company’s parcel volume and market share in China continued to grow, mainly due to deepened cooperation with existing e-commerce platforms, coupled with improved service quality and enhanced brand image. Together, these factors enhanced the Company’s overall client sourcing capabilities.

J&T’s revenue in China reached US$6.39 billion in 2024, an increase of approximately 22.2% YoY. Adjusted EBITDA was US$430 million, and adjusted EBIT turned profitable, recording approximately US$150 million, primarily due to a significant decrease in the cost per parcel. During the period, the Company’s cost per parcel in China decreased by approximately 11.8% to US$0.30.

New Markets seized growth opportunities in the e-commerce market; number of high-quality non-platform customers continued to rise

Benefiting from the active entry of cross-border e-commerce into New Markets, J&T’s parcel volume in the region maintained rapid growth, with parcel volume increasing by approximately 22.1% to 280 million. The Company continued to invest in building local express delivery networks to improve the pickup and delivery capabilities. In New Markets, the Company maintained close partnerships with international cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Shein, Temu and TikTok, and deepened cooperation with local indigenous e-commerce platforms, such as Noon in the Middle East and Salla in Saudi Arabia, partially offsetting the adverse effects of changes in cross-border policies in the New Markets.

In 2024, J&T’s New Markets revenue reached US$580 million, an increase of 76.1% YoY, which mainly benefited from the group’s high parcel volume growth in the region, as well as the continuously improving network carrying capacity. The Company continued to seize e-commerce growth opportunities in New Markets, while vigorously developing non-e-commerce platforms for individual parcels.

Long-term investment in automated sorting equipment upgrades; actively exploring AI to improve delivery efficiency

J&T continued to implement refined management in the areas of pickup, sorting, transportation and dispatching to improve operational efficiency, and continuously selectively expanded self-built sorting centers in various regions. As of 31 December 2024, the Company had approximately 19,100 outlets worldwide while operating 238 sorting centers and more than 11,900 line-haul vehicles, including over 6,600 that were self-owned.

The Company continued to invest in automated equipment in various regions. As of 31 December 2024, there were 51, 226, and 2 sets of automated sorting equipment for sorting centers in SEA, China, and the New Markets, respectively, with an increase of 16, 27, and 2 sets compared to 2023.

Currently, J&T provides the Dynamic Digital Mapping (AOI, Area of Interest) functions for outlets, dynamically aggregating regional addresses to optimize pickup and delivery routes, identify exceptions, parcel volume and customer analysis, to help improving the efficiency of pickup and delivery at outlets. At the same time, the Company has developed an intelligent planning tool that can synthesize core information such as parcel volume, time efficiency, number of vehicles and vehicle types, providing network staff in China with the shortest distance and most cost-effective delivery routes, and it will be gradually promoted to other countries in the future.

Charles Hou, Group Vice President of J&T Express, stated: “J&T has achieved brilliant results in 2024 by virtue of the huge logistics network built in various regions, reliable services, the advanced experience and cost control capabilities acquired in China, and close partnerships with e-commerce platforms in various markets. We uphold our position as a neutral logistics service provider, and actively establish diversified cooperation with the platforms, continuously improving information technology and intelligence capabilities, while optimizing service processes through our self-developed technology platform to empower global operations. Looking forward to the future, J&T will continue to increase investment in research and development, providing more convenient, efficient and intelligent services to meet customers’ demand for high-quality express delivery services.”

About J&T Express
J&T Express is a global logistics service provider with leading express delivery businesses in Southeast Asia and China, the largest and fastest-growing market in the world. Founded in 2015, J&T Express’ network spans thirteen countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Mexico, Brazil and Egypt. Adhering to its “customer-oriented and efficiency-based” mission, J&T Express is committed to providing customers with integrated logistics solutions through intelligent infrastructure and digital logistics network, as part of its global strategy to connect the world with greater efficiency and bring logistical benefits to all. In August 2024, J&T Express was included in the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, and in February 2025, it was included in the MSCI China Index.

Bybit Learn Community Goes Live to Facilitate Interactive Knowledge Sharing

DUBAI, UAE, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is proud to announce the launch of the Bybit Learn Community, an innovative and interactive virtual space designed for crypto strategists and enthusiasts to learn, share, and grow while climbing the leaderboard for a chance to share in a weekly prize pool.

As an extension of Bybit Learn, this community will function as an inclusive and dynamic knowledge hub designed to empower individuals at all levels of experience, with the diverse insights needed to navigate the evolving world of cryptocurrency trading and blockchain technology. It fosters collaboration among traders, investors, industry leaders, and strategists, providing a space for meaningful discussions and knowledge sharing. Access is free for registered Bybit users.

Highlights

  • Weekly Rewards: Participants can earn points by engaging with content and sharing valuable insights. A total of 2,500 USDT will be distributed weekly among the top contributors in the leaderboard.
  • Collaborate & Connect: The community facilitates the exchange of ideas among like-minded traders, learners, and experts within the crypto space.
  • Shape the Future of Crypto Education: Contributors can play a vital role in creating an educational ecosystem that enhances accessibility to crypto knowledge for all.

How to Participate
To participate in the Bybit Learn Community, users may simply sign up or log in to Bybit Learn and navigate to the community section. Here, they can create and share insightful content, guides, or analyses. Once the content is submitted for review, it will be published upon approval, allowing the author to earn rewards for your contributions.

Bybit Learn Community Goes Live to Facilitate Interactive Knowledge Sharing
Bybit Learn Community Goes Live to Facilitate Interactive Knowledge Sharing

Sharing knowledge and staying informed about the latest developments in cryptocurrency benefit crypto users looking to upskill and keep up with the fast-moving industry. By exchanging insights and experiences, traders, researchers, and crypto fans can collectively enrich the crypto landscape and help each other make better-informed decisions. A collaborative environment not only strengthens individual skills but also contributes to a more resilient and knowledgeable community overall.

The Bybit Learn Community offers an excellent starting point for both crypto novices and seasoned traders and analysts, where they can contribute, share, and grow as a community. For more information, users may visit the Bybit Learn Community.

#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #BybitLearn

About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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New era of TA: Cielo launches Agentic AI

MILWAUKEE, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cielo, the world’s leading Talent Acquisition Partner, today releases Agentic AI for TA. These agents are proactive teammates that elevate and enable their human counterparts to make the best hiring decisions.

“We’re introducing the future of talent acquisition,” said Matt Jones, Chief Product Officer, Cielo. “Our proprietary Agentic AI represents a quantum leap forward in how our clients hire the best talent in an increasingly competitive market.”

Agentic AI is the latest breakthrough from Cielo that’s redefining hiring experiences. Part of its AI-powered technology suite, this advancement reaffirms Cielo’s commitment to delivering clients unmatched solutions through leading tech and industry expertise. 

“Cielo’s always been at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition,” said Marissa Geist, CEO, Cielo. “We’ve been using artificial intelligence throughout our programs for over a decade, and with Agentic AI, we’re creating a whole new market. Our clients are already using this technology to unlock better hiring outcomes – and this is just the beginning.”

Cielo introduces the first agents for employer branding, talent marketing, workforce insights, and recruiting support. Benefits include:

Streamlined hiring: Route and automate tasks like sending tailored messages to candidates and providing intelligence to improve recruiting strategies and remove friction. 

Actionable insights: Proprietary algorithms analyze vast amounts of data to recommend next steps, optimize workflows, adapt plans, suggest strategies, and promote fair hiring practices.   

Brand activation & engagement: Create compelling social media content, audit employer value propositions, and make recommendations to increase candidate attraction and engagement.

“In a time when we’re constantly hearing ‘do more with less,’ this is an opportunity to ‘do more with more.’ Agentic AI goes beyond improving efficiency; it truly serves as a much-needed addition to any recruiting team,” said Rebecca Volpano, Vice President – Product Marketing, Cielo. 

Looking ahead 
Cielo routinely tests 30+ models in its lab and plans to deploy multi-agent systems to tackle and audit even more complex recruiting challenges.

Learn more about Cielo’s Agentic AI or request a demo, www.cielotalent.com/contact-us. 

About Cielo
Cielo is the world’s leading Talent Acquisition Partner. We deliver a better talent experience for everyone through Talent Acquisition, Search, Consulting, and Digital Accelerators™. With our fresh approach – we design and build comprehensive, proven solutions inspired by technology to find and keep the unique talent that elevates our clients above the competition. To learn more, visit cielotalent.com.

Media contact
Annamarie Andrews, Senior Vice President – Marketing
annamarie.andrews@cielotalent.com

 

Laos Set to Strengthen Pilot Training, Improve Aviation Safety

Pilot training in Laos. (Photo: Lao Civil Aviation Flight Training Centre)

Laos is set to strengthen its aviation sector through expanded pilot training and safety programs. 

Da Nang Investment Forum 2025 Showcases Vietnam’s Rise as a Financial Hub

Strengthening Vietnam-Singapore Financial Ties: Unlocking New Investment Opportunities in Banking, Fintech, and Green Finance


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2025 – The Da Nang Investment Forum 2025, held on 3 March 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, underscored Vietnam’s strategic ambition to position itself as a key financial hub in Southeast Asia and commitment to regulatory innovation and international collaboration. Organised by the People’s Committee of Da Nang City in collaboration with Terne Holdings, the forum brought together close to 200 government leaders, global investors, and financial experts to explore the city’s transformation into a dynamic financial center and the opportunities it presents for Singapore international investors.

Pictured: H.E. Nguyen Van Quang, Secretary of the Da Nang Municipal Party Committee giving his, Opening Remarks at The Da Nang Investment Forum 2025
Pictured: H.E. Nguyen Van Quang, Secretary of the Da Nang Municipal Party Committee giving his, Opening Remarks at The Da Nang Investment Forum 2025

The forum, a key highlight of Da Nang’s high-level delegation visit to Singapore, was officiated by H.E. Mr. Nguyen Van Quang, Secretary of the Da Nang Municipal Party Committee and Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Da Nang City, alongside H.E. Tran Phuoc Anh, Ambassador of Vietnam to Singapore. Ambassador Tran Phuoc Anh delivered the opening remarks, setting the stage for discussions on Da Nang’s economic development, investment-friendly policies, and its role in Vietnam’s broader financial growth strategy. Moderated by Dr. Chua Hak Bin, Co-Head of Macro Research at Maybank, the forum featured an interactive dialogue with Da Nang’s leadership, offering firsthand insights into the city’s dynamic investment climate and ambitious future.

Positioning Da Nang as Vietnam’s Next Economic Powerhouse

As one of Vietnam’s six centrally governed cities, Da Nang is emerging as a key regional growth hub, driven by world-class infrastructure, innovation-driven industries, and progressive economic policies. The city has identified two key drivers for future development: the Da Nang International Financial Centre and the Da Nang Free Trade Zone. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of major ASEAN economies, Da Nang plays a vital role in the economic, political, and national defense landscape of both the Central region and Vietnam. With a strong regulatory framework and significant infrastructure investments, the city aims to attract financial institutions, asset managers, and fintech firms looking to expand into the ASEAN market.

“Da Nang is rapidly developing and actively embracing scientific advancements to drive its growth. As Vietnam pursues its ambition of becoming an international financial center in Southeast Asia, Da Nang plays a crucial role in realizing this vision by creating value-driven opportunities in the financial sector. shared in the welcome remarks of H.E. Tran Phuoc Anh, Ambassador of Vietnam to Singapore. “Singapore, already one of Vietnam’s largest investors, is poised to strengthen its economic ties further. With a commitment to increasing bilateral trade by 10% annually, both nations are working towards reaching a trade volume of over $31 billion, solidifying their strategic economic partnership.”

Several key advantages bolster Da Nang’s investment appeal:

  • Strategic Connectivity: With direct air links to over 15 countries, a modern international airport, and the upcoming Lien Chieu Port—Vietnam’s future global transshipment hub—Da Nang offers seamless access to regional and international markets.
  • Thriving Innovation & high Technology Hub: The city is a leader in high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and semiconductor industries, boasting one of Vietnam’s three national high-tech parks.
  • A World-Class Destination for Investment & Living: Recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s top beach destinations, Da Nang combines a high-quality urban environment with investor-friendly policies, making it an attractive choice for both businesses and residents.

Da Nang International Financial Center (DNIFC): A Regional Financial Hub in the Making

Following Politburo approval in November 2024, Da Nang is advancing plans to establish Vietnam’s first regional financial center, positioning itself as a key player in the global financial landscape. DNIFC will serve as a strategic hub for:

  • International Trade & Green Finance – Facilitating cross-border investment, sustainable finance, and capital markets to support Vietnam’s commitment to responsible economic growth.
  • FinTech & Digital Economy – Providing a regulatory sandbox for blockchain innovations, AI-driven financial services, and digital payments, fostering a dynamic financial technology ecosystem.
  • Commodity Trading Hub – Establishing a structured exchange for agriculture, minerals, and metals, seamlessly integrating with Da Nang’s expanding logistics network.

Strategically located on a 6.17-hectare prime site, DNIFC will feature luxury office spaces, fintech hubs, and investment support services, with future expansion planned across 62 hectares. This initiative aims to position Da Nang as a premier financial gateway, attracting global investors and reinforcing its role in Vietnam’s rapidly evolving financial sector.

Mr. Andy Khoo, General Director of Terne Holdings, stated, “Da Nang’s strategic location near key trade routes of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), along with its proximity to Tien Sa and Lien Chieu ports, positions it as a natural hub for trade finance. SMEs in ASEAN, one of the most underserved markets, face an annual unmet trade finance demand of $200 billion. DNIFC can bridge this gap by introducing innovative trade finance solutions and enabling seamless cross-border capital movement. Today’s event marks a significant opportunity for Da Nang to capitalise on this potential.”

Da Nang Free Trade Zone (DNFTZ): A Game-Changer for Vietnam’s Trade & Logistics

As Vietnam’s first pilot Free Trade Zone, DNFTZ is set to accelerate high-value exports, smart logistics, and next-generation manufacturing. The development will feature:

  • Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Hubs: Focused on semiconductors, biotech, medical devices, and renewable energy, positioning Da Nang as a key player in high-value industries.
  • Multimodal Logistics & Global Trade: Seamless integration with Lien Chieu Port and Da Nang Airport, enhancing Vietnam’s regional trade links and strengthening supply chain efficiency.
  • Digital Economy & Smart Industries: A specialised ecosystem for AI, cloud computing, e-commerce, and blockchain technologies, driving innovation and economic transformation.

With strong government backing and investor-friendly policies, DNIFC and DNFTZ will cement Da Nang’s status as a strategic investment gateway, reinforcing its role in the Asia-Pacific economy and solidifying its position as a financial and technological powerhouse in the region.

Strengthening Vietnam-Singapore Financial Collaboration

The forum also highlighted the growing financial and economic ties between Vietnam and Singapore, reinforced by the recent in-principal agreement to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. With Singapore serving as a key financial gateway for ASEAN, investors and financial institutions are well-positioned to explore new opportunities in Vietnam’s banking, fintech, and green finance sectors.

“Vietnam and Singapore share a strong and dynamic financial partnership, built on mutual trust and a shared vision for sustainable economic growth. As Singapore continues to serve as a key financial gateway for ASEAN, enhanced collaboration in banking, fintech, and green finance will unlock new investment opportunities and drive innovation across our financial sectors,” H.E. Tran Phuoc Anh further adds. “By deepening our cooperation, we can accelerate Vietnam’s financial integration into global markets, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and create a resilient, future-ready financial ecosystem that benefits businesses and investors in both nations.”

The event successfully reinforced Da Nang’s position as a rising financial center and showcased Vietnam’s readiness to collaborate with global investors in shaping the next phase of ASEAN’s financial evolution. With strong government support and a clear vision for financial sector development, Da Nang is poised to become a strategic investment destination in Asia.Hashtag: #DaNangInvestmentForum

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

About The Da Nang City

Da Nang, the largest city in Central Vietnam, is one of six centrally governed cities. Da Nang is emerging as a new growth pole in the Central area, serving as the core urban area in the dynamic urban chain of the North Central and Central Coastal regions with a population of 1.3 million people (2024) covering an area of 1,285 km2.

Nestled at the crossroads of major economies in the ASEAN region, Da Nang holds a strategically vital position in the economic, political, and national defense landscape of both the Central region and Vietnam as a whole.

CQ Medical’s Iris AirShuttle™ Patient Transfer Platform Recognized at Women in Innovation Award Showcase

AVONDALE, Pa., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Iris AirShuttle™, a patient transfer platform developed by CQ Medical, is designed to streamline the transfer of patients from procedures to imaging. Recently, it was featured at the Women in Innovation Award Showcase, an event that celebrated Professor Iris Grunwald from the University of Dundee, UK, along with her team at the Image Guided Therapy Research Facility (IGTRF). The event honored their pioneering contributions to healthcare innovation, awarding them a Purple Plaque for outstanding innovations and solutions that improve healthcare globally. Professor Grunwald led the clinical evaluation of the Iris AirShuttle, assessing its ability to streamline patient transfers, reduce physical strain on healthcare providers, and improve overall hospital workflow efficiency. The evaluation confirmed the AirShuttle‘s potential to enhance safety and reduce the risk of injuries among NHS staff.

Professor Grunwald along with her team demonstrates the Iris AirShuttle Patient Transfer Platform featured at the Women in Innovation Award Showcase.
Professor Grunwald along with her team demonstrates the Iris AirShuttle Patient Transfer Platform featured at the Women in Innovation Award Showcase.

“We are extremely grateful to have evaluated the Iris AirShuttle,” said Professor Grunwald. “It is a simple yet transformative solution that will make patient transfers easier, protect NHS staff, and ultimately improve hospital workflow efficiency. The overwhelmingly positive response from healthcare professionals and industry leaders further validates the importance of implementing this innovation in clinical practice.”
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The Iris AirShuttle is an integral part of CQ Medical’s Symphony® Imaging, Treatment & Transfer Solutions, which conveniently integrates the AirShuttle patient platform with the AirDrive™ system. This combination enables smooth and efficient patient transfers between imaging modalities and procedural platforms without the need for repositioning. Designed for use in CT, MR (up to 3 Tesla), and angiography, the Symphony solution ensures safe patient movement across various surfaces, including sheet-covered pads and mattresses, while minimizing the number of clinical staff required.

To learn how the Iris AirShuttle can help workflow efficiency, safety, and patient care, visit CQMedical.com.

About CQ Medical
CQ Medical is the global leader in developing high-quality, innovative, patient-centric radiotherapy and cancer therapy solutions. With primary locations in Iowa and Pennsylvania and employees worldwide, the company has more than 80 years of combined experience bringing advanced hardware and consumables for patient immobilization and positioning, fiducial markers, couchtops, and patient care products to the market.

For further information, please contact:

Lisa Vandenberg, Senior Director of Product Management & Marketing, lisa.vandenberg@CQmedical.com

COPYRIGHT © 2025 CQ Medical. All rights reserved. CQ Medical is a trademark of Medtec LLC. Symphony is a registered trademark of Qfix Systems LLC. AirDrive, AirDrive Caddie, AirDrive Trolley, AirShuttle, and Iris AirShuttle are trademarks of Qfix Systems LLC.

This press release contains information about products that may or may not be available in particular countries. These products may not be licensed in accordance with Canadian law. Each country has specific laws and regulations governing the commercialization of medical devices and the communication of information regarding medical devices in printed and digital media. Products appearing in this press release or on our website may or may not have received approval, clearance, or marketing authorization by a governmental regulatory body in any particular country or may have received approval, clearance, or marketing authorization for different indications and restrictions in different countries or may be for investigational use only.

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Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

GUIYANG, China, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (“FTA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial and Operational Highlights

  • Total net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB3,174.3 million (US$434.9 million), an increase of 31.8% from RMB2,408.0 million in the same period of 2023. Total net revenues in 2024 were RMB11,238.6 million (US$1,539.7 million), an increase of 33.2% from RMB8,436.2 million in 2023.
  • Net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB574.6 million (US$78.7 million), compared with RMB588.3 million in the same period of 2023. Net income in 2024 was RMB3,123.4 million (US$427.9 million), an increase of 40.2% from RMB2,227.1 million in 2023.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted net income1 in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB1,052.0 million (US$144.1 million), an increase of 43.5% from RMB733.0 million in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in 2024 was RMB4,020.4 million (US$550.8 million), an increase of 43.7% from RMB2,797.0 million in 2023.
  • Fulfilled orders2 in the fourth quarter of 2024 reached 56.9 million, an increase of 24.3% from 45.8 million in the same period of 2023. Fulfilled orders in 2024 reached 197.2 million, an increase of 24.1% from 158.8 million in 2023.
  • Average shipper MAUs3 in the fourth quarter of 2024 reached 2.93 million, an increase of 31.3% from 2.24 million in the same period of 2023. Average shipper MAUs in 2024 reached 2.64 million, an increase of 30.3% from 2.03 million in 2023.

“In the fourth quarter, we continued to propel the digital and intelligent transformation of the logistics industry. By harnessing our robust network effects and unparalleled transaction efficiency, we sustained strong growth momentum, effectively accelerating our growth flywheel,” stated Mr. Peter Hui Zhang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FTA. “During the quarter, we rapidly expanded our shipper base while enhancing user engagement. In addition, we made significant improvements to our trucker ecosystem and elevated matching efficiency through continuous optimization of our platform’s functionalities, including trucker credit ratings, priority access, and our Premium Cargo Bidding mechanism. As we look ahead to 2025, we remain committed to embracing AI-driven innovations that will increase truckers’ efficiency and earnings while reducing logistics costs for shippers, ultimately creating enduring value for the entire industry.”

Mr. Simon Cai, Chief Financial Officer of FTA, added, “We delivered record financial results in 2024, bolstered by our growing user base, sophisticated commission strategies and continued operational efficiency upgrades. For the full year, total net revenues reached RMB11.2 billion, a 33.2% increase year over year, with transaction service revenue soaring by 66.7%. As our topline continued to grow, net income rose by 40.2% year over year to RMB3.1 billion, and our non-GAAP adjusted net income surged by 43.7% to RMB4.0 billion. These achievements reinforce our confidence in future growth, and our ability to generate long-term value for shareholders. We will continue to harness this momentum to scale our business, improve our monetization capabilities, and increase shareholder value.”

1 Non-GAAP adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions; (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring; (v) impairment loss of long-term investment; and (vi) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

2 Fulfilled orders on our platform in a given period are defined as all shipping orders matched through our platform during such period but exclude (i) shipping orders that are subsequently canceled and (ii) shipping orders for which our users failed to specify any freight prices, as there are substantial uncertainties as to whether such shipping orders are fulfilled.

3 Average shipper MAUs in a given period are calculated by dividing (i) the sum of shipper MAUs for each month of a given period by (ii) the number of months in a given period. Shipper MAUs are defined as the number of active shippers on our platform in a given month. Active shippers are defined as the aggregate number of registered shipper accounts that have posted at least one shipping order on our platform during a given period.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Net Revenues (including value added taxes, or “VAT,” of RMB1,197.4 million and RMB1,422.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively). Total net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB3,174.3 million (US$434.9 million), representing an increase of 31.8% from RMB2,408.0 million in the same period of 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from freight matching services.

Freight matching services. Revenues from freight matching services in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB2,704.9 million (US$370.6 million), representing an increase of 34.2% from RMB2,016.1 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the rapid increase in transaction service.4

  • Freight brokerage service. Revenues from freight brokerage service in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB1,316.1 million (US$180.3 million), an increase of 17.0% from RMB1,124.7 million in the same period of 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in service fee rate, partially offset by a decrease in transaction volume.
  • Freight listing service. Revenues from freight listing service in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB230.5 million (US$31.6 million), an increase of 7.5% from RMB214.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the growing number of total paying members.
  • Transaction service.4 Revenues from transaction service amounted to RMB1,158.3 million (US$158.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 71.1% from RMB677.1 million in the same period of 2023, primarily driven by increases in order volume, penetration rate, and per-order transaction service fee.

Value-added services. Revenues from value-added services in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB469.3 million (US$64.3 million), an increase of 19.8% from RMB391.8 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was due to growing demand from truckers and shippers for credit solutions.

Cost of Revenues (including VAT net of government grants of RMB864.7 million and RMB1,070.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively). Cost of revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB1,391.7 million (US$190.7 million), compared with RMB1,152.3 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to increases in VAT, related tax surcharges and other tax costs, net of grants from government authorities. These tax-related costs net of government grants totaled RMB1,278.5 million, representing an increase of 25.9% from RMB1,015.3 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in tax costs net of government grants related to the Company’s freight brokerage service.

Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB471.8 million (US$64.6 million), compared with RMB421.0 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in advertising and marketing expenses for user acquisitions.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB202.3 million (US$27.7 million), compared with RMB266.0 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower salary and benefits expenses.

Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB205.0 million (US$28.1 million), compared with RMB255.3 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower salary and benefits expenses.

Income from Operations. Income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB835.4 million (US$114.5 million), an increase of 233.1% from RMB250.8 million in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income.5 Non-GAAP adjusted operating income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB963.3 million (US$132.0 million), an increase of 141.6% from RMB398.8 million in the same period of 2023.

Impairment loss. Impairment loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB352.7 million (US$48.3 million), compared with nil in the same period of 2023. The loss was due to credit impairment on investments in certain investee that could not meet the shareholders’ redemption requests due to insufficient funds resulting from operational underperformance.

Net Income. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB574.6 million (US$78.7 million), compared with RMB588.3 million in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB1,052.0 million (US$144.1 million), an increase of 43.5% from RMB733.0 million in the same period of 2023.

Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS6 and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS.7 Basic net income per ADS was RMB0.54 (US$0.07) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.56 in the same period of 2023. Diluted net income per ADS was RMB0.53 (US$0.07) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.56 in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted basic net income per ADS was RMB1.00 (US$0.14) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.70 in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net income per ADS was RMB0.99 (US$0.14) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.69 in the same period of 2023.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, long-term time deposits and wealth management products with maturities over one year of RMB29.2 billion (US$4.0 billion) in total, compared with RMB27.6 billion as of December 31, 2023.

As of December 31, 2024, the total outstanding balance of on-balance sheet loans, consisting of the total principal amounts and all accrued and unpaid interests of the loans funded through our small loan company, reduced by an allowance for estimated losses, was RMB4,199.6 million (US$575.3 million), compared with RMB3,521.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The total non-performing loan ratio8 for these loans was 2.2% as of December 31, 2024, compared with 2.0% as of December 31, 2023.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB1,150.0 million (US$157.6 million).

4 Effective January 1, 2024, we have renamed our “Transaction commission” revenue stream as “Transaction service,” which consists of all monetization from truckers related to our freight matching service, including the revenue generated from our intra-city business, which was previously classified under “Freight listing service” and “Value-added services.” The comparative periods have been restated to conform to this presentation by reclassifying RMB31.8 million and RMB0.4 million, which were previously included in “Freight listing service” and “Value-added services,” respectively, as “Transaction service.”

5 Non-GAAP adjusted operating income is defined as income from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; and (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions and (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

6 ADS refers to American depositary shares, each of which represents 20 Class A ordinary shares.

7 Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS is net income attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions; (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring; (v) impairment loss of long-term investment; and (vi) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments, divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted ADSs, respectively. For more information, refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

8 Non-performing loan ratio is calculated by dividing the outstanding principal and all accrued and unpaid interests of the on-balance sheet loans that were over 90 calendar days past due (excluding loans that are over 180 days past due and are therefore charged off) by the total outstanding principal and all accrued and unpaid interests of the on-balance sheet loans (excluding loans that are over 180 days past due and are therefore charged off) reduced by an allowance for estimated losses as of a specified date.

Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

Net Revenues (including value added taxes, or “VAT,” of RMB4,172.7 million and RMB5,097.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively). Total net revenues in 2024 were RMB11,238.6 million (US$1,539.7 million), representing an increase of 33.2% from RMB8,436.2 million in 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from freight matching services.

Freight matching services. Revenues from freight matching services in 2024 were RMB9,455.1 million (US$1,295.3 million), representing an increase of 34.0% from RMB7,053.5 million in 2023. The increase was mainly due to the rapid growth of transaction service.

  • Freight brokerage service. Revenues from freight brokerage service in 2024 were RMB4,727.0 million (US$647.6 million), an increase of 20.7% from RMB3,916.4 million in 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in transaction volume due to improved user penetration.
  • Freight listing service. Revenues from freight listing service in 2024 were RMB879.5 million (US$120.5 million), an increase of 6.2% from RMB828.2 million in 2023, primarily due to the growing number of total paying members.
  • Transaction service. Revenues from transaction service amounted to RMB3,848.7 million (US$527.3 million) in 2024, an increase of 66.7% from RMB2,309.0 million in 2023, primarily driven by increases in order volume and per-order transaction service fee.

Value-added services. Revenues from value-added services in 2024 were RMB1,783.5 million (US$244.3 million), an increase of 29.0% from RMB1,382.6 million in 2023. The increase was due to an increase in revenues from credit solutions and other value-added services.

Cost of Revenues (including VAT net of government grants of RMB3,121.0 million and RMB3,893.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively). Cost of revenues in 2024 was RMB5,100.6 million (US$698.8 million), compared with RMB4,119.0 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to increases in VAT, related tax surcharges and other tax costs, net of grants from government authorities. These tax-related costs net of government grants totaled RMB4,584.4 million, representing an increase of 24.1% from RMB3,693.5 million in 2023, primarily due to an increase in transaction activities involving the Company’s freight brokerage service.

Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses in 2024 were RMB1,596.8 million (US$218.8 million), compared with RMB1,239.2 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in advertising and marketing expenses for user acquisitions.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses in 2024 were RMB913.8 million (US$125.2 million), compared with RMB937.7 million in 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Company’s settlement in principle of certain U.S. securities class action claims in 2023, partially offset by higher share-based compensation expenses.

Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses in 2024 were RMB880.0 million (US$120.6 million), compared with RMB946.6 million in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower salary and benefits expenses.

Income from Operations. Income from operations in 2024 was RMB2,475.0 million (US$339.1 million), an increase of 148.1% from RMB997.4 million in 2023.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income in 2024 was RMB3,032.3 million (US$415.4 million), an increase of 91.9% from RMB1,580.4 million in 2023.

Net Income. Net income in 2024 was RMB3,123.4 million (US$427.9 million), an increase of 40.2% from RMB2,227.1 million in 2023.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in 2024 was RMB4,020.4 million (US$550.8 million), an increase of 43.7% from RMB2,797.0 million in 2023.

Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS. Basic net income per ADS was RMB2.95 (US$0.40) in 2024, compared with RMB2.10 in 2023. Diluted net income per ADS was RMB2.94 (US$0.40) in 2024, compared with RMB2.09 in 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted basic net income per ADS was RMB3.81 (US$0.52) in 2024, compared with RMB2.64 in 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net income per ADS was RMB3.80 (US$0.52) in 2024, compared with RMB2.63 in 2023.

Business Outlook

The Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB2.63 billion and RMB2.68 billion for the first quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 15.9% to 18.1%. These forecasts reflect the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change and cannot be predicted with reasonable accuracy as of the date hereof. 

Adoption of Semi-Annual Dividend Policy and Declaration of Cash Dividend

Upon review of the Company’s results of operations, business development plan, capital requirements, and cash position, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) has approved a semi-annual cash dividend policy, pursuant to which the Board intends to declare and distribute a cash dividend semi-annually starting from 2025. The total cash dividend for 2025 is expected to be approximately US$200 million. The determination to make dividend distributions and the exact amount of such distributions in any particular semi-annual period will be made at the discretion of the Board based upon the Company’s operations and earnings, cash flow, financial condition, and other relevant factors, and subject to adjustment and determination by the Board.

The Board has also approved a semi-annual cash dividend of US$0.0048 per ordinary share, or US$0.0960 per American depositary share (the “ADS”), payable on or around April 18, 2025, to holders of record of the Company’s ordinary shares at the close of business on April 7, 2025. The aggregate amount of the dividend is expected to be approximately US$100 million. Cash dividends are expected to be paid to holders of the Company’s ADSs through the depositary, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, on or around April 18, 2025, subject to the terms of the deposit agreement, including the fees and expenses payable thereunder.

Extension of Share Repurchase Program

The Board resolved to extend the original share repurchase program in March 2024 such that the Company may repurchase up to approximately US$300 million of its ADSs and/or ordinary shares through March 12, 2025. As of March 4, 2025, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 4.9 million ADSs for approximately US$40.3 million from the open market under the share repurchase program.

In March 2025, the Board approved a further extension of the term of the share repurchase program such that the Company may repurchase up to US$200 million of its ADSs and/or ordinary shares through March 12, 2026. Repurchases under the Company’s share repurchase program may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. The Board will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustments to its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program. The timing and conditions of the share repurchases will be subject to various factors including the requirements under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company expects to fund the repurchases with its existing cash balance.

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 a rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of December 31, 2024, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on March 5, 2025, or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024.

For participants who wish to join the conference using dial-in numbers, please complete online registration using the link provided below prior to the scheduled call start time.

Participant Online Registration:
https://dpregister.com/sreg/10196861/fe7dca9355 

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, passcode and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the provided number, enter the passcode followed by your PIN, and you will join the conference.

The replay will be accessible through March 12, 2025, by dialing the following numbers:

United States:

+1-877-344-7529

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:

4460802

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.fulltruckalliance.com.

About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.

Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services, including freight listing, freight brokerage and transaction services. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, such as financial institutions, highway authorities, and gas station operators. With a mission to make logistics smarter, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP adjusted operating income, non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share and non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance.

The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted operating income as income from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions and (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income as net income excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions; (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring; (v) impairment loss of long-term investment; and (vi) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders as net income attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions; (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring; (v) impairment loss of long-term investment; and (vi) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share as non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares, respectively. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS as non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ADSs, respectively.

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 an analytical tool. The non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect all items of expense that affect its operations.

The Company reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income, non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to operating income, net income, net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and basic and diluted net income per share or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review FTA’s non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. FTA’s non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

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

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements which are made pursuant to 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 “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, 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: FTA’s goal and strategies; FTA’s expansion plans; FTA’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in FTA’s revenues, costs or expenses; industry landscape of, and trends in, China’s road transportation market; competition in FTA’s industry; FTA’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; FTA’s expectations regarding its relationships with shippers, truckers and other ecosystem participants; FTA’s ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; PRC laws, regulations, and policies relating to the road transportation market, as well as general regulatory environment in which FTA operates in China; the results of regulatory review and the duration and impact of any regulatory action taken against FTA; the impact of health epidemics, extreme weather conditions and production constraints brought by electricity rationing measures; general economic and business condition; 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 press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Mao Mao
E-mail: IR@amh-group.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com

 

FULL TRUCK ALLIANCE CO. LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

As of

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

6,770,895

5,810,347

796,014

Restricted cash – current

115,513

100,533

13,773

Short-term investments

11,516,304

15,002,903

2,055,389

Accounts receivable, net

23,418

19,643

2,691

Loans receivable, net

3,521,072

4,199,645

575,349

Prepayments and other current assets

2,049,780

2,122,902

290,836

Total current assets

23,996,982

27,255,973

3,734,052

Restricted cash – non-current

10,000

40,000

5,480

Long-term investments1

11,075,739

9,876,118

1,353,023

Property and equipment, net

194,576

289,611

39,677

Intangible assets, net

449,904

393,477

53,906

Goodwill

3,124,828

3,124,828

428,100

Deferred tax assets

149,081

92,882

12,725

Operating lease right-of-use assets and land use rights

134,867

115,654

15,845

Other non-current assets

211,670

98,532

13,499

Total non-current assets

15,350,665

14,031,102

1,922,255

TOTAL ASSETS

39,347,647

41,287,075

5,656,307

LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

25,220

31,227

4,278

Prepaid for freight listing fees and other service fees

548,917

571,185

78,252

Income tax payable

154,916

336,220

46,062

Other tax payable

784,617

898,396

123,080

Operating lease liabilities – current

37,758

41,204

5,645

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

1,723,245

1,141,758

156,421

Total current liabilities

3,274,673

3,019,990

413,738

Deferred tax liabilities

108,591

95,570

13,093

Operating lease liabilities – non-current

46,709

23,928

3,278

Other non-current liabilities

22,950

12,414

1,701

Total non-current liabilities

178,250

131,912

18,072

TOTAL LIABILITIES

3,452,923

3,151,902

431,810

MEZZANINE EQUITY

Redeemable non-controlling interests

277,420

443,070

60,700

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Ordinary shares

1,371

1,343

184

Treasury stock, at cost

(608,117)

—

—

Additional paid-in capital

47,713,985

45,823,723

6,277,824

Accumulated other comprehensive income

2,897,871

3,223,944

441,679

Accumulated deficit

(14,400,604)

(11,372,284)

(1,557,997)

TOTAL FULL TRUCK ALLIANCE CO. LTD. EQUITY

35,604,506

37,676,726

5,161,690

Non-controlling interests

12,798

15,377

2,107

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

35,617,304

37,692,103

5,163,797

TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND EQUITY

39,347,647

41,287,075

5,656,307

1. The Group’s long-term investments consist of RMB6,809 million long-term time deposits, RMB1,390 million wealth management products with maturities
over one year, RMB641 million investments in debt securities, RMB318 million equity method investments, and RMB718 million equity investments without
readily determinable fair value as of December 31, 2024.

 

FULL TRUCK ALLIANCE CO. LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

Three months ended

Year ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

2024

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Net revenues:

Freight matching services

2,016,140

2,551,834

2,704,940

370,575

7,053,525

9,455,134

1,295,348

Freight brokerage

1,124,687

1,280,917

1,316,140

180,310

3,916,409

4,726,989

647,595

Freight listing

214,350

223,419

230,489

31,577

828,152

879,489

120,489

Transaction service

677,103

1,047,498

1,158,311

158,688

2,308,964

3,848,656

527,264

Value-added services

391,817

479,554

469,314

64,296

1,382,634

1,783,504

244,339

Total net revenues (including value-added

taxes or “VAT” of RMB1,197.4 million

and RMB1,422.1 million for the three

months ended December 31, 2023

and 2024, RMB4,172.7 million and 

RMB5,097.7 million for the year ended

December 31, 2023 and 2024,

respectively)

2,407,957

3,031,388

3,174,254

434,871

8,436,159

11,238,638

1,539,687

Operating expenses:

Cost of revenues (including VAT net of

government grants, of RMB864.7

million and RMB1,070.9 million for

the three months ended December 

31, 2023 and 2024, RMB3,121.0

million and RMB3,893.4 million

for the year ended December

31, 2023 and 2024, respectively)(1)

(1,152,317)

(1,364,884)

(1,391,714)

(190,664)

(4,119,016)

(5,100,558)

(698,774)

Sales and marketing expenses(1)

(420,960)

(412,499)

(471,829)

(64,640)

(1,239,191)

(1,596,763)

(218,756)

General and administrative expenses(1)

(266,016)

(227,874)

(202,265)

(27,710)

(937,677)

(913,763)

(125,185)

Research and development expenses(1)

(255,344)

(195,142)

(205,026)

(28,088)

(946,635)

(880,016)

(120,562)

Provision for loans receivable

(67,627)

(71,242)

(73,905)

(10,125)

(234,599)

(296,528)

(40,624)

Total operating expenses

(2,162,264)

(2,271,641)

(2,344,739)

(321,227)

(7,477,118)

(8,787,628)

(1,203,901)

Other operating income

5,123

2,242

5,920

811

38,388

23,970

3,284

Income from operations

250,816

761,989

835,435

114,455

997,429

2,474,980

339,070

Other income (expense)

Interest income

313,037

303,268

149,466

20,477

1,141,861

1,073,434

147,060

Foreign exchange (loss) gain

(2,909)

(3,444)

4,725

647

(2,149)

8,004

1,097

Investment income

25,832

7,250

10,354

1,418

55,621

54,785

7,506

Unrealized gains (losses) from fair 

value changes of investments

6,833

10,618

(19,612)

(2,687)

12,938

(20,904)

(2,864)

Other income (expenses), net

2,457

126,246

(1,559)

(214)

130,264

128,152

17,557

Impairment loss

—

—

(352,742)

(48,325)

—

(352,742)

(48,325)

Share of loss in equity method investees

(825)

(351)

(1,580)

(216)

(2,067)

(2,861)

(392)

Total other income (expense)

344,425

443,587

(210,948)

(28,900)

1,336,468

887,868

121,639

Net income before income tax

595,241

1,205,576

624,487

85,555

2,333,897

3,362,848

460,709

Income tax expense

(6,991)

(83,640)

(49,861)

(6,831)

(106,804)

(239,411)

(32,799)

Net income

588,250

1,121,936

574,626

78,724

2,227,093

3,123,437

427,910

Less: net loss attributable to

  non-controlling interests

(591)

(1,254)

(1,177)

(161)

(1,252)

(3,548)

(486)

Less: measurement adjustment

  attributable to redeemable non-

  controlling interests

4,752

16,104

17,346

2,376

15,457

57,136

7,828

Net income attributable to

ordinary shareholders

584,089

1,107,086

558,457

76,509

2,212,888

3,069,849

420,568

 

FULL TRUCK ALLIANCE CO. LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

Three months ended

Year ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

2024

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Net income per ordinary

share

—Basic 

0.03

0.05

0.03

0.00

0.10

0.15

0.02

—Diluted

0.03

0.05

0.03

0.00

0.10

0.15

0.02

Net income per ADS*

—Basic 

0.56

1.06

0.54

0.07

2.10

2.95

0.40

—Diluted

0.56

1.06

0.53

0.07

2.09

2.94

0.40

Weighted average number

of ordinary shares used

in computing net 

income per share

—Basic

20,949,011,129

20,818,441,720

20,803,347,603

20,803,347,603

21,111,924,886

20,822,835,545

20,822,835,545

—Diluted

21,016,273,541

20,885,299,925

20,913,595,702

20,913,595,702

21,162,351,461

20,902,222,036

20,902,222,036

Weighted average number

of ADS used in

computing net 

income per ADS

—Basic

1,047,450,556

1,040,922,086

1,040,167,380

1,040,167,380

1,055,596,244

1,041,141,777

1,041,141,777

—Diluted

1,050,813,677

1,044,264,996

1,045,679,785

1,045,679,785

1,058,117,573

1,045,111,102

1,045,111,102

*    Each ADS represents 20 ordinary shares.

(1)    Share-based compensation expense in operating expenses are as follows:

Three months ended

Year ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

2024

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Cost of revenues

2,593

2,643

2,997

411

8,576

11,118

1,523

Sales and marketing

expenses

16,014

12,799

13,750

1,884

55,503

50,109

6,865

General and administrative

expenses

89,255

73,892

75,768

10,380

297,469

348,400

47,731

Research and development

expenses

22,813

20,172

22,361

3,063

80,279

87,012

11,921

Total

130,675

109,506

114,876

15,738

441,827

496,639

68,040

 

FULL TRUCK ALLIANCE CO. LTD.

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

Three months ended

Year ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

2024

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Income from operations

250,816

761,989

835,435

114,455

997,429

2,474,980

339,070

Add:

Share-based

compensation

expense

130,675

109,506

114,876

15,738

441,827

496,639

68,040

Amortization of

intangible assets

resulting from

business acquisitions

13,021

13,021

13,021

1,784

52,084

52,084

7,135

Compensation cost 

incurred in relation

to acquisitions

4,281

—

—

—

17,124

8,562

1,173

Settlement in principle

of U.S. securities

class action

—

—

—

—

71,900

—

—

Non-GAAP adjusted

operating income

398,793

884,516

963,332

131,977

1,580,364

3,032,265

415,418

Net income

588,250

1,121,936

574,626

78,724

2,227,093

3,123,437

427,910

Add:

Share-based

compensation

expense

130,675

109,506

114,876

15,738

441,827

496,639

68,040

Amortization of

intangible assets

resulting from

business acquisitions

13,021

13,021

13,021

1,784

52,084

52,084

7,135

Compensation cost 

incurred in relation

to acquisitions

4,281

—

—

—

17,124

8,562

1,173

Settlement in principle

of U.S. securities

class action

—

—

—

—

71,900

—

—

Impairment loss of

long-term

investment

—

—

352,742

48,325

—

352,742

48,325

Tax effects of

non-GAAP

adjustments

(3,255)

(3,255)

(3,255)

(446)

(13,021)

(13,020)

(1,784)

Non-GAAP adjusted net

income

732,972

1,241,208

1,052,010

144,125

2,797,007

4,020,444

550,799

 

FULL TRUCK ALLIANCE CO. LTD.

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

Three months ended

Year ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

2024

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Net income attributable

to ordinary

shareholders

584,089

1,107,086

558,457

76,509

2,212,888

3,069,849

420,568

Add:

Share-based

compensation

expense

130,675

109,506

114,876

15,738

441,827

496,639

68,040

Amortization of

intangible assets

resulting from

business acquisitions

13,021

13,021

13,021

1,784

52,084

52,084

7,135

Compensation cost 

incurred in relation

to acquisitions

4,281

—

—

—

17,124

8,562

1,173

Settlement in principle

of U.S. securities

class action

—

—

—

—

71,900

—

—

Impairment loss of

long-term

investment

—

—

352,742

48,325

—

352,742

48,325

Tax effects of

non-GAAP

adjustments

(3,255)

(3,255)

(3,255)

(446)

(13,021)

(13,020)

(1,784)

Non-GAAP adjusted net

income attributable to

ordinary shareholders

728,811

1,226,358

1,035,841

141,910

2,782,802

3,966,856

543,457

Non-GAAP adjusted net

income per ordinary

share

—Basic

0.03

0.06

0.05

0.01

0.13

0.19

0.03

—Diluted

0.03

0.06

0.05

0.01

0.13

0.19

0.03

Non-GAAP adjusted net

income per ADS

—Basic

0.70

1.18

1.00

0.14

2.64

3.81

0.52

—Diluted

0.69

1.17

0.99

0.14

2.63

3.80

0.52