Source: Reserve Bank of India
Ajit Prasad Press Release: 2025-2026/775 |
Source: Reserve Bank of India
Ajit Prasad Press Release: 2025-2026/775 |
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Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auctions to be held on July 25, 2025 (Friday). As per the extant scheme of underwriting commitment notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under:
The underwriting auction will be conducted through multiple price-based method on July 25, 2025 (Friday). PDs may submit their bids for ACU auction electronically through Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) System between 09:00 A.M. and 09:30 A.M. on the day of underwriting auction. The underwriting commission will be credited to the current account of the respective PDs with RBI on the day of issue of securities. Ajit Prasad Press Release: 2025-2026/774 |
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
JAKARTA, July 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese automakers on Wednesday unveiled new electric vehicle models in Indonesia, where demand for them continues to grow.
At the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in Tangerang, Banten Province, Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Atto 1, known in China as the Seagull or Dolphin Mini.
“This is the first Atto 1 in Southeast Asia. We offer it in two variants: Dynamic and Premium,” said Nathan Sun, COO of BYD Indonesia, during the launch.
In turn, Wuling presented a new multi-purpose vehicle Cortez Darion, designed for both family and business use. It will be available in two versions: hybrid and fully electric.
GIIAS 2025 officially opened on Wednesday and will be open to the general public from July 24 to August 3. –0–
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PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) — Cambodian soldiers clashed with Thai soldiers in a disputed border area on Thursday, said Mali Socheat, deputy secretary of state and spokesperson for the Cambodian Defense Ministry.
According to her, armed clashes occurred on the Cambodian-Thai border in Oddar Meanchey province.
“The Thai military was the first to launch an armed attack on Cambodian troops. Cambodian troops acted strictly in self-defense, responding to the unprovoked incursion of Thai troops that violated our territorial integrity,” she said in a statement. -0-
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Source: Government of Singapore
Per capita daily domestic waste decreased by more than 20 per cent over the past decade; per billion dollar GDP daily non-domestic waste decreased by more 30 per cent over the same period. The recycling rate continues to hover around 50 per cent.
Singapore, 23 July 2025 – Singapore continued to see a decrease in waste generation rate in 2024. The daily domestic waste generated per capita decreased from 0.88 kg in 2023 to 0.85 kg in 2024. The daily non-domestic waste generated per billion dollar Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased from around 25 tonnes in 2023 to around 23 tonnes in 2024. This reflects the sustained reduction and reuse efforts by households and businesses in 2024.
Per capita and per billion dollar GDP waste generated decreased in past decade
2 Over the past decade, daily domestic waste generated per capita decreased by more than 20 per cent, and daily non-domestic waste generated per billion dollar GDP decreased by more than 30 per cent.
Fig. 1. Chart on the daily domestic waste generated per capita from 2014 to 2024.
Fig. 2. Chart on the daily non-domestic waste generated per billion dollar GDP from 2014 to 2024.
Recycling rate continues to hover at around 50 per cent
3 Overall recycling rate continues to hover at around 50 per cent (refer to Table 1 in
Annex). The recycling rate of paper/cardboard, food, and plastics remained similar. The slight reduction in recycling rate is driven largely by the reduction in the amount of Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste (by 122,000 tonnes) and used slag (by 63,000 tonnes) generated, which are almost completely recycled. This resulted in a corresponding reduction in overall recycling volume. Additionally, there was a reduction in the amount of wood waste recycled, by 49,000 tonnes, due to a short-term reduction in wood waste processing capacity in 2024 as a result of the closure of one biomass plant and prolonged maintenance of another.
10-year Recycling Trends
4 Over the past decade, the recycling rate dropped from 60 per cent in 2014 to 50 per cent in 2024 (refer to Table 2 in Annex). This is driven by two factors.
a. There was a 44 per cent and 69 per cent decrease in the volume of C&D waste and used slag generation, respectively. As C&D waste and used slag are almost fully recycled, the decrease in volume generated and consequently recycled led to a significant reduction (7 percentage points) in the overall recycling rate (refer to Chart 1 and Chart 2 in Annex). This is due to the reduction in C&D waste volume generated from demolition projects in recent years, while the lower amount of used slag generated is due to a reduction in steel smelting activities in Singapore.
b. The amount of paper/cardboard waste generated has been similar between 2014 and 2024, although paper waste generated had been on a downtrend from 2014 to 2019, before rising again post-2019 driven in part by e-commerce packaging. However, there has been a steep reduction in the paper recycling rate, from 52 per cent to 32 per cent (refer to Chart 3 in Annex). The decline is driven by factors such as the cost of collecting and freight as well as commodity prices.
Upcoming efforts to improve recycling of key waste streams
5 NEA will continue to partner the community and businesses to encourage the reduction of waste generated and to increase recycling efforts. Our efforts will be focused on food, paper, and plastics as these make up the largest amount of waste that is not recycled.
a. The recycling rate for food waste increased from 13 per cent in 2014 to 18 per cent in 2024. To drive the reduction and recycling of food waste, all new large commercial and industrial food waste generators have been required since March 2024 to segregate, treat and report their food waste. In addition, we will progressively extend these requirements to existing large commercial and industrial food waste generators in tandem when the Food Waste Treatment Facility becomes operational, as we progressively complete the Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) from 2027 onwards.
b. To encourage reduction in paper/cardboard waste and improve recycling rates, NEA supported the development of a set of Guidelines on Sustainable E-commerce Packaging in March 2025. The guidelines offer practical 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) strategies tailored to common types of e-commerce packaging, including cardboard boxes. Furthermore, NEA is looking to strengthen support for paper recycling, working together with waste collectors, recycling companies, and the community.
c. We will also increase plastic recycling through initiatives such as the beverage container return scheme, which will take effect next year. Under the scheme, a 10-cent deposit will be fully refunded when consumers return the empty beverage containers at designated return points such as reverse vending machines. The scheme will aggregate clean and high-quality plastic recyclables, which can be made into new products. NEA is working with the licensed scheme operator, Beverage Container Return Scheme Ltd. (BCRS Ltd.) on the return point network and deposit refund options to provide a convenient return and refund journey for consumers, when the scheme rolls out on 1 April 2026.
Waste Disposed of
6 Our combined commitment to reducing the amount of waste generated and improving recycling efforts is reflected in the waste disposed of at our waste-to-energy plants and Semakau Landfill. While the waste disposal rate has similarly trended downwards in the last decade, the total amount of waste disposed of has increased from 3.04 million tonnes in 2014 to 3.33 million tonnes in 2024. This is due to the recycling amount declining faster than the total amount of waste generated. Hence, the net effect is an increase in the total amount of waste disposed of. When everyone plays their part to reduce, reuse, and recycle, we avoid sending waste for disposal, thus reducing our environmental footprint and extending the lifespan of Semakau Landfill.
7 The latest waste and recycling statistics can be accessed at go.gov.sg/waste-statistics-and-overall-recycling.
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[1] Domestic waste is waste collected from households and trade premises (e.g., shophouses, educational institutions, petrol stations, hawker centres and places of worship).
[2] Non-domestic waste is waste generated at industrial and commercial premises.
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Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey
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Washington (July 23, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a co-chair of the Environmental Justice Caucus and a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today hosted a virtual roundtable discussion titled “The Data Center Next Door: Hidden Costs and Harms of Artificial Intelligence and Cryptomining.” Senator Markey was joined by Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), frontline advocates, and allies to discuss the effects of rapid data center development on climate and communities, including impacts on local air quality, water, grid reliability, health, and utility bills. Speakers highlighted how communities and allied organizations across the country are working to curb harms from data center build-out and how policymakers can more proactively address unsustainable data center development.
Today, Senator Markey also released a new storybook highlighting the personal experiences of individuals living near data center infrastructure.
“I have heard from people across the country whose stories make clear: unregulated, uncontrolled data center development is sucking our communities dry. Our environment doesn’t have to be a sacrificial lamb on the altar of innovation. We can have green growth—but not if we have Trump’s AI Inaction Plan as our Big Tech Bible. Lawmakers at all levels of government can and must ensure the Trump administration’s no-holds-barred approach to data center construction does not come at the cost of our health and welfare,” said Senator Markey. “We are not truly moving forward if we harm and leave people behind in the process. We owe it to our neighbors, near and far, to address these impacts at the federal level before we see a race to the bottom—one that could even disadvantage states and towns that try to do things right.”
“The heart of my district is seeing the environmental impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) first-hand, with the world’s biggest supercomputer beginning operations last year. It requires one million gallons of water each day to cool its components and uses the same amount of energy as all 250,000 households in Memphis combined. The continued development of AI will have a drastic effect on energy and water costs and consumption, and our environment as a whole,” said Congressman Cohen.
“Bitcoin mining is the most energy and water-intensive technology ever created. As long as the bitcoin mining algorithm is operating at scale, it is impossible to make the transition to a resilient, equitable, affordable, and renewable grid,” said Jackie Sawicky, member of the National Coalition Against Cryptomining (NCAC).
“Families across America are struggling to afford their soaring electric bills as a result of energy-guzzling AI data centers. We cannot afford to let AI fuel a new fossil fuel boom that raises our bills and destroys our environment,” said Ben Inskeep, Program Director at Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana.
“West Virginia has long borne the brunt of powering our country via the extraction of our natural resources. This legacy and continued pollution from fossil fuel industries worsened health disparities, increased our utility bills, and poisoned our air and water. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence development and the numerous proposals of fossil fuel powered data centers in our region simply carries on that toxic tradition of resource extraction, corporate exploitation, and harmful pollution for West Virginians,” said Morgan King, Climate and Energy Program Manager at West Virginia Citizen Action Group.
“What’s happening in Virginia is unsustainable and the desire to go even faster is irresponsible. The impacts are too great and the risks are too high, we must slow down and put better guardrails in place,” said Julie Bolthouse, AICP, Director of Land Use at Piedmont Environmental Council.
“Over the last year, xAI installed and operated dozens of unpermitted methane gas turbines at its Memphis data center, essentially building a power plant without any public oversight or input from nearby communities. These turbines pump out smog-forming pollution and harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and are located near predominantly Black communities that are already overburdened with a long history of environmental injustice. Families in South Memphis deserve transparency and clean air,” said Amanda Garcia, senior attorney in the Tennessee office of the Southern Environmental Law Center.
Source: Government of India
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India and China on Wednesday held the 34th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs in New Delhi, where both sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and discussed steps to maintain peace and stability in the border areas.
The Indian delegation was led by Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia), while the Chinese side was headed by Hong Liang, Director General of the Boundary and Oceanic Affairs Department in China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that the two sides took note of the general prevalence of peace and tranquillity in the border areas and acknowledged the gradual improvement in bilateral ties.
“They agreed to maintain regular diplomatic and military contacts through established mechanisms on the issues related to the India-China border,” the MEA said.
The delegations also discussed measures previously explored during the 23rd round of Special Representatives (SR) talks and the 33rd WMCC meeting to further strengthen border management and avoid friction.
As part of the confidence-building process, the two sides are also preparing for the next round of SR-level talks on the boundary question, which is expected to be held in India later this year.
During his visit, the head of the Chinese delegation, Hong Liang, also called on the Indian Foreign Secretary, signalling continued diplomatic engagement at multiple levels.
The WMCC was set up in 2012 as an institutional mechanism for consultation and coordination on India-China border affairs, and to maintain peace along the LAC through regular dialogue.
Source: Government of India
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The first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Bihar Electoral Roll, which began on June 24, is nearing completion, with an impressive 98.01% coverage of electors across the state. The Election Commission of India (ECI) confirmed the progress on Tuesday, noting that the revision is aimed at ensuring no eligible voter is excluded and no ineligible person remains on the rolls.
According to ECI, on July 23, more than 7.17 crore electors’ enumeration forms (90.89%) have been received and digitised. The data collected so far has revealed that approximately 20 lakh electors have been reported as deceased, 28 lakh have permanently migrated, and 7 lakh individuals are enrolled at multiple locations. Additionally, 1 lakh electors have been found to be untraceable, while forms from 15 lakh electors have not yet been returned.
In a significant step toward electoral transparency, on July 20, the Election Commission shared lists of potentially incorrectly included electors and those who failed to submit their enumeration forms with 1.5 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs). These BLAs were nominated by district-level leaders of 12 major political parties in Bihar.
The Commission has also streamlined the submission process for temporarily migrated electors from Bihar who have not registered elsewhere. These individuals can submit their enumeration forms via the ECI’s online portal (https://electors.eci.gov.in), the ECINet mobile app, or by sending signed printed forms to their Booth Level Officers (BLOs) through a family member or via WhatsApp.
Electors who have submitted their forms can track the status on the ECI website and have been notified via SMS, provided they shared their mobile numbers in the forms.
The Draft Electoral Roll will be published on August 1, 2025, marking the end of the first phase. If errors are found, electors or political parties may file objections regarding wrongly included names with the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) of their constituency. Likewise, eligible individuals who are missing from the roll can file claims for inclusion by September 1, 2025.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Aumua Amata (Western Samoa)
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting several bills she cosponsored that were passed Tuesday by the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) as part of a slate of a dozen bills, including Pacific issues and combating human trafficking.
Congresswoman Amata is an original cosponsor of H.R. 4490, as introduced by Congressman Joquin Castro (D-TX). Notably in the Pacific region, this bill ensures important diplomatic rights and recognitions for the nations in the Pacific Islands Forum. Along with Congresswoman Amata, this key bipartisan bill is also cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Ed Case (D-HI). The bill’s full title is To amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to certain additional international and regional organizations.
Congresswoman Amata is a cosponsor of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025, H.R. 1144. This bipartisan bill is led by Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ), who has served in Congress for 45 years and is widely recognized as Congress’s foremost human rights champion in his longtime legislative focus. The bill reauthorizes and updates the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, also led by Rep. Smith, which strengthened federal prosecutions and victim protections from either forced labor or sexual trafficking, created the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, and the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, and boosted international cooperative efforts to combat trafficking.
Amata also cosponsored the US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act, H.R. 3429, introduced by Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA). Along with Congresswoman Amata, this bipartisan bill has the support of various Pacific coast colleagues including Rep. Case (D-HI), Rep. Young (R-CA), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Rep. James Moylan (R-Guam), Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-CNMI), and several other senior Members. This bill creates a regular inter-parliamentary dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on shared interests and values.
Finally, she is cosponsoring H.R. 4233, the ARMOR Act, under the full title the AUKUS Reform for Military Optimization and Review Act. Led by Rep. Young Kim, this bill updates and expedites provisions on defense trade and cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (known as AUKUS).
“These are bills that work together to strengthen our Pacific region and promote cooperation among key allies and partners for mutual stability, security and prosperity,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “I’m especially pleased to cosponsor Chairman Smith’s ongoing work to combat trafficking, and I want to thank him for his dedication to this great moral cause. Thank you also to all my Pacific region colleagues supporting efforts that affect us in the Pacific.”
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Source: Government of India
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Since this year’s Amarnath Yatra started on July 3, more than 3.42 lakh yatris have had ‘darshan’ so far while a fresh batch of 3,500 pilgrims started their journey on Thursday from Jammu towards the two base camps, officials said.
Officials said that more than 3.42 lakh yatris have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 21 days as the huge rush of pilgrims continues unabated.
“The officially expected figure of 3.50 lakh yatris performing the Yatra this year is likely to be crossed on Thursday, while 17 days are still left for the conclusion of this year’s Yatra.”
“The Yatra has been going on peacefully, smoothly and this has encouraged the devotees to come in record numbers. As more than 3.42 lakh have had darshan in the last 21 days, we had another batch of 3,500 yatris, who left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Valley on Thursday.”
“Of these, the first escorted convoy of 45 vehicles carrying 832 yatris left for the Baltal base camp at 3:25 a.m. while the second convoy of 95 vehicles carrying 2,668 yatris to the Pahalgam base camp left at 4:01 a.m.,” officials said.
The Bhumi Pujan of ‘Chhari Mubarak’ (Lord Shiva’s Holy Mace) was performed at Pahalgam on July 10. The Chhari Mubarak was then taken back to its seat at the Dashnami Akhara building.
It will start its final journey towards the cave shrine from Dashnami Akhara temple in Srinagar on August 4 and will reach the holy cave shrine on August 9, marking the official conclusion of the Yatra.
Authorities have made extensive multi-tier security arrangements for this year’s Amarnath Yatra, as it takes place after the cowardly attack of April 22 in which Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 civilians after segregating them based on faith in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam.
Additional 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces have been brought in to augment the existing strength of the Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB and the local police.
The Army has deployed more than 8,000 special commandos to secure the passage of the pilgrims this year.
The Yatra started on July 3 and will end after 38 days on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan.
Yatris approach the holy cave shrine situated ,888 metres above sea level in the Kashmir Himalayas either from the traditional Pahalgam route or the shorter Baltal route.
Those using the Pahalgam route pass through Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni to reach the cave shrine, covering a distance of 46 km on foot.
This trek takes a pilgrim four days to get to the cave shrine.
Those using the shorter Baltal route have to trek 14 km to reach the cave shrine and return to the base camp the same day after having darshan.
No helicopter services are available to yatris this year due to security reasons.
The cave shrine houses an ice stalagmite structure that wanes and waxes with the phases of the moon.
Devotees believe that the ice stalagmite structure symbolises the mythical powers of Lord Shiva.
(IANS)
Source: Government of India
Source: Government of India (4)
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Wednesday, he was greeted by thunderous chants of “Modi Modi”, “Bharat Mata ki Jai”, and “Vande Mataram” from the Indian community — an emphatic reminder of a diplomatic tradition he initiated decades ago, long before rising to India’s highest political office.
This growing emotional and strategic connect with the Indian diaspora has become a cornerstone of India’s foreign policy under PM Modi, especially during his second term.
The foundations of this approach were laid as early as 1993, when Narendra Modi — then BJP’s General Secretary in Gujarat and an emerging national figure — made an impromptu stop in the UK on his return from the United States. Although the visit was unplanned and brief, Modi ensured he connected with the Indian diaspora in the UK. He visited media hubs like Sunrise Radio and the Gujarati newspaper Naya Padkar, interacted with families in Croydon and Hastings, engaged in informal conversations, rode the London Underground, and exchanged ideas with everyday Indians living in Britain.
“The seeds planted then would quietly nourish India’s diaspora diplomacy for decades to come,” the Modi Archive said in a post on X, while sharing a timeline of the Prime Minister’s engagements in the UK.
By 1999, when Modi had become a key national figure and the BJP’s global voice, he returned to the UK for a five-day visit in October, shortly after the BJP’s sweeping national electoral victory. Then serving as BJP’s National General Secretary, Modi had just delivered a stellar performance in Gujarat — winning 20 out of 26 Lok Sabha seats and expanding the party’s grassroots presence from 1,000 to over 16,000 village units between 1985 and 1995. This visit was highlighted by a landmark event at the Swaminarayan School in Neasden, organised by the Overseas Friends of BJP (UK). Despite a cold drizzle, the hall was packed.
Notable attendees included Lord Navnit Dholakia, MP Barry Gardiner (Chairman of Labour Friends of India), and C.B. Patel, editor of Gujarat Samachar.
“BJP stands for nationalism and patriotism,” Narendra Modi was quoted as saying by the Modi Archive.
During this visit, he expanded on India’s democratic traditions, the NDA’s policy vision, and paid homage to Gandhian ideals — illustrating the BJP’s ideological clarity and moral purpose. He framed the BJP not just as a political force, but as a cultural and civilizational movement rooted in tradition, religion, modernity, and democracy. He further asserted that India’s democratic ethos is admired across the world.
In addition, Modi was honoured by the Lohana Mahajan community, where he commended overseas Indians for serving as authentic ambassadors of Indian civilisation. He also paid a visit to 10 Downing Street during the trip.
Modi’s emphasis on global awareness continued during another visit to the UK in 2000. In September that year, he stopped in London en route to the World Hindu Conference in the Caribbean and the UN Peace Summit in the US. At the time, he was about to assume the influential position of BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a role only two others had held since the Jana Sangh era.
During this short visit, Modi met British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and engaged in serious discussions on political stability in Asia, India’s regional situation, and the growing threat of international terrorism. He also met with members of the Overseas Friends of BJP and held teleconferences with C.B. Patel, updating them on the state of affairs in Gujarat and national security efforts in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Terrorism is an evil against humanity — whether in India, the Middle East, or Northern Ireland,” Modi said.
It was a prescient warning that came a full year before the 9/11 attacks, at a time when much of the world had yet to perceive terrorism as a shared global menace.
In August 2003, two years after the devastating Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat, Modi returned to the UK as Chief Minister of Gujarat.
The purpose was to thank members of the Indian diaspora, many of whom had mobilised support, resources, and aid for the affected people.
“You are all the real friends of Gujarat, and I have come to reciprocate the loyalty. We have slept in the street of death and today I have come to repay a debt of friendship to those who helped us in our hour of need,” Modi said, addressing thousands at the packed Wembley Conference Centre.
He praised the diaspora not just for their financial contributions but for their deep emotional ties with India, calling them “the true friends of Gujarat”.
During this visit, he also inaugurated the Shakti Hall at the Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice offices. True to his style, he spoke not just of the past, but also of the future.
In a speech still fondly remembered by the editors of Asian Voice, Modi famously said, “IT is not Information Technology. IT is India Today. BT is not Biotechnology. It is Bharat Today. IT and IT equals IT. That means Information Technology and Indian Talent is India Tomorrow.”
The visit also included a meeting with then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was in London at the time. Modi later met a delegation of political leaders and diaspora members on the South Bank of the River Thames, near Westminster Bridge, opposite the iconic Houses of Parliament.
Even in 2011, when Gujarat marked its golden jubilee, he virtually brought the UK into the celebrations. He addressed a high-profile audience in Mayfair, London, through video conferencing while in Gandhinagar, stating, “The name Gujarat and development are synonymous. Gujarat is creating history.”
The event, hosted by Friends of Gujarat, Gujarat Samachar, and Asian Voice, brought together 90 distinguished guests including British MPs, Lords, and community leaders. Among them was Lord Gulam Noon, who had a direct and lively exchange with Modi.
He used the opportunity to share his vision for the future. He announced the construction of the Mahatma Mandir, a monumental tribute rising from the soil of 18,000 villages — and including ‘mitti’ sent by Gujaratis living abroad.
“In this Golden Jubilee celebration, we have decided to build a Mahatma Mandir. We have collected earth from 18,000 villages in Gujarat to make this monument. We have also collected earth from abroad, especially the UK,” he said.
The message was clear: for Narendra Modi, the diaspora has never been a passive audience.
It has always been, and continues to be, an integral part of India’s journey — a partner in progress and a powerful force in shaping India’s global image.
Now, as Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi continues to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions made by overseas Indians in deepening people-to-people ties and in promoting India’s image and influence across the globe.
IANS
Source: Government of India
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As the Monsoon Session of Parliament enters its fourth day, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up key legislative business on Thursday, including the Scheduled Tribes reservation bill for Goa and the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will move The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 for consideration and passage. The Bill seeks to enable the reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in Goa’s Legislative Assembly, in line with Article 332 of the Constitution. It proposes the readjustment of assembly constituencies following the inclusion of certain communities in the Scheduled Tribes list for the state.
According to the official business list, the Bill aims to ensure “effective democratic participation of members of Scheduled Tribes” and make the necessary constituency changes to reflect this inclusion.
Also on the agenda is The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which will be introduced by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. The legislation seeks to consolidate and modernise India’s maritime laws, aligning them with international treaties and obligations. The Bill aims to promote the development of Indian shipping and enhance the efficiency and maintenance of the country’s mercantile marine sector, while safeguarding national interests.
In addition to legislative matters, standing committees on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, and Communications and Information Technology are expected to table reports on government actions taken in response to earlier recommendations made by the respective panels.
Parliament proceedings on Wednesday were disrupted due to continued protests by Opposition MPs over the Bihar Special Intensive Revision issue, leading to adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha until July 24.
The current Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to continue until August 21. Both Houses will reconvene at 11 a.m. today.
(With agencies inputs)
Source: Republic of China Taiwan
To thank customers for their longstanding and continued support, Taisugar Gas Stations are launching the “Fuel Up for Strength” mid-year appreciation campaign. From July 15 to August 5, customers who refuel 30 liters of gasoline or 50 liters of diesel (for both general customers and members) at any Taisugar Gas Station nationwide will receive one bottle of Taisugar Glucosamine Plus. The more you refuel, the more you receive-don’t miss the chance to give your car a full tank and give your body a boost!
According to Taisugar, this year’s event combines fuel service with health promotion, not only as a token of appreciation for long-term customer loyalty but also to highlight the company’s commitment to driving safety and public well-being. For over 20 years, Taisugar Gas Stations have used premium CPC fuel, rigorously maintaining fuel quality through regular sediment removal, filter replacement, moisture and octane testing, and volume calibration to ensure clean and stable fuel for a smooth, safe journey.
Beyond refueling services, Taisugar Gas Stations are closely connected with everyday life. In support of the net-zero emissions policy, Taisugar has actively expanded its electric vehicle infrastructure, including installing EV charging stations and 69 electric scooter battery swap stations, encouraging the public to embrace low-carbon transportation. Stations also offer a selection of Taisugar household products for added convenience and have upgraded to accept a range of mobile payment systems, including CPC Pay, LINE Pay, iPASS MONEY, JKO Pay, PX Pay Plus, and Taiwan Pay, to meet the diverse needs of modern consumers.
This campaign’s featured gift, Taisugar Glucosamine Plus, is a health supplement developed by Taisugar’s Biotechnology Division. It contains chondroitin, collagen, and other essential nutrients, enhanced with a proprietary calcium delivery technology. Free of preservatives, artificial coloring, and Western pharmaceuticals, it offers a refreshing fruity taste and high bioavailability in liquid form, supporting joint flexibility and everyday mobility with zero burden on the body. With this special campaign, customers can fuel up their vehicles and energize their joints, making every trip safer and more powerful. Don’t miss out-visit your nearest Taisugar Gas Station and enjoy this limited-time mid-year bonus!
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Nokia Corporation
Half year financial report
24 July 2025 at 08:00 EEST
Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025
Solid performance offset by currency impact
This is a summary of the Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025 published today. Nokia only publishes a summary of its financial reports in stock exchange releases. The summary focuses on Nokia Group’s financial information as well as on Nokia’s outlook. The detailed, segment-level discussion will be available in the complete financial report hosted at www.nokia.com/financials. Investors should not solely rely on summaries of Nokia’s financial reports and should also review the complete reports with tables.
JUSTIN HOTARD, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ON Q2 2025 RESULTS
In the following quote, net sales comments and growth rates are referring to comparable net sales and are on a constant currency and portfolio basis.
During my first quarter as CEO, I’ve spent significant time engaging with our stakeholders. One message has stood out: Connectivity is becoming a critical differentiator in the AI supercycle, not only for communication service providers and hyperscalers, but also for new areas like defense and national security. With our portfolio in mobile and fiber access, data center, and transport networks, Nokia is uniquely positioned to be a leader in this market transition. Customer conversations have increased my optimism about our opportunity: There’s been a strong validation of what sets us apart – our technology, partnering culture, and the exceptional talent of our people.
At the same time, our customers expect us to engage with them as one integrated company as they partner with us across our portfolio. Further it is clear we need to continue to evolve how we work so we move faster, improve productivity and focus on what brings value to our customers. As a result, we’re unifying our corporate functions to simplify how we work, build a more cohesive culture and begin to unlock operating leverage.
We have a great opportunity to drive a unified vision for the future of networks, and I am looking forward to discussing our strategy and full value creation story at our Capital Markets Day in New York on November 19.
Turning to our second quarter results, the significant currency fluctuations, particularly the weaker USD, had a meaningful impact on both our net sales and operating profit. On a constant currency and portfolio basis our overall net sales declined 1%, however excluding a settlement benefit in the prior year, sales would have grown 3%. Network Infrastructure grew 8% in Q2. Mobile Networks’ net sales declined 13%, primarily related to the aforementioned prior year settlement benefit and also due to project timing in India. Cloud and Network Services grew 14% with strong momentum in 5G Core. Nokia Technologies grew 3% and secured several new agreements in the quarter.
Q2 comparable gross margin was stable year-on-year at 44.7%. Operating profit in the quarter was impacted by a non-cash negative impact to venture funds of EUR 50 million which included a EUR 60 million negative currency revaluation and the effect of tariffs we highlighted in Q1, contributing to our comparable operating margin declining 290 bps to 6.6%. Despite the cash impact of 2024 incentives during Q2, we had a strong cash performance and have generated free cash flow of over EUR 800 million in the first half.
Q2 saw continued strong order momentum in Optical Networks with a book-to-bill well above 1, driven by new hyperscaler orders. We had several key wins in the quarter, including a deal with a large US communication service provider along with receiving our first award for 800G pluggables from a US hyperscaler. Across the group, Nokia generated 5% of sales in Q2 from hyperscalers. While we still have a lot of work ahead of us, I’m pleased with the progress we are making integrating Infinera, including executing on synergies. Additionally, the commercial momentum we are seeing reinforces the long-term value creation opportunity of the acquisition.
Looking ahead we expect a stronger second half performance, particularly in Q4 consistent with normal seasonality. For the full year, the underlying business is trending largely as expected. We continue to expect strong growth in Network Infrastructure, growth in Cloud and Network Services and largely stable net sales in Mobile Networks on a constant currency and portfolio basis. In Nokia Technologies we expect approximately EUR 1.1 billion in operating profit.
However, we are facing two headwinds to our full year operating profit outlook which are outside of our control, currency due to the weaker US Dollar, and tariffs. Currency has an approximately EUR 230 million negative impact relative to our expectations at the start of the year with EUR 90 million from non-cash venture fund currency revaluations. The current tariff levels are forecasted to impact operating profit by EUR 50 million to EUR 80 million inclusive of those in Q2. Considering these two headwinds, we decided it was prudent at this point to lower our comparable operating profit outlook to a range of EUR 1.6 billion to EUR 2.1 billion from the prior range of EUR 1.9 billion to EUR 2.4 billion.
Justin Hotard
President and CEO
FINANCIAL RESULTS
| EUR million (except for EPS in EUR) | Q2’25 | Q2’24 | YoY change | Q1-Q2’25 | Q1-Q2’24 | YoY change |
| Reported results | ||||||
| Net sales | 4 546 | 4 466 | 2% | 8 936 | 8 910 | 0% |
| Gross margin % | 43.4% | 43.3% | 10bps | 42.5% | 46.5% | (400)bps |
| Research and development expenses | (1 161) | (1 134) | 2% | (2 306) | (2 259) | 2% |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (744) | (715) | 4% | (1 472) | (1 408) | 5% |
| Operating profit | 81 | 432 | (81)% | 32 | 836 | (96)% |
| Operating margin % | 1.8% | 9.7% | (790)bps | 0.4% | 9.4% | (900)bps |
| Profit from continuing operations | 83 | 370 | (78)% | 24 | 821 | (97)% |
| Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | 13 | (512) | 13 | (525) | ||
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 96 | (142) | 36 | 296 | (88)% | |
| EPS for the period, diluted | 0.02 | (0.03) | 0.01 | 0.05 | (80)% | |
| Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments | 2 879 | 5 475 | (47)% | 2 879 | 5 475 | (47)% |
| Comparable results | ||||||
| Net sales | 4 551 | 4 466 | 2% | 8 941 | 8 910 | 0% |
| Constant currency and portfolio YoY change(1) | (1%) | (2%) | ||||
| Gross margin % | 44.7% | 44.7% | 0bps | 43.5% | 47.6% | (410)bps |
| Research and development expenses | (1 126) | (1 064) | 6% | (2 241) | (2 140) | 5% |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (612) | (610) | 0% | (1 199) | (1 194) | 0% |
| Operating profit | 301 | 423 | (29)% | 457 | 1 023 | (55)% |
| Operating margin % | 6.6% | 9.5% | (290)bps | 5.1% | 11.5% | (640)bps |
| Profit for the period | 236 | 328 | (28)% | 390 | 840 | (54)% |
| EPS for the period, diluted | 0.04 | 0.06 | (33)% | 0.07 | 0.15 | (53)% |
| Business group results | Network Infrastructure |
Mobile Networks |
Cloud and Network Services | Nokia Technologies |
Group Common and Other | |||||
| EUR million | Q2’25 | Q2’24 | Q2’25 | Q2’24 | Q2’25 | Q2’24 | Q2’25 | Q2’24 | Q2’25 | Q2’24 |
| Net sales | 1 904 | 1 522 | 1 732 | 2 078 | 557 | 507 | 357 | 356 | 3 | 4 |
| YoY change | 25% | (17)% | 10% | 0% | (25)% | |||||
| Constant currency and portfolio YoY change(1) | 8% | (13)% | 14% | 3% | (25)% | |||||
| Gross margin % | 38.2% | 38.4% | 41.1% | 41.8% | 42.7% | 37.5% | 100.0% | 100.0% | ||
| Operating profit/(loss) | 109 | 97 | 77 | 182 | 9 | (35) | 255 | 258 | (150) | (78) |
| Operating margin % | 5.7% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 8.8% | 1.6% | (6.9)% | 71.4% | 72.5% | ||
(1) This metric provides additional information on the growth of the business and adjusts for both currency impacts and portfolio changes. The full definition is provided in the Alternative performance measures section in Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025.
SHAREHOLDER DISTRIBUTION
Dividend
Under the authorization by the Annual General Meeting held on 29 April 2025, the Board of Directors may resolve on the distribution of an aggregate maximum of EUR 0.14 per share to be paid in respect of financial year 2024. The authorization will be used to distribute dividend and/or assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity in four installments during the authorization period unless the Board decides otherwise for a justified reason.
On 24 July 2025, the Board resolved to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.04 per share. The dividend record date is 29 July 2025 and the dividend will be paid on 7 August 2025. The actual dividend payment date outside Finland will be determined by the practices of the intermediary banks transferring the dividend payments.
As previously announced, on 29 April 2025 the Board resolved to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.04 per share. The dividend record date was 5 May 2025 and the dividend was paid on 12 May 2025. Following these distributions, the Board’s remaining distribution authorization is a maximum of EUR 0.06 per share.
OUTLOOK
| Full Year 2025 | |
| Comparable operating profit(1,2) | EUR 1.6 billion to EUR 2.1 billion (adjusted from EUR 1.9 billion to 2.4 billion) |
| Free cash flow(1) | 50% to 80% conversion from comparable operating profit |
1Please refer to Alternative performance measures section in Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025 for a full explanation of how these terms are defined.
2Outlook is based on a EUR:USD rate of 1.17 for the remainder of the year.
The outlook and all of the underlying outlook assumptions described below are forward-looking statements subject to a number of risks and uncertainties as described or referred to in the Risk Factors section later in this report.
Along with Nokia’s official outlook targets provided above, Nokia provides the below additional assumptions that support the group level financial outlook.
| Full year 2025 | Comment | ||
| Q3 Seasonality | Normal seasonality would imply flat net sales sequentially into Q3. The business expects somewhat more challenging product mix along with continued R&D investment. Comparable operating margin expected to be largely stable sequentially. | ||
| Group Common and Other operating expenses | Approximately EUR 400 million | ||
| Comparable financial income and expenses | Positive EUR 50 to 150 million | ||
| Comparable income tax rate | ~25% | ||
| Cash outflows related to income taxes | EUR 500 million | ||
| Capital expenditures | EUR 650 million | ||
| Recurring gross cost savings | EUR 400 million | Related to ongoing cost savings program and not including Infinera-related synergies | |
| Restructuring and associated charges related to cost savings programs | EUR 250 million | Related to ongoing cost savings program and not including Infinera-related synergies | |
| Restructuring and associated cash outflows | EUR 400 million | Related to ongoing cost savings program and not including Infinera-related synergies |
RISK FACTORS
Nokia and its businesses are exposed to a number of risks and uncertainties which include but are not limited to:
as well the risk factors specified under Forward-looking statements of this release, and our 2024 annual report on Form 20-F published on 13 March 2025 under Operating and financial review and prospects-Risk factors.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect Nokia’s current expectations and views of future developments and include statements regarding: A) expectations, plans, benefits or outlook related to our strategies, projects, programs, product launches, growth management, licenses, sustainability and other ESG targets, operational key performance indicators and decisions on market exits; B) expectations, plans or benefits related to future performance of our businesses (including the expected impact, timing and duration of potential global pandemics, geopolitical conflicts and the general or regional macroeconomic conditions on our businesses, our supply chain, the timing of market changes or turning points in demand and our customers’ businesses) and any future dividends and other distributions of profit; C) expectations and targets regarding financial performance and results of operations, including market share, prices, net sales, income, margins, cash flows, cost savings, the timing of receivables, operating expenses, provisions, impairments, tariffs, taxes, currency exchange rates, hedging, investment funds, inflation, product cost reductions, competitiveness, value creation, revenue generation in any specific region, and licensing income and payments; D) ability to execute, expectations, plans or benefits related to transactions, investments and changes in organizational structure and operating model; E) impact on revenue with respect to litigation/renewal discussions; and F) any statements preceded by or including “anticipate”, “continue”, “believe”, “envisage”, “expect”, “aim”, “will”, “target”, “may”, “would”, “could“, “see”, “plan”, “ensure” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from such statements. These statements are based on management’s best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to them. These forward-looking statements are only predictions based upon our current expectations and views of future events and developments and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Factors, including risks and uncertainties that could cause these differences, include those risks and uncertainties identified in the Risk Factors above.
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About Nokia
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Press Release
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France — July 24, 2025
Dassault Systèmes: Q2 well aligned with objectives; Reaffirming 2025 growth outlook
Advancing AI for software-defined industries
Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today reports its IFRS unaudited estimated financial results for the second quarter 2025 and first half ended June 30, 2025. The Group’s Board of Directors approved these estimated results on July 23, 2025. This press release also includes financial information on a non-IFRS basis and reconciliations with IFRS figures in the Appendix.
Summary Highlights1
(unaudited, IFRS and non-IFRS unless otherwise noted,
all growth rates in constant currencies)
Dassault Systèmes’ Chief Executive Officer Commentary
Pascal Daloz, Dassault Systèmes’ Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“The first half of the year reaffirmed the strength of our core Manufacturing sector, with resilient performance in Transportation & Mobility and strong growth in High-Tech. Aerospace & Defense also had an excellent start, with notable engagement at the Paris Air Show, underscoring our leadership in these strategic areas. In Life Sciences, our PLM solutions are playing more and more a critical role in driving the evolution toward smarter manufacturing and agile supply chains.
As we look to the future, Dassault Systèmes is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate the increasingly complex and dynamic global landscape. Our focus on high-growth segments, particularly Space, Defense, Energy, and AI-driven cloud infrastructure, places us at the core of sovereignty and security challenges.
With the introduction of 3D UNIV+RSES, presented at our Capital Markets Day, we are entering new high-value territories such as regulatory and compliance management. AI will be a key enabler in these areas, and early customer feedback has been exceptionally promising. With AI for software-defined industries, we are confident that our continued innovation will unlock new levels of value for our clients, reinforcing our role as a trusted partner in their transformation journeys.”
Dassault Systèmes’ Chief Financial Officer Commentary
(revenue and diluted EPS (“EPS”) growth rates in constant currencies,
data on a non-IFRS basis)
Rouven Bergmann, Dassault Systèmes’ Chief Financial Officer, commented:
“In Q2, both total and software revenues grew by 6%, in line with our objectives. Year-to-date, we’ve seen a 5% increase in growth, with subscription rising 13%. Our performance across the Manufacturing sector has been resilient, particularly driven by the continued strength of SIMULIA, ENOVIA, and CATIA.
On the operational front, we remain committed to strategic investments aimed at capturing long-term value, while protecting EPS. The acquisition of Ascon is a key step in accelerating the shift to software-defined manufacturing.
Looking ahead, we maintain our outlook for full-year revenue growth between 6-8%, with EPS growth expected to range from 7-10%. Additionally, we’ve updated our currency assumptions for the second half of the year.”
Financial Summary
| In millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages |
IFRS | IFRS | ||||||||
| Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | Change | Change in constant currencies | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | Change | Change in constant currencies | |||
| Total Revenue | 1,521.6 | 1,495.8 | 2% | 5% | 3,094.6 | 2,995.4 | 3% | 4% | ||
| Software Revenue | 1,372.7 | 1,346.5 | 2% | 6% | 2,805.4 | 2,699.4 | 4% | 5% | ||
| Operating Margin | 15.9% | 18.4% | (2.6)pts | 17.6% | 20.0% | (2.4)pts | ||||
| Diluted EPS | 0.17 | 0.21 | (19)% | 0.37 | 0.42 | (14)% | ||||
| In millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages |
Non-IFRS | Non-IFRS | ||||||||
| Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | Change | Change in constant currencies | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | Change | Change in constant currencies | |||
| Total Revenue | 1,523.2 | 1,495.8 | 2% | 6% | 3,096.2 | 2,995.4 | 3% | 5% | ||
| Software Revenue | 1,374.2 | 1,346.5 | 2% | 6% | 2,807.0 | 2,699.4 | 4% | 5% | ||
| Operating Margin | 29.3% | 29.9% | (0.7)pts | 30.1% | 30.5% | (0.4)pts | ||||
| Diluted EPS | 0.30 | 0.30 | (1)% | 4% | 0.61 | 0.60 | 2% | 5% | ||
Second Quarter 2025 Versus 2024 Financial Comparisons
(unaudited, IFRS and non-IFRS unless otherwise noted,
all revenue growth rates in constant currencies)
First Half 2025 Versus 2024 Financial Comparisons
(unaudited, IFRS and non-IFRS unless otherwise noted,
all revenue growth rates in constant currencies)
Financial Objectives for 2025
Dassault Systèmes’ third quarter and 2025 financial objectives presented below are given on a non-IFRS basis and reflect the principal 2025 currency exchange rate assumptions for the US dollar and Japanese yen as well as the potential impact from additional non-Euro currencies:
| Q3 2025 | FY 2025 | ||||
| Total Revenue (billion) | €1.485 – €1.535 | €6.410 – €6.510 | |||
| Growth | 1 – 5% | 3 – 5% | |||
| Growth ex FX | 5 – 8% | 6 – 8% | |||
| Software revenue growth * | 5 – 9% | 6 – 8% | |||
| Of which licenses and other software revenue growth * | 7 – 14% | 4 – 7% | |||
| Of which recurring revenue growth * | 5 – 8% | 7 – 8% | |||
| Services revenue growth * |
1 – 5% |
1 – 3% | |||
| Operating Margin | 29.7% – 29.9% | 32.2% – 32.4% | |||
| EPS Diluted | €0.29 – €0.30 | €1.32 – €1.35 | |||
| Growth | 0 – 4% | 3 – 6% | |||
| Growth ex FX | 5 – 9% | 7 – 10% | |||
| US dollar | $1.17 per Euro | $1.13 per Euro | |||
| Japanese yen (before hedging) | JPY 170.0 per Euro | JPY 166.1 per Euro | |||
| * Growth in Constant Currencies | |||||
These objectives are prepared and communicated only on a non-IFRS basis and are subject to the cautionary statement set forth below.
The 2025 non-IFRS financial objectives set forth above do not take into account the following accounting elements below and are estimated based upon the 2025 principal currency exchange rates above: contract liabilities write-downs estimated at approximately €4 million; share-based compensation expenses, including related social charges, estimated at approximately €324 million (these estimates do not include any new stock option or share grants issued after June 30, 2025); amortization of acquired intangibles and of tangibles reevaluation, estimated at approximately €336 million, largely impacted by the acquisition of MEDIDATA; and lease incentives of acquired companies at approximately €1 million.
The above objectives also do not include any impact from other operating income and expenses, net principally comprised of acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets; from one-time items included in financial revenue; from one-time tax effects; and from the income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments. Finally, these estimates do not include any new acquisitions or restructuring completed after June 30, 2025.
Corporate Announcements
Today’s Webcast and Conference Call Information
Today, Thursday, July 24, 2025, Dassault Systèmes will host in Paris a webcasted presentation at 9:00 AM London Time / 10:00 AM Paris time, and will then host a conference call at 8:30 AM New York time / 1:30 PM London time / 2:30 PM Paris time. The webcasted presentation and conference calls will be available online by accessing investor.3ds.com.
Additional investor information is available at investor.3ds.com or by calling Dassault Systèmes’ Investor Relations at +33.1.61.62.69.24.
Investor Relations Events
Forward-looking Information
Statements herein that are not historical facts but express expectations or objectives for the future, including but not limited to statements regarding the Group’s non-IFRS financial performance objectives are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on Dassault Systèmes management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or performances may differ materially from those in such statements due to a range of factors.
The Group’s actual results or performance may be materially negatively affected by numerous risks and uncertainties, as described in the “Risk Factors” section 1.9 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document (‘Document d’enregistrement universel’) filed with the AMF (French Financial Markets Authority) on March 18, 2025, available on the Group’s website www.3ds.com.
In particular, please refer to the risk factor “Uncertain Global Environment” in section 1.9.1.1 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document set out below for ease of reference:
“In light of the uncertainties regarding economic, business, social, health and geopolitical conditions at the global level, Dassault Systèmes’ revenue, net earnings and cash flows may grow more slowly, whether on an annual or quarterly basis, mainly due to the following factors:
The occurrence of crises – health and political crises in particular – could have consequences both for the health and safety of Dassault Systèmes’ employees and for the Company. It could also adversely impact the financial situation or financing and supply capabilities of Dassault Systèmes’ existing and potential customers, commercial and technology partners, some of whom may be forced to temporarily close sites or to cease operations. A deteriorating economic environment could generate increased price pressure and affect the collection of receivables, which would negatively affect Dassault Systèmes’ revenue, financial performance and market position.
Dassault Systèmes makes every effort to take into consideration this uncertain outlook. Dassault Systèmes’ business results, however, may not develop as anticipated. Furthermore, due to factors affecting sales of Dassault Systèmes’ products and services, there may be a substantial time lag between an improvement in global economic and business conditions and an upswing in the Company’s business results.”
In preparing such forward-looking statements, the Group has in particular assumed an average US dollar to euro exchange rate of US$1.17 per €1.00 as well as an average Japanese yen to euro exchange rate of JPY170.0 to €1.00, before hedging for the third quarter 2025. The Group has assumed an average US dollar to euro exchange rate of US$1.13 per €1.00 as well as an average Japanese yen to euro exchange rate of JPY166.1 to €1.00, before hedging for the full year 2025. However, currency values fluctuate, and the Group’s results may be significantly affected by changes in exchange rates.
Non-IFRS Financial Information
Readers are cautioned that the supplemental non-IFRS financial information presented in this press release is subject to inherent limitations. It is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for IFRS measurements. The supplemental non-IFRS financial information should be read only in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, the Group’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled “non-IFRS” measures used by other companies. Specific limitations for individual non-IFRS measures are set forth in the Company’s 2024 Universal Registration Document filed with the AMF on March 18, 2025.
In the tables accompanying this press release the Group sets forth its supplemental non-IFRS figures for revenue, operating income, operating margin, net income and diluted earnings per share, which exclude the effect of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ deferred revenue, share-based compensation expense and related social charges, the amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangibles reevaluation, certain other operating income and expense, net, including impairment of goodwill and acquired intangibles, the effect of adjusting lease incentives of acquired companies, certain one-time items included in financial revenue and other, net, and the income tax effect of the non-IFRS adjustments and certain one-time tax effects. The tables also set forth the most comparable IFRS financial measure and reconciliations of this information with non-IFRS information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions: http://www.3ds.com
ABOUT DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
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APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS
Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this and other documents may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.
Glossary of Definitions
Non-IFRS Financial Information
Acquisitions and Foreign Exchange Impact
Condensed consolidated statements of income
Condensed consolidated balance sheet
Condensed consolidated cash flow statement
IFRS – non-IFRS reconciliation
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES – Glossary of Definitions
Information in Constant Currencies
Dassault Systèmes has followed a long-standing policy of measuring its revenue performance and setting its revenue objectives exclusive of currency in order to measure in a transparent manner the underlying level of improvement in its total revenue and software revenue by activity, industry, geography and product lines. The Group believes it is helpful to evaluate its growth exclusive of currency impacts, particularly to help understand revenue trends in its business. Therefore, the Group provides percentage increases or decreases in its revenue and expenses (in both IFRS and non-IFRS) to eliminate the effect of changes in currency values, particularly the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen, relative to the euro. When trend information is expressed “in constant currencies”, the results of the “prior” period have first been recalculated using the average exchange rates of the comparable period in the current year, and then compared with the results of the comparable period in the current year.
While constant currency calculations are not considered to be an IFRS measure, the Group believes these measures are critical to understanding its global revenue results and to compare with many of its competitors who report their financial results in U.S. dollars. Therefore, Dassault Systèmes includes this calculation to compare IFRS and non-IFRS revenue figures for comparable periods. All information at constant currencies is expressed as a rounded percentage and therefore may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.
Information on Growth excluding acquisitions (“organic growth”)
In addition to financial indicators relating to the Group’s entire scope, Dassault Systèmes also provides growth information excluding acquisitions’ effects, and named organic growth. To do so, the Group’s data is restated to exclude acquisitions, from the date of the transaction, over a period of 12 months.
Information on Industrial Sectors
Dassault Systèmes provides broad end-to-end software solutions and services: its 3D UNIV+RSES (made of multiple virtual twin experiences) powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform combine modeling, simulation, data science, artificial intelligence and collaborative innovation to support companies in the three sectors it serves, namely Manufacturing Industries, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities.
These three sectors comprise twelve industries:
Information on Product Lines
The Group’s financial reporting on product lines includes the following information:
OUTSCALE has been a Dassault Systèmes brand since 2022, extending the portfolio of software applications. As the first sovereign and sustainable operator on the cloud, OUTSCALE enables governments and corporations from all sectors to achieve digital autonomy through a Cloud experience and with a world-class cyber governance.
GEOs
Eleven GEOs are responsible for driving the development of the Company’s business and implementing its customer‑centric engagement model. Teams leverage strong networks of local customers, users, partners, and influencers.
These GEOs are structured into three groups:
3DEXPERIENCE Software Contribution
To measure the relative share of 3DEXPERIENCE software in its revenues, Dassault Systèmes calculates the percentage contribution by comparing total 3DEXPERIENCE software revenue to software revenue for all product lines except SOLIDWORKS, MEDIDATA, CENTRIC PLM and other acquisitions (defined as “3DEXPERIENCE Eligible software revenue”).
Cloud revenue
Cloud revenue is generated from contracts that provide access to cloud-based solutions (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), cloud solution development and cloud managed services. These offerings are delivered by Dassault Systèmes through its own cloud infrastructure or by third-party cloud providers. They are available through different deployment methods: Dedicated cloud, Sovereign cloud and International cloud. Cloud solutions are generally offered through subscription-based models or perpetual licenses with support and hosting services.
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(unaudited; in millions of Euros, except per share data, percentages, headcount and exchange rates)
Non-IFRS key figures exclude the effects of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ contract liabilities (deferred revenue), share-based compensation expense, including related social charges, amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation, lease incentives of acquired companies, other operating income and expense, net, including the acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets, certain one-time items included in financial loss, net, certain one-time tax effects and the income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments.
Comparable IFRS financial information and a reconciliation of the IFRS and non-IFRS measures are set forth in the separate tables within this Attachment.
| In millions of Euros, except per share data, percentages, headcount and exchange rates | Non-IFRS reported | |||||||
| Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||
| June 30,
2025 |
June 30,
2024 |
Change | Change in constant currencies | June 30,
2025 |
June 30,
2024 |
Change | Change in constant currencies | |
| Total Revenue | € 1,523.2 | € 1,495.8 | 2% | 6% | € 3,096.2 | € 2,995.4 | 3% | 5% |
| Revenue breakdown by activity | ||||||||
| Software revenue | 1,374.2 | 1,346.5 | 2% | 6% | 2,807.0 | 2,699.4 | 4% | 5% |
| Of which licenses and other software revenue | 275.6 | 271.8 | 1% | 5% | 473.7 | 490.3 | (3)% | (2)% |
| Of which subscription and support revenue | 1,098.6 | 1,074.8 | 2% | 6% | 2,333.2 | 2,209.1 | 6% | 7% |
| Services revenue | 148.9 | 149.2 | (0)% | 3% | 289.2 | 296.1 | (2)% | (2)% |
| Software revenue breakdown by product line | ||||||||
| Industrial Innovation | 744.6 | 701.9 | 6% | 9% | 1,537.7 | 1,433.2 | 7% | 8% |
| Life Sciences | 268.3 | 281.7 | (5)% | 0% | 560.9 | 566.4 | (1)% | 0% |
| Mainstream Innovation | 361.3 | 363.0 | (0)% | 4% | 708.3 | 699.7 | 1% | 3% |
| Software Revenue breakdown by geography | ||||||||
| Americas | 505.0 | 525.5 | (4)% | 2% | 1,116.2 | 1,079.1 | 3% | 5% |
| Europe | 534.8 | 491.9 | 9% | 10% | 1,048.0 | 995.1 | 5% | 5% |
| Asia | 334.4 | 329.1 | 2% | 6% | 642.8 | 625.2 | 3% | 5% |
| Operating income | € 446.1 | € 447.8 | (0)% | € 932.2 | € 914.3 | 2% | ||
| Operating margin | 29.3% | 29.9% | 30.1% | 30.5% | ||||
| Net income attributable to shareholders | € 391.0 | € 397.1 | (2)% | € 811.2 | € 794.3 | 2% | ||
| Diluted earnings per share | € 0.30 | € 0.30 | (1)% | 4% | € 0.61 | € 0.60 | 2% | 5% |
| Closing headcount | 26,253 | 25,811 | 2% | 26,253 | 25,811 | 2% | ||
| Average Rate USD per Euro | 1.13 | 1.08 | 5% | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1% | ||
| Average Rate JPY per Euro | 163.81 | 167.77 | (2)% | 162.12 | 164.46 | (1)% | ||
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
ACQUISITIONS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPACT
(unaudited; in millions of Euros)
| In millions of Euros | Non-IFRS reported | o/w growth at constant rate and scope | o/w change of scope impact at current year rate | o/w FX impact on previous year figures | ||
| June 30,
2025 |
June 30,
2024 |
Change | ||||
| Revenue QTD | 1,523.2 | 1,495.8 | 27.4 | 72.6 | 7.5 | (52.7) |
| Revenue YTD | 3,096.2 | 2,995.4 | 100.7 | 125.9 | 7.7 | (32.9) |
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited; in millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages)
| In millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages | IFRS reported | |||
| Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
| June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Licenses and other software revenue | 275.6 | 271.8 | 473.7 | 490.3 |
| Subscription and Support revenue | 1,097.1 | 1,074.8 | 2,331.7 | 2,209.1 |
| Software revenue | 1,372.7 | 1,346.5 | 2,805.4 | 2,699.4 |
| Services revenue | 148.9 | 149.2 | 289.2 | 296.1 |
| Total Revenue | € 1,521.6 | € 1,495.8 | € 3,094.6 | € 2,995.4 |
| Cost of software revenue (1) | (120.1) | (124.8) | (249.3) | (236.8) |
| Cost of services revenue | (144.6) | (127.9) | (275.7) | (259.8) |
| Research and development expenses | (348.7) | (326.1) | (697.3) | (637.5) |
| Marketing and sales expenses | (448.0) | (423.8) | (894.5) | (844.1) |
| General and administrative expenses | (123.7) | (111.6) | (244.2) | (216.7) |
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation | (85.4) | (92.3) | (173.8) | (185.6) |
| Other operating income and expense, net | (9.3) | (13.2) | (13.7) | (15.0) |
| Total Operating Expenses | (1,279.9) | (1,219.8) | (2,548.4) | (2,395.4) |
| Operating Income | € 241.7 | € 276.0 | € 546.1 | € 600.0 |
| Financial income (loss), net | 29.9 | 33.3 | 60.2 | 63.4 |
| Income before income taxes | € 271.5 | € 309.2 | € 606.3 | € 663.5 |
| Income tax expense | (53.0) | (47.7) | (128.4) | (116.0) |
| Net Income | € 218.6 | € 261.5 | € 477.9 | € 547.5 |
| Non-controlling interest | 4.9 | 1.2 | 6.1 | 1.0 |
| Net Income attributable to equity holders of the parent | € 223.5 | € 262.7 | € 484.0 | € 548.4 |
| Basic earnings per share | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.37 | 0.42 |
| Diluted earnings per share | € 0.17 | € 0.21 | € 0.37 | € 0.42 |
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in millions) | 1,315.9 | 1,313.2 | 1,314.9 | 1,313.7 |
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in millions) | 1,324.4 | 1,326.2 | 1,325.7 | 1,328.7 |
(1) Excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation.
| IFRS reported
|
Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | ||
| Change (2) | Change in constant currencies | Change (2) | Change in constant currencies | |
| Total Revenue | 2% | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Revenue by activity | ||||
| Software revenue | 2% | 6% | 4% | 5% |
| Services revenue | (0)% | 3% | (2)% | (2)% |
| Software Revenue by product line | ||||
| Industrial Innovation | 6% | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Life Sciences | (5)% | 0% | (1)% | 0% |
| Mainstream Innovation | (1)% | 3% | 1% | 3% |
| Software Revenue by geography | ||||
| Americas | (4)% | 2% | 3% | 5% |
| Europe | 8% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| Asia | 2% | 6% | 3% | 5% |
(2) Variation compared to the same period in the prior year.
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(unaudited; in millions of Euros)
| In millions of Euros | IFRS reported | |
| June 30, | December 31, | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| ASSETS | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,083.7 | 3,952.6 |
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 1,575.9 | 2,120.9 |
| Contract assets | 40.1 | 30.1 |
| Other current assets | 406.2 | 464.0 |
| Total current assets | 6,105.9 | 6,567.6 |
| Property and equipment, net | 903.5 | 945.8 |
| Goodwill and Intangible assets, net | 7,030.3 | 7,687.1 |
| Other non-current assets | 375.7 | 345.5 |
| Total non-current assets | 8,309.4 | 8,978.3 |
| Total Assets | € 14,415.3 | € 15,545.9 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Trade accounts payable | 183.2 | 259.9 |
| Contract liabilities | 1,559.3 | 1,663.4 |
| Borrowings, current | 534.0 | 450.8 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,063.0 | 1,147.4 |
| Total current liabilities | 3,339.5 | 3,521.5 |
| Borrowings, non-current | 2,043.9 | 2,042.8 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 836.0 | 900.9 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,879.9 | 2,943.7 |
| Non-controlling interests | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| Parent shareholders’ equity | 8,184.3 | 9,066.6 |
| Total Liabilities | € 14,415.3 | € 15,545.9 |
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
(unaudited; in millions of Euros)
| In millions of Euros | IFRS reported | |||||
| Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||
| June 30, | June 30, | Change | June 30, | June 30, | Change | |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent | 223.5 | 262.7 | (39.3) | 484.0 | 548.4 | (64.4) |
| Non-controlling interest | (4.9) | (1.2) | (3.7) | (6.1) | (1.0) | (5.1) |
| Net income | 218.6 | 261.5 | (42.9) | 477.9 | 547.5 | (69.5) |
| Depreciation of property and equipment | 48.5 | 45.1 | 3.4 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 6.2 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 86.2 | 94.2 | (8.0) | 175.9 | 189.4 | (13.5) |
| Adjustments for other non-cash items | 20.5 | 36.6 | (16.1) | 36.6 | 74.3 | (37.7) |
| Changes in working capital | (39.4) | 21.9 | (61.3) | 358.0 | 226.3 | 131.7 |
| Net Cash From Operating Activities | € 334.3 | € 459.3 | € ( 124.9) | € 1,147.3 | € 1,130.2 | € 17.2 |
| Additions to property, equipment and intangibles assets | (39.3) | (50.6) | 11.3 | (95.3) | (107.8) | 12.5 |
| Payment for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (9.2) | (11.2) | 2.0 | (202.9) | (15.7) | (187.2) |
| Other | 3.2 | 0.8 | 2.3 | (34.6) | 23.1 | (57.7) |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | € (45.3) | € (61.0) | € 15.6 | € (332.8) | € (100.4) | € (232.4) |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 7.4 | 13.9 | (6.5) | 29.6 | 35.2 | (5.7) |
| Cash dividends paid | (342.6) | (302.7) | (39.9) | (342.6) | (302.7) | (39.9) |
| Repurchase and sale of treasury stock | (144.7) | (176.6) | 31.8 | (224.8) | (307.7) | 82.9 |
| Capital increase | 111.3 | – | 111.3 | 111.3 | – | 111.3 |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | 0.0 | (0.0) | 0.0 | (0.2) | (2.6) | 2.5 |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 121.3 | – | 121.3 | 81.0 | – | 81.0 |
| Repayment of borrowings | – | (0.1) | 0.1 | (18.5) | (0.2) | (18.4) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | (22.7) | (18.3) | (4.4) | (45.4) | (42.3) | (3.0) |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | € (270.0) | € (483.7) | € 213.7 | € (409.5) | € (620.2) | € 210.7 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (178.1) | 21.0 | (199.1) | (273.9) | 53.6 | (327.5) |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | € (159.1) | € (64.4) | € (94.7) | € 131.2 | € 463.2 | € (332.1) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | € 4,242.9 | € 4,095.9 | € 3,952.6 | € 3,568.3 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | € 4,083.7 | € 4,031.5 | € 4,083.7 | € 4,031.5 | ||
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION
IFRS – NON-IFRS RECONCILIATION
(unaudited; in millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages)
Readers are cautioned that the supplemental non-IFRS information presented in this press release is subject to inherent limitations. It is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered as a substitute for IFRS measurements. Also, the Group’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled “non-IFRS” measures used by other companies. Further specific limitations for individual non-IFRS measures, and the reasons for presenting non-IFRS financial information, are set forth in the Group’s Document d’Enregistrement Universel for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the AMF on March 18, 2025. To compensate for these limitations, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information should be read not in isolation, but only in conjunction with the Group’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.
| In millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages | Three months ended June 30, | Change | ||||||
| 2025 | Adjustment(1) | 2025 | 2024 | Adjustment(1) | 2024 | IFRS | Non-IFRS(2) | |
| IFRS | Non-IFRS | IFRS | Non-IFRS | |||||
| Total Revenue | € 1,521.6 | € 1.6 | € 1,523.2 | € 1,495.8 | – | € 1,495.8 | 2% | 2% |
| Revenue breakdown by activity | ||||||||
| Software revenue | 1,372.7 | 1.6 | 1,374.2 | 1,346.5 | – | 1,346.5 | 2% | 2% |
| Licenses and other software revenue | 275.6 | – | 275.6 | 271.8 | – | 271.8 | 1% | 1% |
| Subscription and Support revenue | 1,097.1 | 1.6 | 1,098.6 | 1,074.8 | – | 1,074.8 | 2% | 2% |
| Recurring portion of Software revenue | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||
| Services revenue | 148.9 | – | 148.9 | 149.2 | – | 149.2 | (0)% | (0)% |
| Software Revenue breakdown by product line | ||||||||
| Industrial Innovation | 744.6 | – | 744.6 | 701.9 | – | 701.9 | 6% | 6% |
| Life Sciences | 268.3 | – | 268.3 | 281.7 | – | 281.7 | (5)% | (5)% |
| Mainstream Innovation | 359.7 | 1.6 | 361.3 | 363.0 | – | 363.0 | (1)% | (0)% |
| Software Revenue breakdown by geography | ||||||||
| Americas | 505.0 | – | 505.0 | 525.5 | – | 525.5 | (4)% | (4)% |
| Europe | 533.4 | 1.4 | 534.8 | 491.9 | – | 491.9 | 8% | 9% |
| Asia | 334.3 | 0.1 | 334.4 | 329.1 | – | 329.1 | 2% | 2% |
| Total Operating Expenses | € (1,279.9) | € 202.9 | € (1,077.1) | € (1,219.8) | € 171.9 | € (1,047.9) | 5% | 3% |
| Share-based compensation expense and related social charges | (107.7) | 107.7 | – | (65.8) | 65.8 | – | ||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation | (85.4) | 85.4 | – | (92.3) | 92.3 | – | ||
| Lease incentives of acquired companies | (0.4) | 0.4 | – | (0.5) | 0.5 | – | ||
| Other operating income and expense, net | (9.3) | 9.3 | – | (13.2) | 13.2 | – | ||
| Operating Income | € 241.7 | € 204.4 | € 446.1 | € 276.0 | € 171.9 | € 447.8 | (12)% | (0)% |
| Operating Margin | 15.9% | 29.3% | 18.4% | 29.9% | ||||
| Financial income (loss), net | 29.9 | 0.6 | 30.4 | 33.3 | 0.5 | 33.8 | (10)% | (10)% |
| Income tax expense | (53.0) | (32.8) | (85.7) | (47.7) | (36.4) | (84.1) | 11% | 2% |
| Non-controlling interest | 4.9 | (4.7) | 0.3 | 1.2 | (1.6) | (0.4) | 300% | (167)% |
| Net Income attributable to shareholders | € 223.5 | € 167.6 | € 391.0 | € 262.7 | € 134.4 | € 397.1 | (15)% | (2)% |
| Diluted Earnings Per Share (3) | € 0.17 | € 0.13 | € 0.30 | € 0.21 | € 0.09 | € 0.30 | (19)% | (1)% |
(1) In the reconciliation schedule above, (i) all adjustments to IFRS revenue data reflect the exclusion of the effect of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ contract liabilities (deferred revenue); (ii) adjustments to IFRS operating expense data reflect the exclusion of the amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation, share-based compensation expense, including related social charges, lease incentives of acquired companies, as detailed below, and other operating income and expense, net including acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets; (iii) adjustments to IFRS financial loss, net reflect the exclusion of certain one-time items included in financial loss, net, and; (iv) all adjustments to IFRS income data reflect the combined effect of these adjustments, plus with respect to net income and diluted earnings per share, certain one-time tax effects and the income tax effect of the non-IFRS adjustments.
| In millions of Euros, except percentages | Three months ended June 30, | Change | ||||||||
| 2025
IFRS |
Share-based compensation expense and related social charges | Lease incentives of acquired companies | 2025
Non-IFRS |
2024
IFRS |
Share-based compensation expense and related social charges | Lease incentives of acquired companies | 2024
Non-IFRS |
IFRS | Non-
IFRS |
|
| Cost of revenue | (264.7) | 13.9 | 0.1 | (250.7) | (252.8) | 5.0 | 0.1 | (247.6) | 5% | 1% |
| Research and development expenses | (348.7) | 28.9 | 0.1 | (319.7) | (326.1) | 20.4 | 0.2 | (305.5) | 7% | 5% |
| Marketing and sales expenses | (448.0) | 39.7 | 0.1 | (408.2) | (423.8) | 23.2 | 0.1 | (400.5) | 6% | 2% |
| General and administrative expenses | (123.7) | 25.2 | 0.0 | (98.5) | (111.6) | 17.2 | 0.0 | (94.3) | 11% | 4% |
| Total | € 107.7 | € 0.4 | € 65.8 | € 0.5 | ||||||
(2) The non-IFRS percentage increase (decrease) compares non-IFRS measures for the two different periods. In the event there is non-IFRS adjustment to the relevant measure for only one of the periods under comparison, the non-IFRS increase (decrease) compares the non-IFRS measure to the relevant IFRS measure.
(3) Based on a weighted average 1,324.4 million diluted shares for Q2 2025 and 1,326.2 million diluted shares for Q2 2024, and, for IFRS only, a diluted net income attributable to the sharehorlders of € 223.5 million for Q2 2025 (€ 276.7 million for Q2 2024). The Diluted net income attributable to equity holders of the Group corresponds to the Net Income attributable to equity holders of the Group adjusted by the impact of the share-based compensation plans to be settled either in cash or in shares at the option of the Group.
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION
IFRS – NON-IFRS RECONCILIATION
(unaudited; in millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages)
Readers are cautioned that the supplemental non-IFRS information presented in this press release is subject to inherent limitations. It is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered as a substitute for IFRS measurements. Also, the Group’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled “non-IFRS” measures used by other companies. Further specific limitations for individual non-IFRS measures, and the reasons for presenting non-IFRS financial information, are set forth in the Group’s Document d’Enregistrement Universel for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the AMF on March 18, 2025. To compensate for these limitations, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information should be read not in isolation, but only in conjunction with the Group’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.
| In millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages | Six months ended June 30, | Change | ||||||
| 2025 | Adjustment(1) | 2025 | 2024 | Adjustment(1) | 2024 | IFRS | Non-IFRS(2) | |
| IFRS | Non-IFRS | IFRS | Non-IFRS | |||||
| Total Revenue | € 3,094.6 | € 1.6 | € 3,096.2 | € 2,995.4 | – | € 2,995.4 | 3% | 3% |
| Revenue breakdown by activity | ||||||||
| Software revenue | 2,805.4 | 1.6 | 2,807.0 | 2,699.4 | – | 2,699.4 | 4% | 4% |
| Licenses and other software revenue | 473.7 | – | 473.7 | 490.3 | – | 490.3 | (3)% | (3)% |
| Subscription and Support revenue | 2,331.7 | 1.6 | 2,333.2 | 2,209.1 | – | 2,209.1 | 6% | 6% |
| Recurring portion of Software revenue | 83% | 83% | 82% | 82% | ||||
| Services revenue | 289.2 | – | 289.2 | 296.1 | – | 296.1 | (2)% | (2)% |
| Software Revenue breakdown by product line | ||||||||
| Industrial Innovation | 1,537.7 | – | 1,537.7 | 1,433.2 | – | 1,433.2 | 7% | 7% |
| Life Sciences | 560.9 | – | 560.9 | 566.4 | – | 566.4 | (1)% | (1)% |
| Mainstream Innovation | 706.8 | 1.6 | 708.3 | 699.7 | – | 699.7 | 1% | 1% |
| Software Revenue breakdown by geography | ||||||||
| Americas | 1,116.1 | 0.1 | 1,116.2 | 1,079.1 | – | 1,079.1 | 3% | 3% |
| Europe | 1,046.6 | 1.4 | 1,048.0 | 995.1 | – | 995.1 | 5% | 5% |
| Asia | 642.7 | 0.1 | 642.8 | 625.2 | – | 625.2 | 3% | 3% |
| Total Operating Expenses | € (2,548.4) | € 384.4 | € (2,164.0) | € (2,395.4) | € 314.3 | € (2,081.1) | 6% | 4% |
| Share-based compensation expense and related social charges | (196.2) | 196.2 | – | (112.6) | 112.6 | – | ||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation | (173.8) | 173.8 | – | (185.6) | 185.6 | – | ||
| Lease incentives of acquired companies | (0.8) | 0.8 | – | (1.2) | 1.2 | – | ||
| Other operating income and expense, net | (13.7) | 13.7 | – | (15.0) | 15.0 | – | ||
| Operating Income | € 546.1 | € 386.0 | € 932.2 | € 600.0 | € 314.3 | € 914.3 | (9)% | 2% |
| Operating Margin | 17.6% | 30.1% | 20.0% | 30.5% | ||||
| Financial income (loss), net | 60.2 | 1.1 | 61.3 | 63.4 | 1.5 | 64.9 | (5)% | (6)% |
| Income tax expense | (128.4) | (54.4) | (182.8) | (116.0) | (68.0) | (184.0) | 11% | (1)% |
| Non-controlling interest | 6.1 | (5.6) | 0.5 | 1.0 | (1.9) | (0.9) | N/A | (152)% |
| Net Income attributable to shareholders | € 484.0 | € 327.2 | € 811.2 | € 548.4 | € 245.9 | € 794.3 | (12)% | 2% |
| Diluted Earnings Per Share (3) | € 0.37 | € 0.25 | € 0.61 | € 0.42 | € 0.17 | € 0.60 | (14)% | 2% |
(1) In the reconciliation schedule above, (i) all adjustments to IFRS revenue data reflect the exclusion of the effect of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ contract liabilities (deferred revenue); (ii) adjustments to IFRS operating expense data reflect the exclusion of the amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation, share-based compensation expense, including related social charges, lease incentives of acquired companies, as detailed below, and other operating income and expense, net including acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets; (iii) adjustments to IFRS financial loss, net reflect the exclusion of certain one-time items included in financial loss, net, and; (iv) all adjustments to IFRS income data reflect the combined effect of these adjustments, plus with respect to net income and diluted earnings per share, certain one-time tax effects and the income tax effect of the non-IFRS adjustments.
| In millions of Euros, except percentages | Six months ended June 30, | Change | ||||||||
| 2025
IFRS |
Share-based compensation expense and related social charges | Lease incentives of acquired companies | 2025
Non-IFRS |
2024
IFRS |
Share-based compensation expense and related social charges | Lease incentives of acquired companies | 2024
Non-IFRS |
IFRS | Non-
IFRS |
|
| Cost of revenue | (525.0) | 18.8 | 0.2 | (505.9) | (496.5) | 8.0 | 0.3 | (488.2) | 6% | 4% |
| Research and development expenses | (697.3) | 61.4 | 0.3 | (635.7) | (637.5) | 38.3 | 0.6 | (598.7) | 9% | 6% |
| Marketing and sales expenses | (894.5) | 64.2 | 0.2 | (830.1) | (844.1) | 36.8 | 0.2 | (807.1) | 6% | 3% |
| General and administrative expenses | (244.2) | 51.8 | 0.1 | (192.3) | (216.7) | 29.5 | 0.1 | (187.1) | 13% | 3% |
| Total | € 196.2 | € 0.8 | € 112.6 | € 1.2 | ||||||
(2) The non-IFRS percentage increase (decrease) compares non-IFRS measures for the two different periods. In the event there is non-IFRS adjustment to the relevant measure for only one of the periods under comparison, the non-IFRS increase (decrease) compares the non-IFRS measure to the relevant IFRS measure.
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Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law today congratulated Hong Kong’s Ryan Choi on winning a gold medal in the Men’s Foil Individual event at the 2025 Fencing World Championships.
Miss Law lauded the 27-year-old foil fencer for delivering an impressive performance in the competition, demonstrating Hong Kong athletes’ charm and perseverance.
“We are thrilled by his achievement in winning Hong Kong’s first ever gold medal in the Fencing World Championships.
“I hope the Hong Kong China fencing team will continue to strive for excellence. I have faith in them to perform spectacularly again in the 15th National Games to be held in November.”
Source: Government of India
Source: Government of India (2)
rime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour on Wednesday, visiting the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, aiming to strengthen India’s global diplomatic engagements.
At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Modi will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from July 23 to 24. This will be his fourth visit to the UK, reflecting the growing warmth and depth of the bilateral relationship.
India and the United Kingdom share historical ties that have evolved into a robust and mutually beneficial partnership. A major milestone in the relationship was achieved during the India-UK virtual summit on 4 May 2021, when Prime Minister Modi and then UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and adopted an ambitious India-UK Roadmap 2030. This roadmap continues to steer cooperation across various sectors including trade, security, education, technology, and climate change.
The visit also comes in the wake of the recent general elections in the UK held on 4 July 2024, where the Labour Party returned to power after 14 years, winning 412 out of 650 seats. Keir Starmer assumed office as Prime Minister, and PM Modi extended his congratulations during a telephonic conversation on 6 July, also inviting him for an early visit to India.
In its election manifesto, the Labour Party pledged to pursue a new strategic partnership with India, focusing on the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and deepening cooperation in critical sectors. The two leaders had earlier met on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil in November 2024 and briefly interacted again during the G7 Summit in Canada in June 2025.
Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, Prime Minister Starmer had spoken to PM Modi to convey his condolences and support. On 6 May 2025, both leaders held a telephonic conversation and announced the successful conclusion of the India-UK FTA and the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention, marking a historic development in bilateral ties.
High-level exchanges have been a consistent feature of India-UK relations. President Droupadi Murmu visited London in September 2022 to attend the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and met King Charles III during her visit. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar represented India at the Coronation of King Charles III in May 2023 and engaged with global leaders during his visit. He also addressed members of the Indian community and interacted with Indian-origin UK MPs and students.
Prime Minister Modi had earlier met former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on multiple occasions, including during the G20 Summit in India in September 2023 and at the G7 Summit in Italy in June 2024. Their discussions covered progress on the India-UK FTA and other key areas under the Roadmap 2030. Sunak’s official visit to India in 2023 and bilateral engagements in Japan and Bali further contributed to the growing momentum in the relationship. Notably, the Young Professionals Scheme was launched following their meeting in Bali in 2022, enhancing mobility for youth between the two countries.
In April 2022, then UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited India and held wide-ranging discussions with PM Modi. The visit saw the announcement of an ‘Open General Export Licence’ for Indian companies and the signing of MoUs in nuclear energy and global innovation, along with a joint statement on cyber cooperation.
Earlier, in November 2021, Prime Minister Modi had visited the UK to attend the COP26 World Leaders’ Summit in Glasgow, where he and Prime Minister Boris Johnson jointly launched the One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative under the International Solar Alliance and the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) initiative under the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the UK in January 2025 and held bilateral talks with the Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, underscoring the strong parliamentary ties between the two democracies.
Source: Government of India
Source: Government of India (4)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora as he arrived in London on Wednesday evening for a historic two-day visit aimed at strengthening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and finalising the long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
As PM Modi reached his hotel in the heart of the city, hundreds of Indian community members gathered outside with chants of “Modi, Modi,” “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and “Vande Mataram.” Dressed in traditional Indian attire, artists played dhols while others danced and waved posters welcoming the Prime Minister.
“Touched by the warm welcome from the Indian community in the UK. Their affection and passion towards India’s progress is truly heartening,” PM Modi shared on X.
The atmosphere outside the hotel was electric, with many attendees expressing pride and emotion after meeting the Prime Minister. “We are so proud… I am still in tears. The happiness and joy he brought while shaking our hands is unforgettable,” said one member of the diaspora.
Many in the crowd shared similar sentiments, praising the Prime Minister for his global stature, leadership, and commitment to India’s growth. “The aura I witnessed was simply amazing. He looked like a saint. That is why people like PM Modi a lot,” said another enthusiastic supporter.
Scheduled for July 23–24, PM Modi’s visit comes at the invitation of newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and marks his fourth official trip to the United Kingdom. The visit follows recent meetings between the two leaders at the G20 Summit in Brazil and the G7 in June this year.
“Leaving for the UK, a country with which our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has achieved significant momentum in the last few years. I look forward to my talks with PM Keir Starmer and my meeting with His Majesty King Charles III,” PM Modi posted before departing.
According to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit will focus on advancing collaboration across key areas such as trade and economy, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate change, healthcare, education, and people-to-people ties.
The centrepiece of the discussions will be the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, expected to significantly boost bilateral trade
PM Modi is also expected to meet King Charles III during his stay in London, further deepening the diplomatic warmth between the two nations.
(With agencies inputs)
Source: ASEAN
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered pre-recorded keynote remarks at the ASEAN–India Forum 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand. In his message, Dr. Kao reaffirmed ASEAN’s strong commitment to advancing the ASEAN–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through tourism. He also emphasized the importance of sustainable tourism, stronger transport connectivity, and collaborative destination marketing, highlighting the regional tagline “A Destination for Every Dream.”
The post Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers Pre-Recorded Keynote Remarks at the ASEAN–India Forum 2025 appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn today began a visit to Beijing by calling on the National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development and the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Security.
This morning, Ms Linn called on National Cultural Heritage Administration Deputy Administrator Qiao Yunfei. They discussed the organisation of artefact exhibitions, youth exchange activities and talent training, as well as research on antiquities, nominations for World Heritage status, and the application of technology in heritage conservation.
Ms Linn then called on the Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development, and briefed a team led by Vice Minister Qin Haixiang on developments in Hong Kong’s construction sector.
The two parties exchanged views on the application of technology to reduce construction costs and enhance productivity, and on promoting the establishment of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Construction Standards.
They also spoke about leveraging Hong Kong’s certification system and high degree of internationalism in the development of Modular Integrated Construction and other innovative construction technologies, and about the rehabilitation and redevelopment of old buildings.
Afterwards, Ms Linn and her delegation had lunch with Minister Ni Hong, and compared experiences of construction and urban development in both places.
In the afternoon, Ms Linn met Human Resources & Social Security Vice Minister Yu Jiadong to exchange views on talent development in the construction industry.
Topics discussed included integrating Hong Kong construction professionals into the Mainland’s “Professional Title” evaluation mechanism, mutual recognition of various professional qualifications between the Mainland and Hong Kong, formulating Greater Bay Area skill standards and implementing the “One Examination, Multiple Certification” arrangement for skilled technicians and workers in the construction sector.
Ms Linn thanked the Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development and the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Security for their strong support of the long-term development of Hong Kong’s construction industry.
She also expressed hope that the construction and engineering sectors of the Mainland and Hong Kong can deepen exchanges and co-operation to jointly promote the high-quality development of the bay area’s construction industry, and to establish Hong Kong as an international infrastructure centre.
The development chief later joined participants on a study tour looking at national water infrastructure, culture and technology. Together, they visited the Tuancheng Lake Regulating Pond, a terminal on the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
She also had dinner with study tour participants and heard about their experiences.
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Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) responded to the approval of Michigan’s request for a major disaster declaration following the catastrophic ice storm that impacted communities throughout Northern Michigan and the Eastern Upper Peninsula in late March. In May, Peters and Slotkin sent a letter to President Trump urging his swift approval of this declaration to support areas affected by the storm. With this declaration, critical assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance Program will be available to communities in Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Kalkaska and Mackinac Counties, as well as the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians.
“I’m pleased that funding is coming to Northern Michigan to bolster the ongoing recovery efforts following the ice storm this March,” said Senator Peters. “The State of Michigan and local emergency managers continue to work hard because this job is not finished, and I’ll keep fighting to help our communities get the resources they need to bounce back stronger.”
“This is welcome news and a big step for the many Michiganders who are still recovering from the once-in-a-generation ice storm in Northern Michigan and the UP in March,” said Senator Slotkin. “There is still more work ahead, but my office is here to help Michiganders navigate the federal disaster process to rebuild and recover.”
The National Weather Service has ranked this as one of the most significant ice storms ever recorded in Northern Michigan. State and federal officials estimate the storms caused more than $137 million in immediate response costs, and inflicted severe damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, including leaving residents without power for weeks. The long-term impacts to local government, industries, and residents remain to be seen.
FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides assistance to eligible applicants, including local governments, to respond and recover from major disasters. In Michigan, the authorized funding can be used for debris removal and emergency protective measures such as eligible overtime work and permanent restoration of infrastructure. For additional information regarding the federal assistance, please contact the MSP Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division at 517-243-0149.
Peters and Slotkin have fought to aid Northern Michigan’s impacted communities from the start. In the days following this devastating storm, the lawmakers wrote to Governor Whitmer expressing their willingness to support any federal support needed as part of the State of Michigan’s response. In June, Peters and Slotkin called on the Small Business Administration to approve the State of Michigan’s Rapid Administrative Disaster Declaration request for eligible counties, which was later approved by SBA Administrator Loeffler.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
FAIRFAX, Va., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voice2Me.ai, the boutique firm driving innovation in enterprise AI voice intelligence, today announced major platform expansions that sets a new standard for AI voice automation with secure, production-grade agents now available across Salesforce, PEGA, and ServiceNow. Building on its success in the ServiceNow certified store, the company’s ultra-secured AI voice agents are now available across Salesforce and PEGA platforms, demonstrating how enterprises can deploy top AI voice agents that are ready to take your call across multiple enterprise ecosystems.
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Voice2Me.ai’s expansion from its flagship ServiceNow integration to Salesforce and PEGA represents a significant milestone in making the best AI voice agents accessible across all major enterprise platforms. The company’s certified and approved ServiceNow apps in the ServiceNow store, has driven deeper trust and recognition in the industry, establishing Voice2Me.ai as the go-to provider for building AI voice agents for production-grade enterprise environments.
“Our expansion beyond ServiceNow proves that organizations across all platforms are hungry for top AI voice agents that deliver both security and simplicity,” said Eva Karnaukh, CEO of Voice2Me.ai. “We’re not just building AI voice agents – we’re creating intelligent conversation platforms that transform how enterprises communicate across their entire technology stack.”
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Voice2Me.ai’s platform distinguishes itself through enterprise-grade security architecture combined with a large-model agnostic approach that delivers fast, secure, and scalable AI voice intelligence. This foundation ensures that AI voice agents are ready to take your call while maintaining the highest standards of data protection across all integrated platforms.
“The question isn’t whether AI voice agents are ready to take your call – it’s whether your enterprise platform can deliver the conversational experiences your customers expect with military-grade security,” added Karnaukh. “Our model-agnostic approach ensures that regardless of your enterprise architecture, you can deploy the best AI voice agents that integrate seamlessly with your existing workflows.”
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Key technical innovations include:
With zero data persistence, FedRAMP/HIPAA readiness, and human-in-the-loop controls, the platform is trusted by government, healthcare, and financial services alike.
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Following successful deployments across ServiceNow, Salesforce, and PEGA, Voice2Me.ai is strategically planning its next integration with either Appian or Workday, depending on market priorities. This expansion strategy demonstrates the company’s commitment to making top AI voice agents available across all major enterprise platforms while maintaining the security and performance standards required for building AI voice agents for production.
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Organizations interested in learning more about building AI voice agents for production environments can access comprehensive resources and technical documentation through Voice2Me.ai’s platform. The company’s fast, secure, and scalable architecture enables rapid deployment of top AI voice agents that are ready to take your call across any enterprise platform.
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Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kim Dovey, Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, The University of Melbourne
Balinese officials have begun the demolition of more than 40 businesses at Bingin Beach, a popular tourist spot in the Uluwatu region.
In June, the Balinese House of Representatives determined the settlement is on public land, and is therefore illegal and needs to be demolished. But I’d argue it doesn’t.
The Bingin Beach coastal settlement began development in the 1970s as an informal surfer hub at the base of a steep escarpment. The beach is a few hundred metres long and largely disappears at high tide.
Originally lined with a string of makeshift warungs (small food stores) and cheap accommodations, the settlement has grown incrementally over the decades, up and along the escarpment, with an intensive mix of surf shops, restaurants and small hotels.
The steepness of the slope precludes vehicle access. The only public access is via two somewhat narrow pedestrian stairways.
While it initially served the surfer community, the settlement now caters to a broader tourist market, with some rooms going for upwards of US$150 per night.
But after more than 50 years of incremental development, the House of Representatives has declared the settlement was illegally constructed on state land, and has ordered the demolition of 45 buildings – effectively the entire settlement.
While most of the buildings seem highly durable, the demolition order is based on illegality, and not durability. A spokesperson for the traders argues most of the businesses are locally owned, and livelihoods are at stake.
The former farmland at the top of the escarpment is also covered with tourist developments that mostly emerged since 2010, and now extend up to a kilometre inland. This is a much more familiar landscape for Bali: a mix of walled hotel compounds and private villas, with manicured gardens and swimming pools.
However, one could scarcely call this larger settlement “planned”. Shops and restaurants emerge wherever they can find a market along the narrow roads. There are no sidewalks and pedestrians are constantly engaged in an anxious game of negotiated passing.
The infrastructure of roads and lanes has also been designed incrementally, across the former farm fields, as the settlement developed. The resulting street network is convoluted and largely unwalkable. The most common street sign is “no beach access this way”.
I’m an academic, architect and urban planner who studies informal settlements and informal urbanism more generally. In this context “informal” can mean illegal, makeshift and unplanned, but it can also mean incremental, adaptive and inventive.
Informal settlement is the means by which a large proportion of Indonesians produce affordable housing. It is also the most traditional form of indigenous housing globally.
After many decades of governments trying to demolish such settlements, the overwhelming consensus across the United Nations Human Settlements Programme is that wholesale demolition is rarely an answer. On-site formalisation and upgrading is the more sustainable pathway.
When engaging with informal settlements, we need to preserve the infrastructures that work and only demolish where necessary. The Bingin Beach escarpment settlement has proven sustainable and has become an integral part of the local heritage.
Its demolition will destroy livelihoods and displace the surfing market, while feathering other nests.
So why is it being demolished? Perhaps to clear the ground for the next round of up-market resorts – what urban studies research calls “accumulation by disposession”. Bingin is widely seen as a major real estate hotspot for investment.
One of the key dangers of informal settlement is “overdevelopment”. Without
formal planning codes, density can escalate to destroy the very attraction that produced the settlement.
Most buildings along the Bingin Beach escarpment are two to four storeys, and step back with the slope of the escarpment. The exception is the 2019 addition of the Morabito Art Cliff hotel that rises more than six storeys, obscuring the natural landscape, blocking views, and setting a precedent for more of the same.
If everyone in the area built like this, the Bingin settlement would be replaced with a cliff of buildings. To demolish this one building would set a useful precedent of containing the settlement to a sustainable scale.
A few hundred metres south-west of Bingin Beach, a different story unfolds near the beach known as Impossibles. Here, a precarious limestone cliff largely precludes access to the beach, and the clifftop has long been lined with low-rise tourist compounds.
This earlier layer of development is now being demolished and replaced with larger, denser resorts as part of the Amali project which claims a “rare cliff-front location”. The location is “rare” because about half of the 50-metre-high cliff has been excavated to construct villa units quite literally in the cliff.
This excavation was well underway when, in May 2024, it caused much of the remaining natural cliff face to collapse onto the beach and into the ocean. It remains unclear whether the excavation was formally approved. Either way, it prompts the question: what if everyone did that?
The Bingin escarpment and the Impossibles cliff face represent very different kinds of development. One is incremental, irregular and geared to its social and environmental context, while the other is large-grain and environmentally destructive. It makes no sense to demolish the former in order to make way for the latter.
It is imperative to not only save the Bingin Beach settlement, which is part of Bali’s surfing heritage, but also to awaken from the impossible dream of building more and more villas on this fragile and limited coastland.
Kim Dovey does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. Bali is built on informal and ‘illegal’ settlements. Bulldozing Bingin Beach misses the real threat of overdevelopment – https://theconversation.com/bali-is-built-on-informal-and-illegal-settlements-bulldozing-bingin-beach-misses-the-real-threat-of-overdevelopment-261755
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) — The Thai military said on Thursday that a clash broke out on the border with Cambodia after the Cambodian side opened fire.
In turn, a spokesman for the Cambodian Defense Ministry said that Cambodian soldiers clashed with Thai soldiers in a disputed border area on Thursday. –0–
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Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Kim Dovey, Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, The University of Melbourne
Balinese officials have begun the demolition of more than 40 businesses at Bingin Beach, a popular tourist spot in the Uluwatu region.
In June, the Balinese House of Representatives determined the settlement is on public land, and is therefore illegal and needs to be demolished. But I’d argue it doesn’t.
The Bingin Beach coastal settlement began development in the 1970s as an informal surfer hub at the base of a steep escarpment. The beach is a few hundred metres long and largely disappears at high tide.
Originally lined with a string of makeshift warungs (small food stores) and cheap accommodations, the settlement has grown incrementally over the decades, up and along the escarpment, with an intensive mix of surf shops, restaurants and small hotels.
The steepness of the slope precludes vehicle access. The only public access is via two somewhat narrow pedestrian stairways.
While it initially served the surfer community, the settlement now caters to a broader tourist market, with some rooms going for upwards of US$150 per night.
But after more than 50 years of incremental development, the House of Representatives has declared the settlement was illegally constructed on state land, and has ordered the demolition of 45 buildings – effectively the entire settlement.
While most of the buildings seem highly durable, the demolition order is based on illegality, and not durability. A spokesperson for the traders argues most of the businesses are locally owned, and livelihoods are at stake.
The former farmland at the top of the escarpment is also covered with tourist developments that mostly emerged since 2010, and now extend up to a kilometre inland. This is a much more familiar landscape for Bali: a mix of walled hotel compounds and private villas, with manicured gardens and swimming pools.
However, one could scarcely call this larger settlement “planned”. Shops and restaurants emerge wherever they can find a market along the narrow roads. There are no sidewalks and pedestrians are constantly engaged in an anxious game of negotiated passing.
The infrastructure of roads and lanes has also been designed incrementally, across the former farm fields, as the settlement developed. The resulting street network is convoluted and largely unwalkable. The most common street sign is “no beach access this way”.
I’m an academic, architect and urban planner who studies informal settlements and informal urbanism more generally. In this context “informal” can mean illegal, makeshift and unplanned, but it can also mean incremental, adaptive and inventive.
Informal settlement is the means by which a large proportion of Indonesians produce affordable housing. It is also the most traditional form of indigenous housing globally.
After many decades of governments trying to demolish such settlements, the overwhelming consensus across the United Nations Human Settlements Programme is that wholesale demolition is rarely an answer. On-site formalisation and upgrading is the more sustainable pathway.
When engaging with informal settlements, we need to preserve the infrastructures that work and only demolish where necessary. The Bingin Beach escarpment settlement has proven sustainable and has become an integral part of the local heritage.
Its demolition will destroy livelihoods and displace the surfing market, while feathering other nests.
So why is it being demolished? Perhaps to clear the ground for the next round of up-market resorts – what urban studies research calls “accumulation by disposession”. Bingin is widely seen as a major real estate hotspot for investment.
One of the key dangers of informal settlement is “overdevelopment”. Without
formal planning codes, density can escalate to destroy the very attraction that produced the settlement.
Most buildings along the Bingin Beach escarpment are two to four storeys, and step back with the slope of the escarpment. The exception is the 2019 addition of the Morabito Art Cliff hotel that rises more than six storeys, obscuring the natural landscape, blocking views, and setting a precedent for more of the same.
If everyone in the area built like this, the Bingin settlement would be replaced with a cliff of buildings. To demolish this one building would set a useful precedent of containing the settlement to a sustainable scale.
A few hundred metres south-west of Bingin Beach, a different story unfolds near the beach known as Impossibles. Here, a precarious limestone cliff largely precludes access to the beach, and the clifftop has long been lined with low-rise tourist compounds.
This earlier layer of development is now being demolished and replaced with larger, denser resorts as part of the Amali project which claims a “rare cliff-front location”. The location is “rare” because about half of the 50-metre-high cliff has been excavated to construct villa units quite literally in the cliff.
This excavation was well underway when, in May 2024, it caused much of the remaining natural cliff face to collapse onto the beach and into the ocean. It remains unclear whether the excavation was formally approved. Either way, it prompts the question: what if everyone did that?
The Bingin escarpment and the Impossibles cliff face represent very different kinds of development. One is incremental, irregular and geared to its social and environmental context, while the other is large-grain and environmentally destructive. It makes no sense to demolish the former in order to make way for the latter.
It is imperative to not only save the Bingin Beach settlement, which is part of Bali’s surfing heritage, but also to awaken from the impossible dream of building more and more villas on this fragile and limited coastland.
Kim Dovey does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. Bali is built on informal and ‘illegal’ settlements. Bulldozing Bingin Beach misses the real threat of overdevelopment – https://theconversation.com/bali-is-built-on-informal-and-illegal-settlements-bulldozing-bingin-beach-misses-the-real-threat-of-overdevelopment-261755
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), oversaw on Wednesday a firing contest involving artillery sub-units of large combined units of the Korean People’s Army, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.
The contest examined the sub-units’ capability in carrying out a night march, combat deployment and firing attack on an unexpected enemy target in coastal regional environment and summer conditions, the report said.
Kim, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, expressed his satisfaction with the contest and its result.
Lauding the artillery force as the core arm of the country’s armed forces, Kim stressed the need to continuously and rapidly develop DPRK-style artillery tactics and combat methods.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Preserved at Beijing’s Civil Aviation Museum, an Airbus A310 with the registration number B-2301 stands as a physical testament to four decades of cooperation between China’s civil aviation industry and the European plane maker.
The China Eastern Airlines lettering on the fuselage and the airline’s red-and-blue logo on the tail remain distinct despite the aircraft’s age.
The plane was Airbus’ first commercial delivery to China, delivered on June 25, 1985. Received by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Shanghai Branch, which was the predecessor to China Eastern Airlines, it marked the beginning of Airbus’ partnership with China’s civil aviation sector.
The delivery came as China’s reform and opening-up accelerated demand for domestic and international air travel. With a national fleet of just over 200 aircraft at the time, China sought modern jets to expand its network. The twin-engine widebody A310 significantly boosted capacities, profitability and passenger comfort on key routes between Shanghai and locations like Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka.
“This A310 did start what became a phenomenal success story, friendship and basis of trust between airlines and us at Airbus, beyond the European aviation ecosystem and its Chinese counterparts, and even beyond that between Europe and China,” said Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
In the decades that followed, China’s civil aviation sustained an average annual growth rate of around 20 percent in total traffic turnover over a prolonged period. Successive Airbus models, including the A300, A340, A320, A330, A380 and A350, joined Chinese fleets, enabling the creation of a comprehensive domestic and international route network.
Specific models saw notable milestone achievements. The A340 pioneered a polar route, the A319 and A330 operated effectively on the high-altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the A320 family introduced a fly-by-wire digital flight control system, the A350 opened the possibility of ultra-long-haul routes, and Airbus freighters bolstered air logistics.
Airbus became both a witness to and a participant in China’s rapid aviation development.
China is now the world’s second-largest air transport market and Airbus’ largest single-country market for commercial aircraft. Operating a fleet exceeding 4,300 aircraft, over 2,200 of which are Airbus jets, Chinese aviation has evolved from follower to leader.
The Airbus 2025 global market forecast projects annual air trips per capita in China will rise from 0.6 in 2024 to 1.8 by 2044. Over the next 20 years, China is expected to become the world’s largest air transport market, requiring 9,570 new aircraft — nearly a quarter of global demand.
“It is the intention of Airbus to continue its footprint in China,” Scherer said. “Ranging from the second final assembly line at Tianjin to the development of more services and support capabilities, including digital services and, of course, pioneering with Chinese partners in sustainable aviation fuel.”
Cooperation now spans the entire aircraft life cycle from research, design, manufacturing and final assembly to operational support and end-of-life recycling.
Airbus and its Chinese partners have established facilities across China: training, engineering and customer support centers in Beijing, an A320-family final assembly line and widebody completion-and-delivery center in Tianjin, an aircraft life-cycle services center in Chengdu, a composites manufacturing center in Harbin, an innovation center in Shenzhen, and an R&D center in Suzhou. Airbus employs over 2,300 staff in China.
To mark 40 years of operations, Airbus has launched a project to refurbish the historic B-2301 A310. After 21 years of service, the plane was retired in 2006. Repurchased by Airbus and donated to the China Civil Aviation Science Popularization Foundation, it now resides at the Civil Aviation Museum in Beijing as the institution’s largest and most valuable exhibit.
The refurbishment project, involving the aircraft’s cockpit, cabin and external livery, aims to offer the public an immersive, educational experience by 2027. Wang Yanan, an aviation expert at Beihang University, said that the revitalized A310 will become a communicator of science and culture, revealing what lies behind aircraft design and manufacturing.
Fang Zhaoya, chairman of China Eastern Airlines Technology Co., Ltd. and the project’s honorary advisor, voiced his anticipation for strengthened cooperation between Airbus and China, saying that he looks forward to “another 40 golden years of partnership.”
George Xu, executive vice president of Airbus and CEO of Airbus China, called the A310 “a symbol of China-Europe aviation cooperation and the starting point of the Airbus story in China.”
“Looking ahead, Airbus remains committed to deepening its roots in China, serving China, growing alongside its civil aviation industry, and contributing further to its high-quality development,” Xu said.
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PERAK, Malaysia — In a dynamic display of multinational cooperation, Soldiers from the U.S. Army, Malaysian Army, and Australian Defence Force came together to conduct a joint planning session during Exercise Keris Strike 25. The session focused on aligning military planning processes, improving interoperability, and strengthening relationships among the three partner nations.
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