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H World Group Reports Robust Q2 Results, Driven by Asset-light Strategy
H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179), one of the world's leading hospitality groups, delivered robust second-quarter results for 2025, including a 22.8% year-on-year rise in asset-light revenues. Growth in hotel GMV, loyalty engagement, and network expansion further demonstrated the company's robust momentum and effective execution of its strategy.
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