• Invited passengers can take fully driverless Robotaxi test rides along a 22-kilometer route, marking a European first
• The move marks further progress under Pony.ai's joint deployment model and advances its "dual-engine" growth strategy and commercialization roadmap in Europe

ZAGREB, Croatia, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, and Verne today announced the start of fully driverless Robotaxi test rides with passengers on public roads in Zagreb, marking a European first. The milestone represents a significant step toward fully driverless commercial operations.

The test rides take place along a 22-kilometer route linking Verne's headquarters and one of Zagreb's main business districts with Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb. The fully driverless routes will be further expanded in the next few months, with the aim to cover the whole operating area in Zagreb.

The milestone comes just over five months after Pony.ai, Verne and Uber announced their partnership to launch Europe's first commercial Robotaxi service. Under the joint deployment model, Pony.ai provides the autonomous driving technology, Verne leads the service operations, and Uber offers access to the service through its platform. Since the service operated by Verne was launched in early April, the fleet has logged more than 200,000 kilometers in operations, completed several thousand customer rides and achieved an average passenger rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Moving from commercial operations with an onboard AV operator to fully driverless testing represents an important step for both Pony.ai and Verne. It demonstrates Pony.ai's ability to apply technology and operational experience from its fully driverless commercial services in China to real-world deployment in Europe, supported by Verne's operational readiness and work to meet regulatory requirements.

"Fully driverless passenger rides in Zagreb mark an important step in Pony.ai's international growth," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "Together with Verne, we are demonstrating how Pony.ai's Virtual Driver can combine with Verne's local operating and passenger-service capabilities to support a scalable path to commercialization. The progress in Zagreb provides a strong foundation for expanding fully driverless mobility across Europe and other international markets."

"Five months ago, we launched Europe's first commercial Robotaxi service. We are now taking the next step, moving from autonomous driving with an onboard AV operator toward fully driverless operations," said Marko Pejković, CEO of Verne. "This is a major milestone on the path to scaling autonomous mobility in Europe."

The test rides use Pony.ai's seventh-generation Robotaxi, powered by a Pony.ai-developed L4 domain controller built on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX, running on the safety-certified DriveOS operating system. The Robotaxi features a safety architecture combining 360-degree sensor coverage with multiple layers of redundancy and fail-operational capabilities. This architecture has been validated through fully driverless commercial operations in major Chinese cities across complex urban traffic and adverse weather conditions. Pony.ai currently operates fully driverless commercial services in four major Chinese cities and has logged more than 100 million kilometers in autonomous operations worldwide, including over 40 million kilometers in fully driverless mode.

The fully driverless rides in Zagreb are being conducted in accordance with applicable Croatian regulations and the approvals required for autonomous vehicle testing with passengers on public roads.

The milestone further advances Pony.ai's "dual-engine" growth strategy, under which the company is scaling its Robotaxi business across both China and international markets. Overseas, Pony.ai is expanding through its joint deployment model, which brings together autonomous driving technology, access to rider demand and day-to-day fleet operations. The mix of partners can vary by market, allowing the model to adapt to local requirements while supporting a more capital-efficient path to scale. Recent partnerships have expanded Pony.ai's overseas deployment pipeline to more than 4,000 Robotaxis, including plans with Uber to deploy more than 2,000 vehicles across Europe. Pony.ai is targeting a global fleet of more than 3,500 Robotaxis by the end of 2026, with operations spanning more than 20 cities worldwide.

About Pony.ai

Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.

About Verne

Named after Jules Verne, who imagined journeys enabled by technologies long before they existed, Verne is building the operational layer for autonomous mobility in Europe and beyond. Since 2019, Verne has worked on deploying autonomous ride-hailing in complex urban environments through operations, integration and regulatory enablement, making it part of everyday life. In April 2026, those efforts led to the launch of Europe's first robotaxi service. At its core, Verne designs how autonomous mobility works and how it feels, keeping the human in mind.

The HSI closed at 24,954, down 320 points or 1.27%, with full-day turnover at HKD198.865 billion. The HSCEI settled at 8,274, down 94 points or 1.13%. The HSTECH ended at 4,330, down 90 points or 2.04%.

Blockbuster dotcoms led the decline. MEITUAN-W (03690.HK) nosedived nearly 4%; BIDU-W (09888.HK) slumped 3.31%; BABA-W (09988.HK) and KUAISHOU-W (01024.HK) plunged over 2%; and TENCENT (00700.HK) fell off 1.94%.

Chinese banks and insurers advanced. JPMorgan forecast room for higher dividend payout ratios among state-owned Chinese banks, with BANK OF CHINA (03988.HK) and CCB (00939.HK) as top picks. The two stocks rose 0.93% and 1.61%, respectively. ABC (01288.HK) gained 1.27%; ICBC (01398.HK) added 0.86%; CHINA LIFE (02628.HK) soared 2.24%, making it the best-performing blue chip of the day; while PICC P&C (02328.HK) added 1.25%.

DeepSeek cut prices for its latest Flash series. Morgan Stanley warned that price competition may intensify, sending Z.AI (02513.HK) down by 10.34%; MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) down 8.98%; and XUNCE (03317.HK) down 5.5%.

Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) held a product launch event overnight. Goldman Sachs said it was optimistic on Apple supply chain stocks including LINGYI ITECH (01688.HK) and LUXSHARE ICT (02475.HK), although related shares traded mixed today. LINGYI ITECH rallied 3.2%; LUXSHARE ICT tumbled 5.98%; AAC TECH (02018.HK) dipped 2.31%; and SUNNY OPTICAL (02382.HK) declined 1.15%.

Among individual stocks, ZHIDA TECH (02650.HK) proliferated 107.22% on heavy volume to close at HKD14.92, with trading volume of 129 million shares and turnover of HKD1.359 billion.
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Chinese AI chipmakers including Huawei and CAMBRICON (688256.SH) substantially raised prices for current and next-generation AI chips as export controls have driven up the cost of high bandwidth memory (HBM), Reuters, citing sources, reported.

Huawei reportedly raised the indicative price of its Ascend 950DT AI chip to more than RMB250,000, with quotations offered to customers rising by as much as 50% over the past two months.

CAMBRICON also repriced its next-generation chip, tentatively named "690", with indicative pricing increased by 20-30% from levels two months ago.

Sources said smaller rivals METAX (688802.SH) and ILUVATAR COREX (09903.HK) also implemented similar price increases.

ByteDance did not respond to requests for comment.
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馬來西亞吉隆坡2026年9月10日 /美通社/ -- 2026年9月8日，第十五屆中興通訊全球峰會暨用戶大會在馬來西亞吉隆坡盛大開幕。本屆大會以「構築無限 | 全域互聯 數啟新生」為主題，首次與GSMA M360東盟峰會同期同地舉辦。作為中興通訊在海外規模最大的年度自辦論壇，大會匯聚了政府領導、ICT行業領袖、運營商高管、企業創新先驅及生態合作夥伴等超過500位代表參加，圍繞未來網絡演進、人工智能與數字創新的深度融合、區域數字經濟繁榮等核心議題展開深入探討。

馬來西亞通訊部部長YB Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil在大會開幕式上致辭表示，馬來西亞數字發展的下一階段必須超越單純的連接部署，要通過更優質的公共服務、更強大的商業能力以及為馬來西亞人民創造更多機遇來實現切實的價值。他呼籲全球技術合作夥伴「不僅要向馬來西亞銷售產品，更要與馬來西亞共同打造解決方案」，並指出本地人才培養、國家能力增強及創新驅動的重要性，這些創新應能服務於更廣泛的東盟市場。

馬來西亞數字部部長YB Gobind Singh Deo表示：「馬來西亞下一階段構建數字競爭力的關鍵，在於將人工智能轉化為切實的經濟和社會價值，提高生產力、優化公共服務，並為我們的人民創造高價值機會。要在2030年前成為人工智能國家，我們必須超越基礎設施建設，專注於培養本地人才、建立可信的治理體系，並賦能本地創新者，將解決方案推向全球市場。」

中華人民共和國駐馬來西亞特命全權大使歐陽玉靖表示：「互聯互通是時代底色，智能創新是未來大勢。數字通信搭建了連接世界的橋樑，人工智能開啟了普惠發展的新篇。面對全球數字化轉型浪潮，中國始終秉持開放合作、互利共贏、包容普惠、安全有序的發展理念，願與世界各國、各界夥伴深化技術交流、產業協作、標準共建、治理協同。」

中興通訊執行副總裁、首席運營官謝峻石代表主辦方發表主旨演講。他指出：「放眼全球，連接與算力加速融合，正成為產業發展的重要趨勢。一方面，全球5G持續拓展，保持穩健增長；另一方面，AI正加速成為產業增長的新引擎。儘管不同市場的發展階段和推進節奏有所差異，但方向高度一致——從建設算力基礎設施，走向釋放算力價值。

面對這一趨勢，中興通訊進一步升級戰略，明確『連接+算力』戰略方向。我們認為，AI是大腦，通信基礎設施是神經，終端是載體。三者融合匯聚，將深刻改變我們的社會和生活。而這一切，都離不開紮實的底層技術創新。這也是中興通訊長期堅持的發展方向。」

他強調：「連接，鑄就了我們的堅實根基；智能，正在激發新的發展動能；無限，是我們共同面向的未來。面向新的智能時代，我們期待與全球夥伴攜手，共同構築更加開放、更具活力的數字智能世界。」

中興通訊高級副總裁張萬春發表題為《邁向數字基礎設施新階段》的主旨演講。他指出，面向數字基礎設施新階段，中興通訊將沿著遠見（Vision）、規模（Volume）、價值（Value）、開拓（Venture）四個維度持續前行：以遠見錨定長期發展方向，以規模保質推動創新落地，以價值驅動基礎設施升級，以開拓協作突破產業邊界。通過四個維度協同推進，與全球夥伴共同築牢數字基礎設施底座，攜手構建智能未來。

峰會期間，中興通訊集中展示了AI 賦能與重塑的連接，Token的高效生產與價值兌現，繪製了從連接與算力底座到場景終端的商業落地圖景。

作為連接技術、市場與產業生態的重要橋樑，2026中興通訊全球峰會暨用戶大會致力於為所有與會者呈現一場兼具創新性與前瞻性的行業盛會。中興通訊期待與行業各方共同探索，以遠見凝聚競爭力，以規模推動落地，以價值引領產業，以協作拓展邊界。

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Samsung is seeking to capitalize on renewed market interest in foldable smartphones and attract users to switch to its products as Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) enters the market.

A Samsung Electronics spokesperson told CNBC that the proportion of global users switching from iOS to the latest Galaxy Z Fold8 series launched in July this year was 1.6x higher than that of the previous-generation Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7. Samsung launched its first Galaxy Fold in 2019, becoming an early pioneer in the category.

Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone at an event on Wednesday (9th), marking one of the major product launches under newly appointed CEO John Ternus.

Samsung said that 30% of Galaxy Z Flip8 buyers in the US switched from other smartphone brands, with most purchasing a foldable phone for the first time. The company added that Galaxy Z Fold8 buyers were exceptionally attracted by its slim and lightweight design and inner display suited for multitasking and content viewing, while Fold8 Ultra buyers preferred its large screen and additional workspace without the need to purchase a separate tablet.
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• The 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, co-located for the first timewith the GSMA M360 ASEAN
• Ministerial leaders from Malaysia, the Chinese Ambassador, GSMA leadership, global operator executives, and industry partners jointly explored network evolution, AI-driven innovation, and digital economy prosperity
• ZTE showcases full-scenario AI network solutions, the TCO-optimal AI Factory, and innovative AI devices, mapping out an end-to-end commercial roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, officially opened the 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress today under the theme "Architecting Infinity–From Connectivity to Digital Value".

Co-located for the first time with the GSMA M360 ASEAN, this event marks ZTE's largest annual overseas self-hosted forum. It gathers over 500 distinguished participants, including government officials, ICT industry leaders, operator executives, innovative enterprises, and ecosystem partners, to engage in deep discussions on future network evolution, the integration of AI and digital innovation, and regional digital economic growth.

YB Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications, Malaysia, emphasized that Malaysia's next digital phase must move beyond connectivity deployment towards creating tangible value through better public services, stronger businesses and greater opportunities for Malaysians. Calling on global technology partners to "not only sell into Malaysia, but build with Malaysia," he highlighted the importance of developing local talent, strengthening national capabilities and fostering innovation that can serve the wider ASEAN market.

YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia, pointed out, "Malaysia's next phase of digital competitiveness hinges on translating artificial intelligence into tangible economic and societal value, boosting productivity, improving public services and opening higher-value opportunities for our people. To become an AI Nation by 2030, we must look beyond infrastructure to cultivate local talent, foster trusted governance and empower homegrown innovators to scale global solutions."

Ouyang Yujing, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia, noted, "Connectivity defines our era, and innovation shapes our future. While digital networks bridge the world, AI is powering a new era of shared prosperity. Embracing the global digital wave, China champions growth that is open, inclusive, secure, and mutually beneficial. We stand ready to work with global partners to deepen tech exchanges, drive industrial synergy, co-create standards, and unite in collaborative governance."

Xie Junshi, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ZTE, delivered a keynote address on behalf of the organizer. He noted, "Across the globe, connectivity and computing are coming together. This is a major industry trend. Global 5G keeps expanding with steady growth. At the same time, AI has become a key growth driver for the industry. Different markets move at different paces, yet we all share one clear direction: from building computing power, to making good use of computing power.

Against this market backdrop, ZTE has upgraded our strategy to Connectivity plus Computing. We see AI as the brain, communication infrastructure as the nervous system, and terminals as the carrier. When these three elements come together, they will reshape our society and daily life. Solid underlying technologies are our foundation. This defines where we are heading."

He emphasized: "Connectivity built our foundation. Intelligence is our momentum. Infinity is our horizon — and together, we will Architect it."

Zhang Wanchun, Senior Vice President of ZTE, delivered a keynote speech titled "A New Phase of Digital Infrastructure". In his speech, he emphasized, "Our quest is a four-fold journey: vision means finding our long-term direction, volume means deploying innovations with scale and quality, value means turning the infrastructure into value-creation systems, and venture means pushing boundaries even further."

During the summit, ZTE comprehensively demonstrated AI-empowered and redefined connectivity, efficient Token production, and value realization, mapping out a commercial roadmap from connectivity and computing infrastructure to scenario-based terminals.

As a bridge connecting technology, markets, and the industrial ecosystem, ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 delivered an innovative, forward-looking event. ZTE seeks to explore with stakeholders, building COMPETITIVENESS driven by shared VISION, realized through VOLUME, translated into VALUE, and extended via VENTURE.

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SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won plans to visit the AI data center under construction in Ulsan, South Korea on Friday (11th) to review the progress of the project, Yonhap News Agency, citing sources, reported.

The AI data center is being jointly developed by SK Group and AWS, a unit of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.US). The project will require an investment of KRW7 trillion (USD5.2 billion) and is projected to commence operations in 2H27.
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China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) held a roundtable meeting in Beijing with senior executives of US multinational companies (MNCs) in China under the theme of "Embracing the 15th Five-Year Plan for New Development", CCTV Finance reported.

More than 60 representatives from US companies operating in China across sectors including technology computing power, industrial energy, consumer and pharmaceuticals attended the meeting, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US), Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL.US) and Honeywell (China).

During the meeting, relevant departments of the NDRC introduced policy considerations related to the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan, China's foreign investment utilization policies during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, implementation results of the new round of large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in policies, as well as policy directions related to boosting consumption.

Relevant officials also introduced Beijing's economic and social development and promoted the city's investment environment, while senior representatives of MNCs exchanged views during the session.
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The HSI closed at 25,274, down 42 pts or 0.17%, with an intraday fluctuation of only 173 pts. Turnover amounted to HKD204.945 billion. The HSCEI closed at 8,369, down 28 pts or 0.34%. The HSTECH closed at 4,420, down 34 pts or 0.76%.

Among heavyweight techs, MEITUAN-W (03690.HK) slipped 3.47%; XIAOMI-W (01810.HK), JD-SW (09618.HK), KUAISHOU-W (01024.HK) and NTES (09999.HK) sagged more than 2%; BIDU-W (09888.HK) bucked the trend and rallied nearly 3%; TENCENT (00700.HK) and BABA-W (09988.HK) gained 0.32% and 0.27%, respectively.

For blue chips, HAIDILAO (06862.HK) stumbled 9.14% after reports that co-founder Zhang Yong's wife Shu Ping made a substantial share reduction, with Morgan Stanley expecting short-term pressure on the stock price; LI NING (02331.HK) cratered 6.04% after Nomura said the company's sales growth continued to slow; LENOVO GROUP (00992.HK), which nosedived 6% yesterday, recovered lost ground today and closed up 6.79%; CLSA warned that the outlook for China's sportswear industry remained volatile in 2H26, with ANTA SPORTS (02020.HK) down 3.23%.

Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) will hold its autumn product launch event in Hong Kong time early Thursday morning. Some Apple-related stocks rallied this morning, with AAC TECH (02018.HK), SUNNY OPTICAL (02382.HK) and LUXSHARE ICT (02475.HK) each mounting more than 3%.
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OpenAI is strengthening its cooperation with Samsung Electronics, expanding ties in the semiconductor and enterprise AI services sectors.

OpenAI South Korea General Manager Harrison Kim said the company has made significant progress with Samsung in joint production and research on next-generation chips.

Samsung is also one of the world's largest enterprise deployers of ChatGPT, with employees in South Korea and overseas using ChatGPT in research and development, marketing and sales operations.
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