In 2M26, the cumulative retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles (NEV-PVs) in China dropped by 25.7% YoY to 1.06 million units, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

In February alone, the retail sales of new energy vehicles across China fell by 32% YoY to 464,000 units.
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BMW anticipated that its profitability will remain largely flat this year given tariff costs and intensified competition in the Chinese market, foreign media reported.

The group expected that after last year's automotive manufacturing margin declined to 5.3%, this year's margin will range between 4% and 6%, but emphasized that sales in China will remain overall stable.

Since last year, BMW has been producing the first model of its new generation electric vehicle series "Neue Klasse", with an investment of approximately EUR10 billion (around USD11.5 billion).

BMW plans to release a sedan from this series next week to wrestle with brands such as BYD COMPANY (01211.HK), Tesla (TSLA.US), and XIAOMI-W (01810.HK).
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SHENZHEN, China, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense (HKEX: 2498), an AI-driven robotics technology company, today announced it has secured an exclusive design win to provide the factory-installed digital LiDAR suite for the next-generation Robotaxi fleet from Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing subsidiary.

The integrated solution features the EM4, currently the world's only mass-produced thousand-beam-level digital LiDAR, and the E1, a fully solid-state digital LiDAR. This combination provides 360-degree, zero-blind-spot coverage essential for safe and efficient Level 4 (L4) autonomous mobility.

Following the successful deployment with the WeRide GXR Robotaxi announced earlier this week, this exclusive design win with Baidu Apollo Go serves as further market validation of RoboSense's technological dominance. The "EM4 (Main LiDAR) + E1 (Blind-spot LiDAR)" suite has emerged as the most advanced LiDAR solution for the global autonomous driving industry.

This strategic partnership reinforces RoboSense's critical position in empowering L4 autonomous mobility. The selection by Baidu Apollo Go — one of the world's largest autonomous ride-hailing services platform — validates the technical superiority and automotive-grade reliability of RoboSense's digital LiDAR solutions.

NVIDIA (NVDA.US) launched the open-source model Nemotron 3 Super, featuring 120 billion parameters and 12 billion effective parameters, optimized for the Blackwell architecture to provide extreme computational efficiency and precision for complex multi-agent applications such as software development and network security classification, foreign media reported.

The model currently supports Google Cloud under Alphabet (GOOGL.US) and Oracle (ORCL.US) platforms, and will expand to Amazon (AMZN.US)'s AWS and Microsoft (MSFT.US)'s Azure in the future.
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The Latest GVoice Brings Revolutionary Upgrade to In-Game Player Journey and Immersion

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, electrified GDC 2026 with AI‑powered breakthroughs for the games industry, introducing a new wave of AI-powered solutions set to redefine how games are developed, played, and protected. From intelligent in-game communication to next-gen security, these innovations are shaping the future of gaming by connecting players, streamlining development, and raising the bar for immersive experiences. 

Positioned as a leader in "Omdia Market Radar: Cloud Platforms for Games – 2025" report, Tencent Cloud is leveraging decades of gaming expertise to empower developers around the world. The company is now extending that deep industry expertise through a new generation of AI-driven solutions.

Tencent Games GVoice: AI for Intelligent Connection

Leading the charge is Tencent Cloud's flagship, newly upgraded Game Multimedia Engagement Solution (GMES), formerly known as the Game Multimedia Engine (GME), which signifies a strategic expansion into an integrated, AI-fueled suite that powers the entire game lifecycle. The first taste of this future is GVoice, an upgrade that intelligently connects billions of players across the globe.

Building on clear, smooth, and real-time in-game interaction capabilities, GVoice integrates cutting-edge AI technology to introduce a wealth of game-changing features:

• AI-Enhanced Voice: Provides AI real-time conversation features with built-in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), interruption handling, and directional voice pickup to ensure accurate and crystal-clear voice input. As a high-performance voice gateway, it enables developers to seamlessly connect with LLMs and TTS to create innovative gameplay such as "AI Teammates" and immersive conversational experiences.
• Magic Voice: Next-generation AI voice-changing technology powered by the GVoice AI voice engine, allowing players to effortlessly change their voice, express personality, break the ice, and communicate naturally during team play.
• Real-Time Translation: Enables seamless global collaboration by providing instantaneous, borderless translation, making cross-region teamwork smooth and effortless.

Shichuan Liu, Director of Game Solutions at Tencent Cloud, said, "Games today are more than entertainment—they are vibrant communities where players connect, collaborate, and create together. As the latest upgraded solution within our GMES ecosystem, GVoice is designed to strengthen those connections, offering instant responsiveness, effortless translation across languages, and interactions that sound natural and engaging. At GDC 2026, we are showcasing how this next‑generation upgrade can reshape the very fabric of multiplayer experiences—making them richer, safer, and more inclusive—so players everywhere can strategize, celebrate, and build friendships without limits."

From casual mobile titles to massive multiplayer worlds such as PUBG MOBILE and Delta Force, GVoice supercharges communication across five continents—supporting diverse gaming scenarios and enabling players everywhere to connect, strategize, and celebrate without barriers.

AI-Powered Security: Safeguarding Every Level of the Gaming Experience

As game worlds become more dynamic and globally connected, Tencent Cloud is elevating game security and performance with holistic, AI-powered security solutions. Combining the strengths of EdgeOne and Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE), Tencent Cloud offers a multi-layered defense system designed to protect game integrity, ensure fair play, and enhance player trust—without compromising performance.

Tencent Cloud's EdgeOne unifies performance and protection to safeguard and accelerate every gaming experience. Designed to be Built around the version of "Built for Play. Spark More.", it delivers rock-solid server stability and ultra-low latency edge AI inference, boosting both game security and player immersion with lifelike NPC interactions. EdgeOne's core strength lies in its integrated AI‑Power Security and AI Compute at the Edge.

• AI‑Powered Security
  • Protect Content: Detect and control AI crawler traffic
  • Stop Attacks: Reduce malicious traffic from 80% to 0.2% in real time
• AI Compute at the Edge
  • AI Inference: Run elastic, managed edge inference
  • Edge Functions: Secure execution with 0.5ms cold start

Take Delta Force as an example, Tencent Cloud EdgeOne powers this popular title with full-link acceleration and security, protecting massive connections via Layer 4 TCP acceleration, DDoS defense and Anycast, and securing payments and accounts with Layer 7 dynamic protection.

Complementing this is ACE, Tencent Games' one-stop game defense system with over 20 years of technical accumulation, adhering to "Game On, Cheats Gone". ACE builds a full-scenario real-time anti-cheat system via AI-powered behavioral detection and scenario-oriented security architecture. Trusted by titles such as Soul Knight Prequel, ACE features a humanized closed-loop governance system and provides scalable solutions for all developers to co-build a fair global game ecosystem.

Comprehensive AI Toolkit to Streamline Content Production

During GDC 2026, Tencent also showcased its recently launched HY 3D AI creation engine, a solution that allows enterprises to generate high-quality 3D assets from a variety of multimodal inputs – including text, images and sketches – within minutes. These capabilities can be applied to major verticals including 3D asset design, digital twins, media production, advertising, e-commerce as well as 3D printing. For example, Germany's 3D AI Studio is building better tools with this solution to enable their users to create 3D content faster; Lithunia's CGTrader plans to launch a transformative generative AI workflow designed to help its global creator community to accelerate workflows; and Germany's Maxon is integrating the HY 3D model engine into its Academy Award‑winning Cinema 4D tool on iPad and desktop, with availability planned for late 2026.

Furthermore, Tencent Cloud's Agent Development Platform (ADP) is empowering the gaming industry by enabling studios to build dynamic, knowledge-driven ecosystems. By combining RAG with complex workflow automation and multi-agent collaboration, the platform unlocks powerful use cases: from providing real-time Q&A across massive studio knowledge bases to accelerating artist onboarding and streamlining compliance with production standards. This integrated approach lays solid foundation for advanced agentic capabilities in game development.

Powering Global Gaming Success

Tencent Cloud's leadership in gaming cloud solutions is reinforced by its pivotal role in supporting some of the world's most successful and widely played game titles. From PUBG MOBILE, which has surpassed one billion global downloads, to Honor of Kings, a consistent top-grossing mobile title, Tencent Cloud provides the backbone for performance at scale. The company also powers blockbuster releases from renowned developers such as Love and Deepspace, Ragnarok Online 3, Lucky Defense, Soul Knight Prequel and NetMarble etc. With millions of concurrent players connected globally, Tencent Cloud brings deep domain expertise and proven reliability to live-service games of all sizes and genres.

Guided by its brand vision—Play Well with Tencent Cloud—the company is committed to enabling gaming clients to thrive in their business through improved efficiency and scalability to achieve long-term success. Tencent Cloud equips developers with accessible, AI-powered tools to bring their creative visions to life more quickly and effectively, while delivering richer, more meaningful experiences for players around the world. Through intelligent connection, accelerated creation, and trusted security, Tencent Cloud is redefining what it means to play well—across every part of the gaming ecosystem.

Learn more about Tencent Cloud's Gaming Expertise: Where Great Games Take Flight

About Tencent Cloud:

Tencent Cloud, one of the world's leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

US stocks were in a mixed bag on Wednesday as the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil, marking the largest scale ever, paired with the moderate increase in US February inflation data, which met market expectations.

The DJIA sagged 289 points or 0.6% to close at 47,417; the S&P 500 dipped 5 points to close at 6,775; and the Nasdaq managed to hold steady, closing up 19 points to 22,716.

On the back of the low base effect, Tesla (TSLA.US) logged a 91% YoY spike in sales of China-made electric vehicles last month, with Tesla's stock price closing up 2.1% on Wednesday. Apple's (AAPL.US) foldable-screen iPhone is set to launch later this year, with the stock remaining nearly flat.

Other "Magnificent Seven" stocks jumbled, with NVIDIA (NVDA.US), Alphabet (GOOG.US), and Meta (META.US) each rising less than 1%.

Oracle (ORCL.US) performed impressively on Wednesday, with its stock price soaring 9%. The company's third-quarter earnings and revenue both exceeded analyst expectations, while the company raised its revenue target for FY27.
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Iran has listed several potential targets in the Middle East, including regional offices, cloud, data, and R&D centers of big US tech firms operating in the region, foreign media reported, citing Iranian state media.

The target list includes offices associated with companies such as Alphabet (GOOGL.US)'s Google, Amazon (AMZN.US), Microsoft (MSFT.US), NVIDIA (NVDA.US), IBM (IBM.US), Oracle (ORCL.US), and Palantir (PLTR.US) in Israel and surrounding areas, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The article noted that, as regional conflicts escalate into infrastructure wars, Iran's scope of legitimate targets is gradually expanding.
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伊斯坦布爾2026年3月11日 /美通社/ -- Turkcell與中興通訊/Netaş在固定無線接入(FWA)領域簽署了一項新的合作協議。根據該協議，中興通訊/Netaş融合了5G和Wi-Fi 7技術的下一代FWA解決方案將被納入Turkcell 5G Superbox生態系統，為Turkcell的寬帶願景提供支撐。

Turkcell 5G Superbox無需固定網絡基礎設施，即可通過5G網絡提供光纖級網速。該解決方案可在家庭和辦公室快速安裝，無論用戶身處何地，都能帶來高速、低延遲的連接體驗。

中興通訊/Netaş提供的新一代5G + Wi-Fi 7 Superbox解決方案，通過5G基礎設施提供千兆級數據傳輸速度，同時憑借Wi-Fi 7技術支持，旨在為家庭和辦公室的多設備場景提供更高容量、更廣覆蓋范圍和優化的連接性能。該解決方案為數據密集型應用、雲服務和高分辨率內容體驗提供了強有力的替代選擇。

Turkcell首席技術官 Vehbi Çağrı Güngör 表示：「隨著5G時代的到來，Turkcell正加速努力，為各種環境下的客戶提供高質量、高速的寬帶體驗。我們與中興通訊/Netaş共同研發的新型5G Superbox，將在有5G覆蓋的地方提供光纖級網絡服務，為土耳其的數字化轉型進程做出重大貢獻。」

通過此次合作，Turkcell旨在在有5G覆蓋的地方為更多用戶提供高速寬帶接入。而中興通訊/Netaş則繼續以其先進的FWA解決方案助力運營商的數字化轉型之旅。

中興通訊副總裁Lin Zhi表示：「與Turkcell的此次合作是將我們先進的FWA解決方案引入土耳其用戶市場的重要一步。這款融合了5G和Wi-Fi 7的下一代解決方案，將為家庭和辦公室帶來卓越的連接性能，同時助力運營商構建面向未來的基礎設施。」

目前支持Wi-Fi 7的Superbox 5G調制解調器，將在2026年4月1日5G技術商用後進行升級，以兼容5G網絡。

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Citi (C.US) revised up its forecasts for global AI capex and revenue for the period from 2026 to 2030, noting that AI tools will swiftly advance, opening new application scenarios for enterprises and accelerating the adoption of agent systems and workflows.

The bank raised its forecast for global AI capex during the period from the previous USD8 trillion to USD8.9 trillion. Mega-corporations, including Amazon (AMZN.US), Microsoft (MSFT.US), Alphabet (GOOGL.US), and Meta Platforms (META.US), will splurge more than USD630 billion in total capex this year.
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Oil prices retreated dramatically on Tuesday while the market kept a close tab on the latest developments in the Iran conflict. US bourse presented mixed trends.

The DJIA slipped nearly 300 points at most, and once leaped 479 points at most. It fluctuated by 776 points throughout the day, ultimately closing slightly down by 34 points or less than 0.1% at 47,706. The S&P 500 fell by 14 points or 0.2% to 6,781. The Nasdaq settled with a slim hike of 1 point to 22,697.

Oil prices slumped by more than 15% during the day, with Chevron (CVX.US) and ExxonMobil (XOM.US) each sagging nearly 2%. Shell (SHEL.US) shed by less than 1%.

Chip makers steered gains among techs, with Micron (MU.US) and Intel (INTC.US) up by 2-3%. Nvidia (NVDA.US) rose over 1%, performing the best among the Magnificent Seven. Meta (META.US) also added by 1%.
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