挪威奧斯陸2026年9月25日 /美通社/ -- 2026年9月24日，寧德時代在挪威奧斯陸開設了亞洲以外規模最大的「寧家服務」中心，進一步拓展其在歐洲的電池全生命週期服務網絡。

該中心佔地面積8000平方米，服務覆蓋挪威及整個北歐地區，將提供電池相關服務、開展本地技術人員培訓，並助力區域循環經濟發展。

挪威是全球電動汽車市場發展最為成熟的國家之一。今年8月，純電動乘用車占當地新車註冊量的98.7%，電動大巴占巴士及客車註冊總量的60%以上。隨著電動汽車保有量持續增長、車輛逐步老化，市場對於電池檢測診斷、維修以及延長使用壽命的需求不斷攀升，挪威"寧家服務"中心正是為滿足這一需求而設立。

全生命週期電池服務

• 依托寧德時代的研發與製造技術專長，「寧家服務」業務覆蓋電池完整生命週期，包含檢測、保養、維修、維保以及回收，服務場景涵蓋交通運輸、儲能以及機器人等領域。
• 寧家服務打破電池「只換不修」困局，真正做到「能修不換、精準維修」，將疑難故障處理時間由72小時壓縮至48小時。
• 其深度維修能力可覆蓋76.8%的電動汽車車型，且執行寧德時代生產線質量標準。依托自研「鷹眼系統」，覆蓋超過150個深度維修作業監控點，能夠實現全流程可追溯與質量管控。
• 該中心同時承擔品牌展示和體驗空間職能，也是船舶、eVTOL、機器人等新興電動應用產品的銷售代理中心。"寧家服務"已為峰飛航空、銀河通用機器人等寧德時代生態合作夥伴開展代理銷售業務。

踐行循環理念 培育本地技術人才

寧德時代與艾倫-麥克阿瑟基金會(Ellen MacArthur Foundation)達成戰略合作，共同發起《全球能源循環計劃》(GECC)。與此願景相契合，「寧家服務」正搭建後市場生態體系，延長電池使用週期，並將電池材料回收用於製造全新電池。

艾倫-麥克阿瑟基金會氣候負責人Miranda Schnitger表示：「在循環經濟模式下，電池會盡可能長時間保留在價值最高的應用場景中，電池材料也可回收再造新電池。檢測、保養與維修服務，是實現規模化落地的關鍵一環。」

該中心將創造大量高技能綠色崗位，同時成為「寧家服務」在北歐地區的主要培訓基地。依托覆蓋歐洲39個國家的培訓網絡與14名資深講師團隊，中心將提供寧德時代認證課程，面向本地技術人員開展實操培訓。「寧家服務」還計劃進一步深化與挪威高校及技術院校的合作，夯實本地專業人才儲備。

貼近客戶 本地化佈局提速

寧德時代正通過搭建本地基礎設施、開展生態合作，持續擴大全球本地化業務佈局。挪威中心將成為「寧家服務」歐洲網絡的關鍵樞紐，踐行「您身邊的新能源服務專家」的承諾，為客戶提供就近的高品質服務。

YES-EU集團創始人兼董事長Benedikt G. Gudmundsson表示：「寧德時代帶來了先進的技術、豐富的行業經驗以及值得信賴的品牌。加上YES-EU對本地市場的理解與服務能力，我們能夠在北歐打造更為完善的電池服務生態，助力歐洲電動汽車市場實現長期發展。」

寧德時代質量體系與後市場業務部總裁李偉表示：「客戶是『寧家服務』一切業務的核心。我們將攜手本地合作夥伴，輸出可靠的電池全生命週期服務，以滿足挪威電動汽車市場的需求，持續助力當地電動化進程。」

目前，「寧家服務」已在全球85個國家和地區佈局了1394個服務網點；公司計劃到2027年，業務覆蓋範圍增至100個國家和地區；到2030年，服務網點數量達到10000個。

Elon Musk said xAI's next-generation AI computer cluster Colossus 2 could more than double its number of NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) chips by the end of this year.

Musk said in a post on social platform X that Colossus 2 so far has 110,000 Nvidia GB200 chips and 440,000 GB300 chips. Another 220,000 GB300 chips are expected to begin operations next week, with an additional 220,000 chips expected in November.

If all goes well, another 220,000 chips may be put into operation in late December, he added.
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Citi's research report cited management as saying that UBTECH ROBOTICS (09880.HK) maintained its 2026 industrial humanoid robot shipment target of 4,000-5,000 units, with bipedal and wheeled robots each accounting for half. Although around two-thirds of current humanoid robot demand comes from government data training centers, industrial user orders are expected to gradually replace training center demand over the next one to two years.

UBTECH ROBOTICS believed EBITDA may turn profitable in 2H26, and net profit may be recorded in 2027. In addition, UBTECH ROBOTICS is set to launch its self-developed simulation platform to reduce reliance on NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) robotics toolkits and pave the way for import substitution across the broader ecosystem in the future.

The broker maintained its Buy rating on UBTECH ROBOTICS with a TP of HKD125.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan attended a welcome banquet hosted by US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the White House.

According to a White House press release, more than 100 people attended the state dinner, mainly US government officials, business leaders and their spouses, including Apple Inc. (AAPL.US)'s Tim Cook, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US)'s Jensen Huang and his wife, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA.US)'s Elon Musk, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META.US)'s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.US)'s Jeff Bezos and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD.US)'s Lisa Su. Anthropic, however, was not on the guest list.

For China, the list included only seven officials accompanying Xi and Trump and their spouses, including Cai Qi, Wang Yi, He Lifeng, Zheng Shanjie, Wang Wentao, Ma Zhaoxu and Xie Feng.
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Google, OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing ahead with the establishment of an industry self-regulatory body named Standards Authority for Frontier AI (SAFA), which will operate independently without government regulation, The Information, citing sources, reported. The new organization could be established as early as the end of 2026 or early 2027.

The organization will focus on specific testing and audit frameworks, including support for third-party pre-deployment safety testing, incident reporting requirements and auditor qualification standards. The concept originated from a proposal put forward in July by Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis.

The three companies initially sought to establish a public-private partnership mechanism under US federal regulation, but shifted to a purely industry self-regulatory approach after a draft White House executive order was shelved. Candidates for the organization's CEO role include former White House artificial intelligence policy adviser Sriram Krishnan. However, whether SAFA can gain broad industry recognition and clarify its division of responsibilities with government regulators remains to be seen.
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• This milestone marks the first IND submission from XtalPi's proprietary pipeline, recently unveiled in its interim results, validating the company's AI and robotics-driven drug discovery platform and its transition to a clinical-stage organization.
• Preclinical data demonstrate sub-nanomolar potency (< 1 nM) alongside a gut-to-blood exposure ratio exceeding 1,000:1, confining pharmacological activity to the gastrointestinal tract to limit systemic exposure.
• The candidate is the industry's first gut-restricted pan-TRK inhibitor developed for IBS and IBD, targeting a critical therapeutic gap in the long-term management of chronic pain without the neurological liabilities of systemic inhibitors.

BOSTON and SHENZHEN, CHINA, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XtalPi (HKEX: 2228), an AI- and robotics-driven drug and materials discovery company, today announced the submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for KQTD-126. Developed internally, the candidate is a potential first-in-class gut-restricted pan-tropomyosin receptor kinase (pan-TRK) inhibitor designed to treat chronic intestinal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

IBS affects approximately 10%–15% of the global population, while more than 10 million people live with IBD. Chronic abdominal pain is a major burden for patients with IBS and can persist in some patients with IBD even when standard therapies control their underlying inflammation. Despite available treatments, additional options that provide sustained pain relief and are suitable for long-term use remain an unmet clinical need. According to BCC Research, the global IBS and IBD therapeutics market is projected to reach US$52.6 billion by 2030.

KQTD-126 targets the TRK family of receptors (TRKA, TRKB, and TRKC), which directly regulate nerve activity and pain-signal amplification in the gut. While inhibiting these pathways can effectively manages this pain, TRK receptors also operate throughout the central nervous system. Consequently, traditional systemic TRK inhibitors carry a high risk of neurological side effects. A viable chronic pain treatment must therefore confine its activity strictly to the gastrointestinal tract.

Achieving this precise biological profile required navigating a vast chemical space to balance target affinity and kinase selectivity with properties governing tissue distribution. To resolve these competing design objectives, XtalPi leveraged its generative and predictive AI models integrated with its fleet of automated chemistry robots. This closed-loop process of computational design, automated synthesis, empirical screening, and molecular refinement allowed the company to iterate across structural variants and achieve robust gut restriction while preserving strong target activity and selectivity.

In preclinical studies, KQTD-126 achieved pan-TRK inhibition at sub-nanomolar concentrations (IC₅₀ < 1 nM) and maintained high selectivity over other kinases. The candidate also demonstrated a gut tissue-to-blood exposure ratio exceeding 1,000:1. Together, these findings support KQTD-126's development as a locally acting treatment intended to deliver sustained pain relief with a wider therapeutic window.

KQTD-126 is the first program in XtalPi's proprietary pipeline to reach an IND submission since the portfolio was unveiled in the company's recent interim results. As a global scientific utility platform, XtalPi draws on a shared foundation of quantum physics, AI, and robotics to deliver discovery capabilities spanning small molecules, antibodies, peptides, siRNA therapeutics, and molecular glues. This comprehensive infrastructure empowers the company and its partners to pursue high-value targets using the modality best suited to the underlying biology. By advancing internal assets alongside established collaborations, XtalPi maximizes the impact of its technology to resolve complex drug design challenges and deliver transformative therapies for patients worldwide.

About XtalPi

XtalPi Holdings Limited (XtalPi, 2228.HK) was founded in 2015 by three physicists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is an innovative R&D platform powered by quantum physics, artificial intelligence, and robotics. By integrating first-principles calculations, AI algorithms, high-performance cloud computing, and standardized automation systems, XtalPi provides digital and intelligent R&D solutions for companies in the pharmaceutical, materials science, agricultural technology, energy, new chemicals, and cosmetics industries.

ORACLE (ORCL.US) is taking measures to avoid incurring substantial costs related to a large data center being built in New Mexico. The company issued a force majeure notice to an affiliate of project developer BLUE OWL CAPITAL (OWL.US), requesting deferred payments if the data center fails to commence operations as scheduled in 2028.

The data center is facing regulatory hurdles due to local opposition. An Oracle spokesperson said force majeure notices are common in development projects of this scale and are typically used to preserve contractual rights. The notice itself does not constitute a project delay nor does it alter delivery expectations.

Overnight (24th), shares of ORACLE (ORCL.US) dived 3.5% to USD139.54, while BLUE OWL CAPITAL (OWL.US) also slid 3.6% to USD9.25.
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OSLO, Norway, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 24 September 2026, CATL opened its largest NING SERVICE centre outside Asia in Oslo, extending its battery lifecycle service network in Europe.

The 8,000 square metre centre will serve Norway and the wider Nordic region, providing battery services, training local technicians and supporting circular economy efforts across the region.

Norway is one of the world's most advanced EV markets. In August, battery electric vehicles made up 98.7% of new passenger car registrations, and electric buses accounted for more than 60% of bus and coach registrations. As this fleet grows and ages, demand for battery diagnostics, repair and life extension is rising. The Norway Centre is built to meet it.

Full-lifecycle battery services

• Drawing on CATL's R&D and manufacturing expertise, NING SERVICE covers the full battery lifecycle: testing, maintenance, repair, insurance, second life and recycling. Its services span transport, energy storage and robotics.
• NING SERVICE is helping shift the aftermarket from replacing batteries to repairing them, and has cut turnaround for complex repairs from 72 to 48 hours.
• Its deep repair capability covers 76.8% of EV models and applies CATL's production-line quality standards. The Intelligent Eagle Eye System, used in more than 150 repair facilities, provides full traceability and quality control.
• The centre will also serve as a brand experience space and sales agent for emerging electric applications, including vessels, eVTOL aircraft and robotics. NING SERVICE already manages agency sales for CATL's ecosystem partners, such as AutoFlight and Galbot.

Circularity and local skills

CATL launched the Global Energy Circularity Commitment (GECC) in strategic partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. In line with its vision, NING SERVICE is building an aftermarket ecosystem that keeps batteries in use for longer and returns their materials into new batteries.

"In a circular economy, batteries stay in use at their highest value for as long as possible, and their materials are recovered to make new ones. Inspection, maintenance and repair services are an important part of making that happen at scale," said Miranda Schnitger, Climate Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

The centre will create skilled green jobs and become NING SERVICE's main training hub in the Nordics. Drawing on a training network across 39 European countries and a team of 14 experienced instructors, it will offer courses certified by CATL and practical training for local technicians. NING SERVICE also plans to work more closely with Norwegian universities and technical institutions to build local expertise.

Bringing service closer to customers

CATL is expanding its local presence worldwide through local infrastructure and ecosystem partnerships. The Norway Centre will be a key hub in NING SERVICE's European network, bringing high-quality service closer to customers in line with its promise to be "Your Nearby New Energy Service Expert."

"CATL brings technology, industry expertise and a trusted brand. Combined with YES-EU's local knowledge and service capabilities, we can build a stronger battery service ecosystem across the Nordics and support the long-term growth of Europe's EV market," said Benedikt G. Gudmundsson, Founder and Chairman of YES-EU Group.

"Customers are at the heart of everything we do at NING SERVICE. Working closely with our local partners, we will provide reliable battery lifecycle services that meet the needs of Norway's EV market and support its continued electrification," said Bruce Li, President of Quality Systems, Aftermarket Business Division, CATL.

NING SERVICE operates 1,394 service locations across 85 countries and regions. It aims to reach 100 countries and regions by 2027 and 10,000 service locations by 2030.

Ahead of the Xi-Trump meeting, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA.US) CEO and SpaceX (SPCX.US) founder Elon Musk said in an interview with CGTN that he called on the two countries to lower tariffs and reduce trade restrictions, while urging the US and China to reach an agreement on a joint AI regulatory platform.

Musk said that Xi Jinping is an outstanding leader and that China has achieved tremendous development during his tenure. He also praised China's manufacturing capabilities, saying this is where the magic of Tesla's Shanghai factory lies.
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Goldman Sachs published a research report covering XIAOMI-W (01810.HK), which launched the open-source MiMo-V2.6 AI model series on Sep 22-23, alongside the latest flagship Xiaomi 18 Pro smartphone series, and introduced multiple AIoT devices covering tablets, smartwatches and smart home products.

The broker believed MiMo-V2.6 consolidates Xiaomi's position as a leading foundation model developer and was positively surprised that its API pricing remained unchanged.

MiMo-V2.6 is among the few open-source frontier AI models supporting multimodal reasoning with trillion-parameter scale capabilities. Pricing for its real-time API and personal token plans remained unchanged from the V2.5 series, making it one of the most cost-effective Chinese AI models.

The broker believed the competitive pricing does not reflect weakening pricing power, but instead stems from Xiaomi's long-term AI monetization strategy, leading training/inference efficiency and strong balance sheet. The broker was also optimistic about Xiaomi expanding API/token plans and large language model applications within its Human x Car x Home ecosystem.

On smartphones, the broker maintained a cautious view on shipment volumes including the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, as the Xiaomi 17 series was already the best-selling flagship series while demand remains soft and faces price increases. However, the broker opined the 18 Pro series will help solidify Xiaomi's position as China's top-three premium smartphone brand behind Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) and Huawei. The broker maintained a Buy rating with a TP of HKD39.
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