HONG KONG, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MiniMax Group Inc. ("MiniMax" or the "Company"; HKEX: 00100), a leading global artificial intelligence company, today announced that it will report its interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, after the Hong Kong market closes on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

The Company's management will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM Beijing Time (8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.

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About MiniMax

MiniMax is a leading global artificial intelligence company with a mission of "Intelligence with Everyone." The company is committed to advancing the frontiers of AI and building toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). MiniMax develops its own general-purpose foundation models across text and multimodal intelligence, and brings these capabilities to users worldwide through AI-native products and an Open Platform for enterprises and developers. Today, MiniMax's models and AI products serve more than 300 million users across over 200 countries and regions, as well as more than one million enterprises and developers across over 100 countries. For more information, please visit https://ir.minimaxi.com/en.

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香港2026年8月14日 /美通社/ -- 全球領先的通用人工智能科技公司MiniMax Group Inc.（「MiniMax」或「公司」；香港聯交所股票代碼：00100）今日宣布，將於2026年8月26日（星期三）在香港市場收市後公佈其截至2026年6月30日的2026年中期業績。

公司管理層將於2026年8月26日（星期三）北京時間晚上8:00（美國東部時間上午8:00）舉行電話會議，討論業績。

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關於MiniMax

MiniMax是全球領先的通用人工智能科技公司，以「Intelligence with Everyone/與所有人共創智能」為使命，致力於推動人工智能科技前沿發展，實現通用人工智能(AGI)。MiniMax自主研發了一系列文本與多模態通用大模型，並在全球推出一系列AI原生產品，及面向企業和開發者的開放平台，為用戶提供極致的智能體驗。迄今，MiniMax的自研模型及AI產品已累計為來自超過200個國家及地區的逾3億名個人用戶，以及來自超過100個國家的上百萬名企業客戶以及開發者提供服務。有關公司的詳細資料，請瀏覽網站https://ir.minimaxi.com/zh-HK。

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XIAMEN, China, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtep, China's leading professional sportswear brand, will globally launch its all-new flagship marathon running shoe series, the 160X 8.0, on August 21. The top-tier 160X 8.0 Ultra will feature the brand-new GT1200 premium carbon plate. This first-ever application of high-grade carbon fiber technology in performance footwear underscores Xtep's unwavering commitment to advancing core running shoe innovation and continuously elevating racing equipment standards, showcasing the brand's world-class materials research and autonomous innovation capabilities to the global market.

This technological breakthrough stems from Xtep's in-depth strategic partnership with Zhongfu Shenying, a leading China carbon fiber manufacturer. The two parties entered a joint R&D collaboration in October 2025, focusing on adapting GT1200-grade high-end carbon fiber for athletic applications — successfully transferring aerospace-grade specialty materials, previously reserved for deep-space exploration, aviation manufacturing, and high-end medical devices, into the marathon racing shoe arena.

The GT1200 utilizes 12K carbon fiber filaments finer than a human hair, yet delivering 10 times the strength of steel at just one-quarter of the weight. This dual advantage of ultra-lightweight construction and exceptional rigidity delivers explosive propulsion and highly efficient energy return. An outer layer of PI fiber gold protective coating cushions the intense impact of long-distance running, effectively preventing fiber breakage and significantly enhancing the carbon plate's overall stability and durability.

Powered by aerospace-grade GT1200 carbon plate, the 160X 8.0 Ultra delivers comprehensive upgrades across three core performance dimensions: lightweight construction, superior support, and high-energy rebound — perfectly matching the high-intensity competitive demands of professional marathon runners. Over the years, Xtep's 160X series has competed in major marathon events worldwide, helping over 140 runners claim more than 620 race titles and earning widespread recognition among elite athletes globally. The debut of the GT1200 premium carbon plate once again raises the performance bar for Chinese-made racing shoes, offering professional runners worldwide a new benchmark in premium racing footwear. "Ten years of relentless innovation have shaped Xtep's technology ecosystem," said Alex, Senior Director of Xtep X-Lab. "We hope to empower every runner to go faster and farther through the power of science."

Beyond product performance and athlete empowerment, Xtep places equal emphasis on runner development and community engagement. To serve the full spectrum of runners — from professional racers to recreational enthusiasts — the brand has launched the X-RUN program, featuring four core pillars:

• Elite Runner Program — Opens access to China's premier marathon events for top global runners, providing full professional racing gear, guaranteed entry, and accommodation to help athletes break records. Registration is currently open for the Taiyuan Marathon and Shenyang Marathon.
• 10KM Time Trial — A professional racing platform for competitive runners, offering limited-edition professional gear and a high-level competitive arena over the 10KM distance, immersing participants in Xtep's professional running culture.
• PB Master Program — An incentive initiative for the broader marathon running community. Selected runners receive Xtep footwear and apparel sponsorship, with special cash rewards for setting new personal bests.
• X-RUN Camp — Designed for runners tackling their first marathon or seeking a performance breakthrough, featuring dedicated professional coaches and systematic training programs to comprehensively support athletes in their race preparation.

Built on an innovative model of "retail channels + community operations + digital communication," X-RUN also supports the long-term growth of local running community. Xtep transforms its offline stores into runner hubs, continuously partnering with regional running communities and delivering on its commitment to localized brand engagement — building a distinct identity as a professional running brand among runners worldwide, and helping enthusiasts of all levels chase their personal bests. Interested runners can follow Xtep's official overseas social channels — Instagram @xtepofficial and Facebook @Xtep — for full event details and registration information.

Xtep pursues a dual-track development strategy: on one hand, deepening in-house research and development of professional running shoes, leveraging China's mature high-end materials supply chain to refine product performance and steadily narrowing the technology gap with leading international sportswear brands; on the other hand, balancing elite athlete support with grassroots running culture promotion through the X-RUN program, building a bridge between China's running industry and the global running community, and fostering the growth of running culture worldwide. As the global launch of the 160X 8.0 series approaches, this all-new flagship marathon shoe — equipped with GT1200 premium carbon plate technology — will empower runners around the world to push their speed limits and set new personal records, bringing China's hard-core running shoe innovation to marathon courses across the globe.

BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") has deployed excavators, skid steer loaders, cranes and relief supplies to support rescue efforts in the wake of the magnitude-7.5 earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10.

The earthquake, which occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time in western Colombia, is the strongest to hit the country in decades. According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the quake had a depth of 80 kilometers with its epicenter near San José del Palmar in the northwestern department of Chocó.

Immediately after the earthquake, Zoomlion activated its emergency response mechanism. The company's Colombia subsidiary coordinated with local emergency management authorities in Pereira and Cali — two of the hardest-hit cities — and leveraged its localized operations to mobilize personnel and supplies to the epicenter. Meanwhile, the company dispatched nearly 10 core rescue machines, including five excavators and two skid steer loaders, along with supporting materials and supplies tailored to the deployed equipment and personnel, to the disaster zone overnight. All equipment has arrived and is now engaged in debris clearance, road restoration and search-and-rescue operations.

The affected areas are characterized by severely damaged roads, widespread rubble and persistent aftershocks, making rescue operations extremely challenging. Under the direction of trained professionals, Zoomlion's excavators and skid steer loaders have been systematically deployed to remove heavy debris, break through collapsed structures, clear rescue corridors and assess hazardous conditions — steadily opening pathways to reach survivors.

Additional Zoomlion rescue teams and service engineers are continuing to arrive in the affected region and will participate in relief operations under the unified coordination of local authorities. Service engineers remain on-site to provide full equipment support throughout the rescue mission.

Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) is collaborating with BABA-W (09988.HK) to develop an AI model tailored for the China market, with the model being trained with support from Alibaba, Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter, reported.

Apple's latest approach differs from its previous practice. Previously, Apple tended to use models from domestic partners to introduce generative AI features into iPhones and other devices sold in China.

Apple's AI toolkit, Apple Intelligence, is purportedly expected to be officially launched in China in the coming months alongside updates to the iOS operating system.

BABA-W's share price moved lower with the broader market today, last reporting at HKD119.4, down 2.05%, with turnover of 33.2357 million shares involving HKD3.974 billion.
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LENOVO GROUP (00992.HK)'s adjusted net profit for the first fiscal quarter ended June spiked 176%. Chairman and CEO Yang Yuanqing said the group may achieve its USD100 billion revenue target ahead of schedule in this financial year with the goal to pursue even higher profit.

Lenovo CFO Winston Cheng said the group's medium-term net profit margin target is around 5%, while the long-term goal is to achieve 8% or above.

Yang said he does not see an AI bubble emerging and assumed AI demand will continue to grow. Demand growth for memory products is expected to continue at least until the end of next year. Lenovo is currently in a favorable position to adjust early-stage pricing in a timely manner when raw material costs rise.

Although the market believes the group's strong earnings growth is mainly propelled by AI demand, AI business currently accounts for only a small portion of the group's operations, with traditional computing still remaining the core business, he added.

The group's current server order backlog exceeds USD50 billion, while the amount that can ultimately be converted into orders will depend on supply chain capabilities, Yang said.

Yang added the group is cooperating with NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) and plans to launch consumer AI PC products equipped with RTX series chips later this year.
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Expanded partnership builds on the partnership in Zagreb and targets four additional cities in Europe.    

SAN FRANCISCO and GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. ("Uber") (NYSE: UBER), today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, with plans to collaborate on the deployment of more than 2,000 Pony.ai Robotaxis across Europe.     

The partnership will expand from the existing commercial service in Zagreb, coming soon to the Uber platform, to four additional cities in Europe. Additional details about the rollout will be announced in phases and the expanded partnership also includes plans to deploy in the Middle East.     

The expanded agreement gives Pony.ai's joint-deployment model a clearer path to commercial scale. The model brings together three core functions required to operate Robotaxi services at scale: Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving technology, a leading mobility platform, and day-to-day fleet operations. It allows technology, platform, and fleet partners to work together in the same market, while individual partners may also take on more than one role. Vehicle funding and ownership can sit with different partners depending on the market.

Under the expanded partnership, Pony.ai will provide its L4 autonomous driving technology, rider-experience and operational expertise developed through multiple large-scale Robotaxi deployments while Uber will provide customer access through its leading global mobility platform, including booking, payment, and customer service capabilities, alongside its growing network of human drivers. Day-to-day fleet operations may be carried out by established local fleet partners selected for each market.

Pony.ai operates paid, fully driverless Robotaxi services in China's four tier-one cities, where it has achieved city-wide breakeven unit economics in multiple markets, validating its commercially sustainable model for operating Robotaxis at scale.

For Pony.ai, the expanded partnership with Uber marks a further evolution of its growth strategy, complementing continued expansion into new markets with fleet deployments at regional scale. The collaboration dates back to May 2025, when Pony.ai and Uber first announced plans to bring Pony.ai Robotaxis onto the Uber platform in international markets. In 2026, the companies worked with Croatian mobility company Verne to launch Europe's first commercial Robotaxi service in Zagreb, with Verne serving as the local fleet owner and operator.

"This expanded agreement marks an important new phase in the partnership between Pony.ai and Uber. It reflects our shared commitment to bringing safe, reliable Robotaxi services to more European cities," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "By combining Pony.ai's proven autonomous driving technology and operational know-how with Uber's global mobility platform and extensive market reach, we aim to build sustained commercial operations at scale across Europe and beyond."

"The next chapter for autonomous mobility is about moving from individual launches to repeatable commercial scale," said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber. "Together with Pony.ai, we're combining advanced autonomous technology with Uber's hybrid platform, on-the-ground experience, and operational excellence, to build a model that can quickly and reliably expand across cities."    

About Pony AI Inc.

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, Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread access to its advanced technology.

About Uber Technologies, Inc.

Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 79 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Pony.ai's beliefs, plans, and expectations are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Pony.ai's filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Pony.ai does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Expanded partnership builds on the partnership in Zagreb and targets four additional cities in Europe.    

SAN FRANCISCO and GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. ("Uber") (NYSE: UBER), today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, with plans to collaborate on the deployment of more than 2,000 Pony.ai Robotaxis across Europe.     

The partnership will expand from the existing commercial service in Zagreb, coming soon to the Uber platform, to four additional cities in Europe. Additional details about the rollout will be announced in phases and the expanded partnership also includes plans to deploy in the Middle East.     

The expanded agreement gives Pony.ai's joint-deployment model a clearer path to commercial scale. The model brings together three core functions required to operate Robotaxi services at scale: Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving technology, a leading mobility platform, and day-to-day fleet operations. It allows technology, platform, and fleet partners to work together in the same market, while individual partners may also take on more than one role. Vehicle funding and ownership can sit with different partners depending on the market.

Under the expanded partnership, Pony.ai will provide its L4 autonomous driving technology, rider-experience and operational expertise developed through multiple large-scale Robotaxi deployments while Uber will provide customer access through its leading global mobility platform, including booking, payment, and customer service capabilities, alongside its growing network of human drivers. Day-to-day fleet operations may be carried out by established local fleet partners selected for each market.

Pony.ai operates paid, fully driverless Robotaxi services in China's four tier-one cities, where it has achieved city-wide breakeven unit economics in multiple markets, validating its commercially sustainable model for operating Robotaxis at scale.

For Pony.ai, the expanded partnership with Uber marks a further evolution of its growth strategy, complementing continued expansion into new markets with fleet deployments at regional scale. The collaboration dates back to May 2025, when Pony.ai and Uber first announced plans to bring Pony.ai Robotaxis onto the Uber platform in international markets. In 2026, the companies worked with Croatian mobility company Verne to launch Europe's first commercial Robotaxi service in Zagreb, with Verne serving as the local fleet owner and operator.

"This expanded agreement marks an important new phase in the partnership between Pony.ai and Uber. It reflects our shared commitment to bringing safe, reliable Robotaxi services to more European cities," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "By combining Pony.ai's proven autonomous driving technology and operational know-how with Uber's global mobility platform and extensive market reach, we aim to build sustained commercial operations at scale across Europe and beyond."

"The next chapter for autonomous mobility is about moving from individual launches to repeatable commercial scale," said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber. "Together with Pony.ai, we're combining advanced autonomous technology with Uber's hybrid platform, on-the-ground experience, and operational excellence, to build a model that can quickly and reliably expand across cities."    

About Pony AI Inc.

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, Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread access to its advanced technology.

About Uber Technologies, Inc.

Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 79 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Pony.ai's beliefs, plans, and expectations are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Pony.ai's filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Pony.ai does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Social media company REDDIT, INC. (RDDT.US) is added to the S&P 500 Index, sending its share price higher by 12.45% in after-hours trading to USD177.8.

REDDIT will officially join the index next Tuesday (18th), replacing AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. (AVB.US).

Reddit, which operates thousands of online discussion communities covering different topics, will become the second pure-play social media company in the S&P 500 Index, alongside META PLATFORMS, INC. (META.US).
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The US has continued to step up efforts to tame Beijing's technological ambitions, but from AI to EV batteries, Chinese technology is becoming increasingly embedded in the operations of some of the world's largest corporations.

Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) has adopted AI technologies from BABA-W (09988.HK) and BIDU-SW (09888.HK) in China, while Ford Motor Company (F.US) is using CATL's battery technology. Volkswagen is cooperating with XPENG-W (09868.HK) to develop smart EVs in China, while Stellantis (STLA.US) is expanding cooperation with LEAPMOTOR (09863.HK) in EV production and joint procurement.

Analysts said a broad transformation is underway, with Chinese companies becoming a source of technology and innovation that global corporations can no longer easily avoid.

Kitty Fok, Managing Director of IDC China, told CNBC that China was mainly a market where global companies sold products five years ago. Today, in some industries, China has become the place where they acquire capabilities.

Nevertheless, Washington continues to toughen restrictions on Chinese technology.

Since placing Huawei on a blacklist in 2019, the US has imposed sweeping restrictions on advanced chips and chipmaking equipment, limited certain US investments in China's semiconductor, quantum technology and AI sectors, and added companies such as SMIC to restriction lists.

China has established a strong position in an increasing number of technology industries.

Soumen Mandal, Chief Analyst at Counterpoint Research, said automakers including BYD COMPANY (01211.HK), CHANGAN AUTOMOBILE (000625.SZ) and CHERY AUTO (09973.HK) accounted for nearly 63% of the global EV market in 2025, while battery manufacturers including CATL (03750.HK), BYD COMPANY, CALB (03931.HK) and GOTION HIGH-TECH (002074.SZ) accounted for close to 70%.

Mandal noted that cost, scale, manufacturing depth, supply chain integration and speed of innovation are key reasons global companies continue to work with Chinese firms.

He remarked that China's technological rise is shifting from low-cost manufacturing toward scale, supply chain depth and speed of innovation. He added that global companies are balancing geopolitical risks against commercial realities.
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