On Aug. 3, MiniMax open‑sourced its next‑generation multimodal generative model MiniMaxH3. Muxi said its Xiyun C‑series GPUs were first to complete Day‑0 adaptation for the model. Xiyun C‑series is built on Muxi’s self‑developed GPU IP and is positioned as high energy‑efficiency and broadly compatible hardware aimed at ultra‑large parameter workloads and long‑context inference for large models.

現貨白銀日內上漲1美元，現報58.60美元/盎司，漲幅1.79%。

Oman last week proposed a Malacca Strait‑style joint regional management mechanism for navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz, funded by voluntary levies on shipping companies; Iran rejected the proposal. Oman also proposed splitting the channel evenly between Iranian and Omani territorial waters so vessels enter on one side and exit on the other; Iran rejected that plan and counter‑proposed that Iran manage its side while Oman manage only part of the opposite channel — a structure that would effectively allow Iran to control traffic on both inbound and outbound lanes. Iranian foreign minister Araghchi said talks with Oman are in their final stages to design a route that respects both countries' sovereignty; foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei said Tehran seeks an acceptable route (neither the northern nor southern lane) to safeguard Iran’s national interests and security and is working with Oman to open a temporary security corridor. Oman has not publicly responded.