Startups (opens original source in a new tab)WamdaMobility fintech Naran secures $10 million in debt-equity financingUAE-based mobility fintech Naran has raised $10 million in equity and debt financing from UAE investment firm Landel. Founded in 2025 by Bayaskhalan Alexeev and Alexander Gubarev, Naran provides rent-to-own financing for cars and motorcycles to ride-hailing and delivery drivers. Naran currently operates in Colombia, Peru, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, and plans to launch in Paraguay in September 2026. The funding will support fleet expansion across existing markets, entry into new marke (opens original source in a new tab)
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostWhy are some Chinese students choosing Spain despite its tough job market?For Daisy Chen, a graduate of one of China’s top medical universities, choosing Spain over Britain, the United States and Australia puzzled many of her friends. Instead of following the well-trodden path to an English-speaking country, she began a master’s degree programme in healthcare management in Barcelona. “I didn’t choose the US, the UK or Australia because they were too expensive, and I felt the competition there would probably be just as intense as in China,” she said. “I wanted to study (opens original source in a new tab)Mia Nurmamat·16 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaI watched Vietnam Fall for the VinFast VF 3HANOI, Vietnam — I have driven through enough of Vietnam to get a good sense of what belongs on its roads. Over the past two years, my trips have taken me from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, Hai Phong and Can Tho, and through Dong Nai, ... [continued] The post I watched Vietnam Fall for the VinFast VF 3 appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Raymond Tribdino·16 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyA black hole shredded a “super sun” — but something strange may have survivedAstronomers have witnessed a black hole violently shredding a massive star, creating one of the most energetic stellar explosions ever observed. The event, nicknamed “the Whippet,” briefly released about 400 billion times the Sun’s energy and sent a shock wave racing outward at one-fifth the speed of light. Months later, scientists spotted unexpectedly fast-moving helium, suggesting that some structure may have survived the destruction. (opens original source in a new tab)16 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyCOVID-19 awakens dormant viruses — and one is linked to long COVIDCOVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses hiding in the body, including Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus, and several herpes viruses. One poorly understood viral family was strongly associated with long COVID and lasting disability, offering a potentially important clue to why some patients struggle to recover. (opens original source in a new tab)16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostHome province of DeepSeek, Moonshot founders seeks to retain, attract future AI talentChina’s southern manufacturing powerhouse of Guangdong province welcomed nearly 40 computer science students from Tsinghua University this week, part of a targeted push by local authorities to bridge a widening gap in China’s artificial intelligence race by attracting top-tier talent from Beijing. Despite raising two of China’s brightest minds in artificial intelligence – Moonshot AI founder Yang Zhilin and DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng – Guangdong failed to retain either. After graduating from (opens original source in a new tab)Coco Feng·16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChina’s high-spending counties emerge as bright spot as domestic demand remains weakBefore Sam’s Club – the American membership-only retailer with status appeal among China’s urban middle class – opened in the lesser-known city of Jingshan in Hubei province, Zhang Liang decided to “bring it there” himself. The former truck driver invested about 600,000 yuan (US$88,969) in May to open a Sam’s Club reseller shop, sourcing goods from authorised Sam’s stores to sell locally. He was betting that consumers in Jingshan, despite its modest population of fewer than 600,000, would pay a. (opens original source in a new tab)He Huifeng·16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryEfficiency, lifespan, environment: test your business creativity with Edition 245 of our weekly quiz!This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 245th quiz. Ready? (opens original source in a new tab)16 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaNew BYD Seal 06 & Qin MAX Part 2: Affordability & ValueEarlier this week, BYD launched the new Seal 06 and Qin Max. In Part 1, I focused on the changes to the vehicles and their positioning. However, where these vehicles stand out is in their affordability and value. Capability has been upgraded, including the fastest charging in this class, without ... [continued] The post New BYD Seal 06 & Qin MAX Part 2: Affordability & Value appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Larry Evans·16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryPM Modi’s AI bet: Train 1 crore youth in one yearStartups announced funding worth $146 million across 15 deals this week, down from $323 million last week. (opens original source in a new tab)16 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaBombshell! Porsche To End Taycan ProductionA decade ago, the automotive world was gaga over the news that Porsche had decided to move forward with the Mission E, the car that ultimately became the Taycan. The automotive world was over the moon with the news that mighty Porsche — the company that dominated Le Mans for ... [continued] The post Bombshell! Porsche To End Taycan Production appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Steve Hanley·16 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostLuxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analystsSales of luxury homes in mainland China’s top cities are picking up as high-net-worth individuals, benefiting from the country’s tech boom, splash out billions of yuan to improve their housing. The buying binge has sparked expectations of a broad market recovery after a six-year property slump across the country, according to brokers. But analysts said such homes represented just a small portion of the mainland’s property industry, with increasing sales and higher prices not enough to turn the.. (opens original source in a new tab)Daniel Ren·16 August 2026
