(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostUS K-12 immersion schools expand across country for early-age Chinese language educationAt the Goodtime Chinese School in the Bethany suburb of Portland, Oregon, an American child stops school director Zhou Yanzhuo, of China, in the hallway to ask a question in English. She requests that he speak in Chinese and the third grader, who has no Chinese heritage, handily switches languages. The child is one of several dozen students attending rigorous summer classes for Chinese language instruction at an age when experts believe language acquisition is easiest. While American... (opens original source in a new tab)Ralph Jennings·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostGlobal leaders must wake up to threat of unbridled AI adoptionTo describe the uncontrolled adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) as a “mixed blessing” is a grotesque understatement. It is better termed a miscalculated risk that reflects the world’s present sad and potentially tragic lack of responsible leadership, in Western nations especially. On the one hand, we are assured AI will raise productivity and economic growth. It will be a particular blessing for developing countries, such as those in Asia, enabling them to leapfrog the centuries it took... (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Rowley·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostKaraoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehiclesChina’s electric vehicles (EVs) already lead the way in terms of battery and autonomous driving technologies. Now, the country’s auto brands are adding a new dimension to the notion of intelligent cars: turning them into full-scale entertainment centres. A new wave of Chinese-developed EVs is hitting the market equipped with everything from voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, to headlights that double up as film projectors and karaoke systems. Some even feature immersive... (opens original source in a new tab)Daniel Ren·15 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaVinFast’s Vietnam Sales Surge as EVs Enter a Tipping PointVinFast delivered 21,781 electric vehicles in Vietnam in July, bringing its sales for the first seven months of 2026 to 137,697 vehicles and putting the company on course to substantially exceed last year’s record in its home market. July deliveries increased 21.3% from June’s 17,955 vehicles. The seven-month total is ... [continued] The post VinFast’s Vietnam Sales Surge as EVs Enter a Tipping Point appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Raymond Tribdino·15 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaChina Is Making More Aluminum. Its Emissions May Still Be Peaking.Earlier this year I argued that China’s aluminum-sector carbon emissions had probably peaked around 2024. Since then, the output data have weakened one important part of that case. China produced 45.02 million tonnes of primary aluminum in 2025, 2.4% more than the year before, and another 23.19 million tonnes in ... [continued] The post China Is Making More Aluminum. Its Emissions May Still Be Peaking. appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Barnard·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryPM Modi lays out seven-point 'Sapta Dhara' framework for 'Viksit Bharat'Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi recalled the era when India's might was known through the "Sapta Sindhu" and said the country now needs new streams of strength to build a developed India. (opens original source in a new tab)15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryPM Modi announces free online coaching for youthThe prime minister said he assures these families that they can save "thousands of crores of rupees" spent on coaching, be close to their children, and care for them. (opens original source in a new tab)15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryGlobal innovation hub to AI skill training for 1 Cr youth: PM Modi outlines nation’s tech ambitionsAddressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said new frontiers in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, space, robotics and data centres are opening up rapidly. (opens original source in a new tab)15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryArt for a cause: Bhoomi exhibition highlights creativity for nature and social impactIn this photo essay, we showcase the ‘Bhoomi’ exhibition at Venkatappa Art Gallery, along with curator insights. (opens original source in a new tab)15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory7 Must-read books on India’s pre-1947 business pioneersDiscover seven essential books on India's pre-1947 business pioneers whose vision, enterprise, and leadership helped shape modern India. (opens original source in a new tab)15 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaPorsche Ditches Volkswagen Group Emissions Pool, Joins Up With XPENGWell, this is an interesting one…. For some background, regulations in the European Union require that automakers reduce the CO2 emissions that the cars they sell create. Year after year, they have to cut their average fleet emissions. If they don’t cut their emissions to the necessary level, they have ... [continued] The post Porsche Ditches Volkswagen Group Emissions Pool, Joins Up With XPENG appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·15 August 2026
