> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 👶 Korean childcare enrolment at nearly 70%. EU ammonia emissions decline. Most hopper GPUs go to Microsoft. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/korean-childcare-enrolment-at-nearly-70-eu-ammonia-emissions-decline-most-hopper-gpus-go-to-microsoft/ - Published: 2026-04-20T11:30:58.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-20T11:30:57.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #587 looks at countries with high childcare enrolment, ammonia emissions in the EU and NVIDIA’s Hopper AI accelerator chips. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello 👋** UK commits [£500M](https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/uks-500m-sovereign-ai-initiative-backs-domestic-ai-innovators/68762/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to support domestic AI development and innovation capacity. The Punjab Government [approved ](https://www.nation.com.pk/18-Apr-2026/cm-punjab-approves-free-google-certification-courses-100-000-students?ref=newsletters.qs.com)free Google certification courses for 100,000+ students in Punjab. Putnam County Schools [Expand](https://fox17.com/news/local/putnam-schools-expand-ai-in-class-aiming-to-save-teachers-time-and-cut-costs?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI Use in Classrooms ### Today's Topics 👶 **Preschool.** Korean childcare enrolment reached nearly 70% 🍃 **Green Skills.** Ammonia emissions in the EU declined 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** NVIDIA’s Hopper GPU shipments to tech companies Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 👶 Korean childcare enrolment reached nearly 70% ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-a41ee13b-8537-4ef2-9a25-3979fa8cedb6.png) Formal childcare enrolment for children under 3 reached high levels in South Korea in 2023, reflecting [strong government support for early childhood services](https://english.moe.go.kr/sub/infoRenewal.do?m=0302&page=0302&s=english&ref=newsletters.qs.com). The high rate is driven by extensive public childcare provision and policies aimed at supporting working parents. Widespread access to early childcare supports child development while [enabling higher workforce participation, especially among women](https://siim.org.tw/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IJIiM-25-015.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com). National childcare policies continue to expand affordability and coverage. ## 🍃 Ammonia emissions in the EU declined ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-87704083-fe65-458c-866f-5bf138fccfa0.png) Ammonia emissions across the EU have fallen steadily from 2017 to 2022\. [Stricter agricultural regulations](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20210916STO12704/the-eu-common-agricultural-policy-its-reform-and-future-in-brief?ref=newsletters.qs.com), improved fertiliser management, and adoption of sustainable farming practices. Reduced emissions support air quality and environmental goals while meeting climate commitments. The[ EU’s National Emission Ceilings Directive](https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-depth/air-pollution/necd?ref=newsletters.qs.com), implemented by the European Commission, guides member states in limiting ammonia and other pollutant outputs. ## 🏭 NVIDIA’s Hopper GPU shipments to tech companies ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-8365700a-d1a9-43ba-b498-7f630ea39390.png) Microsoft leads global purchases of [Nvidia Hopper AI accelerator chips](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/technologies/hopper-architecture/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in 2024 with 485K units, more than double the next buyers, ByteDance and Tencent. The high volume reflects Microsoft’s [investment in AI cloud infrastructure and large-scale AI model training](https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/2025/12/09/microsoft-invests-us17-5-billion-in-india-to-drive-ai-diffusion-at-population-scale/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Such purchases highlight the growing strategic importance of AI hardware for computing and services. The[ US CHIPS and Science Act ](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4346?ref=newsletters.qs.com)implemented by the US Government supports domestic semiconductor production and advanced AI hardware development. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. 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