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The Supernova Challenge 2.0 showcased the innovation driving the global startup ecosystem, with Dubai playing a key role in supporting emerging tech.

Longenesis wins top prize at Supernova Challenge 2.0, Singapore's ProfilePrint takes second | KrASIA

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Longenesis wins top prize at Supernova Challenge 2.0, Singapore&#8217;s ProfilePrint takes second

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In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Deep Tech

Beyond tech hubs like Beijing and Shanghai, China’s smaller cities reveal a different dimension of AI's business impact.

In China, cities like Yiwu reveal a less known side of the AI boom | KrASIA

In China, cities like Yiwu reveal a less known side of the AI boom

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

Artificial intelligence

As open-source models and high costs squeeze the market, leading Chinese AI firms consider dropping pre-trained models for a clearer path to profitability.

Two of China’s "AI tigers" abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth | KrASIA

Two of China’s &#8220;AI tigers&#8221; abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. The education industry is fast-reforming nowadays. 

Education

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. The education industry is fast-reforming nowadays.

KrASIA | Education Archives

Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem has witnessed remarkable transformation over the past few years—providing numerous opportunities to its young and dynamic communities.

Is the Asian Century here sooner than we had expected? | KrASIA

Is the Asian Century here sooner than we had expected?

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Sherman Tham

The firm's flagship app Dedao has over 3.5 million monthly active users.

Online education platform Siwei Zaowu files for ChiNext IPO, aiming to raise RMB 1 billion | KrASIA

Online education platform Siwei Zaowu files for ChiNext IPO, aiming to raise RMB 1 billion

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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5G is a commonly used term for certain advanced wireless systems. Industry association 3GPP defines any system using "5G NR" software as "5G", a definition that came into general use by late 2018. 

Edtech

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Venture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth.

Venture Capital

The company moved fast to meet explosive growth in the demand for cloud-based video services the education and corporate training sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Baidu-backed video technology provider Baijiayun closes USD 26.4 million Series B round | KrASIA

Baidu-backed video technology provider Baijiayun closes USD 26.4 million Series B round

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Song Jingli

Q&amp;A

Seth Godin discusses the waves of change in education brought on by COVID-19, as well as the digitization of political engagement.

[Tuning In] Seth Godin on the future of education and technology's role in civil society | KrASIA

[Tuning In] Seth Godin on the future of education and technology&#8217;s role in civil society

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AJ Cortese

Classrooms all around the world look very different from before as a new academic year begins during the pandemic.

In Israel, back to school means letting educators 'hack' teaching and learning | KrASIA

In Israel, back to school means letting educators &#8216;hack&#8217; teaching and learning

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Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. 

Entertainment

Mint Muse's family of apps lets user learn to play guitar, ukulele, and piano, and have gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This firm teaches music through a gaming experience: Inside China's Startups | KrASIA

This firm teaches music through a gaming experience: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

Bjyu's

Investment

Overall, Byju's has raised more than USD 2.3 billion from global high-profile investors.

Silicon Valley-based Silver Lake leads USD 500 million round in edtech decacorn Byju's | KrASIA

Silicon Valley-based Silver Lake leads USD 500 million round in edtech decacorn Byju&#8217;s

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

India Tech

SoftBank Group Corp. is a holding company that engages in the management of its group companies which provides information technology and telecommunication services. It operates through the following segments: Mobile Communications, Sprint, Fixed-line Telecommunications, Internet, and Others. 

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Unacademy

The recent transaction has tripled the five-year-old startup’s valuation to USD 1.45 billion in less than six months.

SoftBank marks its entry in India's edtech sector with its investment in Unacademy | KrASIA

SoftBank marks its entry in India&#8217;s edtech sector with its investment in Unacademy

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Company denies accusations by short sellers after posting strong quarter.

Chinese e-tutor GSX probed by US after inflated sales complaints | KrASIA

Chinese e-tutor GSX probed by US after inflated sales complaints

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Education

Is the Asian Century here sooner than we had expected?

Online education platform Siwei Zaowu files for ChiNext IPO, aiming to raise RMB 1 billion

Baidu-backed video technology provider Baijiayun closes USD 26.4 million Series B round

[Tuning In] Seth Godin on the future of education and technology’s role in civil society

In Israel, back to school means letting educators ‘hack’ teaching and learning

This firm teaches music through a gaming experience: Inside China’s Startups

Silicon Valley-based Silver Lake leads USD 500 million round in edtech decacorn Byju’s

SoftBank marks its entry in India’s edtech sector with its investment in Unacademy

Chinese e-tutor GSX probed by US after inflated sales complaints

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