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The former senator sees a great opportunity in the economic ties between Australia and India.

There is still a long road to travel in order to combat scepticism in Australian boardrooms, according to Lisa Singh, a former Australian senator and

There is still a long road to travel in order to combat scepticism in Australian boardrooms, according to Lisa Singh, a former Australian senator and CEO of the Australia India Institute AII. Business and political leaders from both parties met in Delhi recently for the Track 1.5 Leadership Dialogue, and the upcoming trips of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister of Trade and Tourism Don Farrell will mark a significant turning point. Former Australian High Commissioner to India prepared a India Economic Strategy to 2035 that outlines a 90point action plan to elevate India into Australias top three export markets, the third largest recipient of Australian outward investment in Asia, and to bring India into the inner sanctum of Australias strategic alliances. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 19 days ago      

The African Girls Can Code Initiative increases digital literacy and momentum for a better future.

Chantal Niyonkuru, who grew up in a remote Rwandan village without access to modern technology, chose to major in computer programming after being acc

Chantal Niyonkuru, who grew up in a remote Rwandan village without access to modern technology, chose to major in computer programming after being accepted into one of the nations best high schools. Girls in Africa and around the globe who struggle with strong gendered norms and a lack of access to technology share her experience. Even for girls who are exposed to technology, a dearth of genderresponsive and interdisciplinary curricula frequently deters their interest. Information and communication technology was a subject Sizolwethu Maphanga took in high school in Eswatini, but he was never particularly enamoured of it. However, her enthusiasm for technology grew after she participated in a coding programme sponsored by the African Girls Can Code Initiative AGCCI. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 19 days ago      

A survey reveals cautious optimism about the effects of generative AI on education.

According to an unofficial poll conducted by the video platform Echo360, users of higher education technology throughout the world are optimistic abou

According to an unofficial poll conducted by the video platform Echo360, users of higher education technology throughout the world are optimistic about the potential educational and learning effects of tools like ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence. In order to learn more about users perceptions of and attitudes towards generative AI in education, a survey of 550 EchoVideo users from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa EMEA, and AsiaPacific APAC was conducted. More than 66% of EchoVideo users globally believed that generative AI technologies may improve learning, with 68% of those users agreeing, compared to 61% in EMEA and 83% in APAC. The cited applications for learning specifically assist students with springboards for creativity, aid instructors in producing content more quickly, and enable individualised content development. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 19 days ago      

Sesamm receives $37 million to provide corporations with ESG insights through natural language processing.

Sesamm, a French business that uses natural language processing NLP to extract insights from digital information to assist financial institutions and

Sesamm, a French business that uses natural language processing NLP to extract insights from digital information to assist financial institutions and corporations in achieving their ESG objectives, has raised €35 million $37 million in capital in order to grow abroad. With the help of TextReveal, the companys core tool, businesses can track textual data from all across the web and turn it into useful insights. A diverse group of financial institutions, including the U.S. investment juggernaut Carlyle Group, the French corporate and investment bank Natixis, the Japanese multinational insurance holding company Tokio Marine, and the U.K.based asset management company Unigestion, have signed on as clients of Sesamm. Additionally, the business provides a webbased dashboard where businesses may access data visualisations, data analysis, and push notifications for a range of due diligence, compliance, and ESG scenarios. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 19 days ago      

US Futures Drop as Higher Rate Messages Are Supported by Data Markets Close.

As US 10year Treasury bonds surpassed 4% for the first time since November, an indication that the Federal Reserves warnings of higherforlonger intere

As US 10year Treasury bonds surpassed 4% for the first time since November, an indication that the Federal Reserves warnings of higherforlonger interest rates are finally taking hold, US futures pointed to extended losses on Thursday. Contracts on the ratesensitive Nasdaq fell 0.5%, underperforming after February came to a close with losses for both the benchmark and the S&P 500. After wiping out an earlier loss of as much as 0.6%, Europes Stoxx 600 stock index shook. In the US premarket, Tesla Inc. fell as much as 5.7% after the electric vehicle manufacturers investor day disappointed analysts, and Silvergate Corp. fell as much as 32% after the cryptofriendly bank said it was evaluating the sustainability of its business. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 19 days ago      

China is on track to dominate the development of key future technologies, according to an ASPI report.

According to a recent analysis, China has established a sometimes astonishing lead in research and development, placing it in a prime position to cont

According to a recent analysis, China has established a sometimes astonishing lead in research and development, placing it in a prime position to control key future technologies in a wide range of industries. According to the key tech tracker report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute ASPI, China is outpacing the US in 37 out of 44 technologies that are expected to drive future innovation, economic growth, and military strength. Just seven technologies have the US as the top innovator, and in the majority of other fields, China has the top spot. India, the UK, South Korea, Germany, Australia, and other nations in the second tier have all established advanced research capacities, but they remain far behind the two superpowers. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 19 days ago      

12 new startups will be supported by Southeast Asias Surge and Sequoia India.

The seventh cohort of the Surge programme, run by Sequoia India and Southeast Asia, has begun. It includes 30 inspirational founders from 12 different

The seventh cohort of the Surge programme, run by Sequoia India and Southeast Asia, has begun. It includes 30 inspirational founders from 12 different firms. These firms are developing cuttingedge products in the fields of digital health, AI, metaverse, climate technology, new consumer brands, and ecommerce methods. Surge combines companybuilding workshops, a global curriculum, up to $3 million in seed cash, and the support of a network of extraordinary mentors and entrepreneurs. A 16week hybrid curriculum focusing on company building is being completed by the founders of half of the Surge 08 startups, who feature at least one female founder. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 19 days ago      

With $12 million raised, this electric bike company founded by Lime and Didi enters the US market.

In a Series A fundraising round, Velotric, a firm that creates highquality electric bicycles for under $2,000, has raised $7.4 million. It is the late

In a Series A fundraising round, Velotric, a firm that creates highquality electric bicycles for under $2,000, has raised $7.4 million. It is the latest project by Xiao Xiaotao, Sun Zhen, and Adam Zhang, the hardware cofounder of Lime and former lead designer of Didis sharedbike programme in China. The Lime startups cofounders who worked with Zhang are also endorsing it. The teams extensive experience in overseeing Limes hardware design, manufacture, and supply chain in China is what the investors are depending on to give them a competitive edge. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 19 days ago