EdTech
Singapore’s EdTech platform Geniebook achieves profitability; expands with acquisitions
Singapore-based EdTech firm Geniebook has achieved three straight quarters of profitability and expands its hybrid strategy with two major acquisitions.
Why upskilling across generations is key for Malaysian companies as Gen Z rises to 30% of the workforce by 2030
Training and development are means to improve workers‘ performance and to create growth in efficiency, productivity, motivation, innovation, and overall satisfaction.
ADB, Vinschool sign $150 million sustainability-linked loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has led and signed a $150 million syndicated sustainability-linked loan with Vinschool Joint Stock Company, an educational subsidiary of Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup.
Preparing students for lifelong success: The role of 21st century skills in education
Combining academic instruction with 21st-century skills and social-emotional growth can help prepare students for a changing world.
Philippine edtech firm EDGE Tutor raises $1M in Pre-A round to expand in the Americas and EMEA
EDGE Tutor International, the Philippines-based online tutoring outsourcing company, has successfully closed a $1 million Pre-Series A funding round, following its $800,000 seed round in 2023.
Singapore’s education debate: Beyond class sizes
Advocates of smaller classes argue that they improve teacher-student interaction, foster better learning outcomes, and help disadvantaged students. However, in a resource-constrained environment like #Singapore, where public investments must yield maximum returns, the evidence demands a closer examination.
KKR backed-PHINMA Education acquires St. Jude College Dasmariñas Cavite for $7.43M
KKR-backed Philippine private higher education group PHINMA Education Holdings has on Monday announced its purchase of St. Jude College (SJC) Dasmariñas Cavite in a PHP 432-million ($7.43 million) agreement.
Investing in continuous learning to nurture talent and empower tomorrow’s workforce, is this the solution for Gen Z employees?
Organizations must embrace the changing landscape of employee expectations. By prioritizing continuous learning and creating a supportive environment, companies can cultivate a loyal #Workforce ready to adapt and thrive in the face of new challenges.
Behind the success of major edtech AI companies
AI tools enable more efficient, student-centric #learning, focusing on individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. In turn, AI improves educational outcomes for students and teachers. With these trending technological advancements, it is clear why the AI #edtech market is set for significant growth. Entrepreneurs who leverage the power of #AI…
Malaysia’s JAZRO bags investment from Gobi Partners to make robotics education accessible to all children
This strategic investment will enable JAZRO to expand its educational offerings and reach more young learners, nurturing a new generation of tech-savvy innovators.
