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The creative economy in the Sultanate is bursting with potential. From podcasts and theatre festivals to comedy shows, a growing wave of talented Bruneians is stepping into the spotlight, sharing their stories and showcasing their craft like never before. The post-COVID surge in social media has unlocked new platforms for expression, attracting a diverse range of creators. Many of these individuals weave the Sultanate’s unique tales and heritage into their work, resonating with audiences both locally and globally. As the creative scene continues to thrive, the need for clear standards becomes increasingly evident. Establishing these benchmarks is crucial to building a unified creative economy while preserving Brunei’s cultural identity and adapting it to today’s globalised world. Part of this effort, according to CEO and co-founder of Kitani Kreatif Nuur Aqilah Ali – a creative laboratory and think tank dedicated to advancing the Sultanate’s creative economy – lies in recognising the broader value of cultural assets beyond their economic contributions. “To focus solely on the economic value of the cultural and creative industries (CCI) is to devalue their true impact,” she explained, noting that the growth of local CCIs can align with Brunei Vision 2035, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Maqasid Syariah. In this context, Aqilah urged local producers to acknowledge the social, cultural, spiritual, and environmental contributions of Brunei’s CCIs. CEO and co-founder of Kitani Kreatif Nuur Aqilah Ali explaining the seven crafts under the jurisdiction of the Brunei Art and Heritage Training Centre. PHOTO: KITANI KREATIF The attendees during the event. PHOTO: KITANI KREATIF She made these remarks during Kitani Berkongsi, a creative economy insight series aimed at fostering dialogue among cultural and creative practitioners, exchanging ideas, and building collaborations. The event, held earlier this month, also featured the organisation’s presentation ‘Where Are Brunei’s Cultural and Creative Industries Going?’ – an analysis of Brunei’s CCI, charting the sector’s development so far and exploring its future possibilities. Reflecting on her own experiences, Aqilah noted how her journey towards growing the country’s CCI stemmed from the distance she initially felt from her own culture. “I grew up feeling like I wasn’t ‘Bruneian enough’. I spoke English and was immersed in global media,” she recalled. “I’ve worked on global pieces, but what truly shifted my perspective were eye-opening experiences in localised creative industries.” She mentioned of a local play adapted from Dusun lore – this is an example of ‘cultural regeneration’, breathing new life into heritage while adapting it for modern audiences. “Creativity thrives in such environments, forcing you to think differently and innovate.” With 14 years of experience in the creative industry, spanning both formal and informal roles, Aqilah acknowledged that while Brunei’s CCIs remain underdeveloped, they have evolved over the years as perceptions begin to shift. “One shift I’ve noticed is that creatives are gravitating toward functional creativity, like advertising and architecture, because these fields have clearly defined purposes,” she observed. These forms of CCI, she added are more accepted compared to the creative arts, which are still often overlooked due to the lack of stability in the field, especially in Brunei. “In developed markets, you can charge GBP70 for a theatre show, or GBP15 for a comedy show, for example. But here, the prices are largely the same – BND15 to 50. “It’s incredibly difficult to make money from creativity, and that’s a challenge.” With the creative industry in Brunei still in its early stages, the think tank aims to bring global best practices to the Sultanate while uncovering a global value within local heritage. The focus is on creating works and products that reflect Bruneian heritage, ensuring its cultural significance is showcased on the world stage. “With globalisation on the rise, it’s essential to strike a balance between embracing modern influences and preserving our cultural assets,” Aqilah explained. “Through these efforts, we hope to connect with Bruneians and demonstrate to the world that Brunei’s heritage is truly one of a kind.” Fortunately, Aqilah continued, creatives and consumers in Brunei have a strong interest in cultural and heritage pieces, with the organisation being approached with several projects, most of which are tied to culture and heritage. However, a common challenge is that many do not know where to learn about these aspects or how to respectfully incorporate them into their work. “Our role is to bridge that gap – not just by providing information, but by fostering a sense of shared responsibility,” she said. She then emphasised the distinction between culture with a small ‘c’ and Culture with a capital ‘C’, highlighting how both shape creativity in Brunei, its commercialisation, and the potential future definitions and classifications of CCIs. “These aren’t just my or your stories; they’re our stories, ones we should collectively care for. The real question is: how do we ensure respect for our heritage in creative work? And how do we make information accessible in the first place?” Aqilah remained optimistic about the future of the creative industries in Brunei Darussalam, though she noted that the current market conditions require creatives to focus on the more functional aspects of their talents, securing opportunities both locally and abroad. “The concept of creative industries, and by extension, the creative economy, is gaining significant traction in the region due to regional efforts,” she explained. “In Brunei, however, progress has often been fragmented and inconsistent. What I hope for is a more unified and consistent approach across all levels, one that helps people learn to truly value this sector.” – Wardi Wasil
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LOCAL barcode standards authority GS1 Philippines advocates the use of barcode technology in health care to streamline workflow for health professionals, strengthening the aim for enhanced patient safety. This push for innovating health care comes as the World Health Organization's Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 highlights the transformative potential of digital transformation in health care. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.By Laura Matthews NEW YORK, - After closing the books on a banner year for U.S. stocks, investors expect to ride seasonal momentum into mid-January when a slew of economic data and a transition of power in Washington could send markets moving. The S&P 500 rose roughly 25% in 2024 through Dec. 27, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite index , which surpassed 20,000 for the first time in December, is up over 31%. On Friday, however, stocks sold off amid some profit taking and questions about how markets could perform in January, according to analysts and traders. "There are concerns that maybe the first part of year can involve some repositioning and reallocation of funds and those that are trading today and next week are probably just trying to get a little bit ahead of that," said Robert Pavlik, senior portfolio manager at Dakota Wealth. Stocks tend to do well in the last five trading days of December and into the first two days of January, a phenomenon dubbed the Santa Claus rally, which has driven S&P gains of an average of 1.3% since 1969, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac. Despite the Friday selloff, for the last five trading sessions, the S&P rose 1.77%, while the Nasdaq was up 1.8%. Just how long upward momentum lasts will depend on several forces that could help drive markets in 2025. Monthly U.S. employment data on Jan. 10 should give investors a fresh view into the health and strength of the U.S. economy. Job growth rebounded in November following hurricane- and strike-related setbacks earlier in the year. The market's strength will be tested again shortly after, when U.S. companies start reporting fourth-quarter earnings. Investors anticipate a 10.33% earnings per share growth in 2025, versus a 12.47% expected rise in 2024, according to LSEG data, although excitement over President-elect Donald Trump's policies is expected to boost the outlook for some sectors like banks, energy and crypto. "There's the hope that taxes and regulations will be lowered or reduced next year, that will help support corporate profits, which are what drive the market in the first place," said Michael Rosen, chief investment officer at Angeles Investments. Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 could also throw the markets some curve balls. He is expected to release at least 25 executive orders in his first day on a range of issues from immigration to energy and crypto policy. Trump has also threatened tariffs on goods from China and levies on products from both Mexico and Canada, as well as to crack down on immigration, creating costs that companies could ultimately pass on to consumers. Helen Given, associate director of trading at Monex USA, said a new administration always brings with it a large degree of uncertainty. There is also a good chance the impact of the Trump administration's expected trade policies is far from fully priced into global currency markets, she added. "We're looking ahead to see which of those proposed policies actually are enacted, which might be further down the pipeline," Given said, adding she expected a big impact on the euro, Mexican peso, the Canadian dollar, and the Chinese yuan. The conclusion of the Federal Reserve's first monetary policy meeting of the year in late January could also present a challenge to the U.S. stocks rally. Stocks tumbled on Dec. 18 when the Fed implemented its third interest-rate cut for the year and signaled fewer cuts in 2025 because of an uncertain inflation outlook, disappointing investors who had expected lower rates to boost corporate profits and valuations. Still, that could be good for alternative assets like cryptocurrencies. The incoming crypto-friendly Trump administration is adding to a number of catalysts that are boosting crypto investors' confidence, said Damon Polistina, head of research at investment platform Eaglebrook Advisors. Bitcoin surged above $107,000 this month on hopes of friendlier Trump policies. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
NoneChandigarh: Punjab social security, women, and child development minister Dr Baljit Kaur on Friday directed the officials concerned to intensify efforts to protect children from begging. The minister said the state govt was implementing the ‘ Jeevanjot Project ’ to eradicate child begging . The project aims to rescue children engaged in begging, rehabilitate them, and ensure they are guided towards a life free from exploitation, she said. As part of the campaign, 187 children have been rescued in various districts of the state since July. Of these, 18 children, who lacked shelter, have been placed in state-run children’s homes where they are being provided education, nutrition, healthcare, and other essential services, said the minister, adding the remaining children had been reunited with their parents through child welfare committee. Additionally, 15 children are set to benefit from the sponsorship scheme, steps are also being taken to enroll 80 children in schools. Three children have been admitted to anganwadi centres. Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, Punjab govt has registered seven govt-run children’s homes and 39 non-governmental homes in the state. We also published the following articles recently Minister Nehru distributes nutritional kits to children in Trichy K.N. Nehru, the minister of municipal administration, launched the second phase of the "Uttachchathai Uruthi Sei" program in Trichy, providing nutritional support to malnourished children and mothers. The initiative, costing 22 crore, aims to benefit over 76,700 malnourished infants and their mothers across Tamil Nadu. Nehru distributed nutritional kits containing essential items like ghee, dates, and iron tonic. 19 children rescued, 4human traffickers held Nineteen children, bound for suspected child labor in Punjab and Haryana factories, were rescued from a train in Muzaffarpur. The Railway Protection Force (RPF), acting on a tip-off, apprehended four alleged traffickers during the operation. The children, hailing from Bihar's impoverished districts, were enticed with promises of monthly wages. Children from Tiljala shed community enjoy a fun-filled day out on Childrens Day Children from the Tiljala Shed community experienced a memorable Children's Day celebration at a renowned Park Street restaurant. The event, organized by a community development organization, treated the children to a specially curated menu, live entertainment, and engaging games.
The last time the Denver Broncos made the playoffs was the end of the 2015 season. That was Peyton Manning’s last season, and the last time the Broncos had a viable quarterback. Bo Nix is helping end both of those droughts. Nix wasn’t perfect on Monday night but he was pretty good. For a national audience who might not have seen much of Nix this season, it might have been a revelation. The selection of Nix at 12th overall in the NFL Draft was criticized by some, but the Broncos have to feel great about it. Nix led a go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter after a feisty Cleveland Browns team took a fourth-quarter lead, and the Broncos improved to 8-5 with a after the defense finally got a stop in the final two minutes after giving up more than 500 yards. Ja'Quan McMillian picked off Jameis Winston on a leaping interception, got up and returned it 46 yards for a game-sealing score. Winston had 497 passing yards, 235 of which went to former Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy (the most receiving yards in NFL history for a player against his former team, via ESPN), but Winston's two pick 6s were the difference in the game. Nix threw a couple interceptions, but also had 294 yards and a touchdown. And his team got a big win. The Broncos haven’t clinched a playoff spot, but it might be coming soon. Even bigger than that, the future looks bright because Denver has finally figured out its quarterback problem. Browns vs. Broncos wasn’t the type of Monday night matchup that was going to have everyone buzzing all afternoon. It turned out to be an entertaining game. The Browns (3-9) haven’t been able to get much going in the running game lately, so they had Winston air it out. He was well over 300 yards during the third quarter, with former Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy passing 200 yards early in the fourth quarter. There was a sequence in which Marvin Mims Jr. got past the Browns' secondary deep down the middle and Nix hit him with a great pass for a 93-yard touchdown. Then, on the next offensive play, Jeudy beat the Broncos' secondary for a 70-yard score. NIX. MIMS. 93 YARDS TO THE CRIB. 📺: on ESPN 📱: Stream on — NFL (@NFL) Winston made big plays, but he’s always a threat to give some back. He did so in the second quarter, telegraphing a short pass that Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto stepped in front of for an interception and returned it 71 yards for a touchdown. The Broncos were scoring easily, but the Browns wouldn’t go away easily, even if their playoff hopes realistically ended a few weeks ago. Nix made a mistake early in the fourth quarter. He threw deep but Mims was well covered and Browns cornerback Denzel Ward made a nice catch downfield for an interception. The Broncos led 31-25 but the door was open for the Browns to take back the lead. Jeudy made a couple more big plays, including a 17-yard catch on third-and-10. With 8:57 left, Winston hit Nick Chubb for a touchdown and the Browns led 32-31. Winston went over 400 yards on that drive, and it was his fourth touchdown pass. For the past eight seasons, the Broncos wouldn’t have had much chance at rallying after losing the lead. They rarely had a quarterback capable of leading a game-winning drive. Nix didn’t look nervous. He hit a couple of big third-down passes to get the Broncos downfield, showing off his arm strength on each of them. With less than three minutes left, the Broncos faced a fourth-and-1 well within field-goal range. Head coach Sean Payton looked like he was going for it, but then called timeout, changed his mind and Wil Lutz kicked a go-ahead field goal. The Broncos' defense had given up more than 500 yards at that point, but needed one stop to get a massive win. The possession started with a sack, but Winston rallied to hit Elijah Moore for a first down. The Broncos needed a big play, and McMillian got it. He got in front of a pass to Moore and ended up taking it in for a touchdown. Winston threw a third interception in the closing seconds of the game on a desperation drive. Despite all his passing yards, Winston's three interceptions were costly. That’s the story of his career. Jameis Winston set a career high and a new Browns record with 497 passing yards. Former Bronco Jerry Jeudy secured nine catches for 235 yards and a touchdown, setting a new NFL record for most receiving yards in a game against his former team. And it wasn't enough. Winston countered his big night with a pair of pick 6s that doomed the Browns in Denver in a 42-31 Broncos win. He capped the night with his third pick in the end zone, allowing the Broncos to take over in victory formation. It was the best of Jameis Winston and the worst of Jameis Winston all in one game. The win was aided by a 93-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix, who overcame his own pair of interceptions to help lead Denver to victory. The Broncos improve to 8-5 and enter their bye week in firm control of their path to the playoffs. And there's Jameis Winston's third interception, a fitting cap to a wild Broncos win. Broncos get one more pick to ice it 😤 — NFL (@NFL) Jameis Winston has been brilliant tonight. Except for two throws. Winston just threw his second pick 6 of the night inside the two-minute warning. Ja'Quan McMillian jumped the route in the flat an intercepted the pass near midfield. He then took it to the house for a 46-yard interception return. Denver leads 41-32 inside the final 2 minutes, and the Browns need a miracle. PICK SIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 📺: ESPN — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) Jameis Winston took a sack on first down. But the Browns picked up 20 yards on two passes on second and third and have a first down at the Cleveland 42-yard line with 2 minutes remaining and a 34-32 deficit. A field goal would win it. Big sack to start the drive for Denver. 📺: on ESPN 📱: Stream on — NFL (@NFL) With a chip-shot field goal for the lead, Sean Payton sent out his offense on fourth-and-1. But he had second thoughts. The Broncos called timeout and sent kicker Wil Lutz back out for the 27-yard attempt. Lutz was good, and the Broncos have a 34-32 lead with 2:54 remaining. Can Jameis Winston and the Browns answer? The Browns are back on top. Cleveland marched 67 yards on eight plays after the Bo Nix interception to take a 32-31 lead on a five-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston to Nick Chubb. Jerry Jeudy caught two passes for 52 yards to set up the score. Winston's up to 446 yards with four touchdowns on the night. A strong Denver defense has had few answers for this passing attack. admin is freaking the f out rn! on ESPN and NFL+ — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) Jerry Jeudy's having a career night against his former team. A 35-yard catch on another big connection with Jameis Winston puts him at seven catches for 202 yards with a touchdown. Why isn't Patrick Surtain shadowing Jeudy? Denzel Ward forced the first Bo Nix interception of the night. He just hauled in Nix's second. Nix looked deep to Marvin Mims on the first play of a possession. Ward stayd with Mims stride-for-stride and came down the ball for an interception. Cleveland's back in business with a 28-25 deficit early in the fourth quarter. LOCK DOWN D on ESPN and NFL+ — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) The Broncos swarmed Jameis Winston for a sack on second down and a 14-yard loss. The Browns punt the ball back, and the Broncos have the ball and a 31-25 lead. The Browns just caught a big break. Right guard Wyatt Teller jumped early on a fourth-and-1 sneak by Jameis Winston, and the officials didn't catch it. Winston followed Teller and dove through the right side of the line for a first down. Jaleel McLaughlin ran five time for 43 yards to help get the Broncos into field-goal range. Denver opts for the kick instead of going for it on fourth-and-2. Wil Lutz is good from 36 yards to extend the Broncos lead to 31-25 late in the third quarter. Denver just went 3-and-out, and the Browns have the ball back with a 28-25 deficit midway through the third quarter. It took the Browns all of one play to answer Bo Nix's touchdown pass to Marvin Mims. And former Bronco Jerry Jeudy was on the receiving end of it. On the first play of the ensuing Browns possession, Jameis Winston looked deep to Jeudy on a go route down the middle. Jeudy broke free over the top of the Denver defense and hauled in the pass for a 70-yard touchdown catch to cut Denver's lead to 28-25. Jeudy's up to six catches for 167 yards and a touchdown. And we've got a shootout on our hands in Denver. JERRY JEUDY THE MAN YOU ARE on ESPN and NFL+ — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) Here's one for the rookie highlight reel. Facing third-and-11 against their own end zone, the Broncos looked primed for another punt. Bo Nix had other ideas. Nix found Marvin Mims streaking down the middle and hit him in stride over a pair of Browns defenders near midfield. 93 yards later, Mims was in the end zone for a 28-17 Broncos lead. What a throw from Nix, who's been one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season. 93 YARDS TO THE 🏡!!!!!!!!!! | 📺: ESPN — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) The Broncos forced the second Browns punt in two second-half possessions and have the ball back at their own 8-yard line after a punt. Denver leads, 21-17 early in the third quarter. The Broncos had second down and less than a yard to go and ended up punting. Jaleel McLaughlin lost a yard on second down, and Bo Nix's third-down pass to Devaughn Vele was broken up by Greg Newsome. Broncos punt, leading 21-17. Nix is 9 of 19 for 110 yards against a Browns defense that's not giving him easy looks. Cleveland's opening drive stopped short of the 50-yard line, and the Broncos have the ball inside their own 20 after a punt. The second half is underway. The Browns have the ball first after a touchback on the second-half kickoff. Denver's vaunted defense largely struggled against the Browns before halftime, but made up for it in part with a pick 6 of Jameis Winston. The Broncos offense, meanwhile, has scored two touchdowns behind Bo Nix, but failed to move the ball on its other four possessions. 9 of 18 for 110 yards, zero touchdowns, 1 interception 18 of 31 for 245 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception (pick 6) 5 carries for 20 yards Each with a 1-yard TD run 6 carries for 39 yards 6 carries for 11 yards 3 catches for 43 yards 5 catches for 97 yards 5 catches for 32 yards, 2 touchdowns 141 yards 298 yards 1 1 (pick 6) The Broncos knelt with 13 seconds remaining in the second quarter and enter halftime with a 21-17 lead. The Browns will have the ball first in the third quarter.
A big battery will plug into the solar corridor to the south of Canberra, with the profits to go to the taxpayer in a revenue-sharing first. or signup to continue reading Located next to existing powerlines and solar farms, construction has begun on Eku Energy's $400 million project that will bring 200 jobs for local tradies. The 250 megawatt/500 MW hour Williamsdale battery energy storage system located 35km south of Canberra will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the capital for two hours during peak demand periods when it comes online in 2026. A critical energy asset for greater energy security and a bulwark against future price spikes, it is also a crucial step in the fight against climate change, according to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Importantly, a revenue-sharing deal means profits from the project will flow to the ACT and pay for more clean energy and other services for a growing population, he said in Williamsdale. "That is an important principle for our community, who want to see investment in renewable energy and battery storage not only supporting the effectiveness and reliability of our energy network but generating revenue." Recently re-elected and already the nation's longest-serving political leader, Mr Barr says the revenue-sharing model could be extended nationally as a good template for government procurement. Working with Evoenergy, Tesla Energy and the Australian Energy Market Operator, the Williamsdale battery will also be part of the NSW energy market and the broader east coast energy market. "The electrons flow in real time so what we would be replacing is the next most expensive form of generation when we dispatch," Eku Energy chief executive Daniel Burrows told AAP. It will provide additional supply when the market is tight, which should help lower wholesale prices and support making more clean energy available when it is required, he said. The battery will also provide more grid security by responding within milliseconds to demand and storing energy when it is abundant. "What we have in Australia is a prevalence of distributed energy - rooftop solar, large-scale wind and batteries - and a reasonably sophisticated grid," Mr Burrows said. "As we're doing business all around the world, other businesses, other governments, other industry players are looking to what happens here as to how we might manage the energy transition." Not a player in a nuclear energy future, he says Eku Energy focuses on projects that are "genuinely the most cost-effective and will stand the test of time". A $500 million set up by the company will be available to eligible local non-profit organisations for employment and education, social and environment initiatives. Another $500,000 will go to an Australian National University program that has been a testing ground for neighbourhood batteries and other technology. "Research funding in this area helps ensure we remain at the forefront of advancing technology for a clean energy future," Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program co-director Heather Logie says. Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Suzanne Orr donned high-vis gear to shovel dirt alongside Mr Barr in her first public engagement in her new portfolio. Simon Corbell, the architect of the ACT's clean energy transition as a Labor minister more than a decade ago, is one of her heroes, she told AAP. "Everyone has a different journey in coming to politics and mine has definitely been flavoured by the environmental movement," she said. Ms Orr, first elected in 2016, replaced former energy and emissions reduction minister Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury in the new government that has taken power without the ACT Greens as a partner. 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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --WuKong Education, a leading online K-12 education provider, has been named to the highly-anticipated 2025 edition of the GSV 150 : GSV's annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills. This recognition underscores WuKong Education's transformative role in the EdTech industry and its commitment to empowering students worldwide through AI-powered personalized learning. Out of more than 2,500 global VC- and PE-backed companies, WuKong Education was selected for the 2025 GSV 150 based on a proprietary evaluation framework, including revenue scale, growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margin profile. The 2025 cohort of the GSV 150 collectively reaches 3B learners and generates over $25B in annual revenue. "The rapid rise of generative AI is fueling knowledge and creating opportunities we had not imagined before," says Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures. "Multi-modality is making education more engaging, AI tools are driving personalization and productivity, and learning is happening at the speed of light. Effectively everyone across the 2025 GSV 150 has generative AI deeply embedded in their offering." WuKong Education is revolutionizing online education for students aged 3-18 worldwide, offering courses in Chinese, Mathematics, and English Language Arts. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, WuKong Education empowers students from 118 countries with a unique learning journey that ignites curiosity, nurtures creativity, and sharpens critical thinking skills. Powered by AI, WuKong Education adapts to each student's unique needs, ensuring that every learner receives a personalized educational journey: This AI-driven teaching model has not only significantly improved student academic performance but also fostered the holistic development of students, earning widespread praise from students and parents around the world. "We are honored to be named to the 2025 GSV 150," said Vicky Wang , founder and CEO of WuKong Education. "This recognition affirms our ongoing commitment to revolutionizing education. By combining the expertise of our teaching and research teams with the possibilities of AI, we are setting a new benchmark for digital education to empower students globally." Earlier this year, WuKong Education was named a 2024 Cognia® School of Distinction for excellence in education by Cognia®, a globally recognized education quality certification organization, and was also listed in the AU&NZ EdTech Top 50 by HolonIQ, a global leader in impact intelligence, for the third consecutive year. These recognitions underscore WuKong Education's continued leadership in the global EdTech industry and its ongoing dedication to delivering exceptional education to learners around the world. About WuKong Education Based in Silicon Valley, WuKong Education is shaping the future of online learning for students aged 3 to 18. WuKong Education's three core programs—WuKong Chinese, WuKong Math, and WuKong English (ELA)—combine AI-driven technology, expert educators, and personalized services to deliver engaging, dynamic learning experiences. With over 400,000 families served globally, WuKong Education is empowering students to succeed and become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world. Learn more at: wukongsch.com . About GSV Founded in 2011, GSV is a global platform that drives education and workforce skills innovation. We believe that ALL people have equal access to the future, and that scaled innovations in "PreK to Gray" learning and skills are crucial to achieving this goal. The GSV platform includes the ASU+GSV Summit , hosted annually in San Diego with 7,000+ attendees; the India -based ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit , now entering its third year; and The AI Show @ ASU+GSV , an immersive exploration of the AI Revolution in education, which welcomed 10,000+ attendees this year. GSV Ventures , GSV's investment arm founded in 2015, is a multi-stage venture fund investing in the most transformational companies across the global "PreK to Gray" landscape. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wukong-education-named-to-the-2025-gsv-150-for-leading-the-way-in-education-technology-302338883.html SOURCE WuKong Education
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Will Smith is fed up with the jokes. The rapper turned actor was performing in San Diego this week, addressing the crowd as he tried to distance himself from the embattled Sean “Diddy” Combs by referencing alleged social media memes that he’s seen since the mogul was arrested for sex trafficking charges in September. “Some of that stuff is funny, some of it’s funny,” he admitted before bringing up the online chatter he’s apparently been coming across. “I haven’t addressed any of this publicly, but I just wanna say this very clearly: I don’t have sh—t to do with Puffy. So, y’all can stop all them memes. Y’all can stop all of that bullsh—t.” See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Adding, “I ain’t been nowhere near no damn freak-off. I do enough of my own sh—t. Don’t be putting me in other people’s bullsh—t. I ain’t been nowhere near that man. I ain’t did none of that stupid sh—t. So whenever y’all hear it, if somebody says that, it’s a damn lie. I don’t even like baby oil.” He then admitted that the alleged memes were getting to him, telling the crowd: “Your memes were doing too much. Your memes were having me mad.” Of course, 50 Cent chimed in and posted a video of another phone playing the clip above joking that he didn’t make any memes, only shared them. “That wasn’t me, man,” the Queens rapper and filmmaker commentated. “I put that up there, but that wasn’t me.” 50 also included the caption: “How you don’t like will smith man LOL. I’m watching his movies.” Will Smith has a new song out with Joyner Lucas entitled “Tantrum”. You can stream it here .