The Chinese University of Hong Kong announced plans to reform its mandatory General Education programme, integrating national education and global perspectives as part of its new 2026-2030 strategic plan under president Dennis Lo Yuk-ming.
Philipp Baaske, Gründer und ehemaliger CEO des Biotechunternehmens Nanotemper, wechselt als Vizepräsident für Entrepreneurship an die Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, um Bürokratie abzubauen und Ausgründungen zu fördern.
Meghalaya's government launched a homestay subsidy scheme, offering up to 70% support, to boost accommodation for the National Games 2027 and foster long-term community-owned tourism. The initiative aims to address temporary housing needs while creating entrepreneurship and livelihoods.
Rishabh Agrawal, an IIT Bombay graduate and AI entrepreneur, clarified reports about declining a Meta offer. He stated the offer was higher than reported, but he chose to leave to pursue his own AI startup, aligning with his long-term vision and a growing trend among young engineers.
The EBRD is lending up to $50 million to Uzbekistan's SQB to boost lending to young entrepreneurs, addressing barriers faced by small businesses in accessing credit. The loan targets SMEs led by those under 35, reflecting Uzbekistan's young population.
Anker Innovations, founded by former Google engineer Yang, transformed from a laptop battery maker into a global smart hardware business. Serving over 200 million users in 180+ countries, its success stems from genuine consumer value, first-principles innovation, and strategic diversification across charging, home energy, security, and audio solutions.
Military spouses face a 20% unemployment rate and unique challenges like frequent relocations and caregiving duties. Many turn to entrepreneurship, but face obstacles like funding rejections and business disruption. A coalition is advocating for legislation to provide more federal funding and support for military spouse-owned businesses.
The article questions how Vietnam can foster a figure like Steve Jobs, suggesting that focusing solely on STEM and entrepreneurship is insufficient. It highlights Jobs' deeper journey of self-discovery, influenced by Eastern philosophies and meditation, as crucial elements often overlooked in conventional education.
China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and three other ministries have launched an action to guide entrepreneurship through four models: technology, industry innovation, vocational skills, and livelihood needs, offering tailored support for various entrepreneurs.
The Belt and Road Overseas Chinese Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Exchange Event and the 4th New Overseas Chinese Innovation and Entrepreneurship City Alliance (Chengdu) Development Conference were held in Chengdu, attracting overseas Chinese youth leaders and entrepreneurs from over 50 countries to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and international cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative.
The HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition has set a new record with 10,209 projects and 13,472 entrepreneurs participating. Overseas projects constitute 56% of the entries, with foreign participants exceeding 30%, representing 141 countries and regions. AI-related projects saw a nearly 40% increase, with a strong focus on cutting-edge fields like embodied intelligence and biomedicine.
Russia's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are growing despite external restrictions and difficult market conditions, with the number of entities reaching 7 million and employing over 19 million people, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
The 15th 'Challenge Cup' Guangdong University Student Entrepreneurship Plan Competition concluded in Heyuan. Over 100,000 students participated, with 210 projects reaching the finals. South China University of Technology won the top prize, and 25 universities received the 'Excellence Cup'.
In theory, Musk and Altman’s court fight could pose key questions about AI safety – in reality, it’s motivated by money and personal grievanceSign up for the TechScape newsletter: our free technology emailHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you from beneath a cherry blossom tree in Prospect Park in New York City. Spring has arrived!Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: ‘I have to prove myself’ Continue reading...
As entry-level job opportunities decline due to AI and economic instability, Gen Z graduates are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship and side hustles to secure their financial futures and gain professional control.
