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Simon Says: Have “The Talk” with your parents

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2021

You need the names and contact info for your parents’ trusted advisors, including their attorney, accountant, investment or wealth manager, insurance agents, doctors, and anyone else who is working with them on legal, medical, or financial matters.

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Protico, a frontrunner in Web3 Chat, stands out as the sole startup from Asia in the most recent cohort of Techstars Web3 Accelerator

AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 24, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Protico, a Web3 Chat startup from Taiwan, has recently been selected for Techstars’ highly competitive Web3 accelerator program in Dublin. Of nearly 750 global applications, Protico is one of the only 12 teams chosen.

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The UK Is a Fintech Regulatory Superpower

Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the UK, fintech companies can get accounts with the central bank and access its payments systems. In 2018, EU regulators enacted the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2), which created rules for third parties to access payment account data. Establishing a clear standard for Open Banking In the U.S.,

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Skylink’s WaveOn Revolutionizes Software Development: Empowering Non-Tech Professionals with a No-Code Approach

AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The landscape of software development is undergoing a transformative shift with the rise of no-code tools, and Korean startup Skylink is at the forefront of this revolution.

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Techstars Launches Accelerator Program in Japan with Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO

AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Techstars , the world’s largest pre-seed investor, has teamed up with Mitsui Fudosan, a prominent global real estate developer based in Tokyo, and the Japan External Trade Organization ( JETRO ).

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Defense tech firm Anduril Industries secures $1.4bn in Series E money

AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 1, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark. No account yet? Username or Email Address. Remember Me. Register Defense technology Anduril Industries announced raising $1.48 billion in Series E funding led by Valor Equity Partners, a longtime investor in the company.

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Japan’s SBI Holdings Launches $663M Fund for Web3, AI, and Metaverse Startups

AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is set to unveil a $663 million fund dedicated to supporting startups engaged in Web3, AI, and the Metaverse.

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Japan’s Tokio Marine leads $196m funding for insurtech unicorn bolttech

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Global insurtech leader bolttech has announced a successful Series B funding round, raising $196 million at a valuation of $1.6

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MoveinSync Targets $50 to $60 Million in Latest Funding Drive for Commute Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register MoveinSync, an innovative Indian startup specializing in workplace commute solutions, is currently in discussions with investors for a new round of funding. They aim to secure between $50 to $60 million.

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Japan to Update Startup Visa Policy, Supports Foreign Talent

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Japan is taking proactive steps to simplify regulations for foreign individuals seeking startup visas, to foster its startup ecosystem.

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What Small Businesses Can Do to Thwart the Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats

StartupNation

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Many businesses use multiple services and platforms that require different accounts. Employees often compromise their business accounts when they enter login credentials unknowingly on fake or phishing websites. .” They can ensure that all accounts will not be accessed using only passwords.

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KDDI Technology Challenge seeks AI-enhanced devices and services

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 7, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register KDDI Technology , a subsidiary of Japanese telecom operator KDDI Group , has launched a new challenge aimed at AI-embedded devices and services for consumers and businesses.

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Singapore-based Telehealth Platform ORA Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding Round

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 18, 2023

ORA Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore’s telehealth startup, ORA, has successfully raised $10 million in its recent Series A funding round.

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Singapore’s REDEX Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding Led by Aramco Ventures

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? In April, the company became the world’s first API-integrated Platform Operator Account on the International REC Standard (I-REC), a registry recognized as the largest of its kind globally.

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Philippine Startup Venture Fund now has $143m to boost ecosystem

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 28, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register In a significant move to bolster the local startup ecosystem, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) revealed that the Philippine Startup Venture Fund (SVF) now stands at about P8 billion (around $143 million).

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Malaysia’s Mosti Prioritizes Tech Innovation and Startup Ecosystem in its Annual Budget

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation ( Mosti ) plans to push emerging technology and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education within the framework of Budget 2024.

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Nila Capital Launches as Philippines’ First Student Venture Fund

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Philippines-based Nila Capita l is the country’s inaugural student venture fund, officially launching with new opportunities for Gen Z startup founders.

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MYbank showcases digital solutions for SME financing at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023

AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? SMEs account for approximately 90% of businesses globally and contribute to over 50% of worldwide employment, according to the World Bank. Register At the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) on November 16, 2023.

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AIMMO Raises 14.4 Billion Won in Pre-IPO Investment, Bolstering Its Global AI Data Solutions Presence

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register In a significant move, AIMMO , a leading AI data solutions provider, has successfully secured 14.4 billion won in its pre-IPO investment round.

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500 Global Secures $143M for Southeast Asia Startups in Record-Breaking Fund

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Venture capital firm 500 Global has successfully closed its 500 Southeast Asia III fund, amassing $143 million in capital. It is the firm’s largest early-stage fund dedicated to Southeast Asia.

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Awak Technologies Raises Over $20M in Series B Funding for Home Dialysis Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based medical technology firm Awak Technologies has secured over $20 million in Series B funding, making it one of Singapore’s most significant MedTech fundraising events this year.

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Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups launching $749m fund of funds

AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 24, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) announced that it is considering the launch of a ₩1 trillion ($749 million) fund of funds this year to boost the country’s innovative venture industry.

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Singapore’s XM Group Secures AIOX-led Funding for Global Expansion

AsiaTechDaily

JULY 21, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based global design studio XM HoldCo Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries, collectively known as the XM Group, have successfully concluded their latest fundraising round.

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Singapore’s Sunrate Receives Investment from Prosperity7 Ventures and SoftBank Ventures Asia in Series D-1 Funding

AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 28, 2023

Sunrate Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? The CMS license grants Sunrate the authorization to offer various payment services, including Account Issuance, Domestic Money Transfer, Cross-border Money Transfer, Merchant Acquisition, and E-money Issuance.

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AIOX Unveils New Fund with Focus on Deeptech and Web3, Joins Forces with X-PITCH 2023

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register AIOX Apex Angel Fund (AIOX) has introduced a new venture fund with a dedicated focus on deeptech and web3.

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Superbank and Genesis Join Forces to Inject $40 Million into Indonesian Startups

AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Indonesian digital bank Superbank , supported by Grab, Singtel, and Emtek Group, is collaborating with Singapore’s Genesis Alternative Ventures to offer a financing package of $40 million for startups in Indonesia.

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China Extends Tax Incentives to Boost Tech Startup Investments and Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register China has announced the extension of favorable taxation policies for venture capital firms and individual angel investors investing in tech startups.

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E-commerce aggregator Una Brands raises $30M in pre-Series C funding

AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 2, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Its tech stack also supports all business functions from brand management, marketing & growth, supply chain and accounting & finance, in order to optimise operational efficiency.

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Indonesian Ed-Tech Startup SoLeLands Raises Funding for The Learning Platform

AsiaTechDaily

JULY 12, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Indonesia-based ed-tech startup SoLeLands has successfully secured funding led by venture capital firm East Ventures, with participation from SMDV. The exact amount of funding raised was not disclosed.

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Capria Ventures raises $100m so far for tech-focused venture fund

AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

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Munice’s Miracle Night App: A Scientific Breakthrough for Better Sleep

AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register In a world grappling with sleep issues, South Korean startup Munice presents a game-changing solution – the Miracle Night app.

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Baichuan’s Billion-Dollar Valuation: Alibaba and Tencent Enter the AI Fray

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Baichuan revealed on its WeChat account that this recent financing round succeeded an initial $50 million angel round. Tencent Holdings Ltd., and Xiaomi Corp. leading the investment.

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Singapore-based EduFi Raises $6.1M to Bridge Educational Financial Gaps in Pakistan

AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Additionally, over 50% of the adult population in the country lacks access to financial services like bank accounts and insurance. Register EduFi , a fintech startup headquartered in Singapore, has raised $6.1

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Echelon Asia Summit 2023: Stage Set for Tech Industry Advancement and Innovation from June 14-15

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 31, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Echelon Asia Summit, the highly anticipated tech event, has unveiled its content for the upcoming 2023 edition, scheduled for June 14-15.

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Malaysia’s Tech Vision: Startup Convention Announced

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Under the leadership of Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, the Malaysian government will be hosting a startup convention soon. The primary objective of this initiative is to help local technopreneurs to grow within the country.

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TRIREC, INNOPOWER team up for $100m green energy fund

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 29, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? This strategic partnership will help catalyze the investment in companies that are making substantial contributions towards the global target of achieving a net-zero economy by 2050, according to the announcement.

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Tokyo-based Startup FLUX Raises $32M in Series B Funding for its No-Code AI Platform

AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 21, 2023

Flux Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Tokyo-based startup FLUX has secured $32 million in a Series B funding round led by DNX Ventures, a venture capital firm.

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Indonesian Supply-Chain Startup Baskit Secures $3.3 Million in Seed Round

AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 27, 2023

Baskit Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Indonesian supply-chain startup Baskit has successfully raised $3.3 million in a seed funding round, as announced on Tuesday.

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MADCash Secures RM5 Million in Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register MADCash , the Malaysian fintech startup specializing in zero-interest micro-funding for women entrepreneurs, has successfully concluded its pre-Series A funding round with a RM 5 million investment.

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Biotech Startup Automera Raises $16 Million in Series A Round Led by ALSP and ClavystBio

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based biotechnology firm Automera has successfully secured $16 million in a Series A funding round.

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Term Structure Raises $4.25M in Seed Funding to Introduce Fixed-Income Products to DeFi

AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Taiwanese decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Term Structure , specializing in non-custodial fixed-income protocols for peer-to-peer borrowing and lending, has successfully raised initial funding of USD 4.25

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Pangyo Techno Valley Game Companies Target Middle East Investment Opportunities

AsiaTechDaily

JULY 27, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? The game industry also made it to the government’s list of 30 promising export items selected in May.

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Noutecompany’s founders make it to ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list for revolutionizing the digital stationery market with WeBudding

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 18, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Korean startup Noutecompany has captured the attention of the world with its ground breaking platform, WeBudding , revolutionizing the digital stationary market.

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Singapore’s Sunrate Secures Series D-2 Funding Led by Peak XV Partners for Global Expansion

AsiaTechDaily

JULY 27, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Sunrate , a global smart payment and treasury management platform, has successfully raised an extended Series D (Series D-2) funding round from Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia.

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Simon Says: Have “The Talk” with your parents

Protico, a frontrunner in Web3 Chat, stands out as the sole startup from Asia in the most recent cohort of Techstars Web3 Accelerator

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The UK Is a Fintech Regulatory Superpower

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Skylink’s WaveOn Revolutionizes Software Development: Empowering Non-Tech Professionals with a No-Code Approach

Techstars Launches Accelerator Program in Japan with Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO

Defense tech firm Anduril Industries secures $1.4bn in Series E money

Japan’s SBI Holdings Launches $663M Fund for Web3, AI, and Metaverse Startups

Japan’s Tokio Marine leads $196m funding for insurtech unicorn bolttech

MoveinSync Targets $50 to $60 Million in Latest Funding Drive for Commute Innovation

Japan to Update Startup Visa Policy, Supports Foreign Talent

What Small Businesses Can Do to Thwart the Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats

KDDI Technology Challenge seeks AI-enhanced devices and services

Singapore-based Telehealth Platform ORA Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding Round

Singapore’s REDEX Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding Led by Aramco Ventures

Philippine Startup Venture Fund now has $143m to boost ecosystem

Malaysia’s Mosti Prioritizes Tech Innovation and Startup Ecosystem in its Annual Budget

Nila Capital Launches as Philippines’ First Student Venture Fund

MYbank showcases digital solutions for SME financing at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023

AIMMO Raises 14.4 Billion Won in Pre-IPO Investment, Bolstering Its Global AI Data Solutions Presence

500 Global Secures $143M for Southeast Asia Startups in Record-Breaking Fund

Awak Technologies Raises Over $20M in Series B Funding for Home Dialysis Innovation

Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups launching $749m fund of funds

Singapore’s XM Group Secures AIOX-led Funding for Global Expansion

Singapore’s Sunrate Receives Investment from Prosperity7 Ventures and SoftBank Ventures Asia in Series D-1 Funding

AIOX Unveils New Fund with Focus on Deeptech and Web3, Joins Forces with X-PITCH 2023

Superbank and Genesis Join Forces to Inject $40 Million into Indonesian Startups

China Extends Tax Incentives to Boost Tech Startup Investments and Innovation

E-commerce aggregator Una Brands raises $30M in pre-Series C funding

Indonesian Ed-Tech Startup SoLeLands Raises Funding for The Learning Platform

Capria Ventures raises $100m so far for tech-focused venture fund

Munice’s Miracle Night App: A Scientific Breakthrough for Better Sleep

Baichuan’s Billion-Dollar Valuation: Alibaba and Tencent Enter the AI Fray

Singapore-based EduFi Raises $6.1M to Bridge Educational Financial Gaps in Pakistan

Echelon Asia Summit 2023: Stage Set for Tech Industry Advancement and Innovation from June 14-15

Malaysia’s Tech Vision: Startup Convention Announced

TRIREC, INNOPOWER team up for $100m green energy fund

Tokyo-based Startup FLUX Raises $32M in Series B Funding for its No-Code AI Platform

Indonesian Supply-Chain Startup Baskit Secures $3.3 Million in Seed Round

MADCash Secures RM5 Million in Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Biotech Startup Automera Raises $16 Million in Series A Round Led by ALSP and ClavystBio

Term Structure Raises $4.25M in Seed Funding to Introduce Fixed-Income Products to DeFi

Pangyo Techno Valley Game Companies Target Middle East Investment Opportunities

Noutecompany’s founders make it to ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list for revolutionizing the digital stationery market with WeBudding

Singapore’s Sunrate Secures Series D-2 Funding Led by Peak XV Partners for Global Expansion

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