The Rise of AI 29 July 2024 India’s star audio content company is going all in on AI. Will listeners tune in? Pocket FM is teaming up with U.S. text-to-speech app ElevenLabs to produce more shows for less time and money. By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 29 July 2024 Should electric mopeds be regulated like bikes or motorcycles? Chinese-made mopeds have become popular in the traffic-clogged city, but users and manufacturers aren’t sure which laws apply to them. By Alejandra Rajal
EV Revolution 26 July 2024 A buy-now-pay-later company is behind the explosion of EVs in Kenya In just two years, M-Kopa has become the biggest financier for EVs in East Africa’s largest market. By Damilare Dosunmu
China Outside China 25 July 2024 Why Mexico’s delivery workers are ditching food for packages As the popularity of Chinese e-commerce platforms grows, some gig workers are finding it more appealing to deliver packages than food orders. By Daniela Dib
The Rise of AI 24 July 2024 The AI job interviewer will see you now AI interview services say they’re eliminating bias — but not everyone agrees. By Russell Brandom, Viola Zhou and Sanghamitra Kar P
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 23 July 2024 Pressured to relocate, Microsoft’s AI engineers in China must choose between homeland and career As geopolitical tensions grow, many employees have decided that a career with the Silicon Valley tech giant isn’t worth giving up the comforts of home. By Viola Zhou
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 23 July 2024 In Indonesia, social media is a “hunting ground” for religious minorities Conservative Muslim influencers spread hate speech to their millions of followers on TikTok and YouTube, with little pushback from authorities or platforms. By Adi Renaldi
EV Revolution 22 July 2024 Ethiopians are struggling to keep up with the new “EV or nothing” policy Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of gas and diesel cars. But the country has only around 50 charging stations. By Sarah Assefa and Damilare Dosunmu
Access & Connectivity 20 July 2024 Bangladesh’s internet blackout immobilizes its booming tech industry The government and internet service providers blame each other for the blackout amid massive protests. By Faisal Mahmud
EV Revolution 18 July 2024 Thailand’s big market for small trucks goes electric Toyota and Isuzu have long dominated Thailand’s pickup truck market. As they prepare to launch EV trucks, they face competition from Chinese firms. By Jitsiree Thongnoi
Exporter Newsletter 18 July 2024 How Apple’s India gamble paid off India’s growing middle class is fueling a billion-dollar sales surge. By Russell Brandom
The Rise of AI 17 July 2024 Bhutan’s first AI startup is seven college kids in a dorm NoMindBhutan services prominent clients like the Bhutan National Bank and Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines. By Lhakpa Quendren and Ananya Bhattacharya
