Silicon Valley in Rest of World 13 December 2024 Demand for Starlink in Zimbabwe is overwhelming capacity Traditional internet in Zimbabwe is slow, unreliable, and expensive. Elon Musk’s satellite service sold out within weeks of launching in the country. By Chris Muronzi
Creator Economy 12 December 2024 Malaysia tightens grip on internet, in blow to online freedom Authorities say new regulations are needed to limit hate speech and scams, but creators say they are self-censoring to avoid a crackdown. By Tashny Sukumaran
Features 11 December 2024 When disaster strikes, the world opens WhatsApp Meta's messaging app has transformed communication in conflict and crisis areas. By John Beck
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 3 December 2024 Uber’s big plan for India: buses Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon. By Anisha Sircar
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 19 November 2024 Chinese startups supported by Microsoft and Google incubator programs worked with police Documents reviewed by Rest of World show several companies backed by U.S. tech giants provided policing or censorship tools to Chinese law enforcement. By Joanna Chiu
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 12 November 2024 Phony X accounts are meddling in Ghana’s election A network of 171 bot accounts is using AI to write political posts. By Caroline Haskins
The Rise of AI 6 November 2024 Malaysia’s new data centers create thousands of jobs — and worries about power and water shortages Data centers for companies like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia are transforming Johor state, with locals bracing for higher real estate costs and resource shortages. By Ushar Daniele and Khadija Alam
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 28 October 2024 Amazon launched a program for Indian handicrafts. Local artisans say it’s not working Makers say Amazon Karigar has failed to distinguish their crafts from mass-produced items. By Nipun Prabhakar
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 23 October 2024 Myanmar residents struggle to overcome severe internet blackouts with Starlink With messaging apps, social media, and VPNs banned, people look to satellite services, mesh networks, even walkie-talkies to communicate and work. By Nu Nu Lusan
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 7 October 2024 Instagram helps Brazilians dodge a national sales ban on vapes As Brazilian law clashes with Meta’s policies, illegal vapes flood social media and the streets. By Pedro Nakamura
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 1 October 2024 Apple manufacturers moved from China to Vietnam. Now they’re desperate for workers Recruiters are wooing new workers with bonuses and gifts. By Lam Le
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 18 September 2024 Netflix and thrill: The hunt for the next Squid Game in Southeast Asia As Amazon and Disney step back, Netflix invests in “locally authentic” content to grab subscribers in the region. By Michelle Anindya
