Strategic investments by sovereign wealth funds mark a significant shift in global tech leadership. We discuss what’s driving these investments and which firms are leading the charge.
South Korea is investing billions into LLM ventures to drive innovation, population growth and strategic partnerships to place it among the top three countries leading in AI-assisted technology ventures.
No longer just a regional tech hub, the UAE is emerging as a global convener of ethics, with the intention to balance regulatory philosophies with un-encumbered potential in AI-led innovation.
Despite its suspension over biometric data and regulatory breaches, Worldcoin’s popularity in Indonesia is surging—driven by cash payouts and football sponsorship hype. The frenzy underscores a sharp conflict between unchecked tech ambition and the need for public protection.
Zimbabwe’s Presidential Internet Scheme aims to bridge the digital divide and expand opportunities for youth through education, economic empowerment, and tech innovation, particularly in underserved rural areas.
With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.
KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.
Qatar Airways announce the expansion of its operations into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to Abha, operating two weekly flights to Abha International Airport, effective 2 January 2025.
The Saudi Fund for Development celebrated its 50th anniversary in Riyadh this week, under the theme 50 Years of Global Impact. The event brought together key development partners to reflect on the SFD’s significant contributions to sustainable development worldwide.
NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Dr Woo Jun Jie discusses Singapore’s urban planning mitigation against congestion strategies in light of the new capital cities currently under construction in Indonesia and Egypt.
We've put together ten of this decade's most exciting contemporary miniature artists whose intricate mixed media works are wowing audiences across south-east Asia and the middle east.
Tokyo is fast emerging as Asia’s luxury travel capital. With record tourist arrivals, surging hotel rates, and high-end openings like Fairmont and Bulgari, what’s driving the demand?