Nigeria’s economic crisis is fueling a stunt philanthropy boom

A crop of content creators are building fame on MrBeast-style content. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

Can a church exist exclusively on the internet?

Inside the emerging virtual-preaching economy in internet-obsessed Kenya. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

Filipinos want the country’s biggest YouTube star to be their next president

Raffy Tulfo’s popular YouTube show helped him become senator. It may get him elected president. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

India’s women gig workers fight for a better future

A year after after mass protests, Urban Company gig workers struggle with harsh job conditions, but continue to battle for their rights. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

Traffic laws can’t keep up with Mexico City’s electric mopeds

Chinese-made mopeds have become popular in the traffic-clogged city, but users and manufacturers aren’t sure which laws apply to them. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

ElevenLabs’ first Indian partnership banks on AI voice clones to make audio stories faster and cheaper

Pocket FM creators can convert scripts to audio in English and German with one click. The company plans to add more languages as it expands across Europe and Latin America this year. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

The AI job interviewer will see you now

AI interview services say they’re eliminating bias — but not everyone agrees. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

Pressured to relocate, Microsoft’s AI researchers 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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 year ago

Bangladesh’s internet blackout immobilizes its booming tech industry

The government and internet service providers blame each other for the blackout amid massive protests. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Chinese EV upstarts to battle Japanese heavyweights for Thailand’s pickup truck market

Toyota and Isuzu have long dominated Thailand’s pickup truck market. As they prepare to launch EV trucks, they face competition from Chinese firms. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

How Apple’s India gamble paid off

India’s growing middle class is fueling a billion-dollar sales surge. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Kenya’s biggest protest in recent history played out on a walkie-talkie app

More than 40,000 Kenyans have downloaded Zello since protests began against the government’s plan to raise taxes. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Meta is training its AI with public Instagram posts. Artists in Latin America can’t opt out

Latin America lacks robust data protection laws that would allow Meta users in the region to prohibit the company from using their content. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

The role of trust in building fintech for Africa

Yanmo Omorogbe of Nigerian wealth management firm Bamboo talks about navigating government regulations and the role of longevity. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

The Northeast Indian YouTubers challenging cultural stereotypes through mukbang

Tribes in Northeast India have long been isolated from the rest of the country. Creators are using YouTube to challenge the cliches that isolate them. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

How Microsoft and the UAE got caught in the crossfire of the U.S.-China tech war

Geopolitical tensions have ensnared Microsoft’s deal for AI company G42. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Bringing the Philippines’ beloved mom-and-pop stores into the 21st century

Local startups are working to digitize sari-sari shops, or convenience stores, which are a large part of the Philippine retail industry. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Why Africa’s tech talent makes it an attractive investment destination

Joseph Nsengimana of the Mastercard Foundation says global companies are starting to recognize the value of Africa’s talent. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

The AI artist who used Bad Bunny’s voice — and shot to fame

Meet the Chilean artist who made it big using others’ voices. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Conservative evangelicals use social media to sway Brazil election

The popularity of evangelical content, which often amplifies criticisms of the ruling party, could play an important role during October’s municipal elections. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Chinese factory owners are becoming TikTok comedians to find new business partners

Factory influencers are producing actually funny videos on TikTok, Instagram, and WeChat to increase B2B sales | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

The Indian EV startup navigating short-lived government subsidies

Prashant Vashishtha is the founder and chairman of Sokudo Electric India. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Half of Singapore’s e-commerce scams now happen on WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram

After a 50% increase in scams in 2023, Singapore authorities say Meta isn’t doing enough to stop the explosion in fraud. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

The Mexican neobank issuing credit cards for over a million underbanked individuals

Gabriela Estrada is the co-founder of Vexi, a neobank providing thousands of Mexicans their first credit cards. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Why Kenya has the potential to be Africa’s EV powerhouse

Jit Bhattacharya discusses the challenges and opportunities of building an EV company in Kenya. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Making money as an influencer in Cuba is hard. These dancers found a way

Despite the world’s slowest internet and payment restrictions, Los Datway manage to earn a living online. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Bangladesh has millions of e-rickshaws. They’re finally becoming legal

Bangladesh’s EV industry will likely grow now, and drivers no longer have to worry about being fined or having their vehicles impounded. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

OpenAI cuts its last and most important link to China

A milestone in the militarization of AI. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Exclusive: Microsoft Bing’s censorship in China is even “more extreme” than Chinese companies’

New Citizen Lab study comes as U.S. lawmakers scrutinize Microsoft’s willingness to comply with demands from Beijing. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Kathmandu is making taxi drivers switch to EVs. Not all drivers can afford one

The Xpres-T, made by Indian carmaker Tata, is the only EV approved for use as a taxi in Nepal. It costs $27,000 — several years’ income. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Indonesia is trying to block LGBTQIA content from the internet

A new broadcast bill imposes curbs on LGBTQIA content and other “negative” material, potentially hurting content creators and broadcasters in Indonesia. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

In photos: How delivery riders are coping with India’s extreme heat wave

Brutal temperatures in New Delhi, reaching as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit, have claimed over 100 lives. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

What global investors need to know about funding Pakistani startups

Hasib Malik is the co-founder and CEO of Tiger Global-backed financial services startup CreditBook. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Argentina’s OnlyFans stars are becoming coaches for a new generation of performers

Lessons include tips to attract customers with provocative poses and seductive words, and how to withdraw money from the platform. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

As Zimbabwe’s economy collapses, traditional healers are selling wealth advice on TikTok

Locally known as sangomas, spiritual guides are gaining fame online, but they face criticism from their peers. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

How Tesla’s Mexico plans stalled out

When the Monterrey factory finally arrives, will Elon still want it? | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Singapore doubles down on lab-grown meat as Silicon Valley backs off

Global funding in the cultured meat industry dropped by 75% in the last year. Singapore sees its chance to become a world leader, backing local and international firms. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Using AI to build the “definitive” Spanish writing tool

Abraham López is the CEO of Correcto, an AI-powered grammar tool. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

The design-obsessed Indian scooter company with global ambitions

Ather Energy has earned a place in India’s crowded EV market by designing to meet local needs. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Rest of World’s 2024 global playlist

What's that sound? It's your perfect soundtrack to just about everything. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

The most important news from Apple isn’t about AI

Reuniting the world’s text messages — one app at a time. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

A little-known AI startup is behind Nigeria’s first government-backed LLM

Awarri has been tapped to help increase the representation of Nigerian languages in AI. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago

Vietnam’s made-to-measure fashion brands are thriving in the TikTok era

As shoppers sour on Chinese fast fashion, more sustainable Vietnamese brands — loved by K-pop artists and Western celebrities alike — are booming online. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 years ago