Features 21 January 2025 The global struggle over how to regulate AI Big AI companies have come out hard against comprehensive regulatory efforts in the West — but are receiving a warm welcome from leaders in many other countries. By Katie McQue, Laís Martins, Ananya Bhattacharya and Carien du Plessis
EV Revolution 16 January 2025 EV sales in Ecuador are surging despite crippling power cuts While EV users have been left in the dark during a prolonged energy crisis, many still prefer dealing with the hassle to the high cost of gas. By Carolina Loza León and Daniela Dib
China Outside China 15 January 2025 Everything you need to know about Xiaohongshu As fears of a TikTok ban grow, Americans are turning to Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book.” Here’s how the lifestyle app became a global phenomenon. By Rest of World Staff
Innovation 15 January 2025 Despite tensions, U.S.-China AI research collaborations are alive and well Over the past 10 years, the U.S. and China have been the most frequent partners in AI research. By Khadija Alam
China Outside China 14 January 2025 U.S. TikTokers flock to Xiaohongshu, baffling and bonding with Chinese users Americans are joining the Chinese social media app en masse to protest an imminent TikTok ban. By Kinling Lo and Viola Zhou
Innovation 14 January 2025 Singapore is turning to AI to care for its rapidly aging population The country has a dire shortage of nurses, so to fill the manpower gap, it’s using AI for preventive care. By Reeta Raman
Tech Giants 10 January 2025 Global fact-checkers were disappointed, not surprised, Meta ended its program Groups in Pakistan, Argentina, and Brazil have been diversifying revenue streams and many saw the change coming. By Ananya Bhattacharya
Tech Giants 10 January 2025 Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP. By Khadija Alam and Damilare Dosunmu
China Outside China 10 January 2025 Foxconn stops sending Chinese workers to India iPhone factories In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, potentially disrupting next-generation iPhone production in India. By Selina Cheng and Viola Zhou
Innovation 7 January 2025 The little ride-hailing app that could catch up to Uber and Bolt in Kenya Founder Kamal Budhabhatti’s winning strategy targets corporate clients. By Damilare Dosunmu
Tech Giants 6 January 2025 YouTube Shopping wants to unseat TikTok Shop in Southeast Asia The platform is partnering with Shopee to target the region’s growing shoppertainment spending. By Michelle Anindya and Lam Le
EV Revolution 30 December 2024 Kenya’s bus fleets want to go electric, but manufacturers can’t meet demand Companies have ordered hundreds of EV buses — but they won’t arrive for years. By Damilare Dosunmu and Stephanie Wangari
