Asia

BYD is more affordable than Tesla in at least 10 places outside the West.

Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.

Governments frequently disagree over the names of places. Here’s how mapping apps have dealt with various feuds.

Student-interns are paid for low-skill factory tasks and spend little time in the classroom.

China’s growing involvement and the rapid shift to lithium batteries dissuade investors.

New coalition calls for labor and free speech protections as AI tools make call center work both more efficient and demanding.

From warehouse sorting robots to delivery drones, Viettel Post is pinning its hopes on tech as the salve to an inefficient logistics sector.

The country has a dire shortage of nurses, so to fill the manpower gap, it’s using AI for preventive care.

The platform is partnering with Shopee to target the region’s growing shoppertainment spending.

ITanong will be a local version of ChatGPT, its developers say, built with considerably fewer resources.

More influencers are joining political parties and contesting elections, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the lack of leadership.

Authorities say new regulations are needed to limit hate speech and scams, but creators say they are self-censoring to avoid a crackdown.

From Threads to Bluesky and Zello to Black Myth: Wukong, a handful of small and large tech champions stood out for their impressive growth this year.

Anyone with spare land in a good location can become a franchisee for a charging company, but with no government support it can take years to break even.

Rest of World contributors from Dhaka to Buenos Aires share their highlights, low points, and key takeaways from covering technology in 2024.

From AI-powered classrooms in Mali to EV taxis in Vietnam, people worldwide are seeing opportunities from this year’s biggest tech shifts.

President-elect Donald Trump pledges to escalate the trade war, but non-Western nations have targeted China with tariffs, too.

BPO workers say AI tools are monitoring their calls, assisting them with customers, and scoring their performance.

The tiny country has embraced autonomous vehicles as a way to overcome labor shortages and use its scarce land more efficiently.

The country is among the most vulnerable to online threats, many of them from China. To fight back, the army is recruiting IT professionals.

The super-app uses its own drivers and cameras to create hyperlocal maps in eight countries.

Data centers for companies like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia are transforming Johor state, with locals bracing for higher real estate costs and resource shortages.

As online shopping booms, local merchants are struggling to adapt, despite government help.

With messaging apps, social media, and VPNs banned, people look to satellite services, mesh networks, even walkie-talkies to communicate and work.

The GCash app is ubiquitous in the Philippines, and is being blamed for rising gambling addiction in the country, particularly among women.

Hundreds of workers at the Philippine unit of Nexperia threatened to go on strike over layoff fears, a sign of growing discontent over automation in the industry.

The lifestyle and social media platform, often compared to Instagram, is turning obscure sites into must-see attractions.

Recruiters are wooing new workers with bonuses and gifts.

The Indonesian app Momasa features recipes, cooking lessons, and restaurants that meet the standards of Islamic law.

Miqat uses 360-degree views and mapping software to help users determine the exact right direction for their prayers.

Gen Z slang and social media trends help Giac Minh Luat connect with Vietnam’s lonely generation.

Taoist temples in Taiwan are building digital deities to attract young people.

The company is hoping to fill a niche for content that adheres to Islamic values in the Muslim-majority country.

Biblely allows users to create personalized audio versions of the Bible.

Catholic priests are embracing social media to reach millions, using viral trends to preach, sing, and connect with their followers.

A first-in-the-region law gives gig workers injury compensation and retirement benefits. But some workers fears the higher costs will be passed on to them.