Tech
Iranian startup targets computer science skills gap with project-based learning model
Iranian startup CS12 introduces project-based computer science education for 13-15 year-olds to bridge university-job market gap and reduce brain drain, expanding from Tehran to Arak, Sari and Shiraz.
Uzbekistan’s unicorn ecommerce startup Uzum adds London to list of potential IPO locations
Co-founder says he's against a fast geographical expansion. Wants to win and dominate home market to demonstrate to partners fintech is capable of outperforming on other markets.
China increasing its lead in robot technology use
China is consolidating its dominance in the global industrial robotics market, accounting for 41% of the world’s operational robot stock and more than half of all new installations in 2024, according to the International Federation of Robots.
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OpenAI to invest up to $25bn in Argentina under Milei incentive scheme
Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI and energy company Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent to develop a data centre hub in Argentina requiring investment of up to $25bn.
Helium was China's rare earth metals Achilles' heel
China has a devastating tool in its escalating trade war with the US: rare earth metals (REMs). Last week, Beijing announced new restrictive export controls on the export of anything with even a smidgen of Chinese-produced REMs.
Takeoff not far away for Turkey’s first flying car AirCar
It will set you back $99,000 and you'll also need a pilot's licence.
Serbian president threatens to arrest state employees over cyber attacks
President Aleksandar Vucic issues warning after 2mn cyber attacks recorded in August alone.
Entrepreneur set for Blue Origin lift-off to become first Kazakh woman in space
Kazakhstan, meanwhile, initiates first all-women crew isolation experiment simulating space flight.
Telekom Srbija eyes US Exim Bank financing for 5G rollout
Serbia is among the last countries in Central and Eastern Europe to allocate 5G spectrum, reflecting policy delays that have slowed the adoption of advanced digital services, cloud computing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Kazakhstan appoints AI board member to sovereign wealth fund, awards voting rights
Country aims to be fully digital state by 2028. Ministry of Artificial Intelligence was opened in August.
Mobile apps and cards drive surge in electronic payments in North Macedonia
Electronic payments in North Macedonia continued their strong upward trend, as citizens increasingly opted for mobile applications and payment cards instead of over-the-counter transactions, the National Bank said.
Russia plans new “anti-fraud” restrictions on RuNet use
The Russian government has unveiled a sweeping package of draft legislation billed as a crackdown on online fraud, but rights groups warn it will significantly expand state surveillance powers and online repression, Meduza reported on September 30.
New Chinese iron-making method increases production speed 3,600-fold
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a new iron-making technology that can complete smelting in as little as three seconds, a 3,600-fold increase in efficiency compared to conventional blast furnace methods, Interesting Engineering reports.
Russia launches a revolutionary industrial-scale closed fuel cycle reactor
President Vladimir Putin claims Russia has made a nuclear technology breakthrough and has developed a closed fuel cycle power system to tackle global uranium shortages.
China installs more industrial robots than rest of world combined – IFR
China accounted for more than half of global industrial robot installations in 2024, with a record 295,000 units deployed nationwide, according to the IFR World Robotics 2025 Report.
Chinese researchers develop revolutionary biodegradable bone glue inspired by oysters
A team of orthopaedic surgeons in China's Zhejiang province has developed a revolutionary new bone adhesive, dubbed “Bone 02”, inspired by the natural occurring glue oysters use to stick themselves to underwater rocks.
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Telegram owner Durov says French, Moldovan governments asked him to block anti-government accounts ahead of elections
The owner of the Telegram messaging service Pavel Durov said that the French intelligence approached him earlier this year and asked him to block anti-government channels in the run up to this weekend's elections on two occasions.
RuNet grows 40% in 2024 to $250bn, driven by e-commerce and AI
The RuNet economy expanded by 40% in 2024, reaching RUB24.03 trillion, with e-commerce accounting for more than 91% of the total, according to a study by the Russian Association of Electronic Communications.
Can PayPal’s $100mn Middle East and Africa push challenge local fintechs, mobile money leaders?
In much of the MEA region, local fintechs and mobile money providers dominate consumer payments, often outpacing global players such as PayPal.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan deemed twin hotbeds of innovation – global survey
The two states drive Central and South Asia’s rise in a global ranking.