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Africa·Asia·Startups & Innovation·Startups & Innovation

Fintech in Lagos vs. Dhaka: Two Paths of Mobile Payments and Regulation

September 2, 2025

Mobile payments are booming across emerging economies, but the paths of Nigeria’s Lagos and Bangladesh’s Dhaka reveal striking contrasts that illustrate how regulation and infrastructure can shape innovation.

Asia·Infrastructure·Infrastructure·Russia

Arctic Shortcuts: Northern Sea Route’s Quiet Surge in Asia-Russia Trade

September 2, 2025

The Northern Sea Route (NSR), running along Russia’s Arctic coast, is quietly transforming trade between Asia and Europe. Melting ice and new infrastructure investments are making this once-impossible passage more viable.

Infrastructure·Middle East

Muscat’s Moment: How Oman Is Betting on Logistics to Become the Indian Ocean’s Neutral Hub

September 2, 2025

Oman is quietly positioning itself as a logistics powerhouse, betting on neutrality and geography to carve out a niche in the Indian Ocean trade network.

Asia·Infrastructure·Travel & Culture

Uzbekistan’s Cultural Tourism: Silk Road Meets Sustainability

September 2, 2025

Uzbekistan is undergoing a cultural and infrastructure renaissance, positioning itself as a key Silk Road destination while weaving sustainability into its plans.

Africa·Agriculture·Agriculture·Asia

From Data to Dirt: How AI Tools Are Powering Small Farms Across Africa and Asia

September 2, 2025

Across Africa and Asia, smallholder farmers are increasingly tapping into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to boost yields and adapt to climate shocks. Traditionally underserved by extension services and often reliant on guesswork, farmers are now accessing low-cost

Middle East·Startups & Innovation

SaaS From Amman: How Jordan’s Tech Startups Are Carving Out Regional Niches

September 2, 2025

Amman, Jordan’s capital, has quietly emerged as a hub for software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies in the Middle East.

Asia·India·Startups & Innovation·Startups & Innovation

Smart Farming with Drones: Indian Startups Mapping Crop Health

September 2, 2025

India’s vast agricultural sector faces a paradox: it employs millions of smallholder farmers but struggles with fragmented landholdings, unpredictable weather, and crop losses due to pests and disease. Into this challenge step agritech startups deploying drones, sensors, and AI to bring precision

Agriculture·Middle East

Regenerative Agriculture Rising: MENA’s Answer to Desertification and Declining Yields

September 2, 2025

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are embracing regenerative agriculture as a response to worsening soil degradation, water scarcity, and desertification.

Africa·Agriculture·Agriculture·India

Indo-African Seed Diplomacy: Hyderabad Summit Aims to Boost Food Security

September 2, 2025

India and Africa are strengthening agricultural ties through seed diplomacy, with the Indo-African Seed Summit in Hyderabad emerging as a focal point. India’s Telangana state, which produces more than 60% of the country’s seeds, is sharing expertise and seed varieties with African

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