Rest of World’s 20 most engaging and popular stories of 2022

From an investigative deep dive into Google and Meta’s subsea cable connecting Africa, to a stunning illustrated guide to billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s business universe, in 2022, Rest of World published 450 articles from more than 50 countries. These stories — written and reported by our ever-growing team of contributors — reflect how technology is changing our lives far beyond the Western bubble.

Here’s a list of some Rest of World stories from 2022 that really resonated with our readers. Each of these highlights the impact of technology on businesses, people, and cultures in parts of the world that aren’t traditionally considered “tech hubs.”

Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for all the fantastic stories we have planned for 2023.

– Itika Sharma Punit, South Asia Editor