Latin America Newsletter 8 June 2022 What does “tech company” even mean anymore? What do glasses, furniture, and a hotel company have in common? They’re all somehow tech startups. By Alex González Ormerod
3 Minutes With 7 June 2022 How to build a startup for volatile markets Beirut-based delivery startup, Toters has raised $15 million from IFC, March Holding and BY Venture Partners to expand its services in Lebanon, Iraq and beyond. By Helen Li
How To Buy 7 June 2022 How to buy dollars in Beirut Goods in Lebanon are often priced in dollars, but getting access to hard currency is difficult. Many people turn to black market money changers operating on WhatsApp. By Abby Sewell
South Asia Newsletter 31 May 2022 India’s open e-commerce plan The Open Network for Digital Commerce project shows early signs of adoption. By Nilesh Christopher
How To Buy 31 May 2022 How to buy a chicken sandwich in Shenzhen Livestream e-commerce is a $100 billion industry in China, with influencers selling everything from cosmetics to fast food. By Viola Zhou
How To Buy 31 May 2022 How to buy a crop top in Florianópolis Facing high inflation and falling earnings, many Brazilians have turned to online thrift stores to buy and sell clothing. By Marília Marasciulo
How To Buy 31 May 2022 How to buy baby formula in Quang Binh Many Vietnamese mothers don’t trust local suppliers of baby formula, so they turn to Facebook’s “carry on” stores, which import from abroad. By Lam Le
Reports 24 May 2022 Rappi se expande a los servicios médicos con una diferencia: los repartidores tienen derechos Laboratorios médicos usan la app para agendar pruebas y vacunas en casa, entregándolas por medio de personal médico calificado. By Daniela Dib and Tamlin Magee
Reports 24 May 2022 ‘The end of the universe’: China’s forgotten celebs resort to selling stuff on livestream Forgotten pop stars, former Olympians, and washed-up tech entrepreneurs are all cashing in on China’s booming livestreaming scene. By Viola Zhou
Reports 23 May 2022 A delivery app tackles health care with one slight difference: Workers have rights Health companies are using Latin America's largest last-mile app, Rappi, to book at-home medical services with certified health workers to conduct them. By Daniela Dib and Tamlin Magee