Ideas 30 July 2021 What it’s like to be singled out by members of Singapore’s ruling party on social media On Facebook and Instagram, one wedding photo became a flashpoint for Singaporean politics. By Kirsten Han
Report 29 July 2021 Rappi’s poor service opens the door for competition, but users aren’t leaving yet Growth is great, but angry customers, anxious investors, and new competition could undo the Colombian unicorn’s success. By Megan Janetsky
Report 28 July 2021 “Fake news” laws are failing to stem Covid-19 misinformation in Southeast Asia Singapore’s conspiracists thrive on Telegram, while a punk rocker and a former health official drive rumors in Indonesia. By Peter Guest, Febriana Firdaus and Tammy Danan
Ideas 28 July 2021 How tech companies should plan for Hong Kong’s precarious future Authorities haven't cracked down on Google and Facebook — yet. This is the moment they should protect their users. By Lokman Tsui
3 Minutes With 27 July 2021 3 minutes with Adia Sowho Startup advisor/investor, Nigeria 🇳🇬 By Yinka Adegoke
Report 26 July 2021 Japan’s virtual YouTubers have millions of real subscribers — and make millions of real dollars How the pandemic mainstreamed VTubers, Japan's fictional YouTube celebrities. By Roland Kelts
3 Minutes With 23 July 2021 3 Minutes with Joanne Kubba 🇮🇶🇨🇦 Senior director, public policy — EMEA, Uber By Yinka Adegoke
Ideas 22 July 2021 Kenya hasn’t figured out how to put its local founders first To break the cycle of favoritism and white privilege, Kenya’s tech ecosystem needs to back itself with money and self-belief. By Yinka Adegoke
News 22 July 2021 Colombia’s technology minister talks outsourced jobs and the Fourth Industrial Revolution But Karen Abudinen has a singular obsession: connectivity. By Leo Schwartz
List 21 July 2021 The Rest of World global playlist Our favorite songs from around the world. By Rest of World Staff
