Tech
Mexico targets 25-fold increase in semi-conductor production in next three years
Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced Mexico is aiming to increase its semiconductor production capabilities 25-fold in the next three years.
Russia plans a state-run VPN
Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has revealed plans to build a "state-run VPN," which is supposed to help the country's IT sector, cut off from foreign services and repositories.
Japan’s NTT launches $500mn fund to expand IOWN communications network worldwide
IOWN, or Innovative Optical and Wireless Network, is designed to enable large-volume data communications with low latency and lower power consumption.
Lithuania and Luxembourg deepen defence ties with satellite communications agreement
Deal helps Lithuania bolster military communications infrastructure as defence requirements continue to evolve.
Uzbekistan plans 32 mining AI and digital projects through 2030
Part of plan to attract $30bn in investment. Cutting-edge tech could accelerate analysis of geological data, raise efficiency of drilling operations.
Azerbaijani fintechs catching up with banks, says industry head
Regulatory environment being shaped by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan is laying the groundwork for competitive disruption.
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Anthropic releases public version of its most powerful AI model in the US, citing new safeguards
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a public version of its most powerful AI model, two months after restricting an equivalent system over cybersecurity fears.
From oil wells to code: can Central Asia become the world's next technology hub?
For most of the post-Soviet era, Central Asia's economic story was written in commodities. Now technology is starting to challenge that stereotype.
Funding round for Polish-led space tech firm ICEYE values it at €10bn
Finland-based space technology company ICEYE, with Polish CEO and co-founder, completes funding round as demand grows for sovereign intelligence systems.
Croatian data centre operator DC North sold to Liechtenstein-based investor
DC North runs one of Croatia's largest data centre facilities, at a time when demand for data centre capacity continues to rise across Europe.
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Bahrain's Investcorp launches AI-powered investment strategy
Bahraini investment firm Investcorp has launched a formal AI investment methodology spanning its private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies.
India’s data centre ecosystem expands beyond Mumbai
In the recent past India’s data centre industry has begun to look beyond Mumbai into cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Pune and Bengaluru.