Tech
Uzbek venture capital outfit IT Park Ventures enters into strategic partnership with Startup Garage
Companies link up to expand potential in turning bold ideas into smart business.
North Macedonia's streaming platform Gley launches IPO on Skopje stock exchange
Funds raised to be directed toward original content production and expanding Gley’s catalogue of children’s and international programming.
Crypto token launched in Kyrgyzstan by Moldovan oligarch facilitates sanctions-dodging billions for Russia, says report
“A7A5” said to be first stablecoin pegged to ruble. Russian defence sector bank also behind it.
TikTok access reportedly restored in Albania three months after ban
No formal announcement of end to year-long TikTok ban but users across the country report full access to the platform.
Azerbaijan’s fintech sector posts growth as digital payments expand and regulatory reforms intensify
By April 2025, the monthly volume of cashless transactions using payment cards approached AZN10bn.
Iranian hacker group reportedly behind Albania cyber attack
Iranian hacker group Homeland Justice has repeatedly threatened Albania which hosts the Iranian opposition group Mujahideen-e-Khalq.
INTERVIEW: Uzum the Uzbek unicorn scaling up in a fast-growing market
Uzum is Uzbekistan’s first ever tech unicorn and leading the pack as the country is being transformed into Central Asia’s tech hub.
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Huawei and ByteDance plan significant Brazil tech investments amid US-China rivalry
Chinese technology major Huawei Technologies and TikTok owner ByteDance are preparing substantial investments in Brazil's cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence sectors.
Croatia’s Hrvatski Telekom launches 5G smart airport project to handle rising tourist traffic
Passenger numbers are rising, with Zagreb alone handling over 4.3mn people in 2024, increasing the need for smart, connected infrastructure, Croatian telco said.
Asia's role as a global data centre hub is driving economic growth across the region
Microsoft and Google recently announced multi-billion dollar investments to expand their existing facilities in Singapore, incorporating AI-ready infrastructure and renewable energy commitments.
Iran cryptocurrency exchange loses $81mn in hacker attack
Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has suffered a cyberattack resulting in losses exceeding $81.7mn, with the hacker group Predatory Sparrow claiming responsibility.
How Turkey became a fintech operator in Spain and Pakistan by seizing unicorn enterprise Papara
State trustee appointed to Turkish firm that owns Madrid-based neobank Rebellion Pay and reportedly took over Pakistani operator SadaPay.