Asia
How 2 startups make up 2% of Indonesia's GDP
The merger between two of the country's unicorns yields a new era for Indonesian tech
Timothy Motte
MENA
What makes and breaks the Palestinian startup ecosystem
These three external variables have much to do with the past, current, and future state of the Palestinian startup scene.
Opinion
Why startups are courting convenience stores from Mexico to Indonesia
Convenience stores, especially in emerging markets, represent a treasure trove of opportunities for startups - big tech even wants a slice.
Opinion
The secret ingredient to a successful startup ecosystem: the government
Governments often provide the impetus necessary to get the ball rolling.
Opinion
Crypto and remittances: a match made in heaven?
An often forgotten pillar of the global economy, the remittance market is being transformed by blockchain technology.
LATAM
What Nubank's IPO means for the future of LATAM fintech
Nubank's rise to fame says a lot about the potential of fintech in LATAM.
Opinion
How Y-Combinator built a mafia in emerging markets
Part teacher part king-maker, Y-Combinator's absolute dominance in Africa, Asia and LATAM is a fascinating phenomenon.