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Now they’re desperate for workers 5 min read Virtual tomb-sweeping keeps a Chinese tradition alive 3 min read PETA is building robot elephants for Hindu temples 3 min read The Turkish TikToker teaching young women to be religious girlbosses 2 min read South Indian temples are embracing digital donations with QR codes 1 min read A step counter, but for your prayers 2 min read Argentina’s “TikTok nun” is bringing Catholicism to the masses 2 min read This Hajj VR simulator helps Muslims prepare for the holy pilgrimage 2 min read Explore latest stories > Load more Lianne Milton/Redux Creator Economy Dozens of police influencers are running for office in Brazil A history of policemen using violent content to build their online personalities has policymakers on edge. By Matheus Andrade and Daniela Dib Quiz Can you guess where these tiny cars, EVs, and mopeds were made? The weird, wild, wired world of new vehicles. By Rest of World Global Support Our Global Journalism Nearly four billion Internet users live outside the West, building and using tech products & platforms that most Americans have never heard of. By Rest of World Staff China Outside China Xiaohongshu has revolutionized Chinese tourism in Southeast Asia The lifestyle and social media platform, often compared to Instagram, is turning obscure sites into must-see attractions. By Zhaoyin Feng Digital Divinity Ancient traditions meet modern technology Ancient traditions meet modern technology. By Rest of World Staff Presto Regional Champions How Presto became Libya’s most successful tech startup The delivery app now plans to expand to neighboring countries. By Ibrahim Al-Mukhtar Al-Sanussi and Damilare Dosunmu Get The Global, our (free) newsletter Sign up and we’ll send you our latest stories, dispatches from our staff, what we’re reading, and more. A world of tech, right in your inbox. Name Email Silicon Valley in Rest of World > Who’s actually using Threads? Young protesters in Taiwan Despite Meta’s promise to crack down on political content in the app, Taiwanese activists are using it to organize. By Viola Zhou How RRR’s success brought a wave of Telugu-language movies to Netflix Netflix's U.S. catalog has more content in Telugu than in German, Russian, or any dialect of Chinese. By Russell Brandom After dating app murders spike in Colombia, Match Group offers to help the police Tinder’s parent company attended an unprecedented meeting with the U.S. Embassy and local authorities in Colombia to curb attacks against foreigners. By Austin Landis The Rise of AI > AI “deathbots” are helping people in China grieve Avatars of deceased relatives are increasingly popular for consoling those in mourning, or hiding the deaths of loved ones from children. By Viola Zhou Here come the “metahumans”: Virtual avatars have real jobs in Indonesia Metahumans are occupying trusted roles like news anchors and government communicators. By Belinda Yohana The deepfake election nightmare hasn’t happened. Singapore still wants to ban them Following South Korea’s lead, Singapore intends to ban deepfakes ahead of upcoming elections, despite concerns of curbing freedom of speech. By Nicholas Yong Features Destined for clicks: YouTube is driving an astrology boom in Pakistan Pakistanis are looking for certainty. Astrologers on YouTube want to help. By M. Z. Adnan Read more features: How Modi and the BJP turned WhatsApp into an election-winning machine By Srishti Jaswal Can a church exist exclusively on the internet? By Vincent Owino The AI artist who used Bad Bunny’s voice — and shot to fame By Charis McGowan Regional Champions > How Presto became Libya’s most successful tech startup The delivery app now plans to expand to neighboring countries. By Ibrahim Al-Mukhtar Al-Sanussi and Damilare Dosunmu Singapore’s gig workers worry new benefits could mean lower pay A first-in-the-region law gives gig workers injury compensation and retirement benefits. But some workers fears the higher costs will be passed on to them. By Nicholas Yong Malaysia’s homegrown car brands bank on cheaper models to compete with Tesla and BYD Proton and Perodua are betting on low prices and an emotional connection with Malaysia’s drivers to compete with BYD and Tesla. By Ushar Daniele China Outside China > Apple manufacturers moved from China to Vietnam. Now they’re desperate for workers Recruiters are wooing new workers with bonuses and gifts. By Lam Le Alibaba.com’s U.S. expansion hinges on wooing mom-and-pop shops President Kuo Zhang tells Rest of World in an exclusive interview that the company is bullish about the U.S. market. By Viola Zhou Shein fights for a cut of Brazil’s $3-billion garment market After the pandemic pushed Brazilian manufacturers and store owners to digitize their businesses, e-commerce platforms began pulling out all the stops to lure vendors. By Laís Martins Gig Workers Rising Watch: India’s women gig workers fight for a better future A year after after mass protests, Urban Company gig workers struggle with harsh job conditions, but continue to battle for their rights. By Rest of World Long Reads In this new audio series, we bring you Rest of World's best feature-length articles, narrated by us. SUBSCRIBE All Episodes Latest episode Destined for clicks: YouTube is driving an astrology boom in Pakistan Amid economic, political, and environmental uncertainty, Pakistanis are increasingly seeking guidance from digital astrologers for a sense of reassurance. In this narrated feature, Rest of World profiles celebrity astrologers who are revitalizing the practice in one of the world’s most populous Muslim nations, using their growing platforms to advocate for astrology’s place in Islam. Written by M. Z. Adnan. Narrated by Mithila Phadke. Original story: https://restofworld.org/2024/youtube-astrology-stars-pakistan/ More episodes Can a church exist exclusively on the internet? The AI artist who used Bad Bunny’s voice — and shot to fame Creator Economy > Anxious and online, Chinese youth embrace spirituality apps Young Chinese people are hiring online tarot readers and feng shui masters to seek cheap therapy. By Caiwei Chen and Viola Zhou Chinese TikTok experts are teaching Americans how to sell Convinced a livestream shopping boom in the West is inevitable, entrepreneurs share Chinese playbooks with aspiring U.S. influencers. By Caiwei Chen Vietnam’s made-to-measure fashion brands are thriving in the TikTok era As shoppers sour on Chinese fast fashion, more sustainable Vietnamese brands — loved by K-pop artists and Western celebrities alike — are booming online. By Nhung Nguyen EV Revolution > China’s EV price war is killing brands and infuriating consumers Fast depreciation in an already slow market has panicked car buyers, many of whom are venting their frustrations on social media. By Viola Zhou The company making Mexico’s EV charging stations compatible with Chinese cars Vemo is investing in charging infrastructure for BYD and other Chinese EV companies. By Daniela Dib Bangladesh has millions of e-rickshaws. They’re finally becoming legal Bangladesh’s EV industry will likely grow now, and drivers no longer have to worry about being fined or having their vehicles impounded. By Faisal Mahmud The Rise of AI Rest of World’s 2024 AI elections tracker As more than two billion people vote, we’re monitoring the way AI is being used in political campaigns, memes, and misinformation. By Rest of World Staff South Asia PETA is building robot elephants for Hindu temples South Indian temples are embracing digital donations with QR codes This Hajj VR simulator helps Muslims prepare for the holy pilgrimage China Xiaohongshu has revolutionized Chinese tourism in Southeast Asia Apple manufacturers moved from China to Vietnam. Now they’re desperate for workers Virtual tomb-sweeping keeps a Chinese tradition alive Africa The Oshun priestess running a virtual shrine on TikTok Nigeria will become a net exporter of tech talent: Nigerian Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani Uber drivers in Kenya are ignoring the app and charging their own rates Latin America Dozens of police influencers are running for office in Brazil Argentina’s “TikTok nun” is bringing Catholicism to the masses This AI chatbot is here to give you Bible advice Asia This app makes sure dinner is halal The augmented-reality app helping Muslims pray toward Mecca Vietnam’s “TikTok monk” gives wisdom on life and love to millions of followers Eastern Europe How governments are using facial recognition to crack down on protesters Tech platforms are suffocating opposition media Chinese EV sellers found a loophole to export cars around the world Middle East & North Africa How Presto became Libya’s most successful tech startup The Turkish TikToker teaching young women to be religious girlbosses A step counter, but for your prayers South AsiaChinaAfricaLatin AmericaAsiaEastern EuropeMiddle East & North Africa> About us Jobs Privacy Policy Platforms Newsletters Donate Contact us © 2024 Rest of Worldenusen-US1728375841https://restofworld.org

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