Uzbekistan’s SME Revolution: A Key Pillar in Economic Modernization

  Uzbekistan is undergoing a significant transformation in its economic landscape, particularly in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the country has embraced a series of bold... Read more »

FTC report warns about the risks of “mass surveillance” due to social media 

A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that many social media platforms are engaging in “mass surveillance”, particularly with younger users.  This FTC report stems from responses to... Read more »

Meta announces a ban on several Russian state media networks 

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a global ban on several Russian state media networks, accusing them of using deceptive tactics to influence public opinion and evade detection on its... Read more »

German pharmaceutical companies warn that China’s tighter laws could mean drug shortages 

Germany’s pharmaceutical industry is sounding alarms about potential drug shortages following China’s tightening of its espionage laws. Four of Germany’s 16 states have now stopped routine quality control inspections in China over... Read more »

Uzbekistan’s Fight Against Corruption: Turning Promises into Action

On October 27, Uzbekistan is set to hold its first legislative elections since the implementation of a major constitutional reform designed to establish a more liberal and democratic regime. This new Constitution... Read more »

Kamala Harris details economic plans ahead of upcoming election 

In her debut speech focused on economic policy, Kamala Harris announced a set of proposals aimed at boosting the construction of new homes, providing assistance to first-time homebuyers, offering tax relief to... Read more »

New investigation into Tesla autopilot crashes released

The Autopilot feature that’s been trialled in some Tesla cars has become a controversial topic, especially after incidents like one of the vehicles crashing in 2022 and causing three deaths.  Although the... Read more »

How long will it take for services to recover after the Microsoft IT outage? 

Businesses and services worldwide are now gradually recovering from the IT outage that disrupted computer systems for hours this week. Among the hardest hit were businesses, banks, hospitals, and airlines, following the... Read more »

TikTok says it offered the US government a “kill switch” for the platform in 2022 

TikTok has revealed that it proposed giving the US government the authority to shut down the platform in 2022 in an effort to address lawmakers’ concerns about data protection and national security.... Read more »

Six-day working week to be introduced in Greece for some industries 

In an effort to stimulate economic growth, Greece has implemented a six-day working week for certain sectors. The new law will be effective from early July this year, and it permits employees... Read more »