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Malaysia has welcomed over 78,000 highly skilled foreign tech workers since 2021, transforming its startup scene into a regional powerhouse. The country's streamlined visa system and investment-friendly policies are paying off big.
Egypt and Arizona State University's Thunderbird School just launched a free digital learning initiative offering management and entrepreneurship courses in over 40 languages. The platform aims to reach 100 million learners across Egypt and Africa, turning education access into a powerful engine for regional growth.
Egypt's technology sector just posted its strongest growth ever at 24.3%, while the government launches ambitious plans to triple outsourcing exports and lead the Middle East in AI innovation. From experimental AI language models to nationwide innovation hubs, the nation is building a digital economy that could transform millions of lives.
Thailand's leading university just brought together startups, investors, and industry leaders from across Asia and Japan to spark international partnerships. More than 10 Thai tech companies found new paths to global markets.
Graduates from one Indian business school have built companies and investment firms that now employ nearly 2 million people across the country. The 30,000-strong alumni network has also funded over 1,200 startups and transformed entire industries.
Nigeria is connecting its fragmented tech ecosystem with a new national program that brings startups, research centers, and support organizations under one coordinated network. The UK-funded initiative could help more young founders survive past the critical three-year mark.
India is making a dramatic shift from copying tech to creating it. After building 200,000 startups in less than a decade, the country is now channeling serious money into breakthrough science that could change the world.
Egypt just launched a groundbreaking Startup Charter that's turning entrepreneurs into engines of job creation and economic growth. After 18 months of collaboration between 250 ecosystem leaders and 15 government agencies, the country now has a clear roadmap to support startups from launch to scale.
Vietnam is launching an ambitious economic transformation aimed at doubling its number of enterprises to 2 million and achieving double-digit private sector growth by 2030. The Southeast Asian nation is betting big on innovation, international partnerships, and a thriving startup ecosystem to fuel its next chapter.
African entrepreneurs now have a powerful new way to access funding and expertise through the BOSS Program. This quarterly initiative bridges the gap between startup founders and investors across the continent.
India and the UAE are joining forces to build a powerhouse tech partnership that could transform both economies. With AI alone expected to add $100 billion to the UAE's GDP by 2030, this collaboration is opening doors for startups and innovators across both nations.
Türkiye is making waves in the global tech scene, with technology exports jumping nearly 38% to $5.3 billion and venture capital investment skyrocketing by 423%. The country just brought its largest-ever delegation to London Tech Week, showcasing eight unicorn companies and an ecosystem now valued at $12.9 billion.