An Indonesian governor ordered a halt to a data center project after authorities found required permits had not been secured.
Indonesia’s health technology sandbox has cleared 21 innovations to move toward certification, supporting the development of digital healthcare solutions.
Nintendo will launch Switch and Switch 2 consoles in Indonesia this December, marking its first official entry into the market.
Singapore has launched FirstDate, a government-backed dating app for public servants aged 21–35, using the Nobel-winning Gale-Shapley algorithm to address a record-low fertility rate of 0.87.
For decades, nuclear fusion has been described as one of humanity's most promising energy technologies. Fusion powers the Sun, producing enormous amounts of energy by forcing light atomic nuclei together. Recreating that process on Earth is extraordinarily difficult, but recent breakthroughs have brought the technology closer to practical demonstration. In 2025, the National Ignition Facility produced a record 8.6 megajoules of fusion energy, while governments and private companies are increasingly investing in the development of commercial fusion systems. If scientists can overcome the remaining engineering challenges, fusion could transform global energy production and become one of the defining technologies of the 21st century.
L’Oréal Morocco has appointed new leadership as the company continues expanding its presence in Morocco’s evolving beauty and consumer market.
Cash Plus and Damanesign have partnered to expand access to qualified electronic signatures and digital authentication services in Morocco.
The years between 2035 and 2050 could become one of the most transformative periods in modern history. Artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, quantum computing, commercial spaceflight and advanced energy systems are developing simultaneously, creating the possibility of changes that extend far beyond individual industries. Some developments are already underway, while others remain speculative. From AI becoming part of everyday infrastructure to permanent human activity on the Moon, here are 15 predictions that could define the next 25 years.
For decades, genetic diseases were considered among medicine's most difficult problems because their underlying cause was written directly into a person's DNA. CRISPR has changed that equation. This revolutionary gene-editing technology allows scientists to target specific sections of genetic material and modify them with remarkable precision. The technology is already being used in approved therapies for certain inherited blood disorders, while researchers are investigating applications ranging from cancer and cardiovascular disease to rare genetic conditions. But as scientists become increasingly capable of editing DNA, an even bigger question emerges: how far should humanity go in rewriting its own biology?
Health experts say telehealth and AI could help expand healthcare access in Indonesia, particularly where geography and uneven staffing create barriers.
Egypt is developing a national data-center strategy as it seeks to become a regional hub for AI, cloud computing, and digital services.
Egypt’s GennVax and China’s Minhai signed an agreement to transfer PCV-20 pneumococcal vaccine manufacturing technology to Egypt.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is developing a Starlink-like satellite network to reduce reliance on foreign technology amid concerns about Russian capabilities.
For decades, computing has followed a remarkably successful formula: make transistors smaller, pack more of them onto chips and process information faster. But the physical limits of conventional computing are becoming increasingly important. Quantum computing offers a radically different approach, using the principles of quantum mechanics to process certain types of problems in ways that classical computers cannot efficiently reproduce. The technology remains experimental, but advances in hardware, error correction and quantum algorithms could eventually transform areas ranging from drug discovery and materials science to cybersecurity and financial modelling.
An electric car lost control and crashed into Chinatown’s historic Kuan Yin Shrine at the Tian Fah Foundation on Yaowarat Road, Bangkok, shattering barriers and halting at the shrine steps without causing serious injuries. Authorities are investigating potential vehicle software faults, driver error, or medical issues.
For most of human history, interacting with technology has required physical movement: pressing buttons, typing on keyboards, touching screens or speaking into microphones. Brain-computer interfaces could eventually change that relationship by allowing neural activity to control computers and machines directly. While the technology remains primarily focused on medical applications, recent advances have enabled people with paralysis to communicate, control computers and interact with robotic systems using signals from their brains. The long-term possibility is even more ambitious: a future in which the boundary between humans and digital technology becomes increasingly blurred.
The space industry is entering a new commercial era. Private companies are increasingly providing launch, satellite, lunar delivery and infrastructure services, while governments are becoming major customers rather than the sole operators. As commercial activity expands toward the Moon, a new lunar economy could eventually emerge — potentially laying the foundations for permanent human settlements beyond Earth.
Artificial intelligence has spent the past decade transforming the digital world. Now, the next phase of the AI revolution could take place in the physical one. Humanoid robots are moving from laboratories into factories, warehouses and other commercial environments, combining increasingly capable AI with human-like bodies. While large-scale deployment remains challenging, the emergence of commercial humanoids could eventually reshape manufacturing, logistics and the wider global economy.
Zelensky says Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones as Russia expands its use of jet-powered attack drones.
Plans for a £16.5bn data centre at the former Chapelcross nuclear site in Scotland face opposition over energy use and environmental impact.
The EU KIDS Act proposes stronger protections for minors online, including age rules for games, while gaming advocates warn about possible wider consequences.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth named Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to lead Project Meridian, a Pentagon study of future warfare.
St. Lucie County discovered 14 unpermitted Flock cameras while removing known devices, with 11 still lacking an obvious owner.
: Germany says stopping AI development is not viable for Europe, while supporting stronger safeguards and international cooperation on emerging risks.