Nessa Anwar

Scientists have developed a 0.2 mm battery that can be charged by tears, bringing smart contact lenses closer to reality.

India’s position in the global value chain is shifting due to government incentives and a digitally savvy economy.

The world’s biggest drone maker DJI found itself embroiled in the Russia-Ukraine conflict last year.

The world’s biggest drone maker, DJI, is one of many companies that has found its products used on the battlefield during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. DJI’s meteoric rise is an impressive feat for a Chinese brand – one of the few that has succeeded on the global stage.

The super app, synonymous with popular mobile apps like WeChat, Grab, GoTo and Paytm, has enjoyed noteworthy success in Asian countries, but it’s relatively absent in other markets. CNBC’s Nessa Anwar, joined by Arjun Kharpal, explains the strategies and evolution behind the world’s biggest super ap…

Some in Singapore are turning to urban farming in this land-scarce city, as they look for ways to turn waste into resources for electronics or cosmetics.