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Drones Over Cotton Fields: Will Tech Rev Up Uzbekistan's Agriculture?

September 10, 2024

Meraque, a Malaysian robotics company, has teamed up with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture to bring cutting-edge tech to the country's vast farms. The plan is to use drones and robotic solutions to boost efficiency and productivity. What if this tech doesn't quite live up to the hype? What if

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Uzbekistan-Utah: A Drone Love Story

September 10, 2024

Meraque Group, a Malaysian startup that's all about making drones do the heavy lifting in agriculture, has hitched its wagon to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture. The two signed a MoU, with Shakhobjon Sharifov, Director of an 'Administrative and Economic Service', and Razali Ismail, Meraque's CEO

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New Dock, Big Dreams: Is Indiana's Port Ready for a Global Boom?

September 6, 2024

Ports of Indiana just opened a brand new $6 million dock, calling it a 'landmark event' that will bring in tons of new business. Sounds great, right? But before we all celebrate, let's dig a little deeper. The CEO, Jody Peacock, paints a rosy picture: new cargo, new investments, Indiana businesses