The Ultimate Guide To Tech Shopping In Paraguay

Whether you are a resident in Paraguay, a newcomer settling into Asunción, or just in need of upgrading your gear, navigating tech shopping in Paraguay can be a surprisingly pleasant experience. If you know where to look. While local availability...

Is China using an alleged criminal to get Paraguay to ditch Taiwan?

101 East investigates whether China is using alleged criminals to win over Taiwan’s sole South American ally, Paraguay. Paraguay is one of just 12 countries that maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan, not China. But is Beijing using unofficial...

Paraguay Seeks Semiconductor Industry Integration At Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum

The second annual Taiwan-Paraguay Technology and Semiconductor Forum commenced in Ciudad del Este on Friday 19 September, 2025. The three-day event aims to position Paraguay within the global semiconductor industry. The forum features a series of...

Hive Digital Tech achieves 2% of global Bitcoin mining capacity with green energy

Key Takeaways Hive Digital Technologies now holds 2% of the global Bitcoin mining capacity with a 20 EH/s hashrate. The company's operations in Paraguay are powered entirely by green hydroelectric energy. Share this article Hive Digital...

Paraguay’s GuaraníSat-2 Satellite Set To Launch In October 2026

GuaraníSat-2, Paraguay’s second satellite, is set to launch in October 2026. The spacecraft has been fully designed and assembled in the country, according to Esteban Fretes. He is the Director of Research Projects at the Paraguayan Space Agency...

This Is Nueva Asunción: Paraguay’s Premier Urban Development Frontier

Nueva Asunción, once the quiet expanse of Chaco’í across the Paraguay River, has become Paraguay’s most dynamic urban frontier. Officially established as a municipality in 2021, the district gained unprecedented momentum with the inauguration of...

NMSU Foundation honored for fueling Latino innovation

The New Mexico State University Foundation has been named a 2025 Angeles Higher Education Impact Award honoree by Angeles Investors, a national investment group dedicated to harnessing Latino-driven growth to find, fund and fuel high-potential...

RETRANSMISSION: HIVE Digital Technologies Reaches 2% of Global Bitcoin Network, Mining 9 BTC Daily and Surpassing 20 EH/s

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HIVE Digital Technologies Reaches 2% of Global Bitcoin Network, Mining 9 BTC Daily and Surpassing 20 EH/s

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s amended and restated prospectus supplement dated May 14, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus...

England friendly a chance to ‘continue Spain’s progress’ under Lopetegui, states Barcelona’s Busquets

Spain’s friendly against England at Wembley on Tuesday presents an ideal opportunity to measure the team’s progress under new manager Julen Lopetegui, midfielder Sergio Busquets has said. Lopetegui was appointed in July following the retirement of...

Apple Watch & Mac mini no longer listed as carbon neutral after greenwashing concerns

Apple no longer markets the M4 Mac mini as a carbon neutral product. Apple has removed mention of carbon neutrality from Apple Watch and Mac mini packaging, but its 2030 initiative is still underway, with emissions down by 60% overall. Back in...

Inside The Asunción Entrepreneurs Network: A Hub For Business Connections

The hum of animated conversations fills the venue as business cards exchange hands and glasses clink together. What happens when you bring together dozens of entrepreneurial minds eager to transform ideas into tangible projects? The monthly...

Vietnamese State leader meets with Paraguayan President in New York

New York (VNA) – Vietnam always treasures its relations with Paraguay, a key partner in South America, State President Luong Cuong told Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios in their meeting in New York on September 22 (local time) on the...

Paraguay’s Payment Revolution, And How To Unlock Global Liquidity With Ease

Paraguay has modernised its payments system in recent years. Since 2022, the Instant Payment System (Sistema de Pagos Instantáneos, or SPI) has allowed people to send money between banks and digital wallets at any time of day, with transfers...

Itaipú Transfers US$1.09 Billion In Two Years To Power Paraguay’s Development

Itaipú transfers channelled a total of US$1.097 billion to the Paraguayan State through royalties, energy compensation, and payments to the National Administration of Energy (ANDE), between August 2023 and 2025. The disbursements, delivered...

Paraguayan Students In Abu Dhabi: Bridging Cultures In The Middle East

Paraguayan students in Abu Dhabi are writing a new story of cultural exchange and ambition. More and more of them are leaving behind the familiar streets of Asunción and Encarnación, chasing not only prestigious degrees but also the adventure of...

Paraguay’s Cold War diplomacy: Why the South American nation consistently backs Israel and Taiwan (Op-Ed) 

As the votes from last Friday’s United Nations resolution on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine were displayed, the opposition of Israel and the United States to the motion would have surprised few, given their widely-reported objection...

Paraguay Receives First Of United States-Donated Fast Patrol Boats

The Paraguayan Navy received the first of twelve high-speed patrol boats donated by the United States as part of a river security cooperation programme. The donation is part of the ‘Fluvial Security Resilience’ initiative, implemented in...

La Salle Botanical Gardens Breaks Ground in Alviera, Pampanga: Native Flora and Environmental Stewardship at Its Core

Porac, Pampanga — The La Salle Botanical Gardens (LSBG) officially broke ground at Alviera in Porac, Pampanga, marking the launch of a visionary project dedicated to conserving indigenous plants, advancing environmental research, and fostering...

Paraguayan Supermarkets Chamber Celebrates 25 Years Of Expo Capasu

The Paraguayan Supermarkets Chamber (Capasu) held a successful 25th edition of Expo Capasu, a major event showcasing the country’s mass consumption sector. The event on 11 and 12 September, 2025, included suppliers, distributors, entrepreneurs,...