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Study reveals profile of Kazakhstan’s startup founders
A new study presented at AI & Digital Bridge 2026 examines the age, education, experience and team structures of Kazakhstan’s startup founders.
Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and innovative work creating new forms of contemporary literature.
Kazakhstan and Oman: Why a New Investment and Logistics Partnership Matters for Central Asia
Kazakhstan and Oman are building closer ties around investment, energy and logistics, creating new opportunities for Central Asia.
WTO raises global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9%
The WTO raised its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9%, citing resilient supply chains and a surge in AI-related investment.
Kagan and Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
Digital Silk Road: Kazakhstan bets on AI-driven economy
Kazakhstan is positioning the Digital Silk Road as a major AI infrastructure project linking data centers, satellites, fiber optics and venture capital.
Apple ordered to pay record US$5.7 billion over haptic technology
A US jury has ordered Apple to pay US$5.7 billion after finding it infringed Taction Technology patents covering haptic feedback technology.
Twenty-Five Years of Public Service: A Journey from India to the World
On 7 October 2026, India marks a significant milestone: 25 years of Shri Narendra Modi ji continuous journey in public service. From assuming office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001 to serving …
Oman to become eighth shareholder of Eurasian Bank
Oman has signed an agreement with the Eurasian Development Bank, paving the way for it to become the bank’s eighth shareholder.
Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin-Madison won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube neutrino observatory.