President opens Kazakhstan’s first and Central Asia’s most powerful supercomputer

Based on recent developments, including the launch of Kazakhstan’s first supercomputer in Central Asia, the country’s efforts to become a regional leader in digital transformation, and its emergence as a top destination for sustainable and cultural tourism, Kazinform News Agency presents a weekly review of Kazakhstan’s coverage in foreign media. Trend News Agency: President opens […]

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Malaysia investigates naked dancing, ‘holy baths’ claims at Muslim motivational event

Malaysian police are investigating a complaint about deviant activities such as naked dancing and “holy cleansing baths” being performed during a family motivational event. Police said the report was filed at the end of February over an incident that was held at a convention centre in Shah Alam, a predominantly Malay-Muslim enclave about 30km (19 […]

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Philippines urged to ‘double down’ in talks over 20% tariff with Trump

By Sam Beltran The move by US President Donald Trump to impose a higher-than-expected tariff on the Philippines signals his unwavering determination to pressure Washington’s trade partners to do their part in reducing the US deficit in tandem with its intensifying rivalry with China, according to analysts. Trump announced on Wednesday that the tariff on […]

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Rubio to meet China’s foreign minister in Malaysia as US-Chinese tensions mount

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping his up his second and final day at a Southeast Asian security conference with a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart as tensions grow between Washington and Beijing over issues from trade to security and China’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. After discussions with regional countries […]

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After US tariffs, jobs hang by a thread in Bangladesh’s garments sector

Dhaka :  The fear of job losses is rippling through Bangladesh’s garment hubs as US President Donald Trump’s 35% tariff on the South Asian nation threatens orders from its main export market and crimps the country’s biggest industry. The readymade garments sector accounts for more than 80% of Bangladesh’s total export earnings, employing 4 million people […]

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Kazakhstan Sets Sights on Becoming Central Asia’s Blockchain Hub

By Aliya Haidar Kazakhstan is accelerating its efforts to become a regional leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Among its latest initiatives is a proposal by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) to establish a state crypto reserve. National Strategy and Regulatory Evolution The NBK recently endorsed the idea of forming a national reserve of crypto […]

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India’s $70 Million Ticket To Space Redefines A Global Collaboration

With India’s nearly $70 million investment leap, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission ignites global space commerce. In a landmark moment for India’s space ambitions, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a commercial spaceflight mission organized by Axiom Space. This mission, known as Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), […]

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