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September 22, 2025

Kazakhstan’s banking squeeze: Who will survive stricter reserve rules?

Askar Mashaev

Askar Mashaev

Chief Analyst at Kursiv Research a.mashaev@kursiv.media
Сгенерировано нейросетью, бильд-редактор: Дастан Шанай

Kazakhstan’s bank loan portfolios are expanding much faster than deposits. New minimum reserve requirements taking effect in September are designed to cool this growth. Kursiv Research reviewed the latest statistics (as of Aug. 1, 2025) to assess banks’ preparedness for the new rules and identify which are most and least…

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September 19, 2025

SoftBank Vision Fund cuts 20% of staff, refocuses on AI investments

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

SoftBank Group’s Vision Fund will reduce its global workforce by nearly 20% as it shifts its focus to large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) projects in the U.S. With over 300 employees, the fund confirmed these layoffs as part of a broader restructuring, according to Reuters. This restructuring follows Vision Fund’s strongest…

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September 19, 2025

Indian regulator dismisses fraud allegations against Adani Group

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) has rejected allegations of stock manipulation and financial misconduct against the Adani Group, initially raised by U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research in 2023, stating there is no evidence to support the claims, according to the BBC. SEBI stated that its investigation revealed no violations of…

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September 19, 2025

China is leading the charge to bring humanoid robots home

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

ye.iskakov@kursiv.media

In mid-August, Beijing hosted the 10th World Robot Conference, where Shenzhen-based UBtech showcased how humanoid robots can be applied in real-world industrial settings, according to Lianhe Zaobao. The company demonstrated robots that not only handle tasks like sorting, material transfer and quality checks, but can also swap out their own…

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September 18, 2025

Huawei unveils chip and supercomputing plans ahead of US-China talks

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media

China’s technology giant Huawei has unveiled its long-term chip strategy and pledged to release some of the world’s most powerful computing systems, breaking years of secrecy around its chip-related business. Huawei also presented timelines for its Ascend artificial intelligence chips and Kunpeng server chips, highlighting China’s push to reduce its…

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September 18, 2025

The Wall Street job AI can’t steal (yet)

Farid Veliyev

Farid Veliyev

Business News Correspondent f.veliev@kursiv.media

Artificial intelligence may be reshaping industries, but it is not yet ready to replace stock market analysts, according to Erlan Abdikarimov, head of research at Freedom Finance Global. «The stock market is too complex to hand over entirely to algorithms,» Abdikarimov said. He explained that effective use of AI requires…

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September 18, 2025

Gold prices are soaring. Should you be investing right now?

Svyatoslav Antonov

Svyatoslav Antonov

Business News Correspondent s.antonov@kursiv.media

Gold prices surged to a new all-time high of $3,720 per ounce during trading on Sept. 16. Analysts caution, however, that despite the metal’s rapid rise, investors should weigh the risks before jumping in. The real value of goldIndependent financial analyst Aman Alimbayev noted that while gold has repeatedly set…

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September 17, 2025

Rivian pushes ahead with $5 billion Georgia factory despite slowing EV demand

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

Rivian has begun clearing and grading land for its $5 billion factory near Atlanta, Georgia. This significant step follows several previous delays. The new plant will eventually assemble up to 400,000 electric vehicles annually, according to TechCrunch. Rivian hosted a groundbreaking ceremony with CEO RJ Scaringe and Georgia Gov. Brian…

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September 17, 2025

Welt Konnect expands to Central Asia with plans for a digital bank in Kazakhstan

Farid Veliyev

Farid Veliyev

Business News Correspondent f.veliev@kursiv.media

Pakistan-based Welt Konnect aims to establish a digital bank in Kazakhstan and participate in renewable energy and infrastructure projects, as revealed following a meeting between company executives and Kazakh Invest, the country’s investment promotion agency. The company also signaled interest in tourism, real estate, construction, and educational programs. Welt Konnect,…

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September 17, 2025

Narendra Modi turns 75: What is the powerful leader’s net worth?

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

ye.iskakov@kursiv.media
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks on after speaking with media inside the parliament premises upon his arrival on the first day of the budget session in New Delhi, India, January 31, 2024. REUTERS/Altaf Hussain

As India celebrates Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday today, curiosity grows about his wealth and background. Born on Sept. 17, 1950, in Vadnagar in the western Indian state of Gujarat, Modi rose from humble beginnings to become India’s prime minister for three consecutive terms. His journey is often portrayed…

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September 17, 2025

Forget beating ChatGPT: China’s DeepSeek is playing a different AI game

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

ye.iskakov@kursiv.media
FILE PHOTO: Nvidia and DeepSeek logos are seen in this illustration taken, January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Technology professional Akhmad Hanan is asking a critical question: Can China with its DeepSeek model bypass restrictions by innovating in software while building its own chip ecosystem? The country’s pioneering company in AI systems appears determined to prove it can. In late August, DeepSeek released version 3.1 of its large…

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September 16, 2025

Ford to reduce workforce at its German electric vehicle plant

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media

Ford is set to slash up to 1,000 jobs at the company’s Electric Vehicle Center in Cologne, Germany. The move comes as a retaliatory measure to Europe’s demand for EVs being lower than anticipated, according to Investing.com. Ford established the Cologne facility in 2023, when the company expected EVs to…

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September 15, 2025

Kazakh underdog mounts legal challenge against Saudi Aramco

Farid Veliyev

Farid Veliyev

Business News Correspondent f.veliev@kursiv.media

Azmat Asimov, a resident of Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital, has announced on Facebook his intention to sue Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, for alleged unfair dismissal. Asimov said he was dismissed in 2020 while seriously ill, to the point of disability. He claims management canceled his scheduled medical exam,…

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September 15, 2025

OpenAI moves toward for-profit structure under new Microsoft deal

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

Microsoft and OpenAI are revising their partnership with a new non-binding agreement that could transform OpenAI from a nonprofit into a for-profit entity. This is a significant move as OpenAI seeks new funding and considers going public, according to Reuters. While both companies are keeping quiet about the money details,…

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September 12, 2025

SEC moves to drop case against former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a motion to dismiss its case against Trevor Milton, founder and former CEO of electric and hydrogen truck maker Nikola, Reuters reported. The SEC filed the civil case in 2021, with Milton accused of misleading investors by overstating Nikola’s technology, including…

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September 12, 2025

Albania appoints AI bot as minister to fight corruption

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

ye.iskakov@kursiv.media

Albania has appointed a new «minister» to oversee public procurement. Unlike any predecessor, this official resists bribery, intimidation or favoritism because Diella, an artificial intelligence–powered bot, fills the role, The News Daily reported. Prime Minister Edi Rama, preparing to enter his fourth term, announced on Thursday that Diella — whose…

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September 11, 2025

Oracle nears $1 trillion valuation on AI cloud boom

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media
Oracle stock soars on AI cloud boom

Oracle is on the verge of joining the trillion-dollar club as its stock surges, driven by soaring demand for cloud computing to support AI systems. The company’s market value is now $933 billion, after shares jumped 36% on Wednesday and continued to rise on Thursday, according to Reuters. The rally…

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September 11, 2025

Mercedes chief urges reality check on EU’s green transition

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media
Mercedes CEO calls for clearer rules in EU green transition

Europe’s carmakers face pressure from all sides: shrinking sales, rising energy costs and fierce international rivals. Mercedes-Benz boss Ole Källenius, who heads the European car industry association ACEA, warns that the EU’s green agenda risks undermining the auto industry unless it adopts a more pragmatic approach to reaching zero emissions.…

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September 10, 2025

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Simple blood test hailed as ‘game-changer’ for diagnosis

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

ye.iskakov@kursiv.media

A clinical trial in the U.K. is evaluating a new blood test that could reshape how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed, according to The National. Participants showing early signs of dementia are being recruited through NHS memory clinics to evaluate the test’s effectiveness. Researchers expect to have conclusive results within the…

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September 5, 2025

With Rosatom in doubt, is China Uzbekistan’s nuclear plan B?

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

ye.iskakov@kursiv.media
 rosatom.ru, бильд-редактор: Дастан Шанай

Before wrapping up his four-day visit to China on Sept. 3, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Shen Yanfeng, head of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). This move was widely interpreted as Tashkent exploring alternatives should its tentative nuclear deal with Russia’s Rosatom stall, Eurasianet.org reported. Russia’s Rosatom is…

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September 3, 2025

Gold extends record rally on Fed rate-cut bets and trade uncertainty

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

Gold surged to another record high on Wednesday, breaking through $3,500 an ounce as traders increasingly bet on the Fed cutting rates and worried about growing political and trade tensions, according to Reuters. The precious metal reached $3,546.99 before settling at $3,534.88. Furthermore, U.S. gold futures for December delivery climbed…

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September 3, 2025

OpenAI competitor Anthropic secures $13 billion funding round

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) safety and research company founded by former OpenAI research executives including CEO Dario Amodei, reported closing a $13 billion funding round on Sept. 2, according to CNBC. The company’s valuation rose to $183 billion, marking nearly a threefold increase since its previous raise in March…

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September 2, 2025

Kraft Heinz to break up into two companies by 2026

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media

Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday that it will split into two publicly traded companies in 2026, marking the end of its troubled decade-long merger, according to CNN. One new company will house faster-growing brands like Heinz ketchup, Kraft Mac & Cheese, and Philadelphia cream cheese. The other will focus on slower-performing…

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August 27, 2025

Underground gold mining launches at Central Asia’s largest mine

Svyatoslav Antonov

Svyatoslav Antonov

Business News Correspondent s.antonov@kursiv.media

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announced the launch of an underground gold mining project at Kumtor, Central Asia’s largest gold mine, as reported by Interfax Kazakhstan. «The underground gold mining project is set to operate for 17 years, with geological reserves of 147 tons of gold officially added to the national…

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