Technology

07.07.2022 15:10

5G makes debut in Brazil, roll-out kicks off in Brasília

BRASILIA. KAZINFORM - 5G signal is being launched in Brazil this Wednesday (Jul 5). The first city to offer the signal without interference from other frequencies will be capital Brasília, Agencia Brasil reports.

14.06.2022 19:14

Bitcoin dives to lowest level in 18 months with $200B weekly loss

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - The price of Bitcoin on Tuesday dove to its lowest level in 18 months as the sell-off continues in cryptocurrency and global equity markets with fears of recession stemming from the Federal Reserve's rate hikes, Anadolu Agency reports.

13.06.2022 21:46

Crypto market cap dives below $1T, lowest in 17 months

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - Cryptocurrency market capitalization dived below $1 trillion on Monday for the first time in 17 months, as record-high inflation around the world and the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance continue to present risks for investors, Anadolu Agency reports.

09.06.2022 20:10

Tokayev receives Glencore CEO Gary Nagle

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - On the sidelines of the 34th meeting of the Foreign Investors Council Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Gary Nagle, CEO of Glencore - one of the major companies in the world in commodity trade, Kazinform cites the Akorda press service.

31.05.2022 21:10

Kazakh President holds meetings in Almaty

ALMATY. KAZINFORM - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held meetings with the founders of Kaspi.kz Vyacheslav Kim and Mikhail Lomtadze as well as the famed entrepreneur and philanthropist Rashid Sarsenov, Kazinform cites Akorda.

26.05.2022 22:20

Twitter agrees to pay $150M fine over alleged privacy violations

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - Global social media company Twitter agreed to pay a $150 million fine over the alleged misuse of personal data over six years in order to help sale of targeted advertisements, Anadolu Agency reports.

25.05.2022 18:17

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - The President held a meeting with Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange company, Kazinform cites the Akorda press service.

22.05.2022 11:39

Kazakhstan, Armenia discuss cooperation in high technologies field

YEREVAN. KAZINFORM - Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Imanbayev met with Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Robert Khachatryan, Kazinform has learned from the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Affairs Ministry.

15.05.2022 12:43

SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites into space

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - SpaceX on Saturday launched a total of 53 Starlink satellites into the space from the US state of California, Anadolu Agency reports.

13.05.2022 21:46

Bitcoin exceeds $30,000 level after panic selloff

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - The price of Bitcoin increased more than 10% to surpass $30,000 on Friday, Anadolu Agency reports.

06.05.2022 20:58

Bitcoin, cryptos plummet 9% with US tech selloff

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies plummeted around 9% with a major selloff in technology companies' stocks in the US markets late Thursday, Anadolu Agency reports.

06.05.2022 19:13

Elon Musk secures $7B funding from investors to buy Twitter

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - Business magnate Elon Musk secured $7.1 billion funding from a number of investors to buy social media firm Twitter, according to a filing released on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reports.

26.04.2022 19:13

Twitter accepts Elon Musk's offer to be purchased for $44B

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - Twitter announced Monday it has accepted Elon Musk's offer to be purchased for $44 billion, Anadolu Agency reports.

14.04.2022 20:13

Elon Musk proposes to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, around $43B

ANKARA. KAZINFORM - Entrepreneur and business magnate Elon Musk announced Thursday that he has proposed to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, which amounts to around $43 billion, Anadolu Agency reports.

07.04.2022 20:20

Head of State gives instructions to Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Minister

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a meeting with Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin during which the former heard a report on the activity of the Ministry on the implementation of the tasks announced by the President aimed at increasing the quality of the work of the telecommunications sector, Kazinform cites Akorda.

08.02.2022 15:39

Mining tax set to be raised in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Kazakh Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to raise the mining tax in the country, Kazinform correspondent reports.

08.02.2022 13:29

Kazakhstan set to launch 5G in big cities

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Addressing the Government meeting Kazakh PM Alikhan Smailov said that mobile internet would be upgraded in the promising rural settlements, Kazinform reports.

03.02.2022 12:06

Away from fossil fuels: Kazakhstan sets ambitious goals for renewable energy

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Developing renewable energy, introducing clean technologies, and promoting decarbonization of the economy is something that countries can no longer delay. Kazakhstan is no exception as it sets ambitious targets to unlock its renewable energy potential and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. More about the country’s efforts in this area is in the latest analytical article of Kazinform.

10.12.2021 16:34

Kazakhstan to establish Technology and Innovation Support Centre

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM «Kazakhstan developed the roadmap for updating intellectual property,» Kazakh Vice Minister of Justice Akerke Akhmetova said.

02.12.2021 12:39

ETU Robocon 2021 robotics tournament kicks off in Almaty

ALMATY. KAZINFORM – The 2nd Republican University Robotics Championship ETU Robocon 2021 is taking place in Almaty city, Kazinform correspondent reports.