Central Asia: AI Integration, $15B China Deals
Central Asian nations boost AI integration. EAEU central banks discuss AI governance, while Kazakhstan secures $15B in China tech deals.
Alexander Bazilevich|July 20, 2026
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Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan: Fintech Hubs Eyeing $250B Digital Payments
Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan redefine fintech, leveraging mobile money & digital infra. They attract $320M VC, with new laws & CBDCs.
ctimestech|July 19, 2026
Kazakhstan's Digital Code (2026): New AI, Data Rules
Kazakhstan's Digital Code (July 2026) sets legal framework for AI & data. Learn about AI requirements, data governance, and digital rights.
Alexander Shlimakov|July 18, 2026
Astana: Central Asia's New AI Hub, Bridging Continents
Astana emerges as a global AI hub, hosting WAICO's regional office & major AI initiatives. Discover why Kazakhstan is a key player.
Alexander Shlimakov|July 18, 2026
Central Asia's Tech Sector Defies Global Rout With AI Adoption
Despite global tech routs, Central Asia's business software thrives with rapid AI adoption, national digitalization, and resilient VC interest.
ctimestech|July 18, 2026
Baidu Apollo Go Brings Robotaxis to Kazakhstan: First in Central Asia
Baidu Apollo Go launches robotaxis in Kazakhstan, marking China's first driverless vehicle export to Central Asia. Focus on L4 tech.
Alexander Shlimakov|July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan Blockchain Startup Secures Funding for Central Asia DeFi
Kazakhstan's blockchain startup secures seed funding, boosting Central Asia's DeFi. Nation builds regulatory & tech foundations.
Alexander Shlimakov|July 11, 2026
Central Asia's DeFi: Singapore VCs Fuel Kazakhstan's Blockchain Boom
Singapore VCs invest in Central Asian DeFi infrastructure, as Kazakhstan emerges as a blockchain hub with state-backed initiatives.
ctimestech|July 11, 2026
Kazakh E-commerce Startup Raises $12M Series B for Regional Expansion
Kazakh e-commerce startup secures $12M Series B for Central Asia expansion, eyeing 75-95% annual growth in the region.
Alexander Bazilevich|July 10, 2026
Astana Hub Launches MedHub HAQ for Medical AI in Central Asia
Astana Hub launches MedHub HAQ, a non-profit initiative to accelerate medical AI development in Kazakhstan & Central Asia.
ctimestech|July 9, 2026
Kazakhstan Leads Regional AI Governance With New UN Center
Kazakhstan leads regional AI governance, establishing an Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions Centre. It champions inclusive policy & practical solutions.
Alexander Bazilevich|July 8, 2026
CIS region's SaaS growth: infrastructure and skills are key
CIS SaaS adoption accelerates due to remote work, real-time analytics, and AI, overcoming infrastructure barriers for digital transformation.
Alexander Bazilevich|July 7, 2026
Central Asia: AI SaaS Market Grows 39.6% Annually, Matching Global Rates
Central Asia's SaaS market is booming with AI-native solutions, projected to grow 39.6% annually. Focused on customer service & data analytics.
Alexander Bazilevich|June 27, 2026
Kazakhstan: AI Transforms Fintech, Cuts Loan Defaults by 20%
Kazakhstan's fintech market thrives with AI, boosting loan accuracy & reducing defaults. New laws & cloud tech drive rapid innovation.
ctimestech|June 26, 2026
SAP BTP 2026: AI Transforms Platform into Self-Driving OS
SAP BTP transforms into an AI-orchestrated, event-driven OS, enabling real-time analytics & self-driving enterprise software.
Alexander Shlimakov|June 26, 2026
Astana AI Film Festival: $1M Prize for AI-Generated Films
Astana to host the AAIFF 2026, a new AI film festival with a $1M prize pool. Featuring AI-generated films, master classes & more.
Alexander Shlimakov|June 24, 2026
Agentforce: AI Boosts Small Business ROI in Months, Not Years
Agentforce helps SMBs deploy AI in weeks, boosting customer service, marketing, & sales. See how to achieve ROI in under 18 weeks.
Alexander Bazilevich|June 23, 2026
Kazakhstan: Fuel Corridor Now Central Asia's Most Transparent
Kazakhstan's new fuel supply chain uses AI & real-time tracking to cut idle time by 20%, reduce delays, and forecast shortages.
Alexander Bazilevich|June 23, 2026
Alem Capital's $25M Anchor Boosts Central Asia Tech Funding
Alem Capital Management anchors Sturgeon Capital's $25M fund for Central Asian tech, addressing Kazakhstan's Series-A funding gap.
ctimestech|June 23, 2026
GA4 Adds 'AI Assistant' Channel for Chatbot Traffic
GA4's new "AI Assistant" channel group simplifies tracking chatbot traffic, replacing manual regex for cleaner analytics.
ctimestech|June 21, 2026