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Исследования и технологии новостных редакций: Проблемы с извлечением контента
Проблемы с извлечением контента Автоматическая попытка извлечь статью с новостной страницы не привела к получению основного текста, согласно журналу извлечения — только к материалам подвала, виджетам комментариев, ссылкам на тренды и одной обрезанной строке из биографии автора, упоминающей инженерный опыт и интерес к политике, связанной с Тайванем. Этот случай подчеркивает растущий разрыв между издателями контента и инструментами, которые исследователи и агрегаторы используют
Andrej Botka
May 192 min read


Japanese Tanker Idemitsu Maru Clears Strait of Hormuz, Carrying Saudi Crude Toward Nagoya
A large Japanese-owned oil tanker flying a Panamanian flag has been permitted to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime tracker shows, marking a rare movement for Tokyo-linked shipping since the outbreak of hostilities with Iran. The Very Large Crude Carrier Idemitsu Maru is carrying roughly two million barrels of Saudi crude and is currently reported in the Gulf of Oman, with an estimated arrival in Nagoya on May 18, according to data from maritime analytics provider
Andrej Botka
May 52 min read


Surge In AI Stocks Conceals South Korea’s Economic Fault Lines
Soaring market prices tied to artificial intelligence are giving South Korea a feel-good moment, but beneath the surface economists say trouble is brewing. Seoul’s equity benchmark hit record territory this month as chip exporters benefited from renewed demand, yet analysts warn that strong share prices are papering over stagnant productivity, outsized corporate concentration and mounting pressure from Chinese competitors. The stock rally has roots in a global rush for AI har
Andrej Botka
Apr 282 min read


Coalition Allies Press Takaichi for Rapid Relief as Hormuz Disruption Hits Energy Supplies
Japan’s ruling coalition partners led by the Centrist Reform Alliance urged Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week to push a fast-track supplemental budget to blunt the economic pain from the simmering crisis around the Strait of Hormuz. At a meeting on April 24, LDP policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi presented a set of recommendations to the prime minister that ranged from short-term consumer relief and measures to stabilize prices to a proposal to consider sending minesweeper
Andrej Botka
Apr 282 min read


France Eyes Role in Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Build-Out As Paris Meets Astana Officials
EDF’s senior vice president met with Kazakh atomic regulators to explore joining the country’s planned nuclear projects, signaling Western interest in a program largely steered so far by Russian and Chinese firms. Vakisasai Ramany, a top executive at Électricité de France, held talks this week with leaders of Kazakhstan’s Agency for Atomic Energy about the possibility of EDF becoming part of an international consortium for one or more reactors, the agency said. Officials from
Andrej Botka
Apr 142 min read


Broker Lifts KazMunayGas Target To About $35, Urges Investors To Buy
BCC Invest has raised its fair value estimate for KazMunayGas to roughly $35 a share after reviewing the state oil company’s first-quarter results, telling clients the stock now merits a buy call. At the current market price near $31, the broker sees roughly a $4 gain, or about one-seventh upside. The new target represents an increase of just over one-tenth from BCC Invest’s April forecast, the firm said, prompting the upgraded recommendation. The broker’s move comes even as
Andrej Botka
Apr 142 min read


Toyota Tests AI-Driven Safety System to Revolutionize Road Safety
Toyota Unveils AI Driver-Assist System for 2028 and Eyes UK for Electric Mini-Cars. Learn how Toyota and NTT demonstrated a cutting-edge AI-enhanced system designed to boost traffic safety by analyzing road data and auto-adjusting vehicle control. Plus, details on Toyota's plan to potentially build electric minicars at the UK facility that currently produces the Corolla.
anzhelika17
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Air Astana Partners with Kairat FC as Official Airline Sponsor
Air Astana is the new official carrier for Kazakhstan's Kairat FC, streamlining travel for the club's UEFA Champions League campaign. The airline will manage logistics for games, including their upcoming match against Pafos, following a tough 5-0 loss to Real Madrid in Almaty.
anzhelika17
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Economists Honored for Insights on Innovation and Economic Growth
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt win the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their groundbreaking work on innovation-driven growth. Discover how their research—building on Schumpeter's 'creative destruction' and examining Europe's 'culture of growth'—reshapes policy for sustainable economic development.
anzhelika17
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Ebola Resurfaces in Congo with New Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, reporting 15 fatalities among 28 suspected cases since August 20. Health authorities are deploying contact tracing and vaccination campaigns to contain the deadly Ebola Zaire strain, last seen three years ago.
anzhelika17
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Is 'Text Neck' a Modern Health Concern?
Is 'text neck' real? Learn how spending up to 5 hours daily looking down at smartphones strains your neck, but why experts caution that poor posture, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle may be the true culprits behind chronic neck and upper back pain.
anzhelika17
Oct 24, 20251 min read


inDrive Partners with Sezim to Offer Free Therapy for Users
In a groundbreaking move, global ride-hailing service inDrive partners with Sezim, Kazakhstan’s first anonymous online therapy platform, to offer free mental health consultations to its users following any incidents. This initiative expands corporate mental health support beyond employees to the consumer base.
anzhelika17
Oct 23, 20251 min read


China Surges in Coal Power Expansion Despite Renewable Growth
China significantly expanded its coal capacity by 21 GW in H1 2025, the largest since 2016, despite a massive 212 GW solar growth. Discover China's dual energy strategy: pushing coal at home while increasing investments in Kazakhstan's nuclear and renewable energy sectors.
anzhelika17
Oct 22, 20251 min read


China Adopts Assertive Approach in U.S. Relations
China shifts its strategy against the U.S., combining defensive measures with offensive actions, including blacklisting U.S. arms firms over Taiwan and restricting rare-earth exports. The U.S. responds with hints of canceled meetings and potential 100% tariffs, escalating the great-power rivalry.
anzhelika17
Oct 21, 20251 min read


Chile Implements School Cell Phone Restrictions to Enhance Student Well-being
Chile joins the global trend of banning phones in schools to boost concentration and mental health. Discover how a Santiago school is blocking cell signals and making teens swap Instagram and TikTok for libraries and classic games. This initiative is backed by a 2021 King's College London study linking heavy phone reliance to higher risks of anxiety and depression.
anzhelika17
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Backstreet Boys Concert in Almaty Faces Potential Scheduling Conflict
The Backstreet Boys' upcoming concert in Almaty has sold out, but a potential scheduling conflict with Kairat Almaty's Champions League matches at Central Stadium has left fans concerned about a possible cancellation.
anzhelika17
Oct 17, 20251 min read


Canadian Inquiry Reveals TikTok's Data Practices Affecting Children
A new investigation by Canada's Privacy Commissioner found that TikTok is collecting sensitive data from minors. The report raises concerns about the platform's age verification processes and its use of children's personal information for targeted content and marketing.
anzhelika17
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Bulat Utemuratov Tops Forbes Kazakhstan's 2025 Business Influence List
Bulat Utemuratov, owner of ForteBank, has been named the most influential businessman in Kazakhstan by Forbes, unseating Vladimir Kim. The 2025 list reveals significant shifts in power, with newcomers and a mix of industries, including education, taking center stage.
anzhelika17
Oct 15, 20252 min read


BTS Breaks Records with 2 Billion Views for 'Dynamite' on YouTube
BTS's hit song "Dynamite" has surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube, becoming the first music video by the K-pop group to reach this milestone. The achievement cements the track's global phenomenon status, following its historic debut on the Billboard Hot 100.
anzhelika17
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Azerbaijan Eases Visa Process for 2025 Baku Grand Prix Visitors
Azerbaijan is launching a temporary visa-on-arrival program for the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku, allowing international visitors with a race ticket to enter the country easily. The initiative, active from August 25 to September 30, aims to boost tourism and showcase the nation as a premier host for major global events.
anzhelika17
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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