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Why businesses in Central Asia need to invest in startups right now

In this article, author The Tech, Avigail Menashe, discusses how businessmen and businesswomen from Central Asia can "stay on top of things" by leveraging "other people's time."

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13 companies in Kazakhstan that help startups and IT businesses with accounting and taxes

In Kazakhstan, the market for accounting and financial services for businesses is actively developing — from traditional outsourcing to digital inventory management platforms. We have compiled a list of companies that help startups and IT businesses manage their accounting, navigate taxes, and establish financial processes without unnecessary bureaucracy and errors.

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Best laptops for programmers in 2026

In 2026, when choosing a laptop for programming, it's important to consider not only processor power. It should easily handle code, virtual environments, and local AI models to keep work fast and convenient.

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IT Agenda of the Week, April 6-12: Women in Tech Uzbekistan Talks and live streams from The Tech

We’ve gathered the best IT events of the week for you. Don’t miss out!

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Netflix has developed a technology for realistically removing objects from video

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Anthropic and Google pressure: Why OpenAI is urgently changing its strategy

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10 things you can trust to AI today

Artificial intelligence is no longer something distant. Today, it genuinely saves time and effort in areas where manual work was previously required, and this can change how we build our careers. AI doesn't replace humans, but it takes on tasks that drain energy and distract from what truly matters.

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Market analysis: who pays IT specialists the most in Kazakhstan in 2025-2026

The IT market in Kazakhstan is gradually ceasing to be uniform in terms of salaries. Today, the decisive factor is not only the specialist's experience but also the specific company. It is employers who set the income ceiling and determine the level of competition for engineers.

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Popular e-commerce companies in Kazakhstan: how marketplaces are changing the market in 2026

E-commerce in Kazakhstan is experiencing rapid growth and is becoming an integral part of the daily lives of millions of people. In the first half of 2025, the volume of retail e-commerce reached 1.7 trillion tenge, while the share of online sales in total retail trade grew to 17.1%, approaching the global level of 20.5%. Almost the entire market is concentrated on marketplaces. The leader remains Kaspi.kz with its vast ecosystem, followed by Russian platforms Wildberries and Ozon, as well as banking marketplaces. Buyers increasingly choose convenience, installment plans, and fast delivery, while sellers gain access to a mass audience.

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Sony is betting on AI and acquires startup Cinemersive Labs

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A hackathon with a prize fund of 5000 manats will take place in Baku

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Startup Galaxea AI was valued at over $29 billion after a new round of investments

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Malaysia will create an IT hub to scale up Central Asian startups

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Yandex Cloud launched the Stackland platform for deployment on corporate infrastructure

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WomenInTech. "Anyone can build a successful career in technology," — young women from the IT industry share their insights on how to find their place in the field

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