Author: Ethan Lewis

Kazakh university diplomas will be recognized in China, Japan, South Korea and other Asia-Pacific nations, following the Nov.19 Mazhilis (lower chamber of Parliament) ratification of the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, adopted in Tokyo in 2011. The move is expected to significantly expand academic and professional mobility for Kazakh graduates across one of the world’s most dynamic regions.  The convention aims to simplify procedures for recognizing university degrees, diplomas and other qualifications, ensuring transparency and fairness in their evaluation. Under the agreement, participating states commit to recognizing qualifications from other member countries, unless substantial differences exist between educat...

Kazakhstan jumped 12 spots in the latest Speedtest Global Index, ranking 45th worldwide for mobile internet speeds between August and October, a notable rise compared to the same period last year. The results are updated mid-month and reflect performance over the previous three months. Analysts evaluated the average mobile and fixed broadband speeds across 150 cities in 104 countries, focusing on download and upload performance.  According to the ranking, Kazakhstan recorded an average mobile download speed of 94.54 megabits per second (Mbps), placing it ahead of countries such as Japan, which ranked 64th with a speed of 53.54 Mbps. In the city comparison, Astana and Almaty secured the 62nd and 63rd places, with the average mobile download speed reaching 132.13 Mbps in Astana ...

New Jersey, United States, 22 Nov 2025, ZEXPRWIRE, For many nonprofits, municipalities, and small businesses, the pursuit of grant funding feels like a never-ending race filled with tight deadlines, confusing requirements, and unpredictable outcomes. Yet, behind every successful award is not luck or chance, but a strategic approach. According to Dr. Leslie Wise, Founder and Principal Strategist of Wise Grants, the real reason most organizations fail at grants because they treat grant writing as a one-time task instead of a long-term funding strategy. “Most organizations chase grants,” says Dr. Wise. “They wait for opportunities to appear, scramble to respond, and then wonder why their success rates are so low. But the truth is, funding success begins long before the application is ever wr...

A significant recognition from Japan, one of the world’s most trusted and disciplined markets Tokyo, Japan – 22/11/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – playX has been presented with the prestigious “Enterprise Award” at the Asia Golden Star Awards in Tokyo. CEO Mark Carter attended the ceremony in person to accept the award on behalf of the playX team. This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from Japan—a country globally respected for its strict standards, disciplined evaluation methods, and strong culture of fairness. Being acknowledged in such an environment represents a powerful affirmation of playX’s credibility and operational integrity. Event highlights video: https://youtu.be/SkOmoMbcLVA?si=l7-eD2d0xvvJvodK “Being acknowledged in Japan truly means something,” said Carter. “Japa...

ForgeAlpha Academy announced a newly expanded framework for its VM Investment System training program, introducing a collaborative model in which Advisor Nina Jarl works alongside Andrew King to reinforce analytical structure, session continuity, and system-level clarity. The upgrade emphasizes multi-phase interpretation, disciplined analytical flow, and improved learner adaptability across complex market conditions. United States, 22nd Nov 2025 – ForgeAlpha Academy has launched a comprehensive enhancement to its VM Investment System training curriculum, establishing a dual-role instructional structure that pairs lead instructor Andrew King with Advisor Nina Jarl. The goal of the updated framework is to deepen the program’s structural rigor, strengthen analytical interpretation, and create...

ForgeAlpha Academy announced the launch of a dedicated VM strategy module led by senior instructor Dave Moore. The new course focuses on applying VM analytical logic to real-world market structures, enabling participants to practice scenario modeling, behavioral signal tracking, and risk-layer interpretation. Early student feedback indicates stronger strategic consistency and improved clarity in complex decision environments. United States, 22nd Nov 2025 –  ForgeAlpha Academy introduced a newly structured strategy module guided by senior instructor Dave Moore, who will integrate VM-based analytical principles into the Academy’s advanced coursework. Moore, known for his systematic approach to decision modeling, has redesigned the program to provide trainees with practical frameworks grounde...

ForgeAlpha Academy announced an expansion of its data-centric research program led by senior analyst Ron Vanderbilt, who will oversee the enhancement of VM Investment System research modules. The initiative focuses on deepening factor interpretation, structure-driven trading logic, and microstructure analytics. Early insights suggest the upgraded framework improves analytical precision and strengthens trainees’ ability to identify subtle market transitions. United States, 22nd Nov 2025 – ForgeAlpha Academy introduced a new enhancement to its VM Investment System research curriculum under the leadership of senior analyst Ron Vanderbilt, whose work in data-layer interpretation and factor-driven modeling has shaped many of the Academy’s most technical programs. The initiative aims to deepen p...

ForgeAlpha’s senior instructor Andrew King has taken the lead in a newly expanded AI-supported training program, incorporating VM AI technology into advanced analyst courses. The initiative aims to strengthen real-time market interpretation, scenario analysis, and strategic reasoning across a full spectrum of asset classes. Early participants report enhanced analytical discipline and improved decision-making accuracy. United States, 22nd Nov 2025 – ForgeAlpha announced today that senior instructor Andrew King will oversee the Academy’s expanded AI-driven analyst training framework, leveraging VM AI to guide participants through advanced research methodologies and structured market analysis. The initiative builds on King’s long-standing experience in macro-to-micro model construction and hi...

A new AI-assisted curriculum strengthens advanced market research, quantitative modeling, and real-time decision-making training. United States, 22nd Nov 2025 – ForgeAlpha Academy today unveiled a significant enhancement to its flagship analyst development program through the full integration of VelarMind, an advanced AI intelligence engine designed for institutional-grade market research and strategy modeling. The upgraded curriculum marks a new milestone in the Academy’s long-term effort to modernize financial training and strengthen analyst capabilities in increasingly data-driven capital markets. Under the new framework, participants gain access to VelarMind’s multi-factor modeling tools, quantitative signal processing, and scenario-based decision simulations. The AI system provides re...

Holiday Ice, Inc. announces the capabilities of its Arctic-Temp® lineup designed for prisons and penitentiary systems. The equipment provides high-volume, dependable ice production to support food-service, medical, and operational stability in demanding institutional environments. Longwood, FL, United States, 22nd Nov 2025 — As correctional facilities across the United States work to modernize their food-service, medical, and environmental-control operations, the need for reliable on-site ice production has never been more urgent. Holiday Ice, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer with more than 60 years of continuous operation, is reinforcing the critical role that high-capacity industrial equipment plays in institutional stability. Their Arctic-Temp® line is engineered specifically to withstand the ...