Ecuador satellite hits Soviet-era space junk
A tiny Ecuadoran satellite that collided in space with the remains of a Soviet rocket survived the crash, but was damaged and is not transmitting.
US report urges action on 'unprecedented' IP theft
A high-powered commission said Wednesday that intellectual property theft was costing the United States the equivalent of all its exports to Asia and urged a tougher approach to China.
Aktau seaport to reach capacity of 18 million tons by 2020
The capacity of Aktau seaport in Kazakhstan is expected to reach 18 million tons of cargoes by 2020.
Twitter tightens security after high-profile breaches
Twitter said Wednesday it was stepping up security measures for the popular messaging service following a series of high-profile breaches by hackers hitting media organizations and others.
Japan nuclear reactor atop active fault: regulator
Japan's nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that one reactor was sitting directly above an active tectonic fault, effectively ruling out a restart forever.
Kyzylorda oblast to get gas processing plant by 2014
A gas processing plant will be built in Kyzylorda oblast by 2014.
Solar plane set for new leg of cross-country US trip
The first-ever manned airplane that can fly by day or night on solar power alone was set to soar early Wednesday on the second leg of its journey across the United States.
New passenger train Almaty-Khorgos launched
Kazakhstan businessmen can now get to the International Near-Border Cooperation Center Khorgos by railroad.
Microsoft readies new Xbox as entertainment hub
Microsoft offers a glimpse Tuesday at a new-generation Xbox as videogame consoles evolve into home entertainment centers and adapt to competition from smartphones and tablets.