Science & Education Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation Gulzat Isamatova is in Switzerland meeting top universities and tech centers to learn best practices in science, innovation, tech transfer, and engineering education. AI in Finance: Mastercard held a Bishkek business breakfast showing how AI and data analytics can improve credit scoring, personalized banking services, cybersecurity, and marketing. Youth Research in SCO Format: The SCO International Camp of Young Scientists opened in Cholpon-Ata with 76 participants, focusing on ecological chemistry, biomedicine, renewable energy, aquatic robotics, and astroinformatics, aiming for international journal publications. Energy & Clean Heating Funding: Kyrgyzstan plans to expand a World Bank-supported subsidized-loan program for modern heating systems beyond Bishkek and parts of Chui to all regions. Bilateral Tech-Linked Trade Push: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan reaffirmed a strategic partnership during President Zardari’s visit, emphasizing trade, investment, IT/digital economy, healthcare/pharma, and transport connectivity. Research on Earth Hazards: A new explainer highlights how scientists use advanced tools to understand why small quakes can escalate—plus a Dhaka liquefaction risk study stressing the need for multi-disciplinary preparedness. Regional Tech Visibility: International media toured Xinjiang’s ports, factories, and public services, with Kyrgyz journalist coverage noting rapid change in transport and logistics.