With its alluring beaches and lush mountains, Rio doesn’t need to do much to convince people to visit. But in 2026, this irrepressible city has some new surprises up its sleeve.

This hotel has scientists on staff, and has discovered 28 new species on its land.

“Kazakhstan 2050” strategy aims to transform Kazakhstan into a knowledge-based diversified economy driven by the private sector. Key pillars of the strategy are strengthening institutions (“100 Concrete Steps”), improving physical infrastructure (Nurly Zhol), and raising the quality of human capital.