Critical Minerals Open New Chapter in US-Central Asia Relations

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue on June 10, bringing together senior officials from Central Asian countries and the United States to...


Trump Envoy Tells Tokayev He Has ‘Friend in White House’

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening its expanded strategic partnership with the United States during talks with U.S. Special Envoy for South and...


Kazakh Aviation Specialists Join US-Led Air Cargo Security Training

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States are deepening cooperation on aviation security, with Kazakh specialists completing training in New York on cargo risk assessment, aircraft inspections...


Balkhash Airport Reopens After Reconstruction

ASTANA – Balkhash Airport in Kazakhstan’s Karagandy Region has resumed operations following the completion of reconstruction works, according to the regional akimat (local administration) press service.  The...


Kazakhstan, Netherlands Reach Deals on $185 Million in Joint Projects

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the Netherlands agreed to move forward with joint projects worth 160 million euros ($184 million) following a business forum on June 9 during...


Tajikistan Breaks Ground on $100 Million IT Hub Project

ASTANA – Tajikistan began the construction of an IT Hub Dushanbe complex on June 9, which is meant to become one of the country’s largest projects focused...


Kazakhstan Secures Seat on UN Disability Rights Committee, First Time for Central Asia

ASTANA – Lyazzat Kaltayeva, an expert and disability rights advocate from Kazakhstan, was elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on...


Kazakhstan Introduces Mandatory Film Reviews to Block Pornography, Harmful Content 

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information has approved new rules requiring films to undergo a mandatory pre-release examination before receiving permission for public screening....


Kazakhstan Uses Financial Incentives to Drive ESG Adoption, Help Exporters Compete Abroad

ASTANA – ESG, which stands for environmental, social and governance, is no longer a reputational issue but a market access requirement, and companies that adapt quickly will...


Kazakhstan, US Discuss Expanded Strategic Cooperation in Key Economic Sectors

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs and the U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio...


Kazakhstan Looks to Shenzhen Experience for Development of Alatau City

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening investment and business cooperation linking Shenzhen and Alatau City during talks between Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Kanat...


Citizens of 105 Countries Can Enter Kazakhstan with Electronic Visas

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has introduced simplified entry and stay procedures for foreign visitors to support tourism development, Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov announced at a June...


Kyrgyz Republic Removed from EU Aviation Blacklist After 20 Years

ASTANA – The Kyrgyz Republic has been officially removed from the European Union’s list of air carriers banned from operating flights to EU member states. According to...


Kazakhstan, South Korea Deepen Economic Cooperation Ahead of Tokayev’s Seoul Visit

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and South Korea discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, critical minerals, and technology during the 11th meeting of the Kazakh-Korean Joint Commission on...


IEA Oil Market Report Highlights Global Risks as Kazakhstan Seeks to Stabilize Production

ASTANA –  The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest monthly report warns that global oil markets are entering a period of sharp volatility, with demand expected to decline...


Kazakhstan Gains FMD-Free Status, Boosting Livestock Export Prospects

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has officially been recognized as free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) across its livestock sector, becoming the only country in Central and Eastern Asia with...


Dimash Fans Worldwide Turn Admiration Into Charity and Environmental Action

ASTANA — Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen from around the world are continuing to launch charitable, environmental and cultural initiatives inspired by the artist’s work and...


Kazakhstan Joins OPEC+ Production Increase for July

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will continue increasing oil production under the latest OPEC+ agreement, according to the Kazakh Energy Ministry. The announcement follows a virtual meeting of seven...


Kazakhstan’s Oilseed Industry Quadruples Export Revenue Up To $1 Billion in Four Years

ASTANA — Export revenue from Kazakhstan’s oilseed-processing industry has quadrupled over the past four years, reaching $963 million, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik...


Cirque du Soleil’s OVO Brings Insect-Inspired Spectacle to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Cirque du Soleil’s acclaimed production OVO captivates audiences in the Kazakh capital from June 4-7 at Barys Arena, delighting both adults and children with its...


Kazakh Tazy Places Fourth at World Dog Show 2026

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national dog breed, the tazy, drew international attention at the World Dog Show 2026 in Bologna, Italy, where a young Kazakh tazy named Chelsea...


Investor Protection Committee Monitors $205 Billion in Projects as Kazakhstan Strengthens Investor Safeguards

ASTANA – The Investor Rights Protection Committee oversees more than 3,000 projects worth over 100 trillion tenge ($205.6 billion), with prosecutors assigned to help investors resolve disputes,...


Singing in Kazakh, Winning Hearts Worldwide

ASTANA – Once largely confined to domestic audiences, Kazakh-language music is increasingly finding listeners around the world. Driven by streaming platforms and social media, a new generation...


Why World is Falling in Love with Kazakh Honey

ASTANA – From the flowering meadows of the Altai Mountains to the vast southern steppes, beekeeping has long been woven into Kazakhstan’s agricultural heritage. Today, as global...


Kazakhstan Expands Excavations at UNESCO-Nominated Silk Road Site

ALMATY  — Archaeologists have begun a new excavation season at the medieval settlement of Zhankent in Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region, continuing efforts to uncover the history of one...


Kazakhstan Begins Construction of First Container Ship to Boost Middle Corridor Capacity

ASTANA – Construction of Kazakhstan’s first specialized 780 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEUs) container ship has officially begun at the Baku Shipyard, a significant step in expanding the...


What’s On This First Summer Weekend: Music, Art and More

ASTANA –  As the summer begins, Astana and Almaty come alive with a vibrant lineup of cultural, musical, and entertainment events. From captivating concerts to engaging exhibitions,...


Kazakhstan Enacts Key Constitutional Laws to Advance Political Reforms

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on June 5 a package of constitutional laws to implement the provisions of the Constitution adopted on March 15....


Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins Norway Chess 2026 Title

ASTANA – Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva secured the Norway Chess Women 2026 title ahead of the final round after a strong showing at one of the...


Kazakh National Bank Lowers Base Rate to 17%

ASTANA – The Monetary Policy Committee of Kazakhstan’s National Bank decided on June 5 to set the base rate at 17% per year, with a ±1 percentage-point...