Kazakhstan, Denmark Set Course for Deeper Economic and Connectivity Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Denmark are moving to deepen economic cooperation through new institutional mechanisms, investment projects and expanded collaboration on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, as...


Dastan Satpayev Becomes Kazakhstan’s Most Valuable Footballer

ASTANA – Chelsea forward Dastan Satpayev, currently on loan at Burnley, has regained the top spot among Kazakhstan’s most valuable footballers, with his market value rising to...


Tokayev Discusses Major AI and Data Center Projects with Global Technology Leaders

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings with global technology and investment leaders during AI & Digital Bridge 2026 on Oct. 1, focusing on...


Tokayev Calls for Responsible AI Development, Stronger Technology Cooperation at AI & Digital Bridge 2026

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for responsible artificial intelligence development, stronger international technology cooperation and greater support for innovation as Kazakhstan advances its transition to...


Why Dimash in Jakarta Matters for Kazakhstan

A concert can fill a venue, but some concerts can do more. If a global cultural figure such as Dimash Qudaibergen were to take the stage in...


CAMCA Forum in Baku Prioritizes Connectivity and Economic Integration

BAKU – Regional connectivity, shifting geopolitical dynamics and the forces shaping Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucasus and Afghanistan were among the key themes on the first day...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 35 Years Since Aubakirov Made Space History

ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks the 35th anniversary of Toktar Aubakirov’s historic spaceflight on Oct. 2. His mission made him the first Kazakh to travel into space, marking...


Kazakhstan Ranks 55th in Global Index Measuring AI and Human Skills

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 55th out of 98 countries in the 2026 AI-Human Skills Synergy Index, presented as part of Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2026, reported the...


Nazarbayev University Moves Into Top 400 in World University Rankings

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University has moved into the 376–400 group in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, improving its position by another 100 places...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and UAE to Explore New CASA Rail Route to Pakistani Ports

ASTANA — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to jointly study a new railway route connecting Central Asia with Pakistan’s seaports, the Prime...


Middle Corridor Investments Could Triple Trade, Add 2 Million Jobs by 2040, Report Finds

ASTANA – Strategic investment in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route could more than triple trade along the route, cut travel times in half and create two million...


Kazakhstan’s Exports Surge as Current Account Turns to Surplus

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s exports rose 27.1% year on year to $48.5 billion in the first half of 2026, helping the country’s current account move into a $2.4...


Kazakhstan to Launch Direct Flights From Almaty to Langkawi, Astana to Bangkok

ASTANA – Air Astana plans to launch two new international routes from Kazakhstan in December, connecting Almaty with Malaysia’s Langkawi and Astana with Thailand’s Bangkok. Starting Dec....


Tokayev Calls for Deeper Kazakhstan-Bavaria Cooperation in Advanced Manufacturing and Technology

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for expanded cooperation between Kazakhstan and Bavaria in advanced manufacturing, critical materials, microelectronics, agriculture and logistics, proposing new joint initiatives...


AI Could Make Kazakhstan Regional Orchestrator, Says AI Strategist Olaf Groth

ASTANA — The question of AI is especially relevant for Kazakhstan, which is betting big on the technology and preparing for the transformation ahead. AI is already...


Kazakhstan and Denmark Entering More Dynamic Stage of Partnership, Ambassador Says

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Denmark are entering a more dynamic stage of their partnership, with the upcoming visit of Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expected to...


Industrial Modernization, Investment in Focus of Tokayev’s Business Meetings in Munich

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began the second day of his official visit to Germany in Munich on Sept. 30 with a series of meetings with senior...


Global Logistics Company Rhenus Advances Plans for Multimodal Terminal in Aktau

ASTANA – Rhenus Group, a global logistics and supply chain company, and Aktau International Sea Trade Port are advancing plans to develop a trimodal container terminal in...


Kazakhstan’s Energy Hinges on Diversification and New Investment, KIOGE 2026 Experts Say

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s position in emerging global energy value chains will increasingly depend on the resilience of its infrastructure, diversification of export routes and investment in new...


Hong Kong to Host Major Electronics Fairs in October

ASTANA – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia from Oct. 13-16, bringing together more than...


Kazakhstan Expects Above-Average Grain Harvest as 83% of Crops Collected

ASTANA – Kazakhstan expects this year’s grain harvest to exceed the long-term average, with farmers having already harvested around 20 million tons of grain from 83% of...


Tokayev, Merz Take Kazakhstan-Germany Partnership Forward as 30+ Deals Reach $2 Billion

ASTANA – More than 30 commercial agreements worth around $2 billion are expected to give new impetus to Kazakhstan-Germany relations, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chancellor Friedrich...


Kazakhstan Rises Eight Places in Global Innovation Index, Posts Best Result in Decade

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has climbed eight places to 73rd among 139 economies in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026, marking the country’s...


Kazakhstan, Germany Set Sights on Deeper Economic Cooperation 

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held talks in Berlin on Sept. 29 to discuss the development of bilateral relations and prospects for...


C5+1 SI Conference Highlights AI Cooperation and Digital Growth in Central Asia

ASTANA – Central Asia is seeking to turn its growing digital capabilities, energy resources and human capital into a stronger regional AI economy, with the United States...


Transport, Manufacturing and Recycling in Focus as Tokayev Meets German Companies

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings with executives of major German companies during his official visit to Germany, discussing cooperation in transport and...


Moody’s Maintains Kazakhstan’s Baa1 Rating as Non-Oil Sectors Drive Growth

ASTANA – Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s sovereign credit rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook, citing the country’s strong fiscal position, low government debt, high debt-servicing...


Tokayev Proposes Kazakhstan-Germany Investment and Financial Platform

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed creating a Kazakhstan-Germany investment and financial platform to combine German and European capital with Kazakh co-financing, guarantees and risk-sharing mechanisms,...


Central Asian Countries Discuss Common Digital Economy and AI Rules

ASTANA – Representatives of Central Asian business associations, IT companies, experts and government bodies gathered in Astana on Sept. 28 to discuss proposals to make the region’s...


Kazakhstan to Develop New Container Routes Linking Central Asia and Europe 

ASTANA – A Kazakh infrastructure developer and investor SEMURG INVEST and MEDLOG Poti, a logistics operator and part of the global MSC Group, have signed a sale...