Chinese Religious Leaders Express Support for Kazakhstan’s Initiatives 

ASTANA – Religious leaders of China expressed support for Kazakhstan’s initiatives to strengthen interfaith dialogue. Maulen Ashimbayev, chair of the Senate, upper house of the Kazakh Parliament,...


Kazakh President Meets With Top AI Experts in Abu Dhabi

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with experts in the field of artificial intelligence on Jan. 15 as part of his working visit...


Kazakhstan Gearing up for IX Asian Winter Games

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov instructed to intensify work to improve competitiveness of Kazakh sports ahead of the ninth Asian Winter Games during a Jan....


How Digital Diplomacy Can Elevate Kazakhstan’s Global Image

What is digital diplomacy, and how can Kazakhstan leverage it to build a sustainable and strong country brand? How can the inevitable digitalization process bring the work...


Kazakhstan’s Anastasia Gorodko Wins Gold Medal at 2025 FISU World University Games Winter

ASTANA – Kazakh professional freestyle skier Anastasia Gorodko won the gold medal with 79.79 points at the 2025 FISU World University Games Winter, which takes place in...


Investment Headquarters’ Meeting Approves New Industrial Projects 

ASTANA – The Investment Promotion Council (Investment Headquarters) held a meeting on Jan. 14 to review and approve the main terms of the investment agreements aimed at...


Kazakh, Nigerian Presidents Ready to Advance Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Jan. 14 on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW)...


Tourism Tax Revenues in Almaty Double in 2024

ASTANA – Tax revenues from Almaty’s tourism sector reached 85.5 billion tenge (US$161.8 million) in the first 11 months of 2024, doubling the previous year’s figures, the...


Kazakh Families Uphold Marriage Traditions as Costly Weddings Lose Appeal, Survey Finds

ASTANA – Recent social survey results highlight that while Kazakh families continue to cherish marriage-related traditions, support for costly weddings and outdated practices, such as bride kidnapping,...


Kazakhstan Plants Forests on Dried-Up Bed of Aral Sea

ASTANA – Kazakhstan attracted national and private companies to plant forests on the dried bed of the Aral Sea, the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Kazakh...


President Tokayev Focuses on New Development Paradigm at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the pressing realities of global climate change, desertification, extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and food insecurity in his...


Kazakh National Bank Survey Shows Rising Use of Deposit Accounts 

ASTANA – A survey conducted by the National Bank of Kazakhstan found that nearly 50% of citizens hold their money in bank deposits, Kazinform reported on Jan....


President Tokayev Attends Opening of ADSW Summit & Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the grand opening of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony...


Volume of E-Commerce in Kazakhstan Increases Fivefold Since 2020

ASTANA – Kazakh citizens spent nearly 3.2 trillion tenge (US$6 billion) on online purchases over the first 11 months of 2024, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman...


Rights of Persons with Disabilities Must be Protected During Climate Emergencies in Kazakhstan

Last year’s Baku Climate Conference, the 29th Conference of Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Conventions on Climate Change (UNFCCC), concluded with mixed outcomes. While the contentious...


Kazakhstan, China Deepen Cooperation on Middle Corridor Development

ASTANA – The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route effectively ensures the security of supply chains between Asia and Europe. Kazakhstan and China continue to deepen cooperation on this...


President Tokayev Meets UAE President Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ahead of the Abu Dhabi...


How Transboundary River Management in Central Asia Affects Kazakhstan’s Water Crisis

ASTANA – With vast agricultural lands but inefficient irrigation systems, Kazakhstan might face major challenges when it comes to water scarcity. This article explores the use of...


Thai Diplomat Reflects on Bilateral Ties, Shared Life Values Between Thailand and Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand are growing, with both nations showing commitment to deepen relations across trade, tourism, and culture. In an interview with...


Kazakhstan’s Major Sporting Events in 2025

ASTANA – This year, Kazakhstan will host several international competitions, as Kazakh athletes will compete at the world’s leading sports events. In January, Kazakhstan became the venue...


Kazakhstan’s IT Services Exports Keep Growing

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s IT services exports increased to $306 million between January and June last year. According to Finprom financial and business analytical service, in 2020, the...


Kazakhstan Resumes Grain Supplies to Iran, Azerbaijan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan transported by rail 10.6 million tons of grain, of which 8.1 million tons were exported in 2024. The country resumed grain supplies to Iran...


Kazakhstan’s Yerzhan Maksim Wins Grand Prix at Festival in Dubai

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Yerzhan Maksim won the grand prix at the Sanremo Best Song 2025 contest on Jan. 4-11 in Dubai. The 17-year-old singer from Uralsk in...


Kazakhstan Ranks 57th Among 145 Nations in 2025 Global Firepower Ranking

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ranked 57th out of 145 nations in the 2025 Global Firepower Ranking, with a score of 1.1016. In 2024 index, it rated 58th....


Kazakh Government Channels Recovered Assets Into New Sports Complex in Almaty Region

ASTANA – The Kazakh government allocated over 1.1 billion tenge (US$2 million) from recovered illegally acquired assets to construct a new sports complex in the village of...


Kazakhstan Expands Energy Capacity with Major Additions in 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan introduced energy generation power with a total capacity of more than 700 megawatts (MW) in 2024, the Ministry of Energy reported on Dec. 27....


Water Volume in Northern Aral Sea Surges by 42% 

ASTANA – The volume of water in the Northern Aral Sea increased by 42%, reaching 27 billion cubic meters, following the results of the first phase of...


Kazakh President Adopts Law on New Education Savings System for Children

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law on the Keleshek voluntary education savings system on Jan. 10. The Keleshek system provides state-funded start-up educational capital,...


Kazakhstan Showcases Renewable Energy Vision at IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI — Kazakhstan has solidified its role as a magnet for international investment in renewable energy, showcasing its portfolio of 153 renewable energy facilities with a...


Renowned Japanese Blogger Joins Kazakhstan’s Tourism Ambassadors to Showcase its Wonders

ASTANA – Yuji Beleza, a Japanese blogger residing in Vienna, has captivated audiences worldwide with his linguistic talent and cultural curiosity. Speaking over a dozen languages, including...