Air Taxi Routes Between Alatau, Almaty and Konayev Could Launch in 2027

ALMATY – Kazakhstan could launch passenger and cargo air taxi services between Alatau, Almaty and Konayev as early as 2027, as the country moves forward with testing...


Kazakhstan Targets $4.5 Billion in Local Content Ahead of Nuclear Plant Construction

ALMATY – Kazakhstan aims to increase domestic participation in its future nuclear power industry to 30% before construction begins on the country’s planned nuclear power plants, a...


Kazakhstan Pushes UNESCO Recognition for Golden Horde Legacy and Ancient Silk Road Sites

ALMATY – As part of the international symposium on Golden Horde, held in Astana on May 19–20 under the auspices of UNESCO, Kazakhstan advanced new UNESCO bids...


Kazakhstan Expands Safety, Transport and Resort Infrastructure Ahead of Summer Tourism Season

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is preparing for a busy summer tourism season with upgraded airports, new transport links, expanded beach infrastructure and increased safety measures across the country’s...


Kazakhstan, Kenya Seek Direct Flights and New Trade Corridor Linking Central Asia and East Africa

ALMATY – Nearly 85% of all overland cargo traffic between China and Europe passes through Kazakhstan, and now Astana is looking further south toward Africa. During the...


NPT Nuclear Talks Enter Final Stretch in New York

ASTANA — Delegates from from more than 190 countries gathered at the United Nations headquarters in New York on April 27 for the 2026 Review Conference of...


Almaty Exhibition Explores Climate Change Through Stories of Kazakhstan’s Rivers

ALMATY – Rivers in Kazakhstan became both witnesses and storytellers in “When the River Speaks,” a multimedia exhibition that ran from May 9 to 18 in Almaty,...


Dimash Kudaibergen Visits Rohingya Cultural Center During UN Humanitarian Mission in Bangladesh

ASTANA – Kazakh singer and UN Migration Goodwill Ambassador Dimash Kudaibergen visited camps for displaced people in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on May 18 as part of a...


International Atomic Energy Agency Chief to Visit Kazakhstan 

ASTANA — Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, will visit Kazakhstan on May 25-27 for high-level talks focused on nuclear energy cooperation, said...


Kazakhstan and Kenya Chart New Path for Interregional Cooperation 

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Kenya have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across political, economic, and humanitarian areas during  talks between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President William Ruto...


Kazakhstan Parliament Adopts Constitutional Law Package to Advance Reform Agenda

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has adopted a package of constitutional laws aimed at strengthening its updated legal framework and advancing ongoing constitutional reform following a joint session of...


Kazakhstan Breaks New Ground at World Health Assembly

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has chaired Committee A of the World Health Assembly (WHA) for the first time, reflecting its increasingly active role in shaping the global health...


Kazakhstan Deploys Third Peacekeeping Contingent to UN Mission on Golan Heights

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has deployed its third national peacekeeping contingent to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) mission on the Golan Heights, underscoring the country’s expanding...


Kazakhstan Plans Aerotaxis, Biometric Boarding and AI Cargo Systems in Aviation Push

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is preparing to introduce aerotaxis, biometric passenger identification and artificial intelligence-powered cargo systems as part of a digital transformation of the country’s aviation sector,...


UN Goodwill Ambassador Dimash Qudaibergen Visits Bangladesh on Humanitarian Mission

ALMATY – Kazakh singer and Global Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) Dimash Qudaibergen arrived in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on May 17...


Almaty Museums Stay Open Late to Celebrate International Museum Day

ALMATY — Nearly 17,000 people attended the museum events in Almaty as part of the annual Night at the Museum cultural campaign marking the International Museum Day,...


Tokayev Urges New Look at Golden Horde’s Role in Shaping Eurasia

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described the Golden Horde as one of the largest political powers in Eurasian history and urged scholars to study its legacy objectively...


Balanced Vision of Turkic Cooperation

Kazakhstan’s hosting of the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Turkistan signalled that Kazakhstan is not only a committed member of the Turkic...


Kazakhstan Targets Direct Flights to New York and Tokyo as Aviation Sector Expands

ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to launch direct flights from Astana to Tokyo by the end of 2026 and to New York in 2027 as part of a...


More Than 84% of Kazakh Citizens Say Country Is Moving in Positive Direction, Survey Finds

ALMATY – A large majority of Kazakh citizens positively assess the country’s current direction of development, according to a new nationwide survey commissioned by the Kazakhstan Institute...


Kazakhstan Showcases AI-Driven Urban Development at UN World Urban Forum in Baku

ALMATY – Kazakhstan presented its vision for sustainable, technology-driven urban development at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Baku held on May 17-22,...


Kazakhstan Among Global Leaders in Investment Activity, Advances High-Growth Strategy

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has entered the group of countries with high levels of investment activity, according to World Bank indicators presented by government officials this week, as...


Kazakhstan’s Coal Reserves to Sustain Production for Over 300 Years

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s vast coal reserves, estimated at 33.6 billion tons, are expected to support production for more than three centuries, as the country boosts output, expands...


Chinese Investment in Eurasia Hits Record $66 Billion, with Central Asia Leading Growth

ASTANA – China’s accumulated foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Eurasian region has reached a record $66 billion, marking a 13% increase over 2024-2025, according to a...


Central Asia and China Strengthen Coordination on Regional Security, Cybercrime

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the interior and public security ministers from China and Central Asian countries on May 18 to discuss strengthening regional cooperation...


Kazakhstan Foreign Trade Strengthens on Rising Exports and Industrial Imports

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover increased to $32.9 billion in January-March, supported by rising exports, stronger non-resource shipments, and higher imports of industrial and investment goods....


PGL Astana 2026 Puts Kazakhstan on Global Esports Spotlight

ASTANA – PGL Astana 2026 turned Kazakhstan’s capital into one of the global centers of competitive gaming in May, as thousands of esports fans and top-tier Counter-Strike...


Kazakhstan Sees Later Marriages and More Equal Partnerships, Study Finds

ALMATY – Family remains one of the strongest and most stable values in Kazakh society despite gradual demographic and social changes, according to a new study covering...


Tokayev Launches Astana LRT, Becomes First Passenger on Capital’s New Rail System

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev officially launched Astana’s long-awaited Light Rail Transit (LRT) system on May 16, becoming its first passenger and marking a major milestone in...


Kazakhstan Unveils Landmark Artificial Rainfall Initiative to Tackle Water Scarcity

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has launched Central Asia’s first artificial rainfall enhancement project, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen climate resilience and protect agricultural...