Türkiye’s Besiktas FC Welcomes Kazakh Player Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov

ASTANA – Kazakh football player Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov, 25, has signed a four-year contract with Türkiye’s Besiktas FC, reported Sports.kz on Aug. 21. Zaynutdinov received a warm welcome...


International Canine Federation Recognizes Kazakhstan As Full Member

ASTANA — The world’s canine organization – Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – recognized the Kazakh Union of Cynologists as a full member, with 72 out of 77...


Kazakhstan to Upgrade Existing Venues for Upcoming Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will use existing sports venues in the capital for the fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for September next year, and does not plan to...


Kazakhstan, EU Seek to Strengthen Bilateral, Regional Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko and the delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (EP), headed by Chair David McAllister, emphasized...


Rolling Stone Lists Aisultan Seitov’s Music Video Among 150 Greatest Hip-Hop Videos

ASTANA — The music video directed by the Kazakh director Aisultan Seitov for the song “A Lot” by 21 Savage featuring J. Cole in 2019 was ranked...


Digital Bridge Awards 2023 to Honor Winners in Eight Nominations

ASTANA — The Digital Bridge Awards, the annual award of excellence in digitalization, will honor the best IT companies and specialists in eight nominations at the Digital...


India’s IndiGo to Launch Delhi-Almaty-Delhi Direct Flight in September

ASTANA – India’s largest airline IndiGo is set to launch a direct flight Delhi-Almaty-Delhi in September, reported the Ministry of Culture and Sports’ press service on Aug....


Kazakh President to Attend BRICS Plus Dialogue Via Video Call Tomorrow

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will address via video call the BRICS Plus dialogue session on Aug. 24 in Johannesburg as the current Chair of the...


Kazakh President Visits Cultural, Production Sites in Vietnam Provinces

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited several economic and cultural sites in the provinces of Bắc Ninh and Hải Dương as part of his official...


Comic Con Astana Festival to Gather World Stars, Geek Culture Followers

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the Comic Con Astana international festival dedicated to the industry of comics, cinema, video games, anime, and other areas of...


Kazakh Economy Demonstrates Adaptability While Navigating Global Storm, Says Economy Minister

ASTANA — Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov outlined the challenges the Kazakh economy faces in light of tense geopolitical realities and how the government is addressing...


Kazakhstan’s S1lkPay Fintech Startup Receives US Patent

ASTANA – Kazakhstan-based fintech startup S1lkPay has secured a patent in the United States on Aug. 8 for its innovative method and system for distributed payment processing...


Kazakhstan’s SCO Chairmanship: Enhancing Regional Cooperation, Unlocking Economic Potential

ASTANA – Over the past 30 years of its independence, Kazakhstan has been at the forefront of regional diplomacy, fostering a constructive multivector foreign policy. This year,...


Paving Path to Prosperity for Europe and Asia’s Landlocked Developing Countries  

Europe and Asia’s Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) stand at a critical juncture in their development journey. They are confronted with intricate development challenges, emanating from their lack...


Kazakhstan, China Outline Promising Areas for Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Integration, Serik Zhumangarin, and Communist Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), Ma Xingrui, discussed...


Kazakhstan, EU Address Prospects for Enhancing Partnership

ASTANA – State Counselor Erlan Karin met with a delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament headed by Chair David McAllister on Aug. 21...


Togyzkumalak Enlisted in Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA – The traditional Kazakh board game Togyzkumalak (nine pellets) is included in the program of the fifth World Nomad Games to be held in Astana in...


Kazakhstan, Vietnam Sign Joint Statement, Show Commitment to Enhance Friendly Relations

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who arrived in Hanoi on an official visit, and President of Vietnam Võ Văn Thưởng outlined willingness to expand cooperation...


Regulating The Future

In a world bursting with cutting-edge technology and new frontiers, regulations loom like a stern schoolmaster overseeing a classroom of boisterous children. The balance between freedom and...


Kazakhstan Harnesses Kazakh Diaspora’s Potential for Sustainable Development

ASTANA – Almaty hosted a two-day international seminar forum on Aug. 17-18, focusing on the engagement of the Kazakh diaspora abroad. The event was organized by the...


Kazakhstan, Pakistan Discuss Trade and Logistics Opportunities

ASTANA – Serik Zhumangarin, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Integration, discussed the development of trade and logistics opportunities with Pakistan at an Aug....


Foreign Minister Reiterates Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Balanced Multi-Vector Foreign Policy

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is committed to continuing a balanced multi-vector pragmatic foreign policy aimed at preventing current signs of geopolitical fragmentation of the international community, Kazakh Deputy...


Resolving Water Issues Requires Cooperation Between Central Asian States, Experts Say

ASTANA — Over the past few years, the water supply issue for agricultural needs in Central Asia has become acute. In July, water scarcity hit Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl...


Kazakhstan, Vietnam Reach Crucial Deals to Bolster Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Vietnam reached significant agreements to strengthen relations and cooperation across multiple sectors, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at an Aug. 21 meeting with Prime...


Kazakh Prime Minister Commits to Ensuring Accountability for Coal Mine Tragedy

ASTANA – A special commission will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances behind the deadly accident at the ArcelorMittal-operated Kazakhstanskaya mine in the Karagandy Region, as...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Reinforce Strategic Partnership and Alliance

ASTANA – President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of further enhancing multifaceted collaboration with Kazakhstan to strengthen the strategic partnership and alliance, as he received...


President Tokayev Pays First Official Visit to Vietnam

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived on his first official visit to Vietnam on Aug. 20, reported the Akorda press service. He was welcomed at Noi Bai...


Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court Advances Human Rights, Says Chairperson

ASTANA – The Constitutional Court has enacted a series of decisions that enshrine fundamental principles established within the Constitution to advance human rights in Kazakhstan, said Elvira...


Inspiring Journey of Murat Zhunusov – Chess Champion for Visually Impaired

ASTANA – Murat Zhunusov, a 57-year-old chess player from Kazakhstan, has established himself as an international master and a world champion within the visually impaired community. He...


Zerendi Lake: Idyllic Escape Into Pine Woods and Unique Butterfly Museum

AKMOLA REGION – A placid lake, welcoming pine woods, picturesque hike areas and the only butterfly museum in Kazakhstan defined a trip to Zerendi village as part...