Astana to Host ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour Next Week

ASTANA – Astana will host the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women’s World Tennis Tour from Feb. 27 to March 12, the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation’s press service reported....


Kazakh Startups Attract $130 Million in Investments in 2022

ASTANA – Astana Hub, an international technopark of IT startups, attracted $130 million of startup investments while exporting $165 million worth of digitally-delivered services in 2022, said...


Team Kazakhstan Wins Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament

ASTANA – A team of young hockey players from Kazakhstan participated in the Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament for the first time in history and became champions...


Kazakhstan Experiences Surge in FDI Inflows

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s gross inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) grew by 17.8 percent to $22.1 billion over nine months of last year, said Kazakh Prime Minister...


Kazakh Rescue Teams Return from Quake-Hit Türkiye

ASTANA — Nearly two weeks later, the Kazakh rescuers who went on a mission to help Türkiye cope with the aftermath of the Feb. 6 deadly earthquake...


Kazakhstan Accredits 82 International Observers For Parliamentary Election

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) accredited 82 international observers from 10 foreign countries and 3 international organizations, announced CEC Secretary Mukhtar Yerman at a Feb....


Tapping Transport and Transit Potential of Kazakhstan

Transport routes run like blood in the veins of an economy. Therefore, an efficient transport system with a geostrategic layout is all the more important for a...


Kazakh Designer Presents National Hats at New York Exhibition

ASTANA – Kazakh accessories designer Aliya Zhamantayeva presented her new designs of the Kazakh traditional hat, the saukele, at a New York LOVE.MAKE.LOVE pop-up store exhibition on...


Norway’s Artist Performs Kazakh Songs at Music Festival in Fredrikstad (Video)

OSLO – A 17-year-old Norwegian musician Felix Ulrik Motzfeldt (FUMA) performed the Kazakh song “Airport” of popular singer Yerke Yesmakhan at the UKM Ung Kultur Møtes music...


New State-of-the-Art Center to Attract Tourists to Unique Saraishyk Museum

ASTANA – The construction of a visitor center in the Makhambet district of the Atyrau Region on the territory of the Saraishyk State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve...


Kazakhstan’s Foreign Trade Reaches Record-High Level in 2022

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover hit a record high of $134.4 billion in 2022, a rise of 82 percent over 2021 and four times that of...


De Montfort University Kazakhstan Serves as Bridge-Builder between UK and Kazakhstan in Education, Says University Chair

ASTANA – De Montfort University Kazakhstan (DMUK) seeks to deliver quality British education in support of both countries’ knowledge and technology transfer goals and employment competitiveness targets,...


Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s Debottlenecking Program Increases Kazakhstan’s Shipments in 2022

ASTANA – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) debottlenecking program allowed for an increase in the pipeline capacity to approximately 72.5 million tons per annum from Kazakhstan in...


Tokayev Reaffirms Kazakhstan’s Position on Russia-Ukraine Conflict in Phone Conversation with Zelenskyy

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s position on the necessity of a diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict based on the United Nations Charter and universally...


Kazakh Labor Ministry to Implement Employment Plan in Regions

ASTANA – Nearly 950,000 people will be employed in 2023 as part of the regional employment road map, said Kazakh Minister of Labor and Social Protection of...


Kazakhstan, Netherlands Eхplore New Investment Opportunities at Forum in Naaldwijk

ASTANA – Kazakh and Dutch officials and business leaders explored new investment opportunities and cooperation prospects at a Feb. 16 Kazakhstan-Netherlands Investment Roundtable in the city of...


Spanish Ambassador to Kazakhstan Sees Ties Growing between Two Countries

ASTANA – Bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and Spain are growing as they crossed a 30-year milestone last year. The ambition that Kazakhstan and Spain demonstrate, the dynamism...


Kazakh Search Dogs Help Find Earthquake Survivors in Türkiye (Video)

ASTANA – Kazakh-trained search dogs are helping in identifying the whereabouts of people trapped behind layers of concrete and the wreckage in Türkiye, the Kazakh Emergency Situations...


Kazakhstan, France to Intensify Ties in Culture and Sports

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and France will intensify their collaboration in culture, tourism and sports, said Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports Askhat Oralov in a Facebook post...


Turkic States United in Helping Earthquake-Struck Türkiye

ASTANA – Kazakhstan sent more than $3.6 million to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) official relief account, the Turkish Embassy in Astana wrote on its...


Kazakhstan, India Explore Ways to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and India agreed to diversify bilateral cooperation in medicine, pharmacology, agriculture, information technology, space, and energy. This was announced during the meeting between Deputy...


Our Top Priority is to Support Kazakhstan towards More Sustainable, Equitable Future for All, Says UN Resident Coordinator

ASTANA – Twenty-seven agencies, 380 staff members, and a firm commitment to ensure every woman, man, girl, and boy are not left behind on a developmental journey....


Kazakhstan, UAE Agree to Enhance Cooperation in Public Administration

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to bolster cooperation in public administration during the World Government Summit on Feb. 13-15 in Dubai, reported...


Astana to Host BIZZ Awards Eurasia 2023 in May

ASTANA – Astana will host the BIZZ Awards Eurasia 2023 at the Sheraton Astana Hotel on May 25-28, announced the Kazakh Tourism national company. The awards ceremony...


Kazakhstan to Convert Regional Presidential Residences for Children’s Needs

ASTANA – The presidential residences in the cities of Aktobe, Atyrau, Aktau, Kostanai and Taraz will be converted to better serve the needs of Kazakhstan’s children on...


Kazakhstan to Open Branches of Twelve Foreign Universities by 2029

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to open 12 branches of foreign universities by 2029, said Kazakh Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, as Kazinform reported on...


Unique Nomadic Spirit: Kazakhstan Presents Traditional Folk Art at International Crafts Fair in India (Video)

ASTANA – Kazakh traditional folk art and culture was presented at the 36th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2023, which takes place on Feb. 3-19 in Faridabad, Haryana...


Kazakhstan to Deliver 55 Tons of Additional Humanitarian Relief to Türkiye

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will deliver 55 tons of additional humanitarian assistance for the earthquake victims in Türkiye at the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Prime...


President Tokayev Visits Akmola Region to Inspect Agricultural, Medical and Educational Facilities

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Akmola Region on Feb. 14 to review its agricultural, medical, and educational facilities, the Akorda press service reported.  Agriculture and...


Kazakhstan Wins Most Trending Tourism Destination Award in India

ASTANA – Kazakhstan received the award as the most trending excursion destination for Indian travelers at the Versatile Excellence Travel Awards (VETA) ceremony in New Delhi, the...