Speaking at the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development’s 22nd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors and Business Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, finance minister of Kazakhstan Bolat Zhamishev...
The Samruk Kazyna National Welfare Fund is considering launching 83 new investment projects worth $51.7 billion, the fund’s managing director Berik Beisengaliyev told a meeting discussing investment results for...
Since the tragic crash of a civilian airliner outside Almaty on January 29, the civil aviation of Kazakhstan has been under public scrutiny as never before. In fact, the...
President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan signed a law ratifying the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Korea in the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on May 2 that the Kazakhstan authorities were working with the U.S. counterparts on the case of two students from Kazakhstan...
The Government of Kazakhstan has adopted a comprehensive plan to promote employment of persons older than 50 years (50+ Initiative), developed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection...
ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated the citizens of Kazakhstan on the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945) on May 9. He...
ASTANA – On May 10-11, through a remarkable combination of stamina, strength, prowess, and tactical cleverness by the coaches, the Astana Arlans boxing team beat the Ukraine Otamans 6-5...
ASTANA – “The pension reform proposed by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan is aimed at ensuring worthy lives for the people of Kazakhstan in old age,” Kazakhstan...
KOSTANAY – An open-air museum of military history is scheduled to open in Kostanay on May 7, the Day of the Defender. The museum, which is unique in Kazakhstan,...
ALMATY – On April 20, 130 of the country’s best secondary school students gathered at the Bobek National Scientific and Practical Educational and Health Centre for a national forum...
ASTANA – A new exhibition of contemporary Israeli art, Honey and Pomegranate, dedicated to Israel’s 65th anniversary as an independent country began showing May 3 at the Kulanshi Art...
On April 14, the National Bank of Kazakhstan officially marked its 20th anniversary. June 20, 1991 was a decisive date in the history of our banking system. That was...
Kazakhstan is a large and multi-faceted country. Not only is it rich in mineral and other natural resources, its human capital is also enviable. High literacy rates, health standards...
My more than 40 years of experience in science in various positions from intern researcher to director general of the National Nuclear Center have given me conclusions on the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Erlan Idrissov, began his official visits to Spain and Portugal on May 13 seeking to advance both political and economic ties, and...
ASTANA – On May 11, President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan opened the Bolashak (Kazakhstan) – Serkhetyaka (Turkmenistan) railroad crossing which is set to become...
ASTANA – Over the last 15 years, Astana has become a business and political centre in Eurasia, acquiring innovative technologies and implementing international standards with a Kazakh style. With...
ASTANA – As part of the State Programme of Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development of Kazakhstan for 2010-2014, JSC “National Agency for Technological Development” (NATD) has been working in...
Kazakhstan is known for many things. It has a vast ancient steppe that stretches nearly the size of Western Europe. It has a new capital designed by the world’s...
ALMATY – On May 7, the first batle military parade in the history of independent Kazakhstan took place at the Otar military base to commemorate Defenders’ Day and the...
Kazakhstan is a large and multi-faceted country. Not only is it rich in mineral and other natural resources, its human capital is also enviable. High literacy rates, health standards...
KOKSHETAU – On April 29, a regional forum of the “My Country’s Destiny Is My Destiny” campaign was held in Kokshetau as part of a national programme showcasing the...
My more than 40 years of experience in science in various positions from intern researcher to director general of the National Nuclear Center have given me conclusions on the...
The Fifth Charitable Ball, one of the brightest events in the country’s social calendar, was held in Almaty on May 4. This year’s ball was held in the Grand...
ASTANA – On May 22-24, the capital of Kazakhstan will host the Sixth Astana Economic Forum (AEF) and the first World Anti-Crisis Conference (WAC), which will take place with...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s13th International Tourism Fair (KITF) was held from April 24 to April 26 at the Atakent International Exhibition Centre in Almaty. The KITF is a major annual...
ASTANA – The massive State Programme of Accelerated Industrial-Innovative Development (PAIID) for 2010-14 has had significant progress over the more than three years of its implementation and has the...
G-Global’s Person of the Month for May, former Argentine Central Bank Chairman and Economics Minister Cavallo Domingo, has begun discussing global economic issues online with users of the G-Global...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan biker and president of the International Children’s Geographic Society Dmitry Petrukhin is publicising EXPO 2017 in the United States. And he has already spread its message...
ALMATY – The Park of Innovative Technologies (PIT) located in a special economic zone in the village of Alatau near Almaty is experiencing rapid growth. The park’s general director...
ASTANA – “Harmony Lessons” continues its triumphal tour around the globe, winning the Special Jury Diploma for best directorial debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, which was held from...
The 20th anniversary session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) on April 24, 2013 was a milestone in the state’s multi-ethnic friendly policy. The main outcome...
ASTANA – On April 12, Astana joined the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) at the invitation of Beijing Mayor Wang Anshun. The WTCF is one of the largest groups...
KYZYLORDA – The Aral Sea region has begun preparing to hold the Korkyt and Melodies of the Great Steppe international folk music festival for the third time. The festival...
Kazakhstan’s foreign policy is based primarily on the principle of multi-vector relationships. In this context, particular attention is given to the expansion of cooperation with the People’s Republic of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on May 2 that the Kazakhstan authorities were working with the U.S. counterparts on the case of two students from Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Since the middle of 2012, Western media abounded with news mentioning unexpectedly impetuous investment activity of Kenes Rakishev, a Kazakh businessman. Coverage of investments by this mining...
ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed the 20th anniversary session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan on the subject of “Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy: One Nation – One...
ASTANA – “The new generation of computer games are not only unsafe for children’s health, but also for their souls,” Raisa Sher, head of the Committee for Children’s Rights...
PAVLODAR – The meeting of Regional Akim (Governor) Yerlan Aryn with Chairman of the Board of JSC Balkhash Thermal Power Plant (Balkhash TPP) Kim Suk Won and representatives of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s political landscape changed significantly in April following an April 26 congress attended by oblast and city delegates, during which the Adilet and Rukhaniyat parties merged to...
ASTANA – The first Tamgaly Tas International Tourist Festival was held from April 26 to April 28 in a mountain area near the Ili River in the Almaty region....
ASTANA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working with the U.S. government to resolve the status of two students from Kazakhstan who were acquaintances of the two suspects...
ALMATY – Foreign ministers participating in the Istanbul Process in support of Afghanistan gathered in Almaty on April 26 to discuss the future of the country and the region....
ASTANA – On April 24, the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) held its anniversary meeting and representatives of more than 100 ethnic groups in the country attended...
ASTANA – A Eurasian Media Forum panel of experts and senior government officials discussed on April 25 what kind of green, or renewable energy initiatives are needed in Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s state agencies and leading national companies took part in a road show in California’s Silicon Valley in late March. Kazakhstan’s delegation had more than 40 meetings...
ASTANA, April 26 – Experts discussed the prospects and problems of the process of Eurasian integration at the Eurasian Media Forum in Astana today with Vice Prime Minister Kairat...
ASTANA – On April 12, Environment Protection Minister Nurlan Kapparov spelled out government strategy on the transition to a green economy at a conference in Astana U.S. Ambassador Kenneth...