Newborn Photography Gains Momentum in Astana

ASTANA – New parents present vast marketing opportunities for businesses worldwide, and baby-crazy Kazakhstan is no exception. One of the trends in the huge and growing baby...


Kazakhstan May Become Education Hub in Central Asia, Official Says

In the near future, Kazakhstan may become a regional education hub, said Zhanbolat Meldeshov, President of the Centre for International Programmes (CIP), which manages the Bolashak scholarship...


Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Terracotta Army to Be Exhibited at EXPO 2017

ASTANA – The exhibition “Cultural monuments of terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang” will be held at the National Museum of Kazakhstan July 5-8, according to...


KazMunayGas Introduces QR-Code Payments for Fuel Cards

ASTANA – The KazMunayGas National Company has introduced a QR-code payment option for fuel cards at one of its gas stations with plans to extend the service...


Kazakh Singer Rises to Stardom in China in One Day

ASTANA – Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergenov beat his opponents Jan. 21 in the first stage of the popular Chinese show “Singer 2017” and instantly rose to fame...


Devolution of Presidential Powers Signals Next Step in Kazakhstan’s Development

From the very beginning of Kazakhstan’s journey as an independent nation, President Nursultan Nazarbayev has said that prosperity and social stability had to be the initial priorities...


EXPO Guests to Be Met In the Best Traditions of Hospitability, Official Says

Approximately 35,000 tourists are expected to visit Astana every day during EXPO 2017. In an interview, Astana Convention Bureau Director Saniyar Aitekenov spoke about the city’s readiness...


Light Oil and Gas Deposits Found in Atyrau Region

ASTANA – Rich deposits of light oil and gas were recently found in the Devonian deposits at Ansagan in the Zhylyoi district of the Atyrau region. “The...


Kazakh Fashion Designers Launch Country’s First Clothing Line for People with Special Needs

ASTANA – The Light Industry Enterprises Association has released its first collection of clothing for people with special needs in partnership with the Ministry of Healthcare as...


Deputy FM Discusses Peace, Security and Sustainable Development at UN

Kazakh Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Ashikbayev participated in Jan. 23-24 United Nations discussions in New York on the synergy of peace, security and sustainable development....


Kazakh President Reorganises Government Ministries, Appoints New Ministers

ASTANA – The responsibilities of numerous government ministries were reorganised Jan. 25 by decree of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development was...


Japanese Envoy: Japanese Technology, Kazakh Natural Resources Are Ideal Match

ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrated its 25th anniversary of independence last December and Jan. 26 the nation marked 25 years of diplomatic relations with Japan. In an exclusive...


Electric Bus Plant Launches Production in Almaty, Showcases Two Models

ALMATY – Parasat Holding showcased two models of electric buses Jan. 19 to local government officials. The safe, silent and environmentally-friendly vehicles, designed to carry 53-110 passengers,...


Kazakh Expedition in Antarctica Challenges, Inspires Adventurers

ASTANA – Bravery, persistence and thirst for discoveries. The Independence Pole expedition members found a great way to challenge themselves personally and professionally and demonstrate their best...


Kazakhstan Ranks 48 in Bloomberg Innovation Index, Second Year Among Top 50

ASTANA – Kazakhstan rose two positions to 48th in Bloomberg’s 2017 Innovation Index, marking the second year in a row the country has been among the world’s...


Kazakh President Unveils Plans of Constitutional Reforms

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev gave a special televised address Jan. 25 to the nation on the redistribution of powers among governmental bodies which would involve,...


Primus Power Presents Innovative Energy Storage System, Sets Goal to Conquer Asian Market

ASTANA – Primus Power, a provider of long-life and long-duration energy storage systems, is working on its second project in Kazakhstan with Samruk Energy, a subsidiary of...


Asian Public Administration Association, Regional Hub of Civil Service Mull Cooperation

ASTANA – Chairperson of Regional of Civil Service Hub Alikhan Baimenov recently met with President of Asian Association of Public Administration (AAPA) and Professor of Public Administration...


Kazakh President, Special Panel Mull Major Political Reforms

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev took Jan. 24 part in the meeting of a working group on the redistribution of powers between government branches. He stated...


Kazakhstan’s Two Largest Banks Said to Hold Merger Talks

ASTANA – Halyk Bank recently announced it is indeed in discussions with Qazkom and the bank’s largest shareholder over a possible merger. The terms of the deal...


Syrian Peace Talks in Astana End with Support for Ceasefire, Further Talks in Geneva

ASTANA – Three guarantor states of the recent efforts to end the six-year conflict in Syria, Russia, Turkey and Iran, completed the two days of peace talks...


Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering Upbeat on Future Prospects

ASTANA – Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering (ECKE) is expanding its scope of work and gaining momentum by targeting increased exports. Commercial Director and deputy CEO of the company...


Outcomes and Effects of National Anti-Corruption Strategies

ASTANA – Fighting corruption is one of the priorities of Kazakhstan’s 100 Concrete Steps programme, the massive reform project intended to accelerate the country’s development. The Astana...


Winter Universiade to Showcase Almaty, the Country

This has been a busy time for Kazakhstan on the global stage. In the last few days, it has been Astana which, because of the Syria peace...


Astana Presidential Sports Club Opens Basketball Academy at Nazarbayev University

ASTANA – The long-awaited Astana Presidential Professional Sports Club Basketball Academy opened in mid-January to develop the sport in Kazakhstan. “We hope that after a certain period...


Kazakh Boxer and Rio Olympic Gold Medallist Yeleussinov Turns Pro

ASTANA – 2016 Rio Olympic boxing champion Daniyar Yeleussinov recently turned professional after signing a contract with the recently established promotional company MJA Entertainment’s. Two-time bronze Olympic...


Kazakh Skier Wins Gold at Lake Placid World Cup Ahead of Winter Universiade

ASTANA – Kazakh freestyle skier Dmitry Reiherd recently won a gold medal in moguls at the World Cup event in Lake Placid (USA). Reiherd had 82.20 points,...


Syrian Peace Talks Open in Astana, Focus on Strengthening Cease-Fire

ASTANA – Two days of international talks in Astana to extend the cease-fire in Syria brokered Dec. 29 by Russia and Turkey opened Jan. 23. The talks...


Young Kazakh Entrepreneur Set to Build Wine Culture

ASTANA – A young Kazakh-born entrepreneur is building a thriving wine exporting business in Spain and striving to make fine Spanish wine available for Kazakh customers. Shukhrat...


Gov’t to Spend $27.1 million for Development of Kentau Infrastructure

KENTAU – The government is going to finance Kentau from the national and regional budgets to the amount of 9 billion tenge (US$27.1 million) this year. The...