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ASTANA — Improving cities, modernizing infrastructure and raising living standards have been recurring priorities in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation addresses. His latest address brought these themes together...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranks third among six Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries with available data for monthly employer labor costs, behind Belarus and Moldova, according to...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Ankara on Oct. 28 for an official visit to Türkiye, where he is scheduled to attend the 13th summit...
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ASTANA – A woman receives a long-awaited promotion, but accepting it means moving to another city. Her husband has a career of his own. Whose job should...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s announced plans for a sweeping infrastructure overhaul and long-term energy security have drawn reactions from Kazakh analysts, who see opportunities for economic...
ASTANA — As the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) prepares for its Oct. 30 summit in Ankara, experts say its expanding ambitions in trade, transport, energy and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s annual presidential address outlines strategic priorities that balance national interests with public well-being, Vice President Erlan Karin said, commenting on President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s address...
ASTANA – Transit freight volumes through Kazakhstan increased 5.6-fold over the past decade, rising from 6.5 million tons in 2015 to 36.3 million tons in 2025, according...
ASTANA – Islamic banking in Kazakhstan has grown significantly over the past years but still accounts for a small share of the financial system. Its long-term value...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan must build a digital economy, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in his state-of-the-nation address on Oct. 28, calling for broader use of AI in industry...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan should consider raising taxes on wealthy individuals, revise parts of its new Tax Code to address business concerns, and encourage banks to provide more...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed a new three-year moratorium on inspections of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and called for a more systematic investment policy in...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will allocate 6.5 trillion tenge (US$14.3 billion) from the National Fund by the end of 2029 to modernize infrastructure nationwide, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Nations have discussed practical measures to strengthen cooperation among nuclear-weapon-free zones and advance the implementation of recommendations from a new UN...
ASTANA – Prince William has praised Kazakhstan’s efforts to restore its saiga population, highlighting the country’s conservation achievements during an appearance on the BBC’s The Graham Norton...
ASTANA – Air Astana has introduced its winter flight schedule, adding new international destinations and increasing frequencies on popular holiday routes, while Vietnamese carrier Vietjet is expanding...
Domestic political, economic and security dynamics in Afghanistan directly impact countries in close proximity to Kabul. This includes Central Asian states, which find themselves impacted by the...
ASTANA – South Korean burger chain Mom’s Touch plans to open at least 50 outlets in Kazakhstan over the next decade as it expands into Central Asia...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan aims to develop its domestic drone industry by 2029, focusing on local manufacturing, digital flight management, workforce training and the use of unmanned systems...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is seeking to make water-sharing across Central Asia more transparent through real-time monitoring and shared data as it prepares for possible declines in water...
ASTANA – A study of housing support in Kazakhstan has found that some recipients experienced greater housing stability and lower living expenses, while others faced challenges with...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is holding free breast cancer consultations and diagnostic examinations throughout October as part of an annual Pink October awareness campaign, encouraging women to undergo...
ASTANA – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will provide $31.2 million in financing for the construction of a commercial data center in Astana, expanding Kazakhstan’s digital infrastructure...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Alatau City has broken ground on Iconic Complex, a multifunctional development set to become the city’s first skyscraper, with Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan has launched direct flights between Astana and Yining on Oct. 26, becoming the largest foreign airline operating in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region,...
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina strengthened her position at the top of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings after winning the Ningbo Open in China on Oct.26, Tengri Sport...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is seeking to turn its refining capacity into a competitive advantage in regional fuel markets as disruptions to Russian supplies and tightening global diesel...
As Kazakhstan’s 2026 academic year began, Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education discussed how universities can embrace AI while protecting students’ independent thinking. The minister...
ASTANA – Climate change does not always force people to move from their homes overnight. Sometimes, it slowly takes away the reasons to stay. For farmers and...
