Global IT Company Eyes Kazakhstan as Next Hub

ASTANA – UST Global, an international information technology services and software development company, is exploring the possibility of moving to Kazakhstan. The company, which has a presence...


EBRD Predicts Central Asian Economic Growth, Negative Impacts from Ukraine-Related Sanctions

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) released its Regional Economic Prospects report on Sept. 18, showing relatively strong growth in Central Asia, improving...


President Addresses Pressing Issues During SCO Summit in Dushanbe

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the Sept. 12 summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The event was also attended by the heads of...


Building Security Takes Diligence

The Torah says: “The pit is empty; there is no water in it.” It would seem that the second part of the sentence is a repetition of...


Kazakhstan’s Model of Interreligious Dialogue: the Basis of Peace and Harmony

In the 21st century era of globalisation that is full of threats and dangers, where things that happen at one end of the globe have a direct...


Religious Harmony is a National Value, Inspiration to Other Nations

President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s state-of-the-nation address, “Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy: A New Political Course for an Established State,” embraces several key national goals, including the peaceful coexistence of various...


Religious Congress Provides Opportunity for Dialogue

In this world, different religions came into existence and spread over the centuries. They have different scriptures, different philosophies and different practices. On one hand, religions have...


Bridging the Gap between World Religions

The recent events of global importance are evidence of increasing religiosity in international affairs. Religion has become a decisive force in the contemporary world and it is...


In Kazakhstan, Unique Opportunity for Inter-Religious Dialogue

In the 21st century, the need for a conflict-free society, strengthening of cooperation between people and peaceful coexistence of the adherents of different cultures and religions is...


Radio Enthusiasts from 25 Countries Compete in Borovoye

BOROVOYE – More than 300 amateur radio enthusiasts from 25 countries gathered in Borovoye Sept. 6-13 for the 17th Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) World Championship. ARDF,...


Staying Competitive in a Toughening External Environment

Kazakhstan achieved its goal of entering the top 50 most competitive countries in 2013 and has maintained its position in the 2014-2015 World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness...


Malaysian Food and Culture Week to Open at Astana Marriott Hotel

ASTANA – The Embassy of Malaysia will present a Malaysian Food and Culture Week at the Astana Marriott Hotel beginning on Sept. 23. It will introduce and...


Astana Technology Commercialisation Centre Seeks Grant Proposals

ASTANA – Astana’s Technology Commercialisation Centre (TCC) issued a new call for proposals on Sept. 16 as part of its efforts to support the commercialisation of innovative...


National Kazakh MMA Team Wins 6 Medals at World Championships

The Kazakh Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) National Team captured six medals across six categories at the Sept 11-12 Mixed Martial Arts World Championship in Minsk. Kazakhstan took...


U.S., Kazakh Experts Call for More Institutionalised Relations, U.S. Presidential Visit

WASHINGTON, DC – Against the background of a changing geopolitical environment in Eurasia and the ongoing withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, U.S. and Kazakh experts have...


External News in Brief

The United States and Kazakhstan are deepening their partnership in the fight against nuclear smuggling. A multiagency delegation of U.S. officials met with their Kazakhstan counterparts in...


Cultural Development is Key to Successful State

Cultural policy is the main ideological platform of each successful state which forms the main value system of society and the creative origin of the individual. Realising...


EBRD, UNDP, Government Unveil Energy-Saving School Renovations

ASTANA – The government of Kazakhstan, the UN Development Programme and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have completed a joint project to demonstrate the...


Chevron Provides Special Support for District Where It Builds Wind Park

In support of plans to develop the Samal Wind Park, 150 kilometres northeast of Astana, Chevron in partnership with the Ayala Charity Foundation, has donated equipment to...


National News in Brief

“A national council for literature and art and an intersectoral arts council will soon be established,”said Vice Minister of Culture and Sport Askar Buribayevat a Sept. 10...


Astana Basketball Team Trains at Camp in Slovenia

The Astana professional basketball team is currently training at a camp in Slovenia under the supervision of coach Aleksander Trifunovic and the coaching staff in preparation for...


MADE IN ASTANA Exhibition Showcased in Kulanshi

ASTANA – Kulanshi, the Centre for Contemporary Art, opened its annual exhibition “MADE IN ASTANA” Sept. 11 with the participation of 28 young artists and the support...


Economic News in Brief

The Sept. 11 government meeting chaired by Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Bakhytzhan Sagintayev included a discussion on the issues of attracting business in the organisation and...


Business News in Brief

“Twelve hundred new jobs will be created in the Aktobe region within the State Programme of Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development (SPAIID). This is going to be...


Kazakhstan, EU Close to Completing Talks on New Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

ASTANA – Senior officials and diplomats from Kazakhstan and the European Union held what is expected to be the final round of negotiations on a new enhanced...


UN General Assembly Renews Calls for Nuclear Test Ban

NEW YORK – Top UN leaders, ambassadors from dozens of countries and a delegation from East Kazakhstan renewed calls for a total ban on nuclear-weapons testing at...


Chinese Troupe to Perform at Astana Opera

ASTANA – Artists from China will give a concert on the Astana Opera stage Sept. 25 within the Days of Chinese Culture in Kazakhstan. The programme will...


Nazarbayev University Launches Technological Park to Advance Research

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s newest research institution, Nazarbayev University, launched a new 2,000 square metre Technological Park (TechnoPark) in hopes of growing the country’s research and innovation sector....


Kazakhstan National Geographic Society Explores Mausoleums of Ulytau

Ulytau is a land of fresh air, delicious spring water, beautiful mountains, the origins of much of Kazakh culture and home to thousands of legends. And it...


Nazarbayev University Professor Creates Extended Life Lithium-Sulfur Battery

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University Professor Dr. Zhumabai Bakenov and his team have developed a lithium-sulfur battery with 10-fold the capacity of a regular battery. “The lithium-sulfur battery...