Kazakhstan’s Top Startups to Be Developed in Silicon Valley

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...


Kelimbetov Says Economic Is Key Word in Eurasian Economic Integration

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...


Environment Minister Spells Out Green Economy Plans

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....


Eurasian Medium Forum Starts with a Focus on Afghanistan’s Future

ASTANA – The pressing regional issue of the impact of the United States and NATO troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014 was the key subject in focus...


Global Issues Define Agenda of Eurasian Media Forum

ASTANA – On April 25, the eleventh Eurasian Media Forum provided an opportunity for prominent international politicians, media personalities and experts to discuss issues of the greatest...


Astana Arlans Qualify for World Series of Boxing Finals

ASTANA – The Astana Arlans, Kazakhstan’s professional boxing club, recently hosted and beat the visiting Mexico Guerreros team 5:0 to qualify for the World Series of Boxing...


Charity Concert Touches Hearts of People

ASTANA – A charity concert was recently held at the Radisson Hotel to help 25-year-old Miss Scuba Kazakhstan Kamilya Aukenovapay for expensive surgery in her fight against...


Business Leaders Urged to Increase Charitable Activities

American billionaires are setting a global example for generous philanthropy that should also be followed by wealthy business moguls in Kazakhstan, a leading expert says. In 2012,...


Triplets Boom in Mangystau Regional Perinatal Center

AKTAU – Zhanar and Kanat Zhumagaliyev are the happy parents of three: the first daughter weighing 2.1 kg was given the name Mekke, the second was named...


NGOs Helping Build Civil Society in Kazakhstan, Swedish Expert Says

ASTANA – Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are playing a constructive and important role in helping foster the development of civil society in Kazakhstan, human rights expert Anki Wetterhall...


German Writer Created In-Depth English Guide to Kazakhstan

Larger than all of Western Europe, Kazakhstan’s vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, the heights of the Tien Shan Mountains in the south, the exquisite lakes and...


Student Volunteers Help Police

ASTANA – Students from several universities in Astana have volunteered to help the police on a regular basis. And already these teenage Sherlocks have helped to solve...


“Destiny” Forum Reaches Second Stage

ASTANA – On April 11, the second regional phase of the national project “My Country’s Destiny is My Destiny!” started in the Almaty region. The second national...


Afghanistan Faces Uncertain Future, Needs All Assistance It Can Get

The socio-economic situation in Afghanistan has been improving gradually and slowly. However, it continues to cause great concern to the international community, especially with regard to the...


Economy News in Brief

A regular meeting of the Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan intergovernmental commission on economic, scientific and technical, and cultural cooperation will be held soon in Ashgabat, the government of Turkmenistan announced...


World’s Premier Trade Show Focuses on “Industry 4.0”

HANNOVER – The premier international trade show, Hannover Messe 2013, was held in Hannover, Germany on April 7-12 to highlight the current state of the art in...


Business News in Brief

The Kazakhstan National Security Committee has made a bid to host the 22nd World Petroleum Congress in Astana in 2017, KazEnergy Association Executive Director Ramazan Zhampiisov said...


President Proposes New National Investors Council

ASTANA – On April 10, President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed the Entrepreneurs Council in Astana during a session dedicated to improving the business climate and enhancing competitiveness and...


External News in Brief

The third Ministerial Meeting of the Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation for Secure and Stable Afghanistan will take place in Almaty on April 26. The...


Domestic News in Brief

The 20th anniversary Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan 2050: one nation – one country – one destiny” under the chairmanship of President Nursultan Nazarbayev is...


Battle Parade Preps Are in Full Swing

ASTANA – The group led by Major General Mukan Dyusekeyev, deputy chief of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces General Staff, is comprised of various branches of servicemen and is...


Senate Speaker’s Japan Visit Boosts Political, Economic Ties

TOKYO – Speaker of Senate of Parliament of Kazakhstan Kairat Mami paid an official visit to Japan on April 18 where he meting the head of the...


EXPO 2017 Planning Has Begun

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has started extensive preparations for EXPO 2017, Talgat Yermegiyaev, the head of the Astana EXPO 2017 national company, told the Central Communication Service briefing....


Eurasian Media Forum to Explore Regional Security Issues

ASTANA – On April 25-26 Astana, will host one of its biggest annual events, the Eurasian Media Forum, which gathers hundreds of politicians, experts and media figures...


20th Anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea: Status and Prospects for Cooperation

Water is the foundation of life and secure access to it is essential for a country’s development. Kazakhstan faces acute water shortages in parts of the country...


Gymnastics Championship Discovers New Talent

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan national rhythmic gymnastics championship was held in the capital on April 13 and gathered young athletes who demonstrated their skills and gained experience...


Kazakhstan Equestrians Prepare for 2014 World Championships

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s equestrian team is hard at work preparing for the prestigious World Equestrian Games to be held in France in 2014. “It’s like the World...


Kazakhstan’s Knights Prepare for Medieval Battle of Nations

ALMATY – Would-be Medieval warriors from Almaty, Pavlodar, Petropavlovsk and Stepnogorsk are preparing to defend the honour of Kazakhstan at the fourth international medieval Battle of the...


Government Fights New Age of Terror

Today, no one argues that terrorism is global in scope. Kazakhstan, as part of the civilised world, can not avoid having to deal with the manifestations of...


National Bank Celebrates 20 Years of Achievements

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....