Tokayev Advances Industrial, Energy Cooperation with US Partners in Washington

ALMATY — Kazakhstan is committed to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with the United States (US) in energy, industry, and innovation, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Nov....


$17 Billion Signed in Washington, Here’s Where It’s Going

ALMATY — Kazakhstan and the United States (US) signed 29 agreements worth $17 billion, marking a new milestone in their strategic partnership. The deals span key sectors...


Trump Hints at Possible Visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA — United States President Donald Trump said he does not rule out a visit to Kazakhstan, after he and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the C5+1 summit...


US Congress Moves to Repeal Jackson-Vanik, Expand Trade with Central Asia

ASTANA — The United States (U.S.) Congress has introduced identical bills to repeal the Jackson-Vanik Amendment and grant permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) to Central Asian countries....


Tokayev Meets Kazakh IT Startups in Washington Worth $1.4 Billion 

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the founders of Kazakh IT startups expanding into international markets during his visit to Washington, DC, on Nov. 6, expressing...


Tokayev, Trump Deepen Ties With $17 Billion Agreements

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6, to deepen bilateral relations, signing $17 billion in deals and...


Tokayev Hails New Era in US-Central Asia Ties at White House Summit

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is set to deepen its strategic and economic partnership with the United States, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the historic C5+1 summit in Washington,...


Brett King: AI Revolution Will End Capitalism as We Know It

ASTANA — Artificial intelligence is scaling at a pace no economic model can match, and it’s already outpacing human control. When I spoke with futurist and bestselling...


Digitizing Trade Could Boost Kazakhstan’s Turnover 15%, EU-Backed Study Finds

ALMATY — Kazakhstan can increase trade turnover by up to 15% by fully digitalizing its trade processes, according to a new CART.IS study presented in Astana on...


Kazakhstan, US Sign Landmark Memorandum on Critical Minerals Cooperation

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the United States signed a landmark memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of critical minerals on Nov. 6, as President Kassym-Jomart...


Season of Savoring: Curated Autumn Weekend in Culture

ASTANA – As the season unfolds, Kazakhstan’s cultural calendar fills with inspiring performances, musical evenings, and exhibitions. From timeless ballets and operas to contemporary dance and humor,...


Kazakhstan Showcases Capital Market Potential at Bloomberg’s London Headquarters 

LONDON – Bloomberg European Headquarters hosted Kazakhstan Capital Markets Day in London on Nov. 5. Kazakh officials outlined the country’s economic growth, the stability of its banking...


Kazakhstan, China Ink Deal on Digital Exports at Shanghai Expo 2025 

ALMATY — Kazakh trade agency QazTrade and China’s Optimize Integration Group (OIG) signed a memorandum of understanding on developing digital trade and online export platforms, marking the...


Experts Assess Stakes as Central Asia–US Summit Kicks Off in Washington D.C. 

ASTANA – The upcoming Central Asia-United States summit in C5+1 format could deliver concrete deals in critical minerals and transport, according to Ibrahim Mammadov, head of the...


Almaty’s FC Kairat Impresses Crowds Despite 1:2 Defeat to Inter Milan

ALMATY— Inter Milan survived a strong challenge from Almaty’s Kairat, edging out a narrow 2:1 victory at San Siro on Nov. 5 to maintain their record in...


Kazakh National Bank and Visa Sign First Agreement Under C5+1 Summit Framework

ALMATY — The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the United States multinational company Visa signed a memorandum of understanding on digital financial cooperation on Nov. 5, marking...


US Secretary of State Rubio Hosts Reception as US and Central Asia Mark Decade of Partnership

ALMATY  — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a reception in honor of the tenth anniversary of the C5+1 partnership on Nov. 5, welcoming the...


QS Asia Rankings 2026: Kazakhstan Marks Record Entry with 10 Universities

ALMATY — Kazakhstan has significantly strengthened its academic standing in Asia, with ten new Kazakh universities entering the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, according to the latest...


Coca-Cola İçecek to Build Fourth Plant in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Coca-Cola İçecek Kazakhstan and the Agriculture Ministry have signed a framework agreement to construct the company’s fourth bottling plant in Aktobe. The agreement was concluded...


Kazakhstan’s Investment Growth Slows Amid Fading Base Effect, Weaker Private Sector

ASTANA — Investment activity in Kazakhstan slowed notably in January-September, with fixed capital investment growth easing to 13.5% year-on-year, compared to 19.3% at the end of June....


Kazakhstan Boosts Oil Exports to Germany via Druzhba Pipeline

ASTANA — Kazakhstan increased oil exports to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline to 225,000 tons in October, up from 180,000 tons in September. The country plans to...


UNESCO Announces World Turkic Language Family Day Celebration 

ANKARA – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 43rd General Conference was held in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. At the conference, the...


Kazakhstan’s Inflation Slows to 12.6% in October

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s annual inflation rate slowed for the first time this year, reaching 12.6% in October compared to 12.9% in September. Monthly inflation also declined sharply,...


What to Expect from C5+1 Summit in Washington This Week

ASTANA – Central Asian leaders are set to gather in Washington on Nov. 6 for a C5+1 summit with President Donald Trump, marking 10 years of U.S....


190 Years of Shokan Ualikhanov: Kazakh Explorer Who Conquered Knowledge

ASTANA – This November marks the 190th anniversary of Shokan Ualikhanov’s birth — a Kazakh scholar, ethnographer, intelligence officer, and trailblazer in the study of Central Asia....


Kazakhstan Cuts Customs Clearance Time Sixfold Through Rail Transit Automation

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has reduced customs clearance time for rail transit cargo from three hours to just 30 minutes under a pilot automation project launched along the...


EBRD Vice President Emphasizes Central Asia’s Drive for Energy Security and Regional Connectivity

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has deepened its cooperation with Kazakhstan and its Central Asian neighbors through new investment initiatives aimed at...


Kazakhstan, US Reaffirm Strategic Energy Partnership at ADIPEC 2025

ALMATY — Kazakhstan and the United States reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership in the energy sector during a meeting between Kazakh Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov and...


Almaty’s FC Kairat to Face Inter Milan for UEFA Champions League Clash 

ALMATY – Kazakh football champion FC Kairat arrived in Milan, Italy,  on Nov. 3 ahead of its UEFA Champions League match against the Italian powerhouse Inter Milan. ...


Kazakhstan Achieves Record Agricultural Growth in 2025

ALMATY — Kazakhstan recorded a strong agricultural performance in 2025, harvesting 27.1 million tons of grain despite a reduction in wheat planting areas, Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov...