Kazakh, Russian Foreign Ministers Meet Ahead of Tokayev’s Moscow Visit

ALMATY — Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev paid an official visit to Russia on Oct. 22 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov...


EDB: Modern Warehouses to Power Central Asia’s Trade Future

ASTANA — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has unveiled its strategic vision for advancing warehousing infrastructure across Central Asia and initiated the creation of the Central Asia...


Air Astana Set to Launch Direct Tokyo–Almaty Flight in 2026

ASTANA — Air Astana prepares to launch a new direct flight between Tokyo and Almaty in March 2026. A high-level meeting between Japan’s largest tour operators and...


AIFC Recognized Among Global Leaders in Digital Asset Regulation by IOSCO

ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has been recognized as one of the world’s leading jurisdictions in implementing international standards for crypto and digital asset...


Kazakhstan, EU Deepen Strategic Cooperation on Connectivity, Green Energy, and Digital Transformation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issetov participated in the ministerial meeting on advancing connectivity between Central Asia, the Eastern Partnership, Türkiye, and the EU in...


Kazakhstan Draws Strong Demand for $1.5 Billion Eurobond at Record-Low Yield

ASTANA – The Kazakh Finance Ministry has placed $1.5 billion in sovereign Eurobonds on the international capital market with a five-year maturity, achieving the lowest yield in...


Kazakhstan Boosts Grain Exports by 14%, Driven by Strong Demand in Central Asia, Caucasus

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has exported 1.6 million tons of new-harvest grain between Sept. 1 and Oct. 19, showing a 14% increase compared to the same period last...


Kazakh Grain Becomes First Transit Cargo from Azerbaijan to Armenia

ASTANA – Kazakh grain has become the first cargo to transit from Azerbaijan to Armenia, marking a symbolic step in regional relations, said President of Azerbaijan Ilham...


16 Agreements Consolidate Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Partnership

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan solidified their economic partnership with 16 agreements signed at a business forum in Astana on Oct. 21, advancing cooperation in artificial intelligence,...


Almaty Honored for Tourism Innovation and Urban Transformation at Global Tourism Forum 2025

ASTANA – Almaty has earned the Special Recognition Award for Tourism Innovation and Urban Transformation at the World Tourism Awards 2025, held during the Global Tourism Forum...


IOM Chief Shares Latest Data on Mobility in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan now hosts over 550,000 international migrant workers, nearly 21,000 more than in January, said International Migration Organization (IOM) Chief of Mission Serhan Aktoprak as...


Finnish President Alexander Stubb to Pay Official Visit to Kazakhstan Next Week

ASTANA – At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Finland Alexander Stubb will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Oct. 28–29. During the visit,...


Kazakhstan Highlights Wildlife Recovery Efforts at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi

ASTANA — Kazakhstan joined more than 150 countries at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 9-15, where...


KIA Qazaqstan Launches First Full-Cycle Automobile Plant in Kostanai

ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inaugurated the KIA Qazaqstan automobile plant on Oct. 21 through an online conference, marking a major step in Kazakhstan’s industrial modernization and...


Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Pledge to Double Trade, Expand Energy Cooperation

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev announced a new phase of cooperation at a press briefing on Oct. 21, pledging to double...


Kazakhstan to Remain Central Asia’s Growth Leader in 2025, Says IMF

ASTANA — Kazakhstan to remain Central Asia’s fastest-growing economy in 2025, expanding by 5.9%, well above the global average of 3.2%, according to the International Monetary Fund’s...


Tokayev, Aliyev Sign Cooperation Agreements to Boost Ties in Transport and Digitalization 

ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic and allied relations during the second meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council...


Astana Ballet Theater Premieres ‘Two Carpets,’ Poetic Tale of Love and Memory

ALMATY – The Astana Ballet Theater hosted the premiere of the two-act ballet “Two Carpets” on Oct. 17-18 as a large-scale production woven from the finest threads...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan to Advance Regional Connectivity by Deepening Strategic Partnership 

ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the deep historical ties and mutual trust between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan during his meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who...


Kazakhstan Expands Artificial Intelligence Network 

ALMATY — Kazakhstan has made significant progress in developing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies over the past three years, according to the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital...


Kazakhstan to Launch Wi-Fi Calling in 2026, Replace 3G With 4G 

ALMATY — Kazakhstan is preparing for a mass rollout of VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi) technology in 2026, a move expected to eliminate areas with weak mobile coverage...


Kazakhstan to Ensure Nationwide Internet Access by 2027 

ALMATY — Kazakhstan is set to provide all its population with high-speed internet by 2027 as part of its ambitious drive to become a fully digital nation...


Kazakhstan Ranks 44th Globally in Traffic Congestion Index

ALMATY – Kazakhstan ranked 44th out of 89 countries in the Numbeo Global Traffic Index for January-June 2025, with an overall score of 136.3 points. According to...


Kazakhstan’s New Banking Rules: Innovation or More Oversight?

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is overhauling its three-decade-old banking law in a bid to future-proof its financial system for the digital era, moving beyond a 1995 framework drafted...


Astana Marks UN Day with Orchestra Concert, Blending Kazakh Classics and Global Soundtracks

ASTANA – A full house gathered inside the main hall of the Kuanyshbayev Kazakh State Drama Theater on Oct. 17 evening in Astana, as the United Nations...


ERG to Build $1.2 Billion Hydrogen-Ready HBI Plant in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a global metals and mining company, has signed a strategic contract with Primetals Technologies (Austria) and Midrex Technologies, Inc. (USA) to...


Kazakh State String Quartet Embarks on 2025 US Tour to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

ASTANA – The Kazakh State String Quartet, named after Gaziza Zhubanova, one of Central Asia’s most acclaimed chamber ensembles, will embark on a major concert tour across...


Seven Kazakh Boxers Top Inaugural World Boxing Federation Rankings

ASTANA – Seven members of Kazakhstan’s national boxing team have claimed the top spots in the World Boxing Federation’s first-ever global ranking of the best boxers. Leading...


Rybakina Captures 10th WTA Title as Kazakhstan Strengthens Global Tennis Standing

ASTANA – World No. 9 Elena Rybakina triumphed over Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova (WTA No. 10) in the final of the WTA 500 tournament in Ningbo, China, capturing...


Hungarian Expert Calls for Evidence-Driven Water Diplomacy at Astana Think Tank Forum

ASTANA – Marton Krasznai, scientific director of the Center for Central Asia Research at the Corvinus University of Budapest, highlighted water diplomacy as a strategic imperative for...