Kazakh, Hungarian Presidents Outline Key Areas to Boost Multilateral Cooperation
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok highlighted priority areas to strengthen multilateral cooperation between their nations during a Nov. 20 meeting in Budapest. Held in the format of a working lunch, the meeting covered a wide range of topics related to the Kazakh-Hungarian strategic partnership. Tokayev noted that…
Quryltay-2024 Brings Together Ethnic Kazakhs From Southeast, East Asia in Kuala Lumpur
ASTANA – Kuala Lumpur hosted the inaugural Quryltay-2024 (Congress in Kazakh) conference on Nov. 18, bringing together ethnic Kazakhs from Southeast and East Asia. According to Kazinform, the event, organized by the Kazakh diaspora in Malaysia under the auspices of the Otandastar Foundation and with the support of the Kazakh Embassy in Malaysia, became an…
Kazakhstan’s Oil Transportation Volume Reaches 57.8 Million Tons in 10 Months
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s major oil pipeline system transported 57.8 million tons of oil between January and October. Domestic refineries received more than 26% of the transported oil, or 15.1 million tons. Approximately 46.3 million tons of oil were transported via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium pipeline, reported the Energy Ministry on Nov. 20. The volume of…
Kazakh Government Allocates Returned Assets to Complete Construction of Ridder Hospital
ASTANA – The Kazakh government allocated 28.2 billion tenge ($57 million) from recovered illegally acquired assets to complete the construction of a hospital complex initiated in 2021 in the East Kazakhstan Region’s Ridder town. “A multidisciplinary hospital complex with a 200-bed hospital and a polyclinic for 500 visits per shift cost 34.8 billion tenge (US$70.4…
Neo Nomad Visa: New Prospects for Digital Nomads
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa, introduced on Nov. 1, provides new prospects for digital nomads. This new visa, classified as category B12-1, allows remote workers worldwide to spend up to one year living and working in Kazakhstan. To qualify for the Neo Nomad Visa, applicants must provide bank statements from the past six months…
Kazakhstan Steps Up Efforts to Advance Science & Technology
ASTANA – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov convened a meeting of the High Science and Technology Commission to discuss the development of science and technology and their contribution to the Kazakh economy. During the meeting, executives from leading research institutes, universities, large industrial enterprises and specialized ministries discussed the scientific and technical work plan…
Kazakhstan, Serbia Expand Partnership With Focus on Investment, Trade & Agriculture
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić identified priority areas for cooperation, including investment, industry, mining, agriculture, healthcare, innovations, and new technologies at a Nov. 19 press briefing in Belgrade, Akorda reported. Kazakhstan and Serbia plan to launch joint projects in manufacturing, transport and logistics, green energy, and the military-industrial complex.…
President Tokayev Pays State Visit to Hungary
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Hungary on a state visit on Nov. 19. Upon arrival, President Tokayev and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán attended the football match between the national teams of Hungary and Germany in the UEFA Nations League, which took place at the Puskás Aréna Park. During the…
Petroglyph Nature Park at Almaty’s Botanical Garden Depicts Kazakh History
ASTANA – The Arkalan Petroglyph Nature Park has opened in the main Botanical Garden of Almaty. The Petroglyph Nature Park is a joint project of the Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction and the Petroglyph Hunters Public Foundation. The author’s interpretation of Turkic petroglyphs and steles includes a variety of steppe flora that recreates the ecosystem…
National Bank’s Digital Tenge Gains Popularity Among Consumers
ASTANA – The turnover of transactions in digital tenge will exceed 200 billion (US$401.1 million) by the end of the year, said Binur Zhalenov, chief digital officer and advisor to the National Bank chair at the Nov. 15 Financial Congress. Zhalenov said that the digital tenge platform helps to ensure transparent government spending, reduce costs,…
Start-Up Developed by Kazakh Innovator Wins Award at EIBF Champion of Champions Contest
ASTANA – The FilTerra project, developed by Niyaz Kanayev, a 23-year-old Kazakh innovator and the University of Bath student, and Tim Girling, received a runner-up award in the Engineers in Business Fellowship (EIBF) Champion of Champions grand final, which took place on Nov. 8 at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. Kanayev became the…
Young Chinese Researchers Study at Almaty-Based Satbayev University
ASTANA – Five PhD students from China are doing research at the Satbayev University’s Mining and Metallurgical Institute, named after O.A. Baikonurov, on innovative technologies and new inorganic materials educational programs. Young scientists at the chemical processes and industrial ecology department study innovative materials for wastewater treatment, develop nano- and composite materials and introduce modern…
Returned Assets Fund Kindergarten for Aktobe Special Needs Children
ASTANA – The Kazakh government allocated 7.8 billion tenge ($15.6 million) from recovered illegally acquired assets to finance the construction of a kindergarten for children with special needs in Aktobe. With the launch of the kindergarten, 300 children will get education and correctional services. The institution will include everything needed for children’s comfort, growth, and…
Kazakhstan Joins Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy by 2050 at COP29
ASTANA – Kazakhstan, along with five other countries, joined the declaration to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050 at COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on Nov. 13 in Baku. This brings the overall number of nations endorsing the declaration to 31. “Kazakhstan’s accession to the declaration on tripling nuclear energy by 2050 is our…
Kazakhstan Secures Prestigious Aviation Award in US
ASTANA – KazAeroNavigatsia, a leading provider of air navigation services in Kazakhstan, was presented the David J. Hurley Memorial Award for Aviation Traffic Management award during the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) 2024 conference, held on Nov. 5-7 in Washington. The ATCA awards program covers three categories: air traffic control, industry and small business, as…
Kazakh, French Chefs Offer Gourmet Dinner at Michelin-Starred Kitchen in Paris
ASTANA – Renowned chef from Kazakhstan Artyom Kantsev presented dishes at Paris’s Frédéric Simonin restaurant, boasting a Michelin star and the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France, during a Nov. 12 four-hands dinner with Simonin. Kantsev offered a distinctive culinary experience and a fresh perspective on Kazakh cuisine by combining contemporary technology, trends, and Kazakh…
Kazakhstan Expands Its Global Share in Rare Earth Metals Production
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making efforts to expand its share in the global production of rare and rare earth metals. The government meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on Nov. 13 discussed the industry’s development to enhance Kazakhstan’s position in the global market, attract technology and finance, and increase its involvement in the…
Kazakh President Proposes Key Actions to Tackle Climate Change at COP29 in Baku
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted critical efforts to tackle climate change at a Nov. 12 World Leaders Climate Action Summit, held as part of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku. During his speech, Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the global climate agenda…
Kazakh, Canadian Partners Discuss Transport & Logistics Cooperation in Ottawa
ASTANA – Canadian business leaders expressed interest in implementing joint transport and logistics projects in Kazakhstan during a Nov. 6 expert roundtable discussion in Ottawa. The meeting attendees discussed Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics potential and the country’s role in the international transport system, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press service. During the event, Ambassador of Kazakhstan…
KazAID, JICA Conduct Seminar on Kaizen Philosophy for Uzbek Entrepreneurs
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a free two-day seminar on Kaizen Japanese business philosophy on Nov. 11-12 in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Kaizen is one of the key management concepts in Japan, based on continuous improvement of all production processes. Key elements of kaizen include teamwork, personal…
Kazakh Officials Discuss Global Investment Trends During OECD Week in Paris
ASTANA – Kazakhstan was represented by Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, and Alida Tuyebekova, Director of the Investment Facilitation Department at Kazakh Invest, at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Investment Week held from Nov. 5-7 in Paris, where participants explored new approaches to global investment…
Kazakhstan Boosts Trade and Investment at Shanghai Expo
ASTANA – Kazakhstan signed contracts worth $120 million to supply meat and fat-and-oil products, dry camel milk, juices and marmalade during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) held from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai. Last year, the amount of contracts concluded at the exhibition exceeded $81 million, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Trade…
Kazakhstan Introduces Simplified Visa Rules for Foreign Specialists
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is introducing updated visa regulations to create favorable conditions for business immigrants, skilled professionals, and travelers starting from Nov. 18. The new measures include a B9 Visa for representatives of sought-after professions, allowing further residence permit registration. Digital Nomad Visa – a single-entry electronic or multiple-entry paper visa for IT specialists, allowing…
Kazakh FM Nurtleu Calls for Peace Proposals at Arab & Islamic Summit
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu urged to develop concrete proposals for the prompt resolution of ongoing conflicts at an Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit focused on resolving the Palestinian issue and stabilizing the situation in Lebanon on Nov. 11 in Riyadh. During the event, representatives of the member states…
Kazakh President Meets With Int’l Partners to Discuss Cooperation Plans
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held meetings with the leaders of international organizations and companies on the sidelines of the 36th plenary meeting of the Foreign Investors’ Council on Oct. 31. During the talks with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso, the parties discussed the prospects for…
