Kazakh Artists Join Global Creative Exchange Through British Council Grant Program
ALMATY – Five Kazakh artists and organizations have been selected to receive the British Council’s 2025 Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants, joining 127 global projects aimed at fostering creative collaboration between the United Kingdom and international partners. The announcement was made on Oct. 28, underlining that selected Kazakh projects span diverse artistic disciplines from participatory…
US Special Envoy and Deputy Secretary of State Arrive to Kazakhstan
ALMATY — The United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a series of meetings in Almaty on Oct. 28 to discuss ways to expand trade, investment, and regional cooperation between Kazakhstan and the U.S. According to the U.S. Department of State, the visit…
Kazakh and Chinese FMs Eye New Horizons in Trade, Energy, and Connectivity
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and China reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic partnership and outlined new steps to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and cultural exchange during an Oct. 28 meeting between Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. The meeting, held as part of Kosherbayev’s official visit to…
From Inspiration to Action: Finding Ourselves in the Global Mission
As I sat in the audience at a roundtable on Oct. 24 in Almaty, titled UN Day – 80th Anniversary of the UN, I found myself quietly amazed. The hall was filled with people from different backgrounds, fields, and generations, all united. As the speakers shared their reflections, one phrase in particular stayed with me. …
Kazakh Filmmaker to Direct Jackie Chan’s Blockbuster ‘Armor of God: Ultimatum’
ALMATY — Kazakh filmmaker and stunt coordinator Robert Kun has been officially named director and action choreographer for Jackie Chan’s new global project, “Armor of God: Ultimatum.” Salem Entertainment announced on Oct. 21 that Jackie Chan has personally approved Kun for the role. The film marks the fourth installment of the iconic “Armor of God”…
From Peace to Progress: Kazakhstan’s Voice at the UN’s 80th Anniversary
ALMATY — A roundtable dedicated to the United Nations (UN) Day and the 80th anniversary of the organization was held on Oct. 24 in Almaty, bringing together representatives of the diplomatic corps, agencies, academia, and youth organizations. During the event, participants addressed key international issues that align with the UN’s mission and anniversary theme, reflecting…
Kazakhstan Strengthens Role as Central Asia’s Leading Sunflower Oil Supplier
ALMATY — Kazakh National Association of Oilseed Processors (NAOPK) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Uzbekistan’s Fayz Oil Imports to strengthen regional trade in oil and fat products at an Oct. 22 business meeting in Tashkent. Under the agreement, Fayz Oil Imports plans to purchase $60 million worth of oil and fat products from Kazakh…
Kazakhstan Showcases Investment Potential to International Investors in London
ALMATY — Kazakhstan presented its investment potential, economic strategy, and vision for sustainable growth at the “Kazakhstan – Diplomacy & Trade: Middle Power Countries” panel session during the Future Resilience Forum 2025, held on Oct. 20–21 in London. The event served as a key platform for engaging global investors, policymakers, and business leaders in dialogue…
Excess Liquidity Drives Inflation in Kazakhstan, Says National Bank Governor
ALMATY — Rising prices in Kazakhstan are primarily driven by excessive liquidity in the economy, said the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Governor Timur Suleimenov on the sidelines of an Oct. 22 Mazhilis (lower house of Parliament) plenary meeting. According to Suleimenov, the surge in money supply stems from two major sources — large-scale fiscal…
Kazakhstan Drives Industrial Modernization With 190 New Projects
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is accelerating efforts to diversify its economy and strengthen industrial competitiveness, with particular emphasis on high-value manufacturing and deep-processing projects, following an Oct. 23 progress review of the implementation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s directives. According to the Ministry of Industry and Construction, investments in the manufacturing sector grew by 34.3% between January…
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 to discuss the Kazakh-Russian strategic partnership. During the talks, the two foreign ministers also exchanged views on pressing international and regional topics, reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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 the development of the domestic automotive industry. Tokayev described the launch as a milestone in the country’s machine-building sector, reported the Akorda press service. “Today’s event is a…
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 bilateral trade and strengthen energy and transport links across the Caspian region. Speaking after the Supreme Interstate Council meeting in Astana, the leaders said the partnership now aims…
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 between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan on Oct. 21 in Astana. The meeting’s agenda covered cooperation in transport, logistics, digitalization, the energy sector, and cultural and humanitarian exchange, reported the…
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 of feeling, music, and dance. Inspired by the ancient Azerbaijani legend of the Shirvan carpet, the ballet invites audiences into a world where ornament becomes a chronicle of…
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 arrived in Kazakhstan for a state visit on Oct. 21. “Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are not only friendly states but also brotherly nations. Developing comprehensive cooperation with your country…
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 Development statement. Kazakhstan launched alem.cloud, the region’s largest national supercomputing center. The facility serves as a technological backbone for the country’s growing AI ecosystem, reported Kazinform news agency…
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 inside buildings, officials announced at an Oct. 21 government meeting on digital infrastructure chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. The officials discussed VoWiFi technology that enables users to…
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 within the next three years. The announcement was made during an Oct. 21 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, who emphasized that digital infrastructure forms the…
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 the index methodology, higher scores and rankings reflect more severe traffic congestion. The traffic index is a composite indicator that takes into account travel time, dissatisfaction with commuting,…
Almaty to Host Powerexpo 2025, Showcasing Kazakhstan’s Expanding Energy Future
ALMATY — Almaty will host Powerexpo 2025, an international exhibition dedicated to energy, electrical engineering, and power technology, on Oct. 21–23 at the Atakent Exhibition Center. The event will gather 232 companies from 17 countries, reflecting growing international interest in Kazakhstan’s rapidly developing energy sector. The exhibition, which has grown by 24% compared to last…
Global Mind: How Modern Youth Redefines Beauty of Life
When I was younger, the world felt enormous, distant, glittering, and separated by borders that existed as much in my imagination as they did on any map. Back then, traveling abroad or studying in another country felt like an impossible dream, the kind reserved for someone luckier, richer, or braver. But as I grew older,…
Nine Young Steppe Eagles From Kazakhstan Begin First Migration Journey
ALMATY — Nine young steppe eagles tagged with GPS trackers in Kazakhstan have begun their first migration to wintering grounds, marking an international effort to study and protect one of the region’s most iconic birds of prey. In the summer of 2025, experts from the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) equipped…
Kazakhstan Presents Unique Yurt to TURKSOY Headquarters in Ankara
ALMATY — A delegation from Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region has presented a unique cultural symbol, a seven-winged Kazakh yurt, to the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY). The ceremony held at the organization’s headquarters on Oct. 16 in Ankara, celebrated the strengthening of cultural cooperation and brotherly ties among Turkic nations, the Mangystau region governor’s office…
Mammoth Bones Dating Back 40,000 Years Found in Akmola Region
ALMATY – The fossils of a woolly mammoth estimated to have lived between 40,000 and 15,000 years ago have been discovered near the Novobratskoye village in the Bulandy district of the Akmola region. The discovery, made on the bank of the Konyr River, includes a lower jaw and limb bones believed to have belonged to…
