Kazakh Tennis Player Omarkhanov Triumphs at ITF M15
ALMATY — Kazakh 18-year-old rising tennis talent Amir Omarkhanov captured the first singles title of his professional career, winning the ITF M15 tournament in Monastir, Tunisia on Nov. 23. In a hard-fought final, Omarkhanov delivered a confident and mature performance to defeat Germany’s Max Schonhaus, ranked No. 824 in the ATP standings, with a score…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan to Supply Electricity to Kyrgyz Republic for Winter Water Conservation
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to supply electricity to the Kyrgyz Republic during the autumn-winter period to help the country reduce winter hydropower generation and restore water levels in the Toktogul reservoir. The decision was announced at a meeting of water and energy authorities on Nov. 22 in Almaty, chaired by Kazakh Energy…
Kazakhstan Launches High-Tech Geological Cluster in Zhezkazgan to Boost Exploration Capacity
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has launched its first world-class geological cluster in Zhezkazgan, the most technologically advanced facility of its kind in Central Asia, as the country’s mining and exploration sectors continue to grow. The cluster, built with cutting-edge technology found in only seven centers worldwide, consolidates all core processes of geological exploration on a single…
Kazakh Champion Golovkin Elected President of World Boxing Organization
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Olympic silver medalist Gennadiy Golovkin has been elected President of World Boxing at the organization’s congress in Rome on Nov. 23, marking a historic milestone for the sport. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Golovkin on his election, calling it a recognition of his outstanding achievements, reported the Akorda press service. “He is the…
Silk Way Star Crowns Mongolian Artist as Winner of Asian Vocal Project
ALMATY — Mongolia’s artist Michel Joseph was crowned the winner of the first Asian vocal project, Silk Way Star, during a spectacular grand finale held in Astana on Nov. 22, marking a milestone moment for the region’s newest international music competition. The final featured performers from Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan, each presenting…
Invisible Heroes of Stage: Powering Magic Behind Astana Opera
ALMATY – Before the artists step onto the stage and the audience is taken into music and drama, the theater itself comes to life. Long before the curtain rises, Astana Opera hums with a carefully coordinated process that makes magic exist. Those are the invisible characters who make beauty shine. While the audience applauds the…
Astana’s Blend of Modernity and Heritage Featured in UK Travel Magazine
ALMATY – An expansive feature on Astana, describing the Kazakh capital as a dynamic hub of creativity and modern design, and naming world-renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen one of the country’s strongest draws for international visitors, was published in a major British travel magazine, Wanderlust. The article showcases the city’s striking architecture, innovative urban planning,…
Kazakhstan Strengthens Eurasian Transit Role as Two Terminals Earn UN Dry Port Status
ALMATY – Two Kazakh logistics hubs, Dostyk Trans Terminal and the Global City Trade and Logistics Complex, have been added to the list of dry ports under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). The decision was adopted at the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Dry…
Kazakhstan Emerges as Key Market for Georgian Products Amid Record Trade Growth
ALMATY – Kazakhstan became the second-largest importer of Georgian goods, strengthening its position among Georgia’s key trading partners, as Kazakhstan imported $743.8 million worth of Georgian products in the January-October 2025 period, marking a 4.1% increase compared with the same period in 2024. According to the latest data from the Georgian National Statistics Office, published…
Kazakhstan Shows Strong Gains in Child Well-Being Index and Birth Registration
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has joined the rank of countries with the world’s highest rates of birth registration and consistently strong indicators of child well-being, as children make up 34% of the country’s population, and their number continues to grow, according to national data and recent UNICEF reporting. International experts say it reflects the long-term orientation…
Kazakhstan Boosts Agricultural Output by 5.4% as Exports Reach $4.7 Billion
ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s agricultural output grew to 8.1 trillion tenge (approximately US$15.39 billion) in the January-October 2025 period, marking a 5.4% increase, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was told during a meeting with Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov on Nov. 19. According to Saparov, food production also rose by 9%, reaching 3.1 trillion tenge (US$5.97 billion), while agricultural…
Astana to Host FC Kairat’s UEFA Champions League Matches Against Olympiacos and Brugge
ALMATY – Kairat football club will play its upcoming UEFA Champions League home matches against FC Olympiacos on Dec. 9 and FC Brugge on Jan. 20 at Astana Arena, after UEFA agreed to relocate both fixtures due to severe winter conditions in Almaty. According to the official information, holding matches at Almaty’s Central Stadium during…
Kazakh Teen Engineer Designs Robot That Solves Rubik’s Cube in 60 Seconds
ALMATY — Shakhnazar Kamalov, a seventh-grade student from Astana, has built a smart robot capable of cracking a Rubik’s Cube in just 60 seconds, signaling the rising technical prowess of Kazakhstan’s young digital generation. The project was built using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kit, with the primary objective of assembling the cube quickly and accurately,…
Kazakhstan Rises 12 Spots in Global Mobile Internet Speed Ranking
ALMATY — Kazakhstan jumped 12 spots in the latest Speedtest Global Index, ranking 45th worldwide for mobile internet speeds between August and October, a notable rise compared to the same period last year. The results are updated mid-month and reflect performance over the previous three months. Analysts evaluated the average mobile and fixed broadband speeds…
Kyrgyz Republic’s Economy Shows Balanced Growth Across Sectors
ALMATY — The Kyrgyz Republic’s economy continued its steady growth in 2025, with the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) reaching 1.427 trillion soms (US$16.32 billion) since January. The report, released on Nov. 14 by the Kyrgyz National Statistical Committee, highlighted three main drivers of economic expansion such as goods production, the services sector, and tax revenues.…
Kazakhstan, Estonia Secure $517 Million in Deals at Business Forum
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and Estonia signed 11 commercial agreements worth more than $517 million during a Kazakh-Estonian business forum in Astana on Nov. 18. During the forum, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Estonian President Alar Karis, who is on a state visit to the country, outlined new opportunities for bilateral cooperation. Karis arrived on a state…
Kazakhstan Expands Global Rare-Earth Exploration with New Projects in Rwanda and Afghanistan
ALMATY — Kazakhstan is intensifying its global search for strategic minerals as the national mining company Tau-Ken Samruk launches geological exploration for rare and rare-earth metals in Rwanda and Afghanistan, Samruk Kazyna Chairman Nurlan Zhakupov said on Nov. 17. Zhakupov emphasized that Tau-Ken Samruk is pursuing targeted cooperation in both jurisdictions, aiming to strengthen Kazakhstan’s…
Kazakhstan, South Korea Discuss Plans to Expand Strategic Partnership in 2026
ALMATY — Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with Special Envoy of the Korean Foreign Minister Baik Joo Hyeon on Nov. 17 in Astana to discuss the next stage of bilateral cooperation as the two countries prepare for a series of high-level engagements in 2026. During the meeting, the sides reviewed current priorities of Kazakh–Korean…
Kazakhstan Rallies Behind Kazakh Champion Golovkin Ahead of World Boxing Presidential Vote
ALMATY — A nationwide wave of online support has emerged in Kazakhstan as sports fans, athletes, and coaches rally behind Olympic silver medalist, Chair of the World Boxing Olympic Committee and President of the Kazakh National Olympic Committee (NOC) Gennadiy Golovkin ahead of the upcoming election for the presidency of World Boxing, scheduled for Nov.…
Tokayev Sets New Agricultural Targets as Sector Reaches Record Output
ALMATY – Kazakhstan harvested a record 27 million tons of grain in 2025 and increased agricultural investment by more than 20%, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at the second National Forum of Agricultural Workers in Astana on Nov. 14. Tokayev emphasized the strategic importance of agriculture, highlighting that the forum has become a nationwide event with…
Kazakhstan’s Oil Exports Remain Unaffected After Drone Attack on Novorossiysk Terminal
ALMATY – Kazakh Ministry of Energy confirmed that the country’s oil shipments continue uninterrupted, following a Nov. 14 incident at Russia’s Novorossiysk port, where the Sheskharis oil transshipment complex sustained damage. “As of now, the receipt and transportation of Kazakh oil via the Atyrau–Samara and Aktau–Makhachkala systems are operating normally, without restrictions,” wrote Assel Serikpaeva,…
Kazakhstan Performs First Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery in Central Asia
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has successfully conducted its first robot-assisted heart surgery, marking a historic milestone for the country and Central Asia. The procedure took place at the Medical Center Hospital of the President’s Affairs Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MCUDP) in Astana on Nov. 13. The surgery was performed by cardiac surgeons from MCUDP…
Kazakhstan Strengthens Role as Eurasian Transport Hub, Explores Space Cooperation
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a central link between Europe and Asia, strengthening logistics networks along the Middle Corridor and exploring new frontiers in space cooperation. It was highlighted at the Nov. 12 Berlin Eurasian Club meeting in Brussels, Belgium. In his opening remarks, Kazakh Ambassador to Germany Nurlan Onzhanov emphasized that Kazakhstan’s…
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic to Strengthen Economic and Cultural Ties
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic further advanced their strategic partnership during the 13th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council, held in Astana on Nov. 13, as Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev, who visited the capital on a working trip. The…
Kazakhstan’s Financial Sector Enters AI Era, Says National Bank Governor
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has been positioning itself as a regional leader in digital finance and artificial intelligence, as leading policymakers, regulators, and fintech innovators gathered in Almaty for the Central Asia Fintech Summit 2025 on Nov. 13–14 to discuss the innovative vision of the financial sector. The mission of the summit is to provide a…
