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 report by QS Quacquarelli Symonds released on Nov. 4. The 2026 ranking is the largest in the history of the QS Asia University Rankings, featuring 1,529 higher education…
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 U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Chair of the Council on Energy Dominance Doug Burgum on the sidelines of the ADIPEC 2025 International Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi…
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. The game will take place on Nov. 5 at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza Stadium and it will be broadcast in Kazakhstan at 1 a.m. on Nov. 6, reported…
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 said at a government meeting on Nov. 4. Saparov highlighted that the agricultural season demonstrated steady growth across the sector, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. “This year…
Almaty Airport to Become Major International Aviation Hub in Central Asia
ALMATY – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed progress on the Almaty International Airport development project at a Nov. 3 meeting, as part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to establish a major international aviation hub. During the meeting, TAV Airports Holding CEO Serkan Kaptan and Almaty International Airport President Göker Köse presented updates on the…
Kazakhstan’s Banking Sector Shows Robust Performance, Reinforcing Investor Confidence
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s banking sector continues to demonstrate solid performance with total net profit reaching 2.1 trillion tenge (approximately US$3.9 billion) for the January-September 2025 period, according to data from the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market. This represents a 10.6% increase compared to the same period last year, reflecting stable profitability…
DBK Launches $1 Billion Program to Boost Rare Earth and Critical Materials Sector
ALMATY – The Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK), a subsidiary of Baiterek Holding, has announced the launch of a $1 billion financing program to support projects in the extraction and processing of rare and critical materials. The program, designed for the period 2025–2030, aims to accelerate the country’s industrial diversification and strengthen Kazakhstan’s position in…
UNESCO Declares World Turkic Language Family Day in December
ALMATY – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially designated Dec.15 as World Turkic Language Family Day, marking a major recognition of the shared linguistic and cultural heritage among Turkic nations. The decision was adopted on Nov. 3 during UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from Oct. 30 to…
KazMunayGas Boosts Oil Output by 10%, Increases Gas Production
ALMATY – KazMunayGas (KMG), Kazakh national oil and gas company, announced its production results for the first nine months of 2025 on Oct. 30, showing a notable increase in output driven by the expansion of major projects and higher refining volumes. According to the company’s report, oil and condensate production rose by 10%, reaching 19.84…
Kazakhstan’s Restaurant Sector Shows Growth Amid New Openings
ALMATY — The Kazakh Bureau of National Statistics report shows that the country’s restaurant industry is expanding, with 55 new restaurants opening in the January-September 2025 period, the highest figure in seven years. The number of new establishments has doubled, increasing 1.8 times, marking the sharpest growth since 2018. The total number of newly introduced…
Kazakhstan Advances Digital Inclusion with AI Training for Rehabilitated Youth
ALMATY — As Kazakhstan continues to advance its digital transformation across education, creative industries, and social inclusion, new initiatives are ensuring that no one is left behind, including youth who were formerly incarcerated On Oct. 30, a training seminar, titled Ideas Come Alive Through Artificial Intelligence, introduced participants to the creative and practical applications of…
Kazakhstan Calls for Stronger Global Cultural Partnerships at UNESCO General Conference
ALMATY — Kazakh State Counselor and Chairman of the National Commission for UNESCO and Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Erlan Karin presented President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s new modernization initiatives on Oct. 31 at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Karin outlined Kazakhstan’s vision for advancing global cooperation…
Tokayev: Kazakhstan Triples Education Funding, Expands Global AI Cooperation
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has tripled its investment in education and science and will continue strengthening the role of artificial intelligence through global academic cooperation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at the International Forum of Strategic Partners Kazakhstan – The Land of Academic Knowledge on Oct. 31 in Astana, reported Akorda. Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan views education…
Astana’s Investments Surge 42% Amid Strong Private Sector Growth
ALMATY — Astana attracted 1.2 trillion tenge (approximately US$2.4 billion) in investments over the first seven months of 2025, maintaining its position as the country’s leader in investment growth. Real investment growth reached 42%, while private investments rose by 25.4% to 780 billion tenge (US$1.56 billion), reported the city administration press service on Oct. 30. …
Kazakhstan to Open Branch of India’s Top Forensic Sciences University
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and India have signed an agreement to establish a branch of India’s National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Astana on Oct. 29, marking a major step in developing education and research in forensic science, cybersecurity, and criminal investigation. The document was signed following a trilateral meeting at the Academy of Management of…
Central Asia and Caucasus Outpace Growth Forecasts Despite Inflation Risks
ALMATY – Economic growth in Central Asia and the Caucasus (CCA) exceeded expectations in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand, remittance inflows, and higher hydrocarbon exports. This was highlighted at the plenary session, titled Navigating Uncertainty: What’s Next for the CCA Region, organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Almaty on Oct. 30. The…
Kazakhstan, Italy Ink Cultural Cooperation Deal to Set Up Restoration Center
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding on Oct. 7 in Astana to create a restoration center at the National Museum of Kazakhstan and to advance bilateral collaboration in the preservation of cultural heritage. The document was signed by Director of the Central Institute of Restoration (ICR) Luigi Oliva and Deputy Director…
Kazakh Ballet Star Adamzhan to Perform at ‘Roberto Bolle and Friends’ Gala in Dubai
ALMATY – Kazakh principal dancer Bakhtiyar Adamzhan will perform at the prestigious “Roberto Bolle and Friends” gala at Dubai Opera on Nov. 6, reported Astana Opera’s press service. According to Astana Opera, Dubai audiences are already familiar with his artistry, as during tours to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2023 and 2024, Adamzhan received…
ADB and Green Climate Fund Launch $3.5B Regional Program to Tackle Glacial Melt Impacts
ALMATY — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million for Glaciers to Farms program, a flagship adaptation initiative led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen water and agricultural resilience in glacier-dependent communities across Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan. The program will mobilize an additional $3.25 billion in ADB investments…
Kazakh Champion Golovkin Nominated for World Boxing Presidency
ALMATY — Olympic silver medalist, Chair of the World Boxing Olympic Committee, and President of Kazakh National Olympic Committee Gennadiy Golovkin has been officially named among the candidates for the presidency of the World Boxing Federation. The election of the new president will take place on Nov. 23 in Rome during the World Boxing Congress,…
Kazakhstan, US Review Strategic Ties and Regional Agenda to Bolster Cooperation
ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on Oct. 29 with the United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and First Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss the prospects for strengthening Kazakhstan–U.S. cooperation ahead of the upcoming C5+1 Leaders’ Summit in Washington. The discussions focused on deepening the expanded strategic…
Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Advance Industrial Cooperation, Plan New Transit Corridor
ALMATY — The third Kazakhstan–Afghanistan Business Forum and Afghan Goods Exhibition opened in Shymkent on Oct. 28, bringing together more than 180 Afghan entrepreneurs and representatives from both governments to expand trade, industrial cooperation, and humanitarian partnership. The event was attended by Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin and Afghanistan’s…
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…
