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ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov proposed that the EAEU countries collaborate to advance artificial intelligence through the Alem.ai International Center, which will open in Astana this year, аt the Digital Almaty 2025 forum on Jan. 31. Bektenov emphasized AI’s potential to drive global economic growth, predicting it could add $20 trillion to the…

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov hosted a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on Jan. 30 in Almaty. Officials from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member countries discussed economic cooperation and integration. During the meeting, the officials emphasized the importance of joint projects, technological innovations, and the advancement of the union’s economic growth,…

ASTANA – Astana Hub, the largest tech park in Central Asia, has wrapped up 2024 by showing remarkable growth across all key metrics. Over the past year, tech park residents have attracted more than $177 million in investments, increased tech service exports to $481.5 million, and achieved a total revenue of $1.3 billion. The creation…

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with the European Union Ambassador to Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić on Jan. 27 to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership. According to the Foreign Ministry’s press service, the officials focused on enhancing cooperation as well as advancing preparations for EU visa regime negotiations. Nurtleu noted…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s tennis player Elena Rybakina has climbed back to the fifth spot in the WTA rankings, while Yulia Putintseva has made a remarkable leap into the top 20 for the first time in her career.  In the latest rankings, Rybakina remains the highest-ranked player from Kazakhstan. Other Kazakh players include Zarina Diyas at…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has seen a significant rise in cashless transactions, with their share exceeding 85% in 2024, according to the National Bank’s annual report on the development of the national digital financial infrastructure published on Jan. 27.   The number of active payment cards also grew by 8%, reaching 39.3 million in January-June last year.…

ASTANA — Two more foreign nationals have been granted the Neo Nomad Visa, which allows them to live and work remotely in Kazakhstan. One is a resident of South Korea, and the other is a citizen of Singapore. Additionally, a U.S. citizen is currently under consideration for the visa, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism…

ASTANA – The Astana Hub, Kazakhstan’s international technology park, was awarded the Top Startup Ecosystem in Central Asia by StartupBlink, solidifying its global presence and securing a spot among the top 75 startup ecosystems worldwide. The first and latest edition of the Startup Ecosystem Awards took place on Jan. 28, celebrating the achievements of ecosystems…

ASTANA – A military cooperation plan for 2025 was signed between Kazakhstan and Türkiye during a visit of a Kazakh delegation led by Colonel Olzhas Khussainov, head of the International Cooperation Department of the Defense Ministry, to Ankara. The agreement was signed by Khussainov and Turkish Brigadier General Çatal Erdoğan, reported the Kazakh Defense Ministry…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported the seizure of over 1,000 firearms and non-lethal weapons over the past two years, including 130 taken during the January 2022 unrest. Since the start of 2025, authorities have confiscated 20 firearms and non-lethal weapons have been seized during operational search activities, including four stolen during…

ASTANA – Almaty court delivered its final verdict on Jan. 27 in the case of the January 2022 unrest, sentencing 45 defendants involved in the violent protests, reported Kazinform. Among those sentenced were Arman Zhumageldiev, known as Dikyi (Wild) Arman, given 20 years in prison, and former Almaty maslikhat (local representative body) deputy Kairat Kudaibergen,…

ASTANA – The Astana-Almaty route train has become the first in Kazakhstan to offer passengers internet access as part of a new pilot project. The service, powered by Eutelsat-OneWeb low-orbit satellite technology, allows passengers to make video calls, stream videos, and browse the web during the 17-hour journey. It is planned to expand to other…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Congress of Historians convened on Jan. 25 with 300 representatives from the scientific community, including historians, researchers, and public figures. State Counselor Erlan Karin highlighted the forum’s significance for advancing Kazakhstan’s historical research, emphasizing the need for a broader understanding of the nation’s history in light of new archaeological discoveries and…

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov on Jan. 24 to review the implementation of monetary policy in 2024 and discuss plans for this year. The meeting covered key economic indicators, including inflation, financial stability, and the performance of Kazakhstan’s National Fund, gold reserves, and pension assets, highlighting strong…

ASTANA — Almaty will host the fifth EU-Central Asia Civil Society Forum, which will take place from Jan. 28 to 30. The forum will focus on digital transformation, climate change, and empowerment. The forum is a key component of the EU Civil Society Facility project funded by the European Union and implemented by the United…

ASTANA – Second-year Kazakhstan Maritime Academy (KMA) cadets of the Kazakh-British Technical University crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the Dutch sailing vessel Eendracht, covering nearly 5,910 kilometers.  “The journey on board the sailing vessel became a significant part of the educational process and was made possible thanks to the partnership of KMA with STC Group,”…

ASTANA – China’s Yesil Technology Company will launch industrial unmanned drone manufacturing in Kazakhstan with the cooperation of the Kazakh Invest national company. The Kazakh Invest press service reported on Jan. 15 that the project involves building a 50,000-square-meter industrial and research facility in the Almaty Region. The facility will include a battery manufacturing workshop,…

ASTANA – On the margins of the 48th session of the Working Group of the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review, Kazakhstan’s delegation informed the international human rights community about the country’s democratic transformation with an emphasis on political and social reforms on Jan. 22 in Geneva. Representatives of 40 UN member states and…

ASTANA – For the first time in 40 years, Kazakhstan is presenting a national pavilion at one of the world’s largest international education exhibitions – the British Educational Training and Technology Show, also known as the Bett Show, which is taking place on Jan. 22-24 in London. According to the Kazakh Ministry of Science and…

ASTANA – Only 32.1% of Kazakhstan’s population is engaging in healthy aging practices, according to the Active Longevity Index (ALI) for 2023, reported by the Kazakh Bureau of National Statistics on Jan. 20.  The index reveals that men scored slightly higher at 32.9%, while women stood at 31.5%, leaving 67.9% of the population underutilizing their…

ASTANA – For the first time, Kazakhstan’s six leading universities will demonstrate their achievements in priority specialties at the British Educational Training and Technology Show (Bett Show), which will take place on Jan. 22-24 in London. According to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, participants include the Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Al-Farabi Kazakh National…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan exported IT services worth $471 million in January-September last year, 26% more compared to the same period in 2023, said Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev during a Jan. 21 government meeting. According to the ministry’s forecasts, IT services exports could reach $700 million in 2024. The Astana…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to host 12 major national and international events this year within the Year of Vocational Professions, said Deputy Minister of Education Yedil Ospan during a Jan. 20 meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tamara Duissenova. According to Ospan, the first of them will be held in February in Astana. The…

ASTANA—The Taza (Clean) Kazakhstan environmental campaign, initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has involved nearly 6.2 million people since 2019. These people collected 1.1 million tons of waste and planted approximately 1.6 million trees, said Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nyssanbayev at a Jan. 21 government meeting. During the period of its implementation, participants…

ASTANA – Winter’s fairytale, picturesque mountains, the snow-covered trees, rapid speeds, and the snow shining on the sun. What could be better than feeling the freedom that comes with skiing, snowboarding or skating?  Kazakhstan’s winter resorts offer modern facilities and infrastructure at comparably lower prices than popular foreign ski locations.  Recently, travel guide publisher Lonely…