Turkistan Region Farmers Report Increased Wolf Attacks on Livestock
ALMATY – Turkistan Region’s Baidibek district has seen a surge in wolf attacks on livestock in recent months, causing significant losses for local farmers. Residents of the villages say the number of attacks has increased sharply since August. Farmers note that wolves have been targeting both small livestock and large animals. Despite reinforced night patrols…
Kazakhstan, Switzerland to Boost Investment and Trade Ties
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Vice President of Switzerland Guy Parmelin on Nov. 28, emphasizing the strong potential for expanding bilateral cooperation and describing the visit as an opportunity to give new momentum to the Kazakhstan–Switzerland partnership. Tokayev highlighted Switzerland’s role as one of Kazakhstan’s most important political and economic partners in…
Kazakh National Bank Keeps Base Rate at 18% Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
ALMATY – The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has decided to keep the base rate unchanged at 18%, citing updated macroeconomic forecasts and a continued balance of inflationary risks. Annual inflation eased slightly to 12.6% in October, but price pressures remain elevated across most components, reported the regulator’s press service…
Kazakhstan, Global Development Banks Outline New Priorities
ALMATY — Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of partnership with global development banks, said Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at a Nov. 27 meeting of the Coordination Council on Cooperation with International Financial Institutions (IFIs), calling their support essential for advancing structural reforms and accelerating economic growth. The session brought together senior representatives of the…
World Bank: Boosting Productivity Could Add Two Million Jobs and Raise GDP Across Europe and Central Asia
ALMATY — Strengthening productivity could accelerate economic growth and generate nearly two million new jobs across Europe and Central Asia, according to a new World Bank report released on Nov. 24. The study urges countries in the region to focus on using existing economic assets more efficiently and investing in the capabilities of their firms…
UNICEF: Kazakhstan Could Boost GDP by 14% Through Investments in Children
ALMATY — Kazakhstan could boost its GDP by up to 14% by 2050 through stronger investment in children’s education, health, and social well-being, according to a new UNICEF regional report Generation 2050: Central Asia, presented in Almaty on Nov. 26. The analysis highlights that Kazakhstan’s favorable demographic structure with a dependency ratio of 62 non-working…
Kyrgyz National Bank Raises Key Rate to 11% Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
ALMATY — The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has raised its key policy rate by 100 basis points to 11%, citing continued external inflationary pressures and rising costs of imported goods. Inflation reached 7.3% since the beginning of 2025 and stood at 8.9%, reported the regulator’s press service on Nov. 25. The central bank…
Kazakh Streaming Platform Scores Dual Wins at Prestigious GEMA Asia Awards 2025
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s first streaming service Unico Play secured two major wins at the prestigious GEMA Asia Awards 2025, earning both gold and silver for its marketing campaign promoting the original series “Qara Bekire” (Black Caviar). The international awards ceremony, considered one of the entertainment industry’s most respected competitions in the Asia–Pacific region, recognized the…
US Investment Company to Launch Major Tungsten Exploration Project in Karagandy Region
ALMATY – A Severny Katpar deposit in Kazakhstan’s Karagandy region will now be developed jointly with the United States company Cove Capital, following an agreement signed during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to the United States for the C5+1 Summit. The move marks a significant shift in the long-discussed project, which previously attracted interest from China’s…
Kazakh Cultural Center Opens in Belgium
ALMATY — A new Kazakh Cultural Center has opened in Brussels, Belgium, creating a permanent space for Kazakhs living in Europe to learn the Kazakh language, reconnect with national traditions, and strengthen cultural ties. The initiative marks a significant step in supporting the diaspora and expanding Kazakhstan’s cultural presence abroad, reported the embassy’s press service…
Kazakhstan Places Fourth at Global Team Chess Championship, Earns Three Individual Medals
ALMATY — Kazakh national chess team finished among the world’s top four at the 2025 FIDE World Women’s Team Championship, held from Nov. 18–23 in Linares, Spain. The strong performance placed Kazakhstan firmly among the leading nations, while several team members delivered standout individual results. Twelve teams competed in the 10th edition of the global…
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…
