Kazakhstan Tops ICAO Safety Standards with 95.7% Compliance
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has achieved a remarkable 95.7% compliance with international aviation safety standards. It was anounce by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following the comprehensive audit, USAP-CMA, held from August to September in Kazakhstan. The result significantly surpasses the global average of 72.01% and the European average of 87.92%. It also ranks among…
Kazakh Tennis Star Rybakina Secures Historic WTA Finals Win
ALMATY – Elena Rybakina etched her name into tennis history on Nov. 8, becoming the first Kazakh player to win the prestigious WTA Finals singles title. The 26-year-old player defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus by scores of 6:3, 7:6 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She received $5.235 million in prize money, the largest…
Kazakhstan to Welcome First Amur Tigers from Russia in 2026
ALMATY — Work on the preservation and reintroduction of Amur tigers continues, said Chairman of the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Daniyar Turgambayev at a briefing on Nov. 5. According to him, the first group of Amur tigers will arrive in Kazakhstan in the first half of…
Tokayev Advances Industrial, Energy Cooperation with US Partners in Washington
ALMATY — Kazakhstan is committed to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with the United States (US) in energy, industry, and innovation, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Nov. 6 meeting in Washington with U.S. business leaders and lawmakers. During a meeting with the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Chevron Corporation Michael Wirth, President Tokayev…
$17 Billion Signed in Washington, Here’s Where It’s Going
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and the United States (US) signed 29 agreements worth $17 billion, marking a new milestone in their strategic partnership. The deals span key sectors including industry, digitalization, education and healthcare. The agreements were signed on Nov. 6, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Washington, underscoring the growing scale of bilateral cooperation…
Digitizing Trade Could Boost Kazakhstan’s Turnover 15%, EU-Backed Study Finds
ALMATY — Kazakhstan can increase trade turnover by up to 15% by fully digitalizing its trade processes, according to a new CART.IS study presented in Astana on Nov. 5. The analysis, supported by the European Union and the International Trade Centre (ITC), identified specific areas where Kazakhstan can accelerate digital transformation to make foreign trade…
Kazakhstan, US Sign Landmark Memorandum on Critical Minerals Cooperation
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the United States signed a landmark memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of critical minerals on Nov. 6, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began his official visit to the U.S. ahead of the upcoming C5+1 Leaders’ Summit. The document was signed in Tokayev’s presence by Minister of Industry and Construction…
Kazakhstan, China Ink Deal on Digital Exports at Shanghai Expo 2025
ALMATY — Kazakh trade agency QazTrade and China’s Optimize Integration Group (OIG) signed a memorandum of understanding on developing digital trade and online export platforms, marking the first major agreement of Kazakhstan’s record participation at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. The memorandum, signed on the sidelines of the Expo, aims to…
Almaty’s FC Kairat Impresses Crowds Despite 1:2 Defeat to Inter Milan
ALMATY— Inter Milan survived a strong challenge from Almaty’s Kairat, edging out a narrow 2:1 victory at San Siro on Nov. 5 to maintain their record in this season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. According to the BBC, the Italian club, which had won its three previous matches without conceding a goal, started aggressively and…
Kazakh National Bank and Visa Sign First Agreement Under C5+1 Summit Framework
ALMATY — The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the United States multinational company Visa signed a memorandum of understanding on digital financial cooperation on Nov. 5, marking the first agreement reached under the upcoming C5+1 Leaders’ Summit and Business Conference dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the regional platform. The memorandum was signed by Deputy…
US Secretary of State Rubio Hosts Reception as US and Central Asia Mark Decade of Partnership
ALMATY — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a reception in honor of the tenth anniversary of the C5+1 partnership on Nov. 5, welcoming the foreign ministers of Central Asian nations to the Benjamin Franklin Room in the U.S. Department of State to mark the milestone summit focused on trade, investment, and regional…
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. …
