Middle East Travelers Recognize Kazakhstan As Best Trending Destination

ASTANA – Kazakhstan received the award as the best trending destination for travelers from the Middle East at the Arabian Travel Market exhibition held on May 1-4...


Kazakhstan and China Intend to Develop Khorgos Hub for Mutual Trade Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China announced plans to create a Khorgos Hub to increase trade between the countries, reported Kazinform on May 10. A new cluster will...


Race to Zero in Asia and Pacific: Our Hopes in Climate Fight

The latest synthesis report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes for grim reading: Every fraction of a degree of warming comes with escalated threats, from...


Kazakh Prime Minister Outlines Priorities to Improve Machine Industry Development

ASTANA – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov highlighted key priorities for machine industry development including increasing local production, the use of new technologies and export promotion at the...


Almaty to Host European Union – Central Asia Economic Forum Next Week

ASTANA – Almaty will host the second European Union – Central Asia Economic Forum on May 18-19 to discuss ways forward on policy, programs and investment needed...


Kazakhstan Promotes Idea of Tolerance at Abu Dhabi Forum

ASTANA – Peaceful coexistence is the only option in an era of globalization and intermingling religions and cultures, said Kazakh Minister of Information and Social Development, Darkhan...


Goal of Rahmon’s Visit to Kazakhstan Is Purely Economic, Says Expert

ASTANA – The May 3 state visit of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to Kazakhstan showed that the strategic cooperation will grow in the coming years, Yersultan...


Kazakhstan, Japan Strengthen Economic Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov met with Jun Yamada, Ambassador of Japan to Kazakhstan, to discuss economic cooperation including strengthening trade and economic...


Kazakhstan, China’s Xinjiang Intend to Increase Trade Turnover to $1 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) agreed to increase trade turnover of agricultural products to $1 billion a year, as Kazakh Minister of...


Uzbekistan Announces Early Presidential Election on July 9

ASTANA – Uzbekistan is set to hold an early presidential election on July 9, reported the press service of the Uzbek President on May 8. Uzbek President...


Discovering Kazakhstan: Kazakh Embassy Hosts Open House in Washington

ASTANA – Kazakh Embassy in Washington D.C. hosted an open house on May 6 as part of the Annual Passport DC event welcoming visitors for cultural performances...


Kazakhstan Increases Oil Exports via Baku Port by 75%

ASTANA – Due to an increase in the volume of raw materials, national oil transporter KazTransOil increased the export volume of oil via Aktau Port to Baku...


Turkic States Create Geographical Council to Promote Local Destinations and Improve Environment

ASTANA – Geographical communities of Azerbaijan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye and Uzbekistan have created the Geographical Council of Turkic States in Tashkent on May 8...


Kazakh Soldiers Show Outstanding Results at Best Warrior Competition in US

ASTANA – Kazakh Air Force soldier Nazira Albosynova and marine Yermek Zaylagy from regional West command reached excellent results at the annual Best Warrior competition at the...


President of Kazakhstan to Pay State Visit to China Next Week

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to China on May 17-19, reported the Akorda press service on May 8.  The President...


Kazakh University Takes Part in UN Economic Commission for Europe Resource Management Week

ASTANA – The Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) delegation participated in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Resource Management Week to discuss and explore solutions for...


Kazakhstan to Hold Sixth Summer Paralympic Games This Month

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will hold the sixth Summer Paralympic Games on May 11-30 in Almaty, Astana and Aktobe, announced the sports training center for persons with disabilities...


Future of Digital Assets. Is Kazakhstan Ready for Web 3.0 Business?

Kazakhstan has a rich history of innovation, dating back to its nomadic ancestors who developed advanced techniques for survival in the harsh Central Asian climate.  Modern Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Embrace Cultural Synergy

ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to strengthen cultural ties with Azerbaijan and other Turkic countries through the Organization of Turkic States and the International Organization of Turkic Culture, the...


Turning Waste Into Art: How Kazakh Entrepreneur Contributes to Reducing Electronic Waste

ALMATY – Kuanysh Mukhamedzhanov has transformed his hobby into an initiative to combat electronic waste by converting household appliances into modern art and turning old vacuum cleaners...


Kazakhstan to Introduce Foster Families as Alternative to Institutional Child Care

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is developing a draft law on the introduction of professional foster families, which would mean all orphans and children left without parental care will...


Astana Opera to Bring World Classical Masterpieces to Almaty

ASTANA – The Astana Opera Theater is heading to Almaty on May 25-27 to showcase a rich program of world classical masterpieces and modern choreography at the...


Kazakh IT Specialists Make First Animated Blockbuster

ASTANA – IT professionals from Shymkent are making an animated film on the centuries-old struggle of Kazakh people for freedom and independence, a local Otyrar TV channel...


Alakol Lake Roadmap: Abai Region Aims to Make Kazakhstan’s Natural Treasure More Accessible to Tourists

ASTANA – The Abai Region akimat (administration) has set out the Alakol Lake development roadmap that includes 40 measures to improve the quality of services, allowing tourists...


Kazakh Legendary Dos-Mukasan Band Releases New Track Celebrating Almaty (Video)

ASTANA – Dos-Mukasan, one of Kazakhstan’s most popular vocal and instrumental bands, released a new song after a long break dedicated to Almaty, which celebrates a multinational...


Kazakh Artist Sees Her Mission in Making Art Accessible to All

ASTANA – Astana-based artist Aigerim Karibayeva, who sells her artworks domestically and internationally, sees her mission in popularizing art. She calls her style ethnic modernism and makes...


Astana Opera to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Outstanding Singer Beken Zhilisbayev

ASTANA – The Astana Opera Theater will stage Zhenis Ani (Victory song) concert to celebrate Victory Day and the 100th anniversary of outstanding singer and World War...


Ground Forces of Kazakhstan Celebrate its 30th Anniversary

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ground Forces, the largest branch of the Kazakh Armed Forces, are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The country will honor the bravest men...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Ink Strategic Documents at Bilateral Intergovernmental Commission

ASTANA — Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov signed the Roadmap to Accelerate the Establishment of the International Center for Industrial Cooperation (ICIC)...


Kazakh President Outlines Defense Sector Priorities

ASTANA – The Armed Forces of Kazakhstan must protect the fundamental values of peace and tranquility amid conflicts, President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a...