Kazakhstan, France Move to Active Phase of 1 GW Wind Power Project

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and France are entering the active implementation phase of a major 1 gigawatt wind power project, following a Feb. 23 meeting between Kazakhstan’s Energy...


Kazakhstan Outlines Voting and Counting Procedures for Constitutional Referendum

ALMATY – The procedures for voting and tabulating results in Kazakhstan’s upcoming national referendum, scheduled for March 15, were presented during a Feb. 23 meeting of the...


Kazakhstan-UK Economic Cooperation Gains Strategic Importance, Says Foreign Minister

ALMATY – The partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom is increasingly grounded in trade, investment, production, skills and shared standards, Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev wrote...


Asian Investors Pour $68 Billion Into Central Asia as Energy Overtakes Extractives

ASTANA — Foreign direct investment (FDI) stock from Asian countries into Central Asian economies grew 2.3 times between 2016 and the first half of 2025, rising from...


AIFC to Host Astana Finance Days 2026 in September

ASTANA — The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has announced the ninth Astana Finance Days (AFD) 2026: Delivering Impact. Capital in Action forum will take place on...


The Telegraph Includes Bozzhyra Tract in Mangystau Region Among World’s 10 Must-Visit Deserts

ASTANA — The British newspaper The Telegraph has included the Bozzhyra Tract in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region in its list of The 10 Deserts You Must Visit in...


Kazakhstan Accelerates Petrochemical Shift Toward Deep Processing and New Polymer Plants

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is moving beyond a traditional feedstock-based petrochemical model, accelerating investment in deep processing and large-scale polymer production projects aimed at reducing imports and building...


Kazakhstan Reviews Peacekeepers’ Readiness for UN Mission 

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Dauren Kosanov met with members of the third national peacekeeping contingent during a working visit to Almaty as they prepare...


Kazakhstan Wraps Up 2026 Winter Olympics with Historic Gold and Strong Top-10 Results

ASTANA — Kazakhstan finished the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy with one gold medal, marking the country’s second-best performance in its history at the Winter Games....


World Bank to Invest in Rail Connectivity, Logistics in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on Feb. 19 an $846 million IBRD guarantee to mobilize $1.41 billion in long-term commercial financing for...


Investment Climate Council Discusses Implementation of C5+1 Agreements

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the council aimed at improving the investment climate to advance agreements reached under the C5+1 format,...


World Bank Country Manager on New Partnership Framework, Kambarata-1 and Economic Resilience

ASTANA — The World Bank Group is preparing to launch its 2026-2031 partnership strategy with Kazakhstan as the country completes a previous phase of cooperation that delivered...


Kazakh Guide Becomes Licensed Cultural Ambassador in France

ASTANA – Janara Sayasat has turned her life in the French capital into both a profession and a cultural mission. A Kazakh licensed by France’s Ministry of...


How Nature Shaped Life in Kazakh Steppe in Winter

ASTANA – Life in the Kazakh steppe followed a strict seasonal order shaped by nature, customary law and pastoral rhythms. Far from chaotic wandering, nomadic society functioned...


Kazakhstan Honors Al-Farabi at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat

ALMATY – Kazakhstan marked the legacy of the great philosopher Al-Farabi at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Rabat, Morocco, on...


Ancient Manuscripts and Kazakh Khanate Documents Featured in Astana Exhibition

ALMATY – Turan University in Astana presented the exhibition “Written Heritage of the Great Steppe” on Feb. 19, organized by the National Center of Manuscripts and Rare...


S&P Affirms Kazakhstan at BBB-, Flags Oil and Export Route Risks

ASTANA —S&P Global Ratings affirmed Kazakhstan’s long-term sovereign credit rating at ‘BBB-’ and short-term rating at ‘A-3’, maintaining a positive outlook on the long-term ratings on Feb....


How Central Asia Accelerates AI Adoption in Finance

ASTANA — Financial institutions across Central Asia are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence, with 36% already using AI technologies and 56% planning implementation within a year,...


Karagandy Zoo Welcomes Rare Predators from Yerevan

ASTANA — Three striped hyenas and two wild dogs have arrived at Karagandy Zoo. All the animals are young and are still acclimating to the new environment,...


Kazakhstan Unveils 300 Rare Artifacts at National Archaeology Exhibition

ASTANA – The national exhibition titled “New Discoveries in the Archaeology of Kazakhstan” opened Feb. 14 in Astana, presenting recent research by the Margulan Institute of Archaeology...


Week Two at Winter Olympics Brings Records and Finals for Kazakhstan

ROME — The second week of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina saw Kazakhstan add historic results in ski jumping, top-10 finishes in speed skating, and figure...


Kazakh-Italian Trade House Opens in Almaty to Boost Economic Cooperation

ALMATY – The Kazakh-Italian Trade House officially opened in Almaty on Feb. 20, marking a new step toward strengthening bilateral trade, economic, and investment cooperation between the...


Dimash Presents His First Dombyra to Almaty Museum of Folk Musical Instruments

ASTANA —Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen showcased musical instruments from his personal collection at an exhibition titled “Dimash: One Voice – A Thousand Countries” in Almaty, Kazinform reported...


Kazakhstan Sees Gains in Cancer Survival and Early Detection

ALMATY – The development of Kazakhstan’s oncology services has led to improvements in early cancer detection and patient survival rates, Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova said during a...


Google Tax Delivers Over $ 275 Million as Kazakhstan Tightens Digital Oversight

ASTANA — Since the introduction of the digital services tax, widely known as the Google Tax, Kazakhstan’s budget has collected 136 billion tenge (US$275.6 million), the State...


Weekend Wonders: Top Things to Do This February Weekend

ASTANA – Astana and Almaty will come alive this weekend with concerts, ballets and sporting events, offering a wide mix of cultural and athletic experiences across both...


Kazakhstan Remains Among World’s Top 50 Economies

ALMATY – Kazakhstan continues to rank among the world’s 50 largest economies, according to the projections released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in October 2025. The...


International Media Weigh In on First Board of Peace Meeting in Washington

ALMATY – The first meeting of the Board of Peace was held in Washington on Feb. 19, chaired by the United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump, bringing...


Middle Corridor Takes Center Stage at Munich Security Conference 2026

ASTANA — The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, widely known as the Middle Corridor, made its official debut at the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026), as policymakers...


Tokayev Meets US Business and Financial Leaders During Washington Visit

ALMATY – As part of his visit to the United States, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings in Washington on Feb. 20 with leaders of...