Kazakhstan, World Bank Plan Up to $1 Billion Annually Under New Partnership Framework

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the World Bank Group have discussed a new partnership framework for 2026-2031 that could provide up to $1 billion in annual financing to...


Astana to Host 51st UEFA Congress in 2027

ASTANA – The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced that the 51st UEFA Congress will take place on March 4, 2027, in the Kazakh capital....


Tokayev Honors Muslim Council Leader, Reaffirms Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Interfaith Dialogue

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on Feb. 12 with Mohamed Abdelsalam, secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Elders and the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, reaffirming...


Foreign Investment in Tajikistan Surges 35% in 2025

ALMATY – Foreign investment in Tajikistan reached $6.93 billion in 2025, marking a 35% increase compared to the previous year, reported the Kazinform news agency on Feb....


Kazakhstan Advances Regional Climate Education Agenda Ahead of Summit in April

ASTANA — Kazakhstan convened a high-level meeting on Feb. 12 to push forward a regional climate education initiative, as preparations continue for the Regional Ecological Summit 2026...


ALEM Tech Fest Brings Central Asia’s Young Innovators to Astana

ALMATY – ALEM TECH FEST 2026, the largest robotics, artificial intelligence and STEM education festival in Central Asia, opened at the EXPO International Exhibition Center in Astana...


Draft Constitution Sets July 1 Entry Into Force if Approved

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s proposed new Constitution would make a political transition starting July 1, including the end of the current Parliament’s mandate, if voters endorse the reforms...


Kazakhstan Wins Gold and Silver at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026

ALMATY – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has congratulated the country’s special forces units on Feb. 12, following their standout performance at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 international...


Kazakhstan, Germany Push Deeper Economic and Energy Cooperation at C5+1 Meeting in Berlin

ALMATY – Germany has described Kazakhstan as a key political and economic partner in Central Asia, as Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with German Foreign...


US Eyes Up to $700 Million for Kazakhstan Tungsten Project to Bolster Supply Chains

ALMATY – The United States’ International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has issued letters of interest exploring up to $700 million in financing for a tungsten mining project...


Kazakhstan Positioned as Key Link in Eurasian Trade Routes at US Policy Event 

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s growing strategic role in the development of the Middle Corridor and broader Eurasian connectivity was highlighted during a presentation of an analytical report at...


Advancing Middle Corridor Integration: Azerbaijan’s Growing Role as Key Trade Gateway

On November 25, the first meeting of the Eurasian Transport Route (ETR) International Association under the chairmanship of Azerbaijan was held in Baku. The association’s meeting came...


Air Astana Expands China Network with New Astana-Guangzhou Route

ASTANA – Air Astana will launch a new route between Astana and Guangzhou starting June 2. Flights on this route will operate twice weekly using Airbus A321LR...


Kazakhstan Sees Positive Net Migration in 2025, Most Arrivals from CIS Countries

ASTANA – Kazakhstan saw a net migration of 16,153 people in January-December last year, with 23,761 arrivals and 7,608 departures. Compared to 2024, arrivals decreased by 20.7%...


Kazakhstan to Vote on New Constitution in March 15 Referendum

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on Feb. 11 to hold a national referendum on March 15 for the adoption of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution. The...


ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Formalise Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC

ASTANA – Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) in Africa and Enterprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the Mining...


Kazakhstan Highlights Leading Role of Women in Science on International Day

ASTANA – Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, established by the UN General Assembly to highlight the importance of equal opportunities in...


Kazakhstan’s Anti-Fraud Center Logs Over 90,000 Fraud Cases Since Launch

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Anti-Fraud Center has recorded more than 111,000 incidents since its launch in July 2024, with over 90,000 cases classified as fraud, officials said at...


National Bank Governor Highlights Fiscal Consolidation, Inflation Control for 2026

ASTANA – National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov outlined key economic priorities for 2026, focusing on fiscal consolidation, tighter control of consumer lending and coordinated anti-inflation measures, as...


Between Dollar and Dragon: Geopolitics of Rising Yuan 

The U.S. dollar still anchors global finance, but the system is evolving at the margins. The Chinese renminbi remains a small reserve currency at just over 2...


Elena Rybakina Marks 400th Career Win

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, ranked third in the WTA, recorded the 400th match win of her professional career in the second round of the WTA 1000...


Constitutional Commission Proposes Broader Property and Housing Guarantees

ASTANA – Members of the Constitutional Commission discussed proposals to expand protections for property and housing rights during a Feb. 10 meeting. One of the key proposals...


Kazakhstan’s Figure Skater Mikhail Shaidorov Places Fifth in Short Program at 2026 Winter Olympics

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov finished fifth in the men’s short program at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, earning 92.94 points on Feb. 10. Ilia...


Kazakhstan Expands Transplant Expertise Amid Ongoing Donor Shortage

ASTANA – More than 4,500 Kazakh citizens, including 123 children on the waiting list for organ transplants, according to the Kazakh Healthcare Ministry. More than 90% of...


KASE Reports Strong Market Growth

ASTANA – Trading volume at the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) increased by 20% year on year in 2025, while the number of transactions rose by 74% to...


Kazakh SWAT Teams Take Top Spots at UAE International Tournament

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s special forces teams delivered a standout performance at the UAE SWAT Challenge, taking the lead in one of the world’s most prestigious tactical competitions...


Unico Play Brings Home Historic GEMA Asia Awards Wins for Kazakhstan

ALMATY – Both GEMA Asia Awards statuettes have now been delivered to Kazakhstan, as the country has earned its first-ever recognition at the prestigious competition. Local streaming...


Kazakhstan’s Assaubayeva Secures Historic Spot in Women’s Chess Candidates

ALMATY – Kazakh chess star Bibisara Assaubayeva will become the first player in the country’s history to compete in the Women’s Candidates Tournament, marking a milestone moment...


Tengiz Oil Field Set to Reach Full Production Later This Month

ALMATY – Output at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field has recovered to around 60% of its usual production levels. It is expected to return to full capacity by...


Dimash Qudaibergen’s Show Tops China TV Ratings

ASTANA — The debut episode of the new music project Voice Beyond Horizon, produced by Dimash Qudaibergen, made a splash in China’s media landscape. The show ranked...