Strong Connectivity Infrastructure Key to Digital Economy, Says Minister

ASTANA – The efficiency of the digital economy depends on the quality of connectivity infrastructure, said Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development...


Kazakhstan Aims to Attract Quality Investments to Drive High-Tech Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan must develop a comprehensive strategy to attract new, high-quality investments to build modern, high-tech industries, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a Feb. 10 government...


Tokayev Calls for Economic Transformation Amid Global Uncertainty

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is taking decisive steps to strengthen its socio-economic and international potential in the face of a rapidly changing global economy, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said...


Tokayev: New Constitution Will Protect Citizens’ Rights and Strengthen State Institutions

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired an expanded government meeting on Feb. 10, during which officials reviewed Kazakhstan’s socio-economic performance in 2025 and outlined key priorities for...


New Rules Redraw Kazakhstan’s Housing Map as Prices Outpace Inflation

ASTANA — New regulations reshaped Kazakhstan’s housing market in 2025, pushing demand beyond major cities toward regional centers as prices rose faster than inflation, according to experts. ...


Foreign Capital Inflows Exceed $58 Billion, Says Prime Minister

ASTANA – Foreign capital inflows to Kazakhstan surpassed $58 billion in 2025, said Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov while briefing President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the latest economic figures...


Tokayev Meets Chinese Business Leaders, AIIB President to Boost Investment Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is advancing new investment, infrastructure, and technology partnerships with Chinese business leaders and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), following high-level talks on Feb....


Dala.Camp Forum 2026 to Address Kazakhstan’s Meat Industry Export Readiness

ASTANA – Burabay will host the Dala.Camp Forum 2026 on Feb. 14-15 at Rixos to address the development and export potential of Kazakhstan’s meat livestock sector. The...


Kazakh Traditions Take Center Stage in Doha

ASTANA – The Days of Kazakh Culture concluded on Feb. 7 in Doha, giving the public an opportunity to explore Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, traditional sports and contemporary...


EU Highlights Depth of Partnership With Kazakhstan After 33 Years

ASTANA – In February, Kazakhstan and the European Union mark 33 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, reflecting more than three decades of steadily deepening cooperation....


New Constitution Aims to Bring Talent Back to Kazakhstan Amid High Student Outflow

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s updated Constitution establishes a strong legal framework for education, science, and creative freedom, which officials say is essential for unlocking the country’s intellectual potential...


Almaty Wins Best Urban Tourism Promotion at OTM Mumbai 2026

ASTANA – Almaty was awarded the Best Urban Tourism Promotion prize at OTM Mumbai 2026, one of Asia’s largest international tourism exhibitions, highlighting the city’s effective international...


Kazakhstan Advances Plans to Modernize Coal-Fired Power Sector

ASTANA – The Government, through the Energy Ministry, is developing a national project for coal-fired power generation to address long-term energy shortages and modernize aging power capacity....


Volunteerism as Way of Life in Kazakhstan

This year has been designated the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, recognizing the vital role volunteers play in addressing social challenges and strengthening communities worldwide....


Kazakhstan’s Insurance Market Assets Reach Almost $8 Billion in 2025

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s insurance sector expanded in 2025, with assets rising to 3.9 trillion tenge (US$7.9 billion) and insurance premiums growing 12.5% year-on-year to 1.7 trillion tenge...


NU Researchers Bring A.GEAR Rehabilitation Exoskeleton to Market

ASTANA – The Astana Gait Exoskeleton Assisted Rehabilitation (A.GEAR), an innovative medical device developed by researchers at Nazarbayev University (NU), has completed all stages of state registration...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Its Role as Eurasian Transit Hub With 36.9 Million Tons of Freight in 2025

ASTANA – Last year, Kazakhstan’s transport sector continued its systematic development, strengthening the country’s transit and logistics potential, modernizing infrastructure, and improving transportation efficiency. Positioned at the...


Poet With Child’s Soul: Kazakhstan Marks Mukagali Makatayev’s 95th Anniversary 

ASTANA — Kazakhstan marks the 95th anniversary of poet, writer and translator Mukagali Makatayev on Feb. 9, commemorating one of the most influential voices in Kazakh literature....


Galloping Through Cultures: How Horses Connect Humanity

Every time the Chinese New Year approaches, I find myself paying closer attention to the animal of the year. Not just the symbolism, but the stories behind...


Kazakh Tattoo Artist Reimagines National Heritage in Contemporary Ink

ASTANA – For centuries, Kazakh ornaments told stories without words, woven into textiles, carved into wood, and engraved into metal. Today, those same symbols are being etched...


How Kazakhs Found Their Way Across Steppe Without Maps

ASTANA —  For centuries, Kazakhs navigated vast steppe landscapes without maps or GPS, relying on stars, animals and environmental knowledge. These skills enabled nomadic communities to travel...


Floods, Fault Lines and Heat: UNDP Flags Urban Risks in Central Asia

ASTANA — Central Asian cities are exposed to recurrent flooding, earthquakes, mudflows and increasing temperature extremes that affect infrastructure and economic stability. According to the United Nations...


Blackbird Named Kazakhstan’s Bird of Year 2026

ASTANA — Based on the voting results of members of the environmental community, the blackbird was officially named Bird of the Year 2026 in Kazakhstan, gathering 65%...


Kazakhstan to Issue Commemorative Olympic Games 2026 Coin

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan will release a new collectible coin, OLYMPIC GAMES 2026. SHORT TRACK, as part of its Sports series. The 1,000-tenge coin...


Starlink Launches Satellite Internet Service in Tajikistan

ALMATY – Satellite internet provider Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has officially launched operations in Tajikistan, as it was announced on Feb. 5 on the company’s X page. ...


Dimash Qudaibergen Celebrates Premiere of Voice Beyond Horizon in Almaty

ALMATY – Thousands of fans gathered at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty on Feb. 5 to celebrate the global premiere of the first episode of...


President Tokayev Holds Working Meeting With Constitutional Commission Leadership

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a working meeting with Kazakhstan’s Constitutional commission on Feb. 6 to review progress on drafting the country’s new Constitution. The meeting...


Khorgos Gateway Boosts Transit Capacity, Handles Over 372,000 TEUs in 2025

ALMATY – The Khorgos Gateway Dry Port in Kazakhstan’s special economic zone handled more than 372,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, marking a 2% increase compared...


What to Do This Weekend: Music, Poetry and Cultural Performances

ASTANA  – This February weekend offers a mix of music, spoken word and theatrical performances that spotlight contemporary Kazakh culture. From intimate readings to live concerts and...


KazTransOil Announces Tariff Changes for Oil Transportation Starting March 

ALMATY – KazTransOil has announced changes to its tariffs for oil transportation through Kazakhstan’s main pipeline system, effective from March 1, reported the company’s press service on...