Kazakh Defense Ministry Inspects Peacekeeping Contingent Serving with UNDOF

ASTANA – A delegation from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defense, led by Major General Mereke Kuchekbayev, Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces, conducted an inspection visit to the United...


Kazakhstan, EU Celebrate 33 Years of Strategic Partnership and Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union are celebrating 33 years of diplomatic relations, marked on Feb. 2, a partnership that has evolved into a strategic, forward-looking...


Kazakhstan Clean Energy Training Project Recognized by ETF Green Skills Award

ASTANA – A renewable energy training program from Kazakhstan was shortlisted for the European Training Foundation Green Skills Award 2025, placing the country among five global finalists...


Kazakhstan’s Population Reaches Almost 20.5 Million as of January

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s population reached 20,495,975 as of Jan. 1, marking an increase of 212,576 people compared to the beginning of 2025, according to the Bureau of...


Kazakhstan, Vietnam Seek to Double Trade, Expand Logistics and Launch New Flights

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin met with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on Feb. 3 to discuss...


Kazakhstan, Türkiye Deepen Strategic Partnership at Planning Group Meeting in Ankara

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan reaffirmed their countries’ enhanced strategic partnership during the eighth meeting of the Kazakhstan–Türkiye joint...


From Politics to Profits: Why Geopolitics Now Matters for Business in Kazakhstan

ALMATY – Geopolitics is no longer an abstract field reserved for governments and military strategists as it has become a practical necessity for businesses navigating sanctions, supply...


World Bank: Kazakhstan’s GDP Growth to Reach 4.5% in 2026

ASTANA –  Kazakhstan’s economic growth is projected to cool down to 4.5% in 2026 and 3.9% in 2027, according to the January edition of the World Bank’s...


Kazakhstan Approves Construction of Second Nuclear Power Plant in Almaty Region

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s second nuclear power plant will be constructed in the Zhambyl District of the Almaty Region, following a decision adopted by the government on Jan....


How Water Policy Could Shape Kazakhstan’s Food Future

ASTANA — Experts and officials gathered for an online conference on Jan. 29 to discuss how water availability and potential deficits could affect Kazakhstan’s food security, particularly...


Experts Highlight Trade, Transit Focus Ahead of Tokayev’s Pakistan Visit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Pakistan on Feb. 3–4, where he is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...


CFive Debuts With High-Level Discussion on Central Asia’s Path to 2030

ASTANA — An international expert discussion titled Central Asia 2030: Strategic Horizons and Regional Choices was held at Astana International University (AIU) on Feb. 2, bringing together...


Kazakhstan to Introduce AI in Water Sector by May, PM Bektenov Says

ALMATY –  Kazakhstan will launch an artificial intelligence–based project to manage water resources by May 1, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced during a Feb. 2 meeting on...


Labor Market Trends: Who Employers Sought Most in Kazakhstan in 2025

ALMATY – More than 1.3 million job vacancies were posted in Kazakhstan in 2025, with demand strongest for healthcare, education and transport workers, reported the Ministry of...


Air Astana Launches Ticket Sales for Seasonal Flights to Cyprus

ALMATY – Air Astana has opened ticket sales for direct seasonal flights to Cyprus as part of its summer 2026 schedule. From June through September, the airline...


OPEC+ Countries Pause Supply Hikes, Reaffirm Flexible Production Strategy

ALMATY – Eight OPEC+ member countries have reaffirmed their commitment to oil market stability, citing a steady global economic outlook and healthy market fundamentals reflected in relatively...


President Tokayev to Pay State Visit to Pakistan This Week 

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Pakistan on Feb. 3–4, reported the Akorda press service.  During the visit, the Kazakh leader will...


Expert Warns of Rising Threat from Space Debris

ASTANA – Space exploration and environmental risks are increasingly intertwined as defunct spacecraft turn into uncontrolled debris orbiting Earth. Dr. Dmitry Sizov, an aerospace engineering expert at...


Kazakhstan Takes Chair of Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone for 2026

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia for 2026, following the annual consultative meeting of the...


Venture Investment in AI Rises Fivefold in Two Years, Says Latest Report

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has developed a rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem, with more than 100 AI startups now operating in the country and venture investment...


Kasteev Museum That Raised Generations Reopens with Spirit Intact

ALMATY – The Abilkhan Kasteev National Museum of Arts was never just a museum for Almaty’s public. It was a second home and for many children, the...


From Office to Peaks: Anar Burasheva Reflects on Her Journey in Mountains

ASTANA – In January, Anar Burasheva stood atop Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, becoming the first woman from Kazakhstan to complete the Seven Summits, the...


Kazakhstan’s National Kurultai Draws on Steppe Tradition of Collective Governance

ASTANA — Kurultai reflects a long-standing steppe tradition of collective decision-making, with roots in the Kazakh Khanate. Historians assess its renewed political relevance in today’s reform agenda....


Kazakhstan to Launch AI-Powered Digital Assistant for Tourists

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will introduce an AI-powered digital assistant for tourists as part of efforts to scale up a national electronic tourism service based on the Kazakhstan.Travel...


Public Vote to Determine Fate of New Constitution, Says President Tokayev

ASTANA — The final decision on the new Constitution will be made by the country’s citizens at a national referendum said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Jan....


Rybakina Beats World No. 1 to Claim Australian Open Title

ASTANA — Elena Rybakina, the leader of Kazakhstan’s women’s tennis team, captured the Australian Open 2026 title in Melbourne on Jan. 31, according to the National Olympic...


Oil Production Resumes at Tengiz Field

ASTANA — Oil production has resumed at the Tengiz oil field, with the first well successfully brought back online early on Jan. 31, the Ministry of Energy...


Five Ancient Underground Mosques in Mangystau Advance Toward UNESCO Recognition

ASTANA — Five underground mosques in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage sites, according to Kamar Bimagambetova, a specialist at...


Almaty Zoo Welcomes Rare Animals From South America

ASTANA — Rare representatives of South American fauna have arrived at Almaty Zoo — a pair of tamanduas, also known as four-clawed anteaters, reported Kazinform on Jan....


Kazakhstan Moves to Strengthen Oversight of Archaeological Work

ASTANA – Weak regulation and fragmented oversight have long been straining Kazakhstan’s archaeology sector. To address the issue, the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament,...