China–Central Asia Trade Hits Record $106 Billion in 2025

ALMATY – Trade and economic cooperation between China and Central Asia reached a historic milestone in 2025 as bilateral trade volumes exceeded $100 billion for the first...


Kazakhstan to Channel $17B Into Real Sector as Government Unveils Broad Reform Agenda

ALMATY – Kazakhstan will allocate around 8 trillion tenge (approximately US$17 billion) to support the real sector of the economy and ensure GDP growth of at least...


FC Kairat Suffers Defeat Against Club Brugge in Champions League Home Match 

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat suffered a heavy 4:1 defeat to Belgium’s Club Brugge in a UEFA Champions League group-stage match played at Astana Arena on Jan. ...


Unlocking Eurasia’s Trade Potential: Why the Middle Corridor Matters

Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of Eurasia’s commodity flows. As global supply chains diversify and shippers seek more resilient, cost-effective alternatives, the country’s geography and infrastructure have...


Kazakhstan’s Tengiz Field Remains Offline After Fire, CPC Shipments Canceled

ALMATY – Oil production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield could remain suspended for 7-10 days, following an emergency shutdown over the weekend, potentially further tightening crude exports through...


South and Central Asia Steps Up AI Readiness as Governments Move From Plans to Practice

ASTANA – Countries across South and Central Asia are accelerating efforts to strengthen their artificial intelligence readiness, investing in digital infrastructure, skills and public-sector deployment as governments...


Tokayev to Sign Gaza Peace Council Charter in Davos at Trump’s Invitation

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22 at the invitation of the United States President Donald Trump to attend the signing ceremony...


Kazakhstan’s Abay Theater Brings Classical Ballet to Singapore

ASTANA –  The Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater will perform in Singapore for the first time on Jan. 23-25 at the National University of Singapore,...


Almaty Featured Among World’s Top Five Mountain Cities by Spain’s Viajar Magazine

ASTANA – Viajar, a leading Spanish travel magazine, has included Almaty among the world’s five mountain cities where skiing is within easy reach of the urban experience,...


Tokayev Unveils New Kazakhstan’s Political Architecture at National Kurultai 

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan’s ongoing political reforms, foreign policy priorities, and digital transformation agenda during the National Kurultai (Congress) in Kyzylorda on Jan. 20,...


Kazakhstan, UK Universities Launch New Partnership in Bronze Age Archaeology

ASTANA – Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University (EKTU) and the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen long-term...


Kazakhstan Secures 36 Athlete Quotas for 2026 Winter Olympics

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will be represented by 36 athletes at the Winter Olympics, which will be held in Italy from Feb. 6 to 22 in the cities...


Kazakhstan Advances Human-Centered AI With New Law, Governance Program, and UNESCO Assessment

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Law on Artificial Intelligence entered into force on Jan. 18, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for the development and use of AI while enshrining...


Kazakhstan’s Silver Production Drops as Prices Hit Record Highs

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s silver industry is shrinking even as prices soar. Production has now declined for a fifth straight year, underscoring a widening gap between market value...


Kazakhstan Develops Central Asia’s Largest AI Model for Turkic Speech Recognition

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has developed the largest artificial intelligence model for automatic speech recognition (ASR) of Turkic languages, marking a major milestone for the region’s digital transformation...


Kazakhstan’s Diplomas to Be Recognized Across Asia-Pacific Region

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has taken a significant step toward integrating its higher education system into the global academic space, as the Senate (upper chamber of Parliament) ratified...


KMG International Showcases Record Financial Results in 2025

ALMATY – KMG International (KMG) reported strong financial and operational performance in 2025, posting record profitability and solid growth across its refining and retail operations, according to...


Kazakhstan’s Documentary Shows How Autism Support Builds Stronger Communities

ASTANA — Small acts of support can open new opportunities for children with autism and bring relief to their families. On Jan. 15, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation...


Almaty Opens American Space & Makerspace Cultural and Education Center

ALMATY – A cultural and educational center, American Space & Makerspace, officially opened in Almaty on Jan. 16, marking an expansion of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the...


Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Reform Could Lead to New Constitution, Tokayev Says

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s ongoing parliamentary reform could lead to consideration of a new Constitution, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a Jan. 19 meeting with the working group...


Trump Invites Kazakhstan to Join Gaza Peace Council

ALMATY — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received an official invitation from the United States President Donald Trump to join the newly established Gaza Peace Council, with Kazakhstan proposed...


International Logistics Player Expands Rail Footprint Along Trans-Caspian Route

ALMATY — The Rhenus Group has strengthened its presence in Central Asia with the acquisition of its first rail-connected intermodal terminal in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic step...


Kazakhstan, Germany to Establish Regional Center for Sustainable Agriculture in Central Asia

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Germany will establish a Regional Center for Sustainable Agriculture for Central Asia and Germany at the Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant...


Kazakhstan Boosts Oil Output in 2025 as Western Regions Drive Growth

ALMATY — Kazakhstan significantly strengthened its position in the oil sector in 2025, recording robust growth in hydrocarbon production, according to data released by the Bureau of...


What European Investors are Watching in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — European companies operating in Kazakhstan are shifting from entry-focused strategies to institution-led planning as reforms accelerate and the country positions itself as a regional platform,...


Bibisara Assaubayeva to Make Historic Debut at Norway Chess Women 2026

ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s chess star Bibisara Assaubayeva will make her long-awaited debut at Norway Chess Women 2026 from May 25 to June 5 at Deichman Bjørvika in...


Why Museums Became Climate Activists’ Chosen Battlegrounds? 

When you attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, organized by Masdar, which I did this January, you expect discussions about clean energy, finance, technology, and the future of...


How Eight Medals Shaped Kazakhstan’s Winter Olympic Legacy

ASTANA — With less than a month remaining before the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, it is time to turn to Kazakhstan’s Olympic...


Kazakh Cinema Breaks Into Berlinale Forum Special

ASTANA — Kazakhstan enters the Berlin International Film Festival on Feb. 12 with two films in the Forum Special program: the world premiere of “River Dreams,” directed...


Almaty Region Lures $2.5 Billion in Investments in 2025

ASTANA – The Almaty Region attracted 1.3 trillion (US$2.5 billion) in investments in 2025, nearly 30% more than a year earlier, said the region’s akim (governor) Marat...