- Monday, 14 September, 2026
- Almaty 61 °F / 16 °C
- Astana 54 °F / 12 °C
ASTANA — Thirty-five years after Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, researchers and community advocates say its legacy still shapes health, science and policy. As evidence...
ASTANA – Singapore’s experience shows that countries seeking long-term economic competitiveness must be prepared to adapt their policies and institutions to changing circumstances continuously, Senior Minister Lee...
ASTANA – The first session of Kazakhstan’s Kurultai of the first convocation began on Aug. 28, marking the start of work of the country’s new unicameral legislature....
ASTANA – As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into business and government processes, human expertise remains critical to ensuring effective decision-making, experts said at an Aug. 26...
On Aug. 29, 1991, Kazakhstan made a decision that would shape not only its own history, but also its place in the world. By decree, the Semipalatinsk...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is seeking to turn growing trade with South Korea into broader opportunities for domestic producers, with more than 200 representatives of businesses and government...
ASTANA – Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund reported financial results above its targets for the first seven months of 2026, while increasing procurement from domestic producers as...
ASTANA – With Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai election concluded and the new unicameral Parliament set to convene for its inaugural session tomorrow, attention now turns to the institutional...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is expanding its international air connectivity while investing in digital technologies designed to make border and aviation services faster, signaling a broader effort to...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is positioning tourism as more than a source of visitor spending, seeking to build a regional hub that connects adventure travel, international events and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Singapore need to translate strong political ties and mutual trust into tangible economic outcomes, including more investment, joint projects and technology exchange, as...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has made 50 government services available through eGov GPT, allowing citizens to access them through a chat-based interface without visiting a Public Service Center...
ASTANA — For decades, the geopolitics of energy was largely understood through a familiar map of resource abundance: the Persian Gulf held vast oil and gas reserves,...
The election of August 23 should be understood as more than just the beginning of a new parliamentary term. It represents an important institutional founding moment. The...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is moving toward a broader AI-driven transformation of the economy and public services under a government action plan that sets measurable digitalization targets through...
ASTANA – A total of 262 foreign IT specialists have received residency or visa statuses in Kazakhstan under the Digital Nomad Residency and Digital Nomad Visa programs,...
TASHKENT – Islamic finance is emerging as a potential new channel for connecting Central Asia with global capital, as Uzbekistan works to build regulatory and market infrastructure...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s decision to cut its 2026 oil production target from 98 million tonnes to 96 million tonnes after disruptions affecting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC)...
Kazakhstan boasts to have an AI diplomacy and a digital-government track record. What it is missing is a platform that turns both into water reaching the people...
TASHKENT – Investors increasingly want predictable policies, credible financial regulation, functioning capital markets, digital infrastructure, a talent pool and transparent governance, as Central Asia seeks to strengthen...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s transport sector maintained positive growth in January-July 2026, with the physical volume of transport and warehousing services increasing 7.4% year on year, down from...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is becoming increasingly important to Washington not only as a source of energy and critical minerals, but also as a key partner in developing...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai election has shifted the focus from winning votes to how effectively political parties can represent voters, develop clear political agendas and deliver...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree convening the first session of Kazakhstan’s elected Kurultai, the country’s new unicameral legislature, for Aug. 28 at 11...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s cashless economy is entering a new stage as virtual cards become more common among active users and QR payments overtake bank cards at point-of-sale...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is investing heavily in airports, cargo infrastructure and international connectivity. But the bigger economic question is whether a growing aviation network can generate more...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s government has approved the Forecast of Socio-Economic Development and draft national budget for 2027-2029, targeting annual economic growth of more than 5% through 2029...
This fall, King Philippe of Belgium will pay his first-ever state visit to Kazakhstan, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It will be the first time...
ASTANA – Tigress Umit, released into Kazakhstan’s Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve on July 31 as part of the country’s tiger reintroduction program, is showing positive signs of...
ASTANA – The Adilet party secured a landslide victory in Kazakhstan’s Kurultai elections, winning 71.17% of the vote and 110 seats, according to the final results announced...
