President Tokayev Meets Japan’s Emperor Naruhito During First Official Visit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan on Dec. 18 during his first official visit to the country, reported the Akorda press service....


Beyond Resources: How UK Is Recalibrating Its Partnership With Kazakhstan

ASTANA — From venture capital and green startups to critical minerals, education, and cultural diplomacy, the United Kingdom (UK) is recalibrating its engagement with Kazakhstan. In an...


Almaty’s FC Kairat Ranks Among World’s Top 500 Clubs, Outperforming All Central Asian Teams

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat has been recognized as one of the 500 best football clubs in the world, according to the global ranking of the International...


Tokayev Sets Out Ambitious Agenda to Strengthen Kazakhstan’s Energy Security

ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has outlined a comprehensive set of priorities aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s energy sector, emphasizing large-scale infrastructure projects, energy independence, environmental modernization, and...


Tajikistan Highlights Border Accord as Foundation for Deeper Regional Cooperation

ALMATY – Tajikistan has entered a new stage of stability and regional confidence, President Emomali Rahmon said in his annual address to the parliament, emphasizing that 2025...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Grain Export Logistics Amid Record Harvest and Rising Stocks

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s grain exporters are encouraged to begin shipping new-season wheat before the end of 2025 to qualify for transport reimbursement payments scheduled for early 2026....


Kazakhstan Boosts Air Connectivity with New Thailand, Georgia Routes, Plans 100 Extra Holiday Flights

ALMATY — Kazakhstan continues to broaden its international flight network, as the Ministry of Transport announced the launch of new air routes to Thailand and Georgia, alongside...


Kazakhstan’s Capital Investments Expand as Economy Shows Growth

ALMATY — Capital investments in Kazakhstan increased by 13.3% year-on-year to reach 18.5 trillion tenge (approximately US$40.7 billion) in January–November 2025 period, driven primarily by private-sector activity,...


Silent Rise: Untapped M&A Potential for Kazakh Companies and Funds

Kazakhstan, the Central Asian giant, is slowly but surely establishing itself as a key player on the global economic scene. Traditionally considered a former Soviet republic, Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan’s Digital Impact Grows as TikTok Trends Reach Global Audiences

ALMATY – Kazakhstan became one of TikTok’s standout phenomena in 2025, inspiring creators from Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico, the United States and beyond. Users worldwide launched a...


Ulytau: New Growth Point of Independent Kazakhstan

Over the years of independence, Kazakhstan has undergone a profound transformation in nature conservation — from restoring populations of rare species to significantly expanding its network of...


Kazakhstan, China to Build Smart Water Technology Plant in Taraz

ALMATY – Taraz will host a new high-tech plant for smart water management and irrigation systems, established under a cooperation agreement between the Kazakh Ministry of Water...


Beyond West: Why Eurasia Will Shape New Center of Global Economic Gravity

Editor’s Note: This interview features insights from Joep Konings, Dean of the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business and interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, whose work...


Kazakhstan to Expand Energy Capacity and Accelerate AI Integration in Utilities

ALMATY – Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov outlined Kazakhstan’s major achievements in the energy sector in 2025 and detailed upcoming reforms across oil and gas, electricity generation,...


President Congratulates Nation on Independence Day

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on Independence Day on Dec. 16, emphasizing that the holiday reflects the nation’s voluntary and definitive choice...


From Independence to Influence: Kazakhstan at 34

Kazakhstan turns 34 this December. Not a milestone that demands fireworks. For a country, this is still a restless, sometimes awkward age: old enough to carry scars,...


KazAID Turns Five: Kazakhstan Strengthens Contribution to Global Sustainable Growth

ALMATY – The Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) marks its fifth anniversary, underscoring the country’s evolution from a recipient of foreign aid to an emerging donor...


Kazakhstan, EU Expand Cooperation in Critical Minerals and Connectivity

ALMATY – The event marking the tenth anniversary of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the European Union was hosted on Dec. 12...


FC Kairat Goalkeeper Tops SofaScore Champions League Player Rankings

ALMATY – Almaty’s FC Kairat’s goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov has reached a new milestone in his breakout season, taking the number one spot in the UEFA Champions League...


Dimash Qudaibergen to Premiere Biggest Concert Ever with Global Icons in Budapest

ALMATY – Budapest will host a landmark musical event on April 18, 2026 at MVM Dome as Dimash Qudaibergen, Placido Domingo, and Hauser, will share a stage...


KazTransOil Increases Oil Supply to Kyrgyz Republic, Resumes Transit to Uzbekistan

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s national oil transporter KazTransOil, a subsidiary of national company KazMunayGas, announced an expansion of export routes with increased supplies to the Kyrgyz Republic and...


Kazakhstan’s SME Sector Reaches New Economic Milestones

ALMATY – Supporting small and medium-sized businesses remains one of Kazakhstan’s top priorities. As a result of sustained policy measures, Kazakhstan has seen consistent growth in the...


Kazakhstan Secures Six Medals, Finishes Second at IBA World Championships

ALMATY – Kazakhstan delivered a powerful performance at the 2025 IBA Boxing World Championships in Dubai on Dec. 4-13, securing second place in the overall medal standings...


President Tokayev to Pay Official Visit to Japan This Week

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay an official visit to Japan on Dec. 18-20, according to the Akorda press service. During the visit, Tokayev will hold...


Kazakhstan Releases First Textbook on Using Development Aid as Soft Power Tool

ALMATY – The Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID), in partnership with Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU), has released the country’s first comprehensive textbook dedicated to Official...


Turkic Heritage Takes Spotlight on Global Cultural Stage

ASTANA – This Sunday, Dec. 15, marks World Turkic Language Family Day, a date established by UNESCO to celebrate and promote the Turkic language family spoken by...


Kazakh Family Preserves Generations of Tazy Breeding

ASTANA — A family in the Kerbulak district of Kazakhstan’s Zhetisu Region has spent decades preserving and developing the tazy, an ancient Kazakh sighthound prized for its...


Kazakh Unity and Warrior Courage Define Survival in Dzungar Wars, Historian Says

ASTANA – The courage of Kazakh warriors, known as batyrs, and the people’s unity were decisive in ensuring the Kazakhs’ survival during the centuries-long Kazakh–Dzungar wars, a...


Kazakhstan to Launch Restoration Works on 39 Historical and Cultural Sites in 2026

ALMATY – The Ministry of Culture and Information Committee has approved an updated list of historical and cultural monuments scheduled for scientific restoration in 2026. The national...


Almaty’s Cultural Landmarks You Shouldn’t Miss

ASTANA – Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, is often described as the nation’s cultural capital. Its vast network of museums, galleries and contemporary art spaces continues to strengthen...