Belgian Journalist Derya Soysal Named Kazakhstan’s Tourism Ambassador

ASTANA – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium Roman Vassilenko presented Belgian journalist Derya Soysal with the honorary title of Kazakhstan’s Tourism Ambassador on behalf of the Kazakh...


PM Urges European Businesses to Expand Presence in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov called on European businesses to launch new joint projects, localize production, and expand their presence in Kazakhstan during the 18th...


Freedom Bank Unveils AI Voice Assistant for Kazakh Entrepreneurs

ASTANA — Freedom Bank Kazakhstan has unveiled a new digital service to make business management easier for local entrepreneurs. The voice-based Freedom AI Assistant, now available in...


Kazakhstan, Russia Sign Landmark Comprehensive Alliance Declaration

ALMATY – The declaration on elevating interstate relations between Kazakhstan and Russia to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance marks a historic milestone, said...


Kazakhstan’s Reserves Hit $124.1 Billion on Growth in Gold and Foreign Assets

ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s international reserves rose to $124.1 billion at the end of October, driven by an increase in gold holdings and higher bank deposits with the...


Masdar Signs Battery Storage Deal to Boost Uzbekistan’s Renewable Energy Grid

ALMATY – Masdar, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) global clean energy leader, has signed a battery storage service agreement with Uzbek company Uzenergosotish on Nov. 11 to...


Kazakhstan Explores Climate, AI Transformation, Sustainable Corporate Governance

ALMATY — Nazarbayev University (NU) hosted the conference on Governing Transitions: Climate, Artificial Intelligence, and a Sustainable Future for Kazakhstan and Central Asia in Astana, bringing together...


Kyrgyz Republic to Fully Repay External Debt by 2035, Kyrgyz President Says

ALMATY – Kyrgyzstan plans to completely repay its external debt by 2035, President of Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov announced in a national address on Nov. 10, outlining...


The Steppe and the Star

There are moments in history when geography becomes revelation. When a nation built on the vast silence of the steppe lifts its eyes toward the horizon —...


Kazakhstan to Launch Investment Order Program to Boost Import Substitution in 2026

ALMATY — Kazakhstan will launch the investment order program in 2026 to stimulate domestic production and reduce import dependency, the government announced on Nov. 11, following a...


Kazakhstan, Israel Ink Deal to Strengthen Water Resource Management Cooperation

ALMATY — Kazakhstan and Israel have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in water resource management on Nov. 11. The agreement was signed by Kazakh...


President Tokayev Pays State Visit to Russia, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an informal meeting on Nov. 11 in Moscow as part of the state visit, reaffirming the...


Experts Stress Skills Development in Central Asia’s Booming Transport Sector

ASTANA – European officials say Central Asia’s transport expansion should go hand in hand with workforce development, as both areas are emerging as key pillars in Central...


Asman Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Almaty to Karakol in December

ASTANA – Asman Airlines will begin regular direct flights between Almaty and Karakol International Airport on Dec. 5, marking the first stable service on this route since...


Yevgeny Brusilovsky: Composer Who Gave Kazakhstan First Opera

ASTANA — This year marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of Yevgeny Brusilovsky, the composer behind Kazakhstan’s first operas and orchestral works.  His legacy includes nine...


Time for Washington to Recognize Central Asia’s Strategic Value, Experts Say

ASTANA — The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center convened visiting policymakers and regional experts on Nov. 7, following the C5+1 Presidential Summit, to discuss the future of United...


Dimash Qudaibergen Champions Peace and Love Ahead of London Concert at OVO Arena Wembley

ASTANA — Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen spoke about his mission of peace and love during his live appearance on CNN’s “What We Know with Max Foster,” ahead...


Central Asian Agriculture Ministers Sign Joint Declaration and Food Security Plan Through 2030

ASTANA – Central Asian agriculture ministers signed the joint declaration and Central Asia Food Security Plan through 2030 during a Nov. 10 meeting in Tashkent, aiming to...


Kazakhstan, US Enter New Phase of Strategic Partnership, Experts Say

ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s role as a key strategic partner of the United States is expanding, experts say, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent visit to Washington yielded more...


Kazakhstan to Send Humanitarian Mission to Afghanistan Following Devastating Earthquakes

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev expressed condolences to the Afghan people over the recent earthquakes and announced that Kazakhstan will soon send a humanitarian mission...


Kazakhstan, American LanzaJet to Partner on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Kostanai Region

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis and Vice President of Commercial Stephane Thion to discuss industrial and technological collaboration on...


Kazakhstan Attracts Over $70 Million in Exploration Investment 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has attracted more than $71.6 million in exploration investment for the next six years. Speaking at a Nov. 11 government meeting...


Power, Minerals, and Meaning: Decoding What Trump 2.0 Wants in Central Asia

ASTANA — The panel Central Asia: Influence, Autocracy and Balancing Russia, organized by the Royal Society for Asian Affairs in London on Nov. 6, explored the shifting...


Kazakhstan’s Economy Expands 6.4% in Ten Months

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product surged by 6.4% from January to October compared to the same period last year, fueled by growth in industry, trade, and...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Ties with Singaporean Investors at AIFC Connect 2025

ALMATY – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) hosted AIFC Connect: Singapore 2025, a business event aimed at boosting investment and financial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Singapore...


Kazakhstan’s Assets Shine as Global Investors Seek New Frontiers 

U.S. President Donald J. Trump vowed to make the stock market great again and to bring “Liberation Day” to global trade and tariff agreements. While the U.S....


Kazakhstan Rides Golden Wave of Sporting Achievements on Global Stage

ALMATY — Over the past week, Kazakhstan has seen an impressive series of victories across multiple sports, reaffirming its growing presence on the global athletic stage. From...


Almaty Unveils Monumental Mural Honoring UN’s 80th Anniversary

ALMATY — A unique large-scale mural by surrealist artist Adil Aubekerov, measuring 36 by 6 meters, was unveiled on Nov. 7 at an altitude of 3,200 meters...


Almaty to Host Central Asia’s Most Advanced Padel Facility by 2027

ALMATY — Kazakhstan is set to open the ADD Padel Arena complex in Almaty in 2027, featuring ten international-standard courts designed to host Premier Padel tournaments, President...


Almaty to Create Its Digital Twin to Modernize Urban Management by 2026

ALMATY – Almaty is preparing to create its own digital twin, a virtual model of the city, following the examples of Singapore and Shanghai by the end...