Tokyo Win: Rybakina Nears WTA Finals Qualification

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Tokyo. World No. 7 defeated Canada’s Leylah Fernandez (No. 22) in straight...


Republic Day Marks 35 Years Since Kazakhstan’s Declaration of Statehood

ASTANA – Marking 35 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Kazakhstan’s State Sovereignty, celebrated as Republic Day on Oct. 25, political experts say the document...


Kazakhstan’s First AI School Builds Global Peer-to-Peer Learning Community

ASTANA — One year after its launch by Astana Hub, Tomorrow School, Kazakhstan’s first peer-to-peer artificial intelligence school, has evolved into a dynamic international community of 303...


Kazakhstan to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Lawmaking Process

ASTANA – Artificial intelligence is set to become an expert assistant in Kazakhstan’s lawmaking process, as the Ministry of Justice expands its digital transformation. Deputy Minister of...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Role as Central Asia’s Leading Sunflower Oil Supplier

ALMATY — Kazakh National Association of Oilseed Processors (NAOPK) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Uzbekistan’s Fayz Oil Imports to strengthen regional trade in oil and fat...


Kazakhstan Showcases Investment Potential to International Investors in London

ALMATY — Kazakhstan presented its investment potential, economic strategy, and vision for sustainable growth at the “Kazakhstan – Diplomacy & Trade: Middle Power Countries” panel session during...


Kazakhstan to Host World Taekwondo Championships in 2027

ALMATY — Kazakhstan has officially been selected as the host country of the 2027 World Taekwondo Championships (WT), marking the first time the global competition will take...


LOT Polish Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Almaty and Warsaw in 2026

ALMATY — LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s national carrier, will launch direct flights, linking Almaty and Warsaw, starting May 31, 2026. During the summer season, flights will operate...


Excess Liquidity Drives Inflation in Kazakhstan, Says National Bank Governor 

ALMATY — Rising prices in Kazakhstan are primarily driven by excessive liquidity in the economy, said the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Governor Timur Suleimenov on the...


Kazakhstan Drives Industrial Modernization With 190 New Projects

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is accelerating efforts to diversify its economy and strengthen industrial competitiveness, with particular emphasis on high-value manufacturing and deep-processing projects, following an Oct. 23...


Kazakh, Russian Foreign Ministers Meet Ahead of Tokayev’s Moscow Visit

ALMATY — Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev paid an official visit to Russia on Oct. 22 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov...


EDB: Modern Warehouses to Power Central Asia’s Trade Future

ASTANA — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has unveiled its strategic vision for advancing warehousing infrastructure across Central Asia and initiated the creation of the Central Asia...


Air Astana Set to Launch Direct Tokyo–Almaty Flight in 2026

ASTANA — Air Astana prepares to launch a new direct flight between Tokyo and Almaty in March 2026. A high-level meeting between Japan’s largest tour operators and...


AIFC Recognized Among Global Leaders in Digital Asset Regulation by IOSCO

ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has been recognized as one of the world’s leading jurisdictions in implementing international standards for crypto and digital asset...


Kazakhstan, EU Deepen Strategic Cooperation on Connectivity, Green Energy, and Digital Transformation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issetov participated in the ministerial meeting on advancing connectivity between Central Asia, the Eastern Partnership, Türkiye, and the EU in...


Kazakhstan Draws Strong Demand for $1.5 Billion Eurobond at Record-Low Yield

ASTANA – The Kazakh Finance Ministry has placed $1.5 billion in sovereign Eurobonds on the international capital market with a five-year maturity, achieving the lowest yield in...


Kazakhstan Boosts Grain Exports by 14%, Driven by Strong Demand in Central Asia, Caucasus

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has exported 1.6 million tons of new-harvest grain between Sept. 1 and Oct. 19, showing a 14% increase compared to the same period last...


Kazakh Grain Becomes First Transit Cargo from Azerbaijan to Armenia

ASTANA – Kazakh grain has become the first cargo to transit from Azerbaijan to Armenia, marking a symbolic step in regional relations, said President of Azerbaijan Ilham...


16 Agreements Consolidate Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Partnership

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan solidified their economic partnership with 16 agreements signed at a business forum in Astana on Oct. 21, advancing cooperation in artificial intelligence,...


Almaty Honored for Tourism Innovation and Urban Transformation at Global Tourism Forum 2025

ASTANA – Almaty has earned the Special Recognition Award for Tourism Innovation and Urban Transformation at the World Tourism Awards 2025, held during the Global Tourism Forum...


IOM Chief Shares Latest Data on Mobility in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan now hosts over 550,000 international migrant workers, nearly 21,000 more than in January, said International Migration Organization (IOM) Chief of Mission Serhan Aktoprak as...


Finnish President Alexander Stubb to Pay Official Visit to Kazakhstan Next Week

ASTANA – At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Finland Alexander Stubb will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Oct. 28–29. During the visit,...


Kazakhstan Highlights Wildlife Recovery Efforts at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi

ASTANA — Kazakhstan joined more than 150 countries at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 9-15, where...


KIA Qazaqstan Launches First Full-Cycle Automobile Plant in Kostanai

ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inaugurated the KIA Qazaqstan automobile plant on Oct. 21 through an online conference, marking a major step in Kazakhstan’s industrial modernization and...


Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Pledge to Double Trade, Expand Energy Cooperation

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev announced a new phase of cooperation at a press briefing on Oct. 21, pledging to double...


Kazakhstan to Remain Central Asia’s Growth Leader in 2025, Says IMF

ASTANA — Kazakhstan to remain Central Asia’s fastest-growing economy in 2025, expanding by 5.9%, well above the global average of 3.2%, according to the International Monetary Fund’s...


Tokayev, Aliyev Sign Cooperation Agreements to Boost Ties in Transport and Digitalization 

ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic and allied relations during the second meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council...


Astana Ballet Theater Premieres ‘Two Carpets,’ Poetic Tale of Love and Memory

ALMATY – The Astana Ballet Theater hosted the premiere of the two-act ballet “Two Carpets” on Oct. 17-18 as a large-scale production woven from the finest threads...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan to Advance Regional Connectivity by Deepening Strategic Partnership 

ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the deep historical ties and mutual trust between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan during his meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who...


Kazakhstan Expands Artificial Intelligence Network 

ALMATY — Kazakhstan has made significant progress in developing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies over the past three years, according to the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital...