Kazakhstan Observes Agri-Export Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan recorded a 38.3% increase in agri-food exports in January–June, reaching $3.2 billion and 9.64 million tons. Agriculture’s share in the country’s total exports rose...


What Tokayev’s Visit Means for Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on Aug. 22, underscoring the growing partnership between the two countries. During...


Where to Go, What to See This Weekend: Art, Dance, Music and Sports

ALMATY – After a long weekend, Astana and Almaty offer a chance to recharge – with concerts that inspire, exhibitions that provoke thoughts, and festivals that give...


Kazakhstan and China Set Course to Double Bilateral Trade by 2030

ASTANA — Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev met with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao to discuss ways to double bilateral trade by 2030...


Kazakhstan’s Economy Needs Innovation Push to Drive Growth, Expert Says

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has to boost innovation to ensure technological transformation and long-term economic growth, according to Saltanat Igenbekova, an analyst at Halyk Finance. She noted that...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Rare-Earth Metal Sector Development

ASTANA — Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the rare and rare-earth metals industry as part of the President’s instructions...


Kazakhstan Marks 10 Years of WTO Membership with Strong Trade, Investment Growth

ASTANA — This year marks the 10th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Over the past decade, the country has established itself as...


Gulf Critical Minerals Playbook Offers Lessons for Central Asia

At the third ministerial meeting in the Central Asia-GCC format on April 16, 2025, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu invited the Gulf countries to jointly develop Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakhstan Assesses Economic Outlook as Key Sectors Show Steady Expansion

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s economic growth prospects were discussed at an Aug. 19 meeting of the economic growth headquarters chaired by Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National...


Global Collaboration Key to Future of Libraries, Say IFLA Leaders During Visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Librarianship is rooted in collaboration and sharing, and by working together, the profession strengthens both its international voice and its role in communities, said International...


President Tokayev to Pay Official Visit to Kyrgyz Republic This Week

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to pay an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on Aug. 22 at the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov, the Akorda press...


Air Astana Alters Schedule Due to Runway Maintenance at Capital Airport

ALMATY – Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana announced temporary closures of its runway due to scheduled maintenance works, reported the airport’s press service on Aug. 19....


Kazakhstan Showcases Paralympic Success as Tokayev Hosts Global Committee Heads

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons and Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed on Aug. 19 to discuss the...


Kazakhstan Warming Outpaces Global Trend, Raising Climate Concerns

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is experiencing a rapid increase in temperature, surpassing the global average, with rising annual temperatures accompanied by a growing frequency of extreme natural events,...


Kazakhstan’s Media Archipelago

These days, we often hear people say they don’t trust the news at all. Yet the moment a truly important topic comes up, they still go looking...


Silk Way Star Competition Debuts in Kazakhstan, Uniting Asia Through Music

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will host Silk Way Star, the first Asian vocal competition in August, creating a new platform to promote Asian music, strengthen cultural ties and...


Almaty Named Youth Capital of Turkic World 2025

ASTANA – The opening ceremony of the fourth International Youth Festival of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place in Almaty on Aug. 18, marking the...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Deepen Strategic Partnership Through High-Level Dialogue

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Tanzila Narbayeva, chairwoman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, on Aug. 18 to discuss the Kazakh-Uzbek...


Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Sign Contracts for Four Energy Projects Worth $243 Million

ASTANA — Afghanistan has signed $243 million worth of contracts with Uzbekistan to implement four major energy projects aimed at improving the country’s electricity supply, the national...


Kazakhstan Rolls Out Domestic Messenger to Replace Foreign Apps in State Institutions

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will introduce the Aitu national messenger in all government agencies, quasi-public organizations, and the Armed Forces, following a decision of the digital headquarters chaired...


Kazakhstan Establishes Digital Headquarters to Accelerate AI, Digital Transformation

ASTANA – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired an Aug. 18 meeting of the newly formed digital headquarters, established to oversee the implementation of President Kassym-Jomart...


Kazakhstan Overhauls Railway Infrastructure to Cement Role as Global Transit Hub

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is undertaking a comprehensive modernization and digital transformation of its railway sector through infrastructure upgrades and the implementation of digital solutions to enhance efficiency,...


Kazakhstan Prepares Public Competition for Nuclear Plant Name

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Energy Agency has launched preparations for a nationwide competition to select the name for the nuclear power plant planned in the village of...


Kazakhstan’s Regulatory Approach to Foreign Marketplaces

ASTANA — As cross-border e-commerce is booming in Kazakhstan, the government is moving to bring foreign marketplaces under stricter regulatory oversight. The big picture Over the past...


Shymkent Hosts 16th Asian Shooting Championship

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Luciano Rossi,  President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), and Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, President of the Asian...


IFLA Congress Opens in Astana, Making History for Central Asia

ASTANA — The 89th World Library and Information Congress of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) commenced in Astana on Aug. 18, marking the...


Kazakhstan’s Progress in Water Diplomacy Strengthens Regional Cooperation, Says Expert

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s efforts in advancing interstate cooperation in the water sector have received international recognition, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation press service...


Jennifer Lopez Concert in Almaty Generates $19 Million in Economic Impact

ALMATY – Jennifer Lopez’s first-ever concert in Almaty on Aug. 10 attracted 27,000 fans to the Central Stadium, including 7,000 international visitors from 35 countries, ranging from...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Boost Air Connectivity With More Flights

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to increase the number of flights and expand cooperation in the field of civil aviation, the Committee of Civil Aviation...


National Bank Issues Coins Marking 30th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Constitution

ALMATY – The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) announced the release of commemorative coins dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of Kazakhstan on Aug. 30,...