Kazakhstan Launches Central Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has taken a major step in integrating cryptocurrency into its regulated financial markets with the launch of the region’s first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund...


Kazakhstan Shows World Peaceful Coexistence Is Possible, Says Rabbi Karnauh

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will host the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions on Sept. 17-18. Over the years, the event has become a platform...


Kazakhstan’s Economy Expands 6.3% in January-July

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 6.3% in January–July, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin at an Aug. 13...


Tokayev Calls for Tougher Measures Against Drug Trafficking


Kozybayev University to Welcome 100 Turkish Students Annually for Dual-Degree Education

ASTANA — Kozybayev University in North Kazakhstan will welcome 100 students from Türkiye each year to study under dual-degree programs with the University of Arizona, as part...


SCAT Airlines to Launch Astana-Belgrade Flight in November

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines will launch direct flights from Astana to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, starting from Nov. 3. Tickets are already on sale. The...


Kazakhstan Eases Stay Rules for Foreign Citizens, Launches New Tourist Services

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has simplified conditions of stay for foreign citizens and introduced new services for tourists, representatives of the migration service of the East Kazakhstan Region’s...


Starlink Satellite Internet Officially Launches in Kazakhstan

ALMATY – Starlink satellite internet officially became available in Kazakhstan on Aug. 13. Operated by SpaceX, the network of low-Earth orbit satellites offers high-speed, reliable internet access,...


Exhibition Displays Sacred Books Ahead of Global Religious Congress in Astana

ASTANA – The “Sacred Books” exhibition opened this August at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation in Astana, providing the public with an opportunity to learn about...


Kazakhstan Creates Digital Headquarters to Facilitate AI Integration

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has ordered the creation of a digital transformation group, or digital headquarters, to accelerate AI integration in the economy and...


Cambridge Professor Spotlights Kazakhstan’s Rising Role in Global Science 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomed more than 700 mathematicians, scientists and educators worldwide on July 21-25 for the first International Society for Analysis, its Applications and Computation (ISAAC)...


Astana to Host Kazakhstan Open 2025 Taekwondo Tournament This Week

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is set to host the Kazakhstan Open 2025, a G-1 category international taekwondo tournament, from Aug. 14 to 16 at the Zhaksylyk...


Kazakh Documentary Wins Prestigious Award in New York

ALMATY – The Kazakh documentary “Gingerbread for Her Father, My Great-Grandfather, Her Grandfather” by director Alina Mustafina has won the Sikay Tang Critical Lens Award at the...


Alternativa Film Days to Showcase Global Cinema and Social Dialogue in Almaty

ALMATY – Alternativa Film Days, supported by inDrive, will run from Aug. 14 to 21 at ARTiSHOK Theater and Almaty Creative Hub, bringing 27 films from Asia...


Kazakhstan to Expand Air Links with China and Uzbekistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to expand its air connectivity with China and Uzbekistan by opening new destinations and increasing the number of flights, said Chair of Transport...


President Tokayev Extends Congratulations on Historic Peace Declaration Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended warm congratulations to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on the signing of the historic...


Tokayev Proposes National Contest to Name Kazakhstan’s First Nuclear Plant


SCAT Airlines Launches Direct Flight Between Kazakhstan and Belarus

ASTANA – SCAT Airlines has officially launched a new direct air route connecting Almaty and Minsk. The inaugural flight took place on Aug. 10. According to the...


Kazakhstan Explores New Oil Export Route via Baku–Supsa Corridor

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is considering the development of a new oil export route as part of ongoing efforts to diversify energy supply channels. Discussions are underway regarding...


Khorgos Expands with Trade and Investment, but Bottlenecks Persist

ASTANA – The Khorgos International Center for Cross-Border Cooperation is becoming a growth driver of the Zhetisu Region in Kazakhstan’s south-eastern part. The visit of Deputy Prime...


Almaty Served as one of Trusted Platforms Leading to Joint Washington Declaration Between Azerbaijan, Armenia and US

From the beginning of the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan has offered and served as one of the trusted platforms for bilateral negotiations, leading to...


Can Event Tourism Be Kazakhstan’s Next Bet to Draw Global Attention?

Waking up one morning in April, the important news that broke during the night was that Jennifer Lopez had announced her concert in Astana. I may not...


Kazakh Jiu-Jitsu Fighter Wins First Gold at World Games in Chengdu

ASTANA – Kazakh jiu-jitsu fighter Zhanibek Abu-Bakir secured Kazakhstan’s first gold medal on Aug. 10 at the 12th edition of the World Games, taking place from Aug....


Three Kilometers That Changed My View on Running

This Sunday, I woke up very early, a rare thing I do on weekends. One and a half hours later, my mom and I were standing shoulder...


President Tokayev Calls for Urgent Action to Make AI Driver of National Development

ASTANA – Artificial intelligence should become the driving force behind the development of all industries, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during an Aug. 11 meeting on AI development,...


World Debut, Seven Wins: Tazy Dogs Triumph in Helsinki

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the country’s Union of Cynologists on the Kazakh Tazy breed’s first official international presentation at the 2025 World Dog Show...


Jennifer Lopez Concert in Almaty Draws Fans From 35 Countries

ASTANA – Jennifer Lopez’s concert on Aug. 10 at Almaty’s Central Stadium brought together fans from more than 35 countries, showing Kazakhstan’s rising status as a destination...


Tokayev Reaffirms Support for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine During Call with Zelenskyy

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed the Kazakh people’s deep respect for the Ukrainian nation, its history, culture, and language, and underscored Kazakhstan’s steadfast commitment to achieving...


Astana to Host Digital Bridge 2025 in October

ASTANA – The Digital Bridge 2025 international forum, the largest event in Central Asia in digital technologies, startups, and artificial intelligence (AI), will take place in Astana...


Mangystau Region to Host First Festival Celebrating Camel’s Milk and Kazakh Traditions

ASTANA – The Ak Maya Fest, a large-scale cultural celebration combining music, traditions, farming, and nature, and dedicated to shubat (camel’s milk), will be held for the...