Kazakhstan Advances AI Ecosystem Development

ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov,  who chaired a meeting of the Commission on Digitalization on July 18, emphasized that the development of national AI infrastructure,...


Kazakhstan Increases Grain Exports by 58.4%

ASTANA – Kazakhstan exported 9.3 million tons of new crop grain from September 2024 to July 10, 2025, which is 58.4% more than the same period in...


Italy’s Marche Polytechnic University Opens Branch in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A branch of Italy’s Marche Polytechnic University opened at Zhetisu University named after Ilyas Zhansugurov, in Taldykorgan on July 16, reported the Kazakh Ministry of...


Astana to Host Running Event in August to Support Patients Awaiting Organ Transplants

ASTANA – Thousands of people will gather in Astana on Aug. 10 to take part in a special running event in support of patients awaiting life-saving organ...


Rare Bronze Daggers Found in Kazakhstan May Belong to Saka Nomads

ASTANA – Archaeologists and students from Pavlodar-based Margulan University have uncovered two bronze daggers that may belong to Saka nomads, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education...


Kazakhstan Criminalizes Stalking and Forced Marriage in New Law

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a new law on July 16 introducing criminal liability for stalking and forced marriage, as part of amendments aimed at optimizing...


Kazakhstan Begins Construction of Strategic Logistics Hub in Kostanai

ASTANA – Kazakhstan officially launched construction of Tobyl, a new transport and logistics complex in the city of Kostanai on July 16, the Prime Minister’s press service...


Young Kazakh Geniuses Shine at International Olympiads

ASTANA – Kazakh schoolchildren have made a sensational start to the competition season, winning four medals, two gold and two silver, at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO...


Kazakhstan and Japan’s Hiroshima Strengthen Ties on Trade, Nuclear Non-Proliferation

ASTANA – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with Hiroshima Prefecture Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki on July 16 to discuss bilateral cooperation, focusing on trade and economic...


Almaty Mountain Cluster Set for Large-Scale Development, Says Kazakh PM

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced plans for the large-scale development of the Almaty mountain cluster at a July 15 press conference. The project covers...


Kazakhstan Begins Negotiations to Revise Production Sharing Agreements at Major Oil Fields

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has initiated talks with foreign investors to renegotiate production sharing agreements (PSAs) for its key oil fields – Tengiz, Karachaganak, and Kashagan. Prime Minister...


Fitch Affirms Kazakhstan at ‘BBB’; Outlook Stable

ASTANA — Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook on July 15. According to the agency, Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakh PM: Kazakhstan Fully Committed to OPEC+ Agreement

ASTANA – Kazakhstan remains committed to its obligations under the OPEC+ agreement and is not considering leaving the alliance, said Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov during a July...


New Technologies in Arrhythmia Treatment Introduced at UMC Heart Center

ASTANA — Specialists at the University Medical Center (UMC) Heart Center in the Kazakh capital are introducing new technologies and methods for treating cardiac arrhythmias, including the...


Kazakh, Chinese Foreign Ministers Deepen Strategic Ties in Tianjin Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to China for the SCO Foreign...


SCO Foreign Ministers Convene in Tianjin Ahead of September Summit

ASTANA — Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu took part in the regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation...


Presidential Advisor Zulfiya Suleimenova Outlines Kazakhstan’s Vision for Climate Action 

ASTANA – When leaders gathered for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku in November, expectations were high and stakes even higher. As the...


Kazakhstan Expands Multilingual Tourist Safety System

ASTANA – Foreign travelers arriving in Kazakhstan now receive cards with QR codes at the airports of Astana and Almaty and at the Kaplanbek border checkpoint, in...


President Tokayev Signs Amendments to Tax Code

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law on amendments and additions to the Tax Code on July 15, reported Akorda. The changes will soon officially come...


Kazakhstan to Supply Uranium to Slovakia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national atomic company Kazatomprom signed a memorandum of understanding on July 14 with Slovenské elektrárne a.s. (SEAS), Slovakia’s largest electricity producer, to supply natural...


Kazakhstan’s Oil Output Hits Nearly 50 Million Tons in First Half of 2025

ASTANA – Kazakhstan produced 49.9 million tons of oil in January-June, compared to 44.7 million tons in the same period last year, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said...


Kazakhstan Delivers Strongest Half-Year Economic Growth in 14 Years

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6.2% between January and June, the highest growth in 14 years, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin...


Kazakhstan to Participate in SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu visited the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Headquarters on July 14 during his trip to China to...


ICAO Chief Praises Kazakhstan’s Aviation Progress, Eyes Greater Regional Role

ASTANA – International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) President Salvatore Sciacchitano recognized Kazakhstan’s swift progress in aviation safety, liberalization, and infrastructure, emphasizing its potential to become a major...


Kazakhstan’s Push for Species Recovery Faces Ecosystem Trade-Offs

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s vast landscapes, spanning from the steppe to the mountains, harbor a wealth of biodiversity. Located at the crossroads of Eurasia, the country is home...


Astana to Host First Kymyz Gastrofestival This Weekend 

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital’s Kazanat Hippodrome will host the first national cuisine gastrofestival titled BaiQymyz – baptalgan kymyz on July 19-20, dedicated to kymyz, the traditional...


Kazakhstan Sees Rapid Growth in Digital Banking and Non-Cash Transactions

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has seen a sharp rise in digital banking and non-cash transactions, with the number of online users surpassing the population and monthly cashless turnover...


Phygital Games of Future 2026 to Bring Over 1,500 Athletes to Astana

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the international Phygital Games of the Future from July 18 to Aug. 1 next year. The event will bring together...


Kazakhstan Opens Modernized Border Checkpoints with China and Uzbekistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has launched four upgraded border checkpoints with China and Uzbekistan as part of a national effort to boost transit capacity and streamline trade. According...


Comic Con Astana Crowns Cosplay Champion from Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Comic Con Astana, Central Asia’s largest pop culture festival, concluded on July 13 with a grand cosplay competition final. A cosplayer from Astana, known by...