Kazakhstan Secures $125 Million in Export Deals with China on First Day of SCO Forum

ASTANA — Kazakhstan signed export contracts worth approximately $125 million with Chinese partners on the opening day of the “Export to China – Shangai Cooperation Organization Selection”...


Kazakhstan Approves New Cultural Heritage Plan to Boost UNESCO Presence

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has approved a comprehensive two-year plan to preserve and promote its cultural heritage under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...


China’s SPIC Launches $1.2 Billion Wind Farm Project in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) has begun a strategic project to build a one-gigawatt (GW) wind farm near Ekibastuz in the Pavlodar Region. The...


Air Astana Switches to Summer Schedule

ASTANA — Air Astana has switched to its summer schedule, which will be in effect from March 29 to October 24. During this period, flight frequencies on...


Third Language: Why Emotional Literacy Matters for Kazakhstan’s Future

Emotional literacy, the ability to understand one’s own and others’ emotions is becoming a skill of the 21st century. In Kazakhstan, this third language can help build...


Is Kazakhstan Prepared for Cyber Risks of Digital Transformation?

ASTANA — As Kazakhstan expands digital services and online government platforms, cybercrime is emerging as a growing challenge to the country’s digital transformation.  According to the Prosecutor...


Kazakhstan’s Regional Ecological Summit to Deliver Concrete Sustainability Actions

ASTANA – The 2026 Regional Ecological Summit (RES), to be held in the Kazakh capital from April 22-24, will focus on turning dialogue into concrete results for...


Japan Considers Rerouting Caspian Oil Amid Strait of Hormuz Concerns

ASTANA – Japan is exploring the possibility of rerouting oil from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to its domestic market amid growing concerns about supply stability due to the...


Kazakhstan’s IT Exports via Astana Hub Exceeds $680 Million

ASTANA — Astana Hub exported IT services worth 328 billion tenge (US$681 million) in 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan...


Francophonie Spring Festival Returns for 16th Edition in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The 16th Francophonie Spring Festival will take place across Kazakhstan from April 1 to 15, bringing together the embassies of Armenia, Belgium, Canada, France, Lithuania,...


Kazakhstan to Overhaul Innovation System, Proposes Central Coordination Body

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing a major overhaul of its innovation development model, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek said at a March 31 government...


Alzheimer’s in Kazakhstan: What Explains Rising Diagnosis

ASTANA — With more than 55 million people living with dementia globally, Kazakhstan is seeing an upward trajectory in Alzheimer’s disease incidence. Experts say the increase reflects...


Spring Turns Sizzling: Heat Up to 32°C Forecast Across Kazakhstan This Week

ASTANA — Unseasonably warm spring weather is set to persist across most of Kazakhstan, with temperatures in southern regions expected to climb as high as 32 degrees...


Kazakhstan Targets Life Expectancy of 77 by 2029

ASTANA — Kazakhstan plans to raise life expectancy to 77 years by 2029 under a new Healthcare Development Concept prepared by the Ministry of Health, as part...


Astana Launches Science-Based Creative Economy Hub

ASTANA — Art, science and business converged in Astana for the opening of the Өnergy Creative Hub on March 27. The space, supported by Nazarbayev University (NU)...


Kazakhstan Concludes First-Ever Fencing World Cup with Silver for Kurbanov

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has completed its first-ever stage of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Epee World Cup, marking a key milestone in the country’s athletic growth and establishing it...


Kazakhstan Sees AI as Key to Growth, Kazakh PM Says at Digital Qazaqstan Forum

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is positioning AI as a cornerstone of its economic future, with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov saying the technology could help drive sustainable growth as...


Kazakh PM Bektenov Signals Water Cooperation Push

ASTANA — Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with members of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) on March 30...


Kazakhstan Revises Travel Warnings, Excludes Egypt

ASTANA —The Arab Republic of Egypt has been removed from the list of countries not recommended for travel by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry’s press...


Visiting Astana? Six Things to Know About Kazakhstan’s Capital

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s capital Astana is shaped by rapid development, open steppe geography and extreme seasonal changes. For first-time visitors, understanding how the city functions, especially in...


Water Diplomacy Grows More Urgent as Climate Pressures Mount in Central Asia

ASTANA — Water resources in Central Asia are increasingly shaping economic stability and interstate relations as climate change intensifies pressure on shared rivers and aging infrastructure. Experts...


Partnership in Steppe: How Kazakh Families Shared Work of Survival

ASTANA — The image of the obedient Kazakh woman is often repeated in discussions of tradition. Yet historians and anthropologists say the reality of life on the...


Kazakhstan Promotes Water Initiative and Agricultural Cooperation at UN-Water Meeting

ASTANA — A Kazakh delegation led by First Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Ashikbayev participated in the 43rd meeting of UN-Water, held at the headquarters of the International...


Archaeologists Discover 250 Golden Horde Artifacts at Saraishyk Site

ASTANA – Archaeologists at the Saraishyk state historical and cultural museum-reserve have uncovered around 250 artifacts at the medieval Saraishyk complex in the Atyrau Region. The discoveries...


Central Asia Needs Balanced Energy Mix to Avoid Shortages, Experts Say

ASTANA – A middle-path strategy based on the World Energy Council’s energy trilemma, balancing security, affordability and environmental sustainability, is the most effective approach for Central Asia’s...


EAEU Remains Economic Bloc, Kazakh PM Says Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov outlined that cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is strictly economic and does not extend to political or security...


Japan’s Ambassador on Deepening Ties With Kazakhstan in Shifting World

ASTANA – With shifting global supply chains shift and geopolitical tensions on the rise, Japan is looking to Kazakhstan as a strategic partner not only for critical...


Kazakhstan Hosts Landmark Fencing World Cup

ASTANA – Kazakhstan hosts a stage of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Epee World Cup for the first time on March 26-29, bringing one of the sport’s...


More Than Food: How Kazakh Cuisine Tells Story of Steppe

ASTANA – Kazakh cuisine, shaped by centuries of nomadic life on the Eurasian steppe, reflects a food culture built around mobility, resilience and seasonal rhythms. Rich meat...


Nauryz Traditions Evolve in Kazakhstan While Preserving Core Meaning 

ASTANA — Nauryz, a traditional spring holiday marking renewal and the start of a new year, has undergone significant changes in Kazakhstan over the past decades while...