Kazakhstan Offers Voluntary Departure Program in South Korea, Ratifies Migration Agreement with France

ASTANA – Kazakhstan citizens working illegally in South Korea can voluntarily leave the country without fines or restrictions on re-entry until the end of February, under agreements...


Kazakhstan Advances Northern Aral Sea Restoration and Hydropower Development 

ASTANA – The volume of the Northern Aral Sea is planned to increase to 34 cubic kilometers over 4-5 years, and a 191.7 billion tenge (US$377.4 million)...


PACE Adopts Declaration Supporting Kazakhstan’s Democratic Reforms and Regional Leadership

ASTANA – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a written declaration, entitled Support for Kazakhstan’s Democratic Reforms and Regional Leadership, on Jan. 19...


Kazakh Energy Ministry Takes Control of Investigation Into Tengiz Production Disruption

ASTANA – The Kazakh Energy Ministry has established a special commission to investigate a technological disruption that occurred on Jan. 18 at the Tengiz oil field, with...


President Tokayev Creates Commission for Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Reform

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree establishing the Commission on Constitutional Reform on Jan. 21.  To develop proposals for constitutional reform, Tokayev has decreed...


Kazakhstan’s Kasteev Art Museum Reopens After Major Renovation

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Abilkhan Kasteev National Museum of Arts reopened to the public after a major modernization, unveiling renovated galleries and updated exhibitions, reported the Ministry of...


Kazakhstan’s Grain Exports Rise to 5.1 Million Tons as Shipments to Central Asia and Iran Grow

ALMATY – Kazakhstan exported 5.1 million tons of grain from the new harvest between September 2025 and Jan. 15, 2026, marking an increase compared to 4.3 million...


Kazakhstan to Launch New International Air Routes in 2026 

ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to open and resume multiple international air routes in 2026 while increasing flight frequencies on existing destinations, as part of broader efforts to...


Kazakh Sappers Destroy Over 1,200 Explosives During UN Mission in Golan Heights

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s engineering and sapper unit deployed to the Golan Heights has destroyed more than 1,200 explosive devices while carrying out tasks under the mandate of...


China–Central Asia Trade Hits Record $106 Billion in 2025

ALMATY – Trade and economic cooperation between China and Central Asia reached a historic milestone in 2025 as bilateral trade volumes exceeded $100 billion for the first...


Kazakhstan to Channel $17B Into Real Sector as Government Unveils Broad Reform Agenda

ALMATY – Kazakhstan will allocate around 8 trillion tenge (approximately US$17 billion) to support the real sector of the economy and ensure GDP growth of at least...


FC Kairat Suffers Defeat Against Club Brugge in Champions League Home Match 

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat suffered a heavy 4:1 defeat to Belgium’s Club Brugge in a UEFA Champions League group-stage match played at Astana Arena on Jan. ...


Unlocking Eurasia’s Trade Potential: Why the Middle Corridor Matters

Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of Eurasia’s commodity flows. As global supply chains diversify and shippers seek more resilient, cost-effective alternatives, the country’s geography and infrastructure have...


Kazakhstan’s Tengiz Field Remains Offline After Fire, CPC Shipments Canceled

ALMATY – Oil production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield could remain suspended for 7-10 days, following an emergency shutdown over the weekend, potentially further tightening crude exports through...


South and Central Asia Steps Up AI Readiness as Governments Move From Plans to Practice

ASTANA – Countries across South and Central Asia are accelerating efforts to strengthen their artificial intelligence readiness, investing in digital infrastructure, skills and public-sector deployment as governments...


Tokayev to Sign Gaza Peace Council Charter in Davos at Trump’s Invitation

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22 at the invitation of the United States President Donald Trump to attend the signing ceremony...


Kazakhstan’s Abay Theater Brings Classical Ballet to Singapore

ASTANA –  The Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater will perform in Singapore for the first time on Jan. 23-25 at the National University of Singapore,...


Almaty Featured Among World’s Top Five Mountain Cities by Spain’s Viajar Magazine

ASTANA – Viajar, a leading Spanish travel magazine, has included Almaty among the world’s five mountain cities where skiing is within easy reach of the urban experience,...


Tokayev Unveils New Kazakhstan’s Political Architecture at National Kurultai 

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan’s ongoing political reforms, foreign policy priorities, and digital transformation agenda during the National Kurultai (Congress) in Kyzylorda on Jan. 20,...


Kazakhstan, UK Universities Launch New Partnership in Bronze Age Archaeology

ASTANA – Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University (EKTU) and the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen long-term...


Kazakhstan Secures 36 Athlete Quotas for 2026 Winter Olympics

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will be represented by 36 athletes at the Winter Olympics, which will be held in Italy from Feb. 6 to 22 in the cities...


Kazakhstan Advances Human-Centered AI With New Law, Governance Program, and UNESCO Assessment

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Law on Artificial Intelligence entered into force on Jan. 18, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for the development and use of AI while enshrining...


Kazakhstan’s Silver Production Drops as Prices Hit Record Highs

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s silver industry is shrinking even as prices soar. Production has now declined for a fifth straight year, underscoring a widening gap between market value...


Kazakhstan Develops Central Asia’s Largest AI Model for Turkic Speech Recognition

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has developed the largest artificial intelligence model for automatic speech recognition (ASR) of Turkic languages, marking a major milestone for the region’s digital transformation...


Kazakhstan’s Diplomas to Be Recognized Across Asia-Pacific Region

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has taken a significant step toward integrating its higher education system into the global academic space, as the Senate (upper chamber of Parliament) ratified...


KMG International Showcases Record Financial Results in 2025

ALMATY – KMG International (KMG) reported strong financial and operational performance in 2025, posting record profitability and solid growth across its refining and retail operations, according to...


Kazakhstan’s Documentary Shows How Autism Support Builds Stronger Communities

ASTANA — Small acts of support can open new opportunities for children with autism and bring relief to their families. On Jan. 15, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation...


Almaty Opens American Space & Makerspace Cultural and Education Center

ALMATY – A cultural and educational center, American Space & Makerspace, officially opened in Almaty on Jan. 16, marking an expansion of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the...


Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Reform Could Lead to New Constitution, Tokayev Says

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s ongoing parliamentary reform could lead to consideration of a new Constitution, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a Jan. 19 meeting with the working group...


Trump Invites Kazakhstan to Join Gaza Peace Council

ALMATY — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received an official invitation from the United States President Donald Trump to join the newly established Gaza Peace Council, with Kazakhstan proposed...