Astana Hosts International Conference on Youth Employment and Skills Development

ASTANA – More than 100 experts from Central Asia and the European Union gathered in the Kazakh capital on Sept. 24–26 for the International Conference on Youth...


Silk Way Star Brings Together Artists from 12 Countries in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — The Silk Way Star international music competition has united talented singers from 12 countries on a single stage in the Kazakh capital. The project premiered...


Kazakh FM Holds Series of Bilateral Meetings on UNGA Sidelines

ASTANA — Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Cyprus, Oman, Togo and...


Foreign Citizens from 14 Countries Obtain Neo Nomad Visa in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Twenty-seven foreign citizens from 14 countries have received Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa since its introduction last year. The largest number of visas were issued to...


Girls for Girls Program Helps Women in Central Asia Find Strength via Mentorship

ASTANA – In a world where girls and women struggle with personal doubts and societal pressures that hold them back, what makes a difference is often the...


Kazakhstan Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan

ASTANA — Kazakhstan delivered a large shipment of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan by rail on Sept. 24. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, with the support of the...


PwC Study Highlights Risks in Central Asia’s Push for Green Energy

ASTANA – Coal is projected to remain Kazakhstan’s dominant energy source through 2035, accounting for more than 40% of the country’s energy mix despite ongoing decarbonization efforts,...


Harry Potter Train to Take Passengers on Magical Journey from Astana

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Passenger Transportation company announced the launch of the Potter Train, a new cultural and entertainment show that will debut on Oct. 5. For the...


EDB Report Shows 17% Slide in Eurasian IFI Investments, Points to Green Shift and Central Asia Boom

ASTANA – International financial institutions (IFIs) have reduced their real-term investments in Eurasia by 17% over the past 17 years, according to a new report from the...


World Forum of Central Securities Depositories Kicks Off in Almaty

ALMATY – The World Forum of Central Securities Depositories (WFC2025) opened in Almaty on Sept. 24, marking a landmark event for Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The forum,...


Tokayev Backs China’s Global Initiatives as Path to Fairer World Order

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev voiced strong support for China’s Global Development and Global Governance Initiatives, calling them timely responses to growing geopolitical and economic challenges...


President Tokayev Holds High-Level Bilateral Meetings on Margins of UN General Assembly in New York

ASTANA – On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of...


It is Time for Serious Conversation, Says Tokayev at UN

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for comprehensive UN reform, stronger global cooperation, and urgent steps toward peace, sustainability, and digital equity in a time of...


Kazakh President Calls for UN Security Council Reform in State Address 

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his recent state-of-the-nation address, highlighted the significance of the United Nations’ 80th anniversary, calling it an indispensable platform for negotiations....


What to Expect from UN High-Level Week in New York

ASTANA – It is this time of year when world leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Week, an annual diplomatic...


Kazakhstan Deepens Global Partnerships at UN General Assembly in New York

ALMATY – On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of high-level meetings with world leaders...


Kazakhstan to Partner with FIFA on Youth Football and Infrastructure

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the future of football development in Kazakhstan on Sept. 22 in New...


CICA Ministers Convene in New York to Establish Finance Summit, Women’s Council

ASTANA – An informal meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) will take place in New York...


Kazakhstan to Strengthen Innovation Ties with Amazon, Meta and OpenAI

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of high-level meetings with American technology and business leaders, including representatives from Amazon, Meta, Wabtec, and OpenAI, on Sept....


Kazakhstan to Deepen Ties with US as Tokayev Engages Business Leaders in New York

ALMATY –  President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during his working visit to the United States, addressed a high-level roundtable with representatives of leading American companies on Sept. 22.  In...


How to Buy Tickets for Kairat vs Real Madrid Match: Prices and Rules Announced

ALMATY – Ticket sales for the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League match between Kazakhstan’s Kairat and Spain’s Real Madrid, held on Sept. 30 in Almaty, begins today. ...


AI, Agri-Science, and International Students Drive Ualikhanov University’s Rise in Kokshetau

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has been rebranding its universities to enhance educational standards and position the country as a hub for learning in Eurasia. In today’s turbulent world,...


Kazakhstan’s Migration Flows Lean Strongly Toward Cities

ASTANA – Cities in Kazakhstan are expanding at record speed, reshaping the nation’s economy and society, but straining infrastructure and deepening the divide between booming megacities and...


Astana Fans Sing in Unison as Backstreet Boys Deliver Timeless Hits

ASTANA – The Backstreet Boys lit up Astana Arena on Sept. 21, performing for around 30,000 fans, including more than 12,000 international visitors from 45 countries. Organized by...


Kazakh Company with UK Driving Instructors Association to Modernize Testing

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s IT company TrustExam.ai (operating locally as Oqylyq.kz) has formed a strategic partnership with the UK’s Driving Instructors Association (DIA) to digitally transform the theoretical...


Kazakh Athlete Brings Historic Gold in Greco-Roman Wrestling

ASTANA — Aidos Sultangali secured the gold medal in the men’s 60-kilogram weight category in Greco-Roman wrestling on Sept. 20 at the World Championships held in Zagreb,...


Wabtec to Open First Diesel Engine Plant Abroad in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Wabtec, a global leader in locomotive manufacturing, confirmed plans to launch production of new diesel engines at the Astana Diesel Service plant in 2026 –...


Kazakhstan Joins Global Leaders in Appeal to Uphold Humanitarian Law

ASTANA – The leaders of Kazakhstan, Brazil, Jordan, China, France, and South Africa, with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), issued a statement calling for...


Smithsonian to Bring US Artisans to Almaty Festival Under New Cultural Exchange Program

ASTANA – The Smithsonian Institution is preparing several cultural exchange initiatives with Kazakhstan, including the participation of U.S. artisans in an international crafts festival in Almaty next...


Tokayev Holds High-Level Meetings with Global Business and Educational Leaders in New York

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began his working visit to New York with a series of high-level meetings on Sept. 21. With Cameco Corporation CEO Tim Gitzel,...