07:40
Kazakhstan posts strong growth, but IMF signals slowdown ahead
Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6% in early 2025, showing strong momentum across major sectors.
Kazakhstan
15:25
Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of global power
As global tensions rise, Kazakhstan's leadership navigates a delicate geopolitical balance between Russia, China, and the West, aiming to turn its strategic location into a platform for cooperation, reform, and innovation.
11:17
Central Asia-Italy
Central Asia–Italy summit concludes with joint declaration
Leaders of Central Asian countries and Italy convened in Astana for the first Central Asia–Italy summit, culminating in the adoption of a Joint Declaration aimed at deepening political, economic, and cultural cooperation.
17:34
Kazakhstan, Italy sign new agreements to bolster strategic ties
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni adopted a joint statement to expand their strategic partnership following talks held on Friday in Astana.
14:51
Italian PM calls Kazakhstan "strategic partner" in Central Asia
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described Kazakhstan as an “strategic partner” in Central Asia during a meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, according to a statement from the Kazakh presidency issued today.
15:40
Tengizchevroil announces appointment of new General Director
Tengizchevroil, a leading company in Kazakhstan, has officially announced the appointment of William Lacobie as its new General Director. He will assume the role on June 10, 2025.
15:00
Kazakhstan steps forward with Central Asia’s first supercomputer cluster
Kazakhstan launches Central Asia’s most powerful supercomputer, signaling a bold step in its digital transformation and AI ambitions.
12:10
OTS central bank leaders hold first official meeting in Astana
Astana just opened a new chapter for financial integration among Turkic states — President Tokayev chaired the first-ever meeting of Central Bank governors from member countries.
11:39
Kazakhstan and North Macedonia deepen cooperation in key sectors
Kazakhstan and North Macedonia are set to deepen ties as both presidents agree to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.
10:43
Navy plane crashes in South Korea's Pohang
A navy patrol plane crashed near the eastern mountains of Pohang, South Korea, on Thursday, with smoke reported from the site.
09:22
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan boost civil aviation cooperation
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen aviation ties through a collaborative meeting focused on improving flight safety and personnel training.
22:00
Central Asia
Kazakhstan and Rwanda sign joint statement, bilateral agreements
Following high-level talks in Astana, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame adopted a joint statement and oversaw the exchange of nine cooperation documents between their countries.
17:48
forum
Italy and Kazakhstan explore $8 Billion in strategic partnerships at supply chain forum in Astana
Italy and Kazakhstan are expanding their economic cooperation, with more than $8 billion in potential partnerships under discussion across critical sectors such as energy, agriculture, logistics, and technology.
15:00
Central Asia
Kazakhstan and Italy sign €180 million in deals at Astana Forum
At the Astana International Forum, Kazakhstan and Italy signed 10 memorandums worth €180 million, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation focused on industry, green energy, logistics, and technology
15:24
World News
Kazakhstan looks to China for guidance on first nuclear power plant project
Kazakhstan is looking to learn from China’s experience in nuclear and water-environmental safety. This was a major topic during talks about Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant.
15:00
OTS
Kazakhstan chairs first meeting of OTS Central Banks Council
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the first OTS Central Banks Council meeting in Astana, calling for greater financial cooperation amid global economic shifts.
18:48
Central Asia-Italy
Giorgia Meloni to visit Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan ahead of Central Asia–Italy summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in late May as part of a diplomatic tour, culminating in her participation in the first-ever Central Asia–Italy summit in Astana.
17:43
Kazakhstan and China
Kazakhstan and China have agreed to increase capacity at their shared border
Kazakhstan and China have agreed to significantly enhance operations at their shared border, aiming to boost transit capacity, improve customs efficiency, and support growing trade volumes.
17:36
mountain resort
Kazakhstan to build a world-class mountain resort near Almaty
Kazakhstan is set to develop a world-class high-altitude resort just outside Almaty, aiming to transform the city into a year-round tourist destination. The ambitious master plan for the Almaty Mountain Cluster was recently presented to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, promising to boost tourism.
12:18
Region News
Kazakhstan to launch 93 green energy projects by 2030
Kazakhstan is ramping up its commitment to renewable energy, with plans to launch 93 new projects totaling 2.3 GW by 2030, as part of a broader strategy to boost clean energy production and attract international investment.
22:00
Central Asia
Central Asia and China agree on new customs and digital trade plans
The second meeting of customs leaders from Central Asia and China was held in Almaty, focusing on digitalization, AI integration, border crossing agreements, and expanding cooperation to strengthen regional trade and logistics.
21:00
Central Asia
EDB predicts strong growth for islamic finance in Central Asia by 2033
Islamic finance assets in Central Asia are forecast to grow from $285 million in 2022 to $6.3 billion by 2033, with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leading the regional expansion due to high demand, population growth, and policy reforms.
22:00
Central Asia
Kazakhstan and Hungary discuss strategic cooperation ahead of Turkic States Summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and strategic cooperation ahead of the upcoming Turkic States Summit.
11:32
Russia set to increase oil supplies to China via Kazakhstan
Russia is ready to increase oil supplies to China via Kazakhstan by 2.5 million tons, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters.
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