Kazakhstan seeks German expertise in nuclear back-end

Germany's Nukem Technologies Engineering Services GmbH is to provide consulting services on decommissioning and radioactive waste management to Kazakhstan under a memorandum of understanding signed with the Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency. Under the...

Kazakhstan Gains in Global Competitiveness, Surpasses Japan and Spain

ASTANA — According to the latest report from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Kazakhstan has secured the 34th position in the global competitiveness ranking among 69 countries. Photo credit: Prime Minister’s press...

Kazakhstan Issues First Residence Permit Under Digital Nomad Residency Program

Kazakhstan has issued its first residence permit under the newly launched Digital Nomad Residency program, a key component of the country’s strategy to attract global talent in digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The Ministry of...

Kazakhstan unveils ambitious reforms to lead the AI revolution

In aviation, he reiterated Kazakhstan’s strategic ambition to become the leading hub in the Eurasian space, underpinned by the proposal to create a national cargo carrier with foreign partners and integrate new airports into global logistics...

Kazakh Film Brings History and Culture to the 2nd Golden Panda Awards

Chengdu, famed for its pandas and fiery cuisine, takes the spotlight from September 12–13 as it hosts the 2nd Golden Panda Awards, drawing filmmakers and cinephiles from around the world to celebrate storytelling in all its forms. The Golden Panda...

Can China rewrite the rules of global governance?

y gathering 24 leaders from different parts of Asia and Russia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has sent concerted signals for changes in global and regional power structures. The meeting also announced plans for strengthening energy...

Kazakh Startup Secures $50 Million to Drive Innovation in Video Creation

ALMATY– A Kazakh startup Higgsfield based on artificial intelligence has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by GFT Ventures with participation from BroadLight Capital, NextEquity Partners, AI Capital Partners, Menlo...

Kazakhstan And Spain Join Forces For Major Industrial Project In Kyzylorda

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 12 . Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, held a meeting with the CEO of the Spanish group of companies Roca Group, Alberto...

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency

Ulaanbaatar, September 12, 2025. /MONTSAME/. Kazakhstan has issued its first 10-year residence permit under the Digital Nomad Residency program. The recipient is Pavel Filatov, Senior Analytics & BI Engineer with international experience, who has...

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Seal Water-Energy Deal Until 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan have signed a set of protocols regulating the region’s water and energy balance through 2026, following a trilateral meeting of the countries’ energy and water management agencies on Sept. 7...

Kazakhstan-Originated Industrial Group to Launch Manufacturing Project in US

ALMATY – 1Thirty Holding, a leading company in chemical manufacturing and industrial innovation, has held high-level talks with senior leadership of the United States Chamber of Commerce to launch a new industrial project in the U.S. Photo credit:...

Kazakhstan, Qatar drive digital transformation initiatives

Homepage > News > Business > Kazakhstan, Qatar drive digital transformation initiatives Barely one year after unfurling its digitization objectives, key sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy have recorded a wave of improvements stemming from integrating...

Natural Gas Production Soars 9.2% in 7 months

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s natural gas production grew by 9.2% in seven months, according to the Kazakh Energy Ministry. Majority of Kazakhstan’s vast gas reserves are located in the western part of the country. Photo credit: eurasian-research.org The...

kazakhstan’s almaty museum of arts completes as pair of stone and aluminum volumes

A New Cultural Landmark in Kazakhstan The Almaty Museum of Arts has opened its doors in Kazakhstan’s cultural capital, welcoming visitors to a monumental new space for modern and contemporary art. Designed by British practice Chapman Taylor, the...

Kazakhstan Factories Under Strain as Costs Bite, Economy Shows Mixed Signals

Kazakhstan’s manufacturing sector slipped further in August, with the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falling to 47.9. That was down from 49.9 in July and 49.7 in June, keeping the index below the neutral 50 mark for a third straight...

Kazakhstan Pulling Out All The Stops To Ramp Up Its Agro-Hubs And Logistics Infrastructure

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 8 . The key focus now must be placed on the development of agro-hubs and logistics centers, said President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his annual Address to the Nation, Trend...

Astana Opera Opens 13th Season With Premiere of National Opera ‘Abai’

ASTANA – The 13th season of Astana Opera opened on Sept. 6-7 with the premiere of Mukan Tulebayev’s national opera “Abai,” which commemorated the 180th anniversary of the famous Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev, as well as the 10th...

Kazakhstan Labor Ministry Increases Pressure on Employers Paying “Gray” Salaries

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has drafted legislation aimed at eliminating the widespread practice of paying employees off the books, known locally as “gray” salaries, Minister Svetlana Zhakupova announced this week....

Chevron Balances Oil Growth With Push for Low-Carbon Energy

Rising global energy demand is driven by various factors such as population growth, ongoing industrialisation and the increasing energy requirements of digital infrastructure. By 2025, Chevron anticipates producing one million barrels of oil...

Kazakhstan Sees Record Water Recovery in Northern Aral Sea

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has reported a record increase in the volume of water in the Northern Aral Sea, exceeding national and international expectations. Water Returns to the Sea Since 2023, approximately 5 billion...