Kazakhstan News
Russia and Kazakhstan agree to expand nuclear cooperation
Vladimir Putin said the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan would benefit both countries, support the nuclear industry and strengthen economic cooperation.
Vladimir Putin said the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan would benefit both countries, support the nuclear industry and strengthen economic cooperation.
Kazakhstan and China have agreed to move to an unlimited exchange of permits for international road transport and discussed infrastructure and digital services.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed a trade and economic cooperation roadmap that includes new joint projects in key sectors.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Salvador Valdés Mesa discussed cooperation between Kazakhstan and Cuba in digitalization, medicine, the economy and humanitarian ties.
A Turkistan Region delegation led by Nuralhan Kusherov arrived in Uzbekistan for the Cooperation Without Borders business forum on trade, investment and business partnerships.
In the city of Shymkent in the 1990s, former akim Anarbek Orman transferred a strategically important municipal facility - the city water supply system - for privatization.
SCAT is considering opening a Boeing maintenance center at Shymkent airport. Aircraft deliveries and aviation cooperation were discussed during talks in the United States.
Polpharma Santo production in Shymkent will expand with 39.5 billion tenge in investment. The project will create about 300 jobs and increase domestic medicine output.
In Shymkent, ready documents from the Public Service Center can be collected via postamat at any time. The service operates daily, with a 2026 fee of 518 tenge.
Nestle has launched a large-scale recall of infant formula in Europe and Kazakhstan after identifying a potential risk of the toxin cereulide in ingredients used for infant nutrition.
The decline in the price of Russian oil amid sanctions may lead to a weakening of the ruble as early as early 2026. Economists expect currency pressure that could indirectly affect Kazakhstan through trade and financial ties.
After gaining independence, Kazakhstan faced the need to strengthen national identity. Experts believe that transitioning to unified education in the state language may become a fundamental step for consolidating society and developing the country.
Kazakhstan has filed a lawsuit in a Swiss court for about fifteen million dollars plus interest against companies and individuals accused of corruption in oil field development. The claim is viewed as part of a broader strategy in major arbitration disputes with oil corporations.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin signed a Declaration on the transition of relations between Kazakhstan and Russia to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance, consolidating new areas of cooperation.
Sky-blue Kazakh flags were displayed across central Moscow ahead of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit. One of the landmarks, the Ostankino Tower, was illuminated in the colors of Kazakhstan’s national flag.
The European Union has approved the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions, which includes a ban on the import of liquefied natural gas and new visa restrictions for Russian diplomats.
At Digital Bridge 2025, Pavel Durov announced the launch of Telegram’s artificial intelligence lab at Alem.ai in Kazakhstan. The project will unite Telegram with the national supercomputer cluster.
The Digital Bridge 2025 forum has opened in Astana. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of digitalization and artificial intelligence for the future of Kazakhstan and the world.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan in the U.S. announced the suspension of social media updates due to the federal government shutdown that began on October 1. Consular services remain available.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Italy Sergio Mattarella held talks in Astana, confirming the high level of trust and readiness for further development of strategic ties.
Tokayev instructed to turn Kazakhstan into a digital state within three years. A new Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development will be created, along with a digital assets fund and the first crypto-city, Alatau.
On the second day of AFD 2025, discussions focus on portfolio investments, financial technologies, and the prospects of the mining sector. The total number of participants has exceeded 5,000 from 80 countries.
The AFD 2025 forum opened in Astana. Serik Zhumangarin and Renat Bekturov delivered speeches at the opening. Discussions focused on investments, the role of the AIFC, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the opening of the “Museum of Trust.”
According to the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Kirill Dmitriev announced at the SCO that work has begun on creating a new payment system.
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