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Kazakhstan to Host World Forum of Central Securities Depositories 2025
ALMATY – Kazakhstan will host the World Forum of Central Securities Depositories (WFC2025) on Sept. 23 – 26 in Almaty, marking the first time the forum will be held in Central Asia. The biennial forum, organized by the Kazakhstan Central...

Kazakhstan Establishes New Nature Reserve in Zhambyl Region
The Merke Regional Nature Park has been established in Kazakhstan’s southern Zhambyl region. Granted the status of a protected natural area, the park aims to preserve the unique ecosystems of the foothill and mountain zones of the Western Tien...

From Georgia to Kazakhstan, Emory alum receives Livingston Award for international reporting
On a summer day in Kazakhstan, Nicole Sadek (20C) sat with Alina Kusmangaliyeva, a young woman from the village of Berezovka, Kazakhstan, as Kusmangaliyeva recounted the day she and nearly two dozen classmates suddenly collapsed, foaming at the...

Kazakhstan's Tokayev Honors President Japarov For Leadership And Strengthening Ties
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 22. The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov the "Altyn Qyran" order for his leadership and contributions to strengthening bilateral relations....

Kazakhstan ambassador visits Liven Pharma’s manufacturing facility in Lahore
LAHORE – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin visited Liven Pharma limited’s manufacturing facility in Lahore. The ambassador was accompanied by Rao Khalid and Daniyar Altaif, representatives of Kazakhstan House Lahore. The...

Construction of NPP in Kazakhstan will contribute to national GDP — Rosatom CEO
ASTANA, August 21. /TASS/. The construction of NPP in Kazakhstan will significantly contribute to the country’s GDP, thanks to establishment of production at local companies, CEO of Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev said. "Of...

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan
By Sabina Alizade Kazakh and Azerbaijani telecommunications operators have joined forces to implement an ambitious project: laying a Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable along the bottom of the Caspian Sea. This step will be a key element in creating a...

Henry Wallace’s Journey to Central Asia and Its Connection to Kazakhstan
Central Asia has long held significance for the Western world — both in the past century and today. The region is home to ancient peoples and rich indigenous traditions. As a journalist from Kazakhstan, I became curious about the cultural ties...

President Sadyr Japarov about joint projects implemented with Kazakhstan
Following the talks with the Head of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov told about the projects implemented jointly with the government of the neighboring state. He noted that he had held meaningful and...

III Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Youth Forum held in Bishkek
09:04, 22 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA 09:04, 22 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA The III Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Youth Forum was opened in Bishkek on August 21. The press service of the...

HoW showcases community knowledge at IFLA 2025 in Kazakhstan
On the sidelines of the event, the HoW delegation visited the National Archive and National Museum of Kazakhstan, exploring areas of collaboration in heritage preservation and knowledge documentation. The visits aimed to deepen cultural ties...

Pancreaticoduodenectomy in a Hemodialysis Patient: First Report From Kazakhstan with a Brief Literature Review
Introduction Chronic renal failure is a progressive condition commonly caused by hypertension, diabetes mellitus, glomerulonephritis, drug toxicity, or heavy metal exposure. In critical renal dysfunction, such patients need dialysis that severely...

Survey on language issue conducted in Kazakhstan
Astana. August 22. KazTAG – The Bureau for Express Monitoring of Public Opinion DEMOSCOPE conducted a survey on the “language issue” in Kazakhstan. “From July 24 to August 9, 2025, the Bureau for Express Monitoring of Public Opinion DEMOSCOPE...

Every Person Holds Priceless Gems: Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Community on Education, Unity, and Upcoming Congress
Editor’s Note: In the run-up to the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for Sept. 17–18 in Astana, The Astana Times has launched a series exploring the diversity of spiritual life in Kazakhstan. The first...

Experts Revise Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth and Oil Price Forecasts
ALMATY – The National Bank of Kazakhstan has published the results of its latest macroeconomic survey on Aug. 21, reflecting updated forecasts from leading analysts on key indicators such as Brent crude oil prices, economic growth, inflation, the...

Kazakhstan’s Economy Needs Innovation Push to Drive Growth, Expert Says
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has to boost innovation to ensure technological transformation and long-term economic growth, according to Saltanat Igenbekova, an analyst at Halyk Finance. Photo credit: gov.kz She noted that the country’s growth...

Kazakhstan Strengthens Rare-Earth Metal Sector Development
ASTANA — Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the rare and rare-earth metals industry as part of the President’s instructions to attract advanced technologies and investments into the sector on Aug. 21....

Russia, Kazakhstan, China destined for technological cooperation — Rosatom head
ASTANA, August 22. /TASS/. Russia, Kazakhstan and China are "doomed to cooperate" in various fields, including technology, Rosatom State Corporation CEO Alexey Likhachev told journalist Akmaral Batalova in an interview dedicated to the...

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Forge New Pathways For Strategic Partnership Ahead Of President Tokayev's Bishkek Visit
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 21. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic on an official visit at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov on August 21. The visit marks a significant...

Tech Innovators and Compliance Leaders Honored at 2025 Cases&Faces International Business Award
Home Money Tech Innovators and Compliance Leaders Honored at 2025 Cases&Faces International Business Award Kishore Jeeri, a senior engineering manager at Oakton Technologies, was honored as "Innovator of the Year" for his work automating...