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Kazakhstan is ready to become a pilot country for introducing agro-innovations in Central Asia together with FAO
APK Inform
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The Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, Aidarbek Saparov, proposed considering the creation of an FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN) regional platform on agro-innovations in Central Asia. Kazakhstan is ready to act as a pilot...
Canadian School in Astana Hosts First Cohort Graduation
The Astana Times
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July 1, 2025
ASTANA – The first graduation of Canadian International School – Astana (CIS) took place at the National Museum on June 20. Kazakh students graduated with government-certified diplomas of education from both Canada and Kazakhstan within the...
Two major cross-border hubs for agricultural processing will be launched in Kazakhstan in 2026
APK Inform
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Under the coordination of the Ministry of Trade and Integration, five cross-border hubs are being implemented in Kazakhstan. Among them are the "Alatau" Industrial-Trade-Logistics Complex in the Zhambyl region (border with Kyrgyzstan) and the...
Kazakh Audience Turns to Social Media as Primary News Source, Study Finds
The Astana Times
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July 1, 2025
ASTANA – Social media has become the leading source of news for Kazakh citizens, outpacing television and online media platforms, the Institute of Public Policy reported on June 26, according to a recent nationwide survey. Photo credit: The...
Kazakhstan Pioneers State-Run Crypto Reserve
Techstory
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June 30, 2025
National Bank of Kazakhstan has embraced a proposal from parliamentarians to establish a state-managed crypto-asset reserve. Led by Chair Timur Suleimenov, the bank is currently developing a blueprint for how the reserve would fit into a broader...
Running Dry: Kazakhstan’s Water Crisis, Explained With Data
Earth.Org
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Kazakhstan has lost 21% of its per capita water availability since 1999. But what are the main forces behind the country’s rapidly worsening water crisis? — Only 42% of Kazakhstan’s water is available for consumption due to outdated infrastructure...
Progress Roscosmos 92 Rocket to Launch at 3:32 p.m. EDT Thursday July 3 From Kazakhstan
SpaceCoastDaily.com - Florida
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July 1, 2025
Roscosmos cargo spacecraft Will dock with Poisk module at 5:27 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 The Roscosmos Progress 90 cargo craft approaches the International Space Station for docking to the Poisk module, delivering nearly three tons of food, fuel,...
Kazakhstan launches pioneering national crypto reserve to bolster financial stability
Technext
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan has announced plans to establish a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, aims to diversify the nation’s financial portfolio, enhance economic resilience, and leverage its...
Kazakhstan Posts Breakthrough Gains In Non-Oil Trade In 2024
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 30 . In recent years, Kazakhstan has been actively pursuing a policy aimed at expanding its non-resource sector and reducing dependence on raw material exports, Trend reports via the country's...
Crypto Reserve In The Works, Says Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Chief
Bitcoinist
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan’s National Bank (NBK) has begun designing what could become the country’s first sovereign crypto-asset reserve, signalling a shift from piecemeal digital-asset oversight toward full-fledged strategic portfolio management. In a written...
Can Kazakhstan Help De-escalate Iran’s Nuclear Crisis?
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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June 30, 2025
When the world held its breath, wondering if Iran would close the straits of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf and plunge the world into economic chaos, tensions were also simmering to Iran’s north. The Caspian Sea, whose littoral states include Iran,...
Astana's 'nuclear diplomacy'
Asia News
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan will sign an agreement with Moscow by the end of the year for the construction of its first nuclear power plant, but it already has plans for a second one to be built together with the Chiona National Nuclear Corporation, which could be...
Kazakhstan To Launch National Crypto Reserve Using Seized Assets
Coingape
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan’s central bank has signaled an intention to establish a national crypto reserve, mirroring the United States. While the plans do not involve buying cryptocurrencies, Kazakhstan will fund its reserve by mining operations and law...
Kazakhstan to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026
Times of Central Asia
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Svetlana Zhakupova, has announced that the government plans to raise the minimum wage starting January 1, 2026. While the exact amount was not disclosed, Finance Minister Madi Takiev suggested...
Climate Science Digest: June 30, 2025
Muser Press
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June 30, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (June 30, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Study reveals uneven land sinking across New Orleans, raising flood-risk concerns...
Zijin Mining to Acquire Major Kazakh Gold Mine for US$1.2 Billion
Investing News Network
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June 30, 2025
China’s Zijin Mining Group (OTC Pink:ZIJMF,HKEX:2899,SHA:601899), the country’s largest producer of gold and copper, has agreed to acquire Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok gold mine for US$1.2 billion. The deal, announced on Monday (June 30) through a...
Kazakhstan plans to establish national crypto reserve using seized and state-mined assets
Crypto Briefing
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June 30, 2025
Key Takeaways Kazakhstan's National Bank plans to launch a centrally managed crypto asset reserve subject to new legislation. Crypto trading in Kazakhstan is only allowed on licensed exchanges, with strict controls enforced by local banks. Share...
Kazakhstan’s investment rises 10% in 2024 as reforms, infrastructure push drive growth
Daryo
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Investment in Kazakhstan’s economy has surged by 10% in 2024, marking steady growth as the government intensifies efforts to improve the business environment through reforms, infrastructure development, and strategic investor engagement. Source:...
Kazakhstan, China Enhance Agro-Industrial Ties Centered On Horse Breed Exports
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 30. The Vice Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, Amangali Berdalin, held a meeting with representatives of Chinese investment companies interested in the development of Kazakhstan's...
Twenty Kazakh Universities Ranked in QS World University Rankings 2026
The Astana Times
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June 30, 2025
ASTANA – This year, 20 universities from Kazakhstan have been included in the QS World University Rankings 2026, published on June 19. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty. Photo credit: farabi.university Among them are three...