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Dala.Camp Forum 2026 to Address Kazakhstan’s Meat Industry Export Readiness
ASTANA – Burabay will host the Dala.Camp Forum 2026 on Feb. 14-15 at Rixos to address the development and export potential of Kazakhstan’s meat livestock sector.

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The event will bring together farmers, breeders, processors, investors,…
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Tokayev Meets Chinese Business Leaders, AIIB President to Boost Investment Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is advancing new investment, infrastructure, and technology partnerships with Chinese business leaders and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), following high-level talks on Feb. 9 between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sunwah Group Chairman Cai Guanxian and AIIB President Zou Jiayi.

From L to R: AIIB President Zou Jiayi and President Kassym-Jomart…
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Foreign Capital Inflows Exceed $58 Billion, Says Prime Minister
ASTANA – Foreign capital inflows to Kazakhstan surpassed $58 billion in 2025, said Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov while briefing President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the latest economic figures at an expanded government meeting in Astana on Feb. 10.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov delivers report at an expanded government meeting. Photo credit: Akorda press office

“Foreign…
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New Rules Redraw Kazakhstan’s Housing Map as Prices Outpace Inflation
ASTANA — New regulations reshaped Kazakhstan’s housing market in 2025, pushing demand beyond major cities toward regional centers as prices rose faster than inflation, according to experts.

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Prices per square meter increased 15.7% year-on-year in the primary market and 14.6% in the secondary market, driven by tighter…
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Tokayev: New Constitution Will Protect Citizens’ Rights and Strengthen State Institutions
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired an expanded government meeting on Feb. 10, during which officials reviewed Kazakhstan’s socio-economic performance in 2025 and outlined key priorities for the period ahead, while also emphasizing the country’s ongoing Constitutional reform.

Opening the session, Tokayev said Kazakhstan has entered a period of profound transformation driven by large-scale…
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Tokayev Calls for Economic Transformation Amid Global Uncertainty
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is taking decisive steps to strengthen its socio-economic and international potential in the face of a rapidly changing global economy, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a Feb. 10 expanded government meeting.

Addressing inflation, Tokayev instructed the government and the National Bank to develop a clear plan to reduce it within three…
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At the #OlympicGames in Milan, Kazakhstan’s speed skaters have drawn attention with their distinctive, modern competition uniforms.

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Kazakhstan Aims to Attract Quality Investments to Drive High-Tech Growth
ASTANA – Kazakhstan must develop a comprehensive strategy to attract new, high-quality investments to build modern, high-tech industries, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a Feb. 10 government meeting.

Tokayev underlined the importance of attracting private investment in geological exploration at a Feb. 10 government meeting. Photo credit: Akorda.

“Development institutions must build effective relationships…
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Strong Connectivity Infrastructure Key to Digital Economy, Says Minister
ASTANA – The efficiency of the digital economy depends on the quality of connectivity infrastructure, said Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev at an expanded government meeting on Feb. 10 in Astana.

Zhaslan Madiyev. Photo credit: Akorda press office

Delivering a report at a meeting chaired by…
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Dimash Qudaibergen’s Show Tops China TV Ratings
ASTANA — The debut episode of the new music project Voice Beyond Horizon, produced by Dimash Qudaibergen, made a splash in China’s media landscape. The show ranked first among regional satellite TV channels, according to the artist’s official website.

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The scale of success and viewer interest is confirmed by comprehensive reports…
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Tengiz Oil Field Set to Reach Full Production Later This Month
ALMATY – Output at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field has recovered to around 60% of its usual production levels. It is expected to return to full capacity by Feb. 23, according to two industry sources cited by Reuters news agency on Feb. 9.

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Kazakhstan’s Assaubayeva Secures Historic Spot in Women’s Chess Candidates
ALMATY – Kazakh chess star Bibisara Assaubayeva will become the first player in the country’s history to compete in the Women’s Candidates Tournament, marking a milestone moment for Kazakhstan’s presence in elite world chess.

Bibisara Assaubayeva. Photo credit: Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The three-time world blitz champion confirmed…
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Unico Play Brings Home Historic GEMA Asia Awards Wins for Kazakhstan
ALMATY – Both GEMA Asia Awards statuettes have now been delivered to Kazakhstan, as the country has earned its first-ever recognition at the prestigious competition. Local streaming platform Unico Play took home two major prizes for its marketing campaign promoting the original series “Qara Bekire” (Black Caviar).

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The project…
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Kazakh SWAT Teams Take Top Spots at UAE International Tournament
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s special forces teams delivered a standout performance at the UAE SWAT Challenge, taking the lead in one of the world’s most prestigious tactical competitions and outperforming 109 teams from 48 countries.

On the third day of the tournament, Kazakh units swept all three podium places in the stage Officer Rescue. Photo…
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KASE Reports Strong Market Growth
ASTANA – Trading volume at the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) increased by 20% year on year in 2025, while the number of transactions rose by 74% to 3.4 million (US$6,906), reflecting stronger investor activity across multiple asset classes, said Adil Mukhamejanov, chairperson of the KASE management board, on Feb. 10 in Astana.

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Kazakhstan Expands Transplant Expertise Amid Ongoing Donor Shortage
ASTANA – More than 4,500 Kazakh citizens, including 123 children on the waiting list for organ transplants, according to the Kazakh Healthcare Ministry. More than 90% of these patients are in urgent need of a kidney transplant.

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The ministry highlighted that the shortage of donors continues to claim lives as…
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Kazakhstan’s Figure Skater Mikhail Shaidorov Places Fifth in Short Program at 2026 Winter Olympics
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov finished fifth in the men’s short program at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, earning 92.94 points on Feb. 10.

Mikhail Shaidorov at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photo credit: Sali Sabirov/National Olympic Committee.

Ilia Malinin of the United States leads the standings with 108.16 points, followed by Japan’s…
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Constitutional Commission Proposes Broader Property and Housing Guarantees
ASTANA – Members of the Constitutional Commission discussed proposals to expand protections for property and housing rights during a Feb. 10 meeting.

Constitutional Commission members discuss revisions to the draft Constitution at a meeting on Feb. 10. Photo credit: Constitutional Court.

One of the key proposals would explicitly recognize all forms of ownership in…
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