Kazakhstan’s Industrial Emissions Top 2 Million Tons in 2024
ALMATY — More than 232,800 stationary sources of pollution were operating nationwide in 2024, releasing 2.27 million tons of harmful substances, a 0.6% increase compared to 2023, according to data released by the Bureau of National Statistics on June 30.
Copper smelting plant in Zhezkazgan. Photo credit: Fatima Kemelova
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ALMATY — More than 232,800 stationary sources of pollution were operating nationwide in 2024, releasing 2.27 million tons of harmful substances, a 0.6% increase compared to 2023, according to data released by the Bureau of National Statistics on June 30.
Copper smelting plant in Zhezkazgan. Photo credit: Fatima Kemelova
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▪️Tokayev Says 2026 Will Be Decisive for Kazakhstan’s Modernization in Interview. Read.
▪️Kazakhstan Shifts Aid From Relief to Development, Says KazAID Chairman Read.
▪️Heriot-Watt Sees Kazakhstan as Strategic Partner in Higher Education. Read.
▪️How Social Media is Shaping Kazakhstan’s New Generation. Read.
▪️What to Watch in 2026: Biggest Sports Events for Kazakhstan. Read.
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▪️Heriot-Watt Sees Kazakhstan as Strategic Partner in Higher Education. Read.
▪️How Social Media is Shaping Kazakhstan’s New Generation. Read.
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Kazakhstan Shifts Aid From Relief to Development, Says KazAID Chairman
ASTANA — Five years after the establishment of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID), the country has shifted from ad hoc humanitarian assistance toward a structured system of official development assistance (ODA) aligned with international standards, said KazAID chairman Arken Arystanov in an interview with The Astana Times.
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ASTANA — Five years after the establishment of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID), the country has shifted from ad hoc humanitarian assistance toward a structured system of official development assistance (ODA) aligned with international standards, said KazAID chairman Arken Arystanov in an interview with The Astana Times.
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Kazakhstan Strengthens Trade and Economic Cooperation With Turkic States
ALMATY — Kazakhstan is stepping up trade, investment, and industrial cooperation with member countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), as officials and business leaders gathered in Astana on Jan. 8 for the third General Assembly of the Union of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Business leaders and officials gathered in Astana…
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ALMATY — Kazakhstan is stepping up trade, investment, and industrial cooperation with member countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), as officials and business leaders gathered in Astana on Jan. 8 for the third General Assembly of the Union of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Business leaders and officials gathered in Astana…
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Automotive Industry Posts Strongest Results on Record
ASTANA – Kazakhstan produced 171,144 motor vehicles of all types, including passenger cars, buses and trucks, in 2025, with total output valued at more than 2.3 trillion tenge (US$4.5 billion), according to data from Kazakhstan’s Automobile Union released on Jan. 9. The result marked the strongest performance in the history of Kazakhstan’s automotive industry.…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan produced 171,144 motor vehicles of all types, including passenger cars, buses and trucks, in 2025, with total output valued at more than 2.3 trillion tenge (US$4.5 billion), according to data from Kazakhstan’s Automobile Union released on Jan. 9. The result marked the strongest performance in the history of Kazakhstan’s automotive industry.…
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Ticket Sales Open for Kairat vs. Club Brugge UEFA Champions League Match
ALMATY — Tickets are now on sale for the UEFA Champions League match between FC Kairat and Belgium’s Club Brugge, which will take place on Jan. 20 at 8:30 p.m. at Astana Arena, reported the club’s press service on Jan. 8.
Astana Arena to host Kairat vs. Club Brugge Champions League clash. Photo credit:…
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ALMATY — Tickets are now on sale for the UEFA Champions League match between FC Kairat and Belgium’s Club Brugge, which will take place on Jan. 20 at 8:30 p.m. at Astana Arena, reported the club’s press service on Jan. 8.
Astana Arena to host Kairat vs. Club Brugge Champions League clash. Photo credit:…
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Kazakhstan, China Discuss $15 Billion Industrial Park Project
ALMATY — Kazakhstan is considering the creation of a large-scale industrial park valued at $15 billion, as First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar met on Jan. 8 with Zhao Tingyun, vice chairman of the board of China’s Xinfa Group, to discuss investment cooperation and the practical aspects of project implementation.
First Deputy Prime Minister…
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ALMATY — Kazakhstan is considering the creation of a large-scale industrial park valued at $15 billion, as First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar met on Jan. 8 with Zhao Tingyun, vice chairman of the board of China’s Xinfa Group, to discuss investment cooperation and the practical aspects of project implementation.
First Deputy Prime Minister…
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Azerbaijan Launches Largest Wind Power Plant in Caucasus
ALMATY — Azerbaijan has officially commissioned the Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant, the largest wind energy facility in the Caucasus region, on Jan. 8, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward renewable energy.
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at a Jan. 8 fornal ceremony on the Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant’s inauguration. Photo credit: president.az.…
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ALMATY — Azerbaijan has officially commissioned the Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant, the largest wind energy facility in the Caucasus region, on Jan. 8, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward renewable energy.
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at a Jan. 8 fornal ceremony on the Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant’s inauguration. Photo credit: president.az.…
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News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Modernization, Industrial Growth, Migration Policy and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s emergence as a regional industrial hub, new migration policies, and Kazakhstan’s EAEU chairmanship, among other key developments.
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Kazakhstan enters a decisive phase of modernisation, President Tokayev…
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ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s emergence as a regional industrial hub, new migration policies, and Kazakhstan’s EAEU chairmanship, among other key developments.
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Kazakhstan enters a decisive phase of modernisation, President Tokayev…
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Anar Burasheva has made history 🏔️
She is the first woman from Kazakhstan to complete the Seven Summits, reaching the highest peak on every continent.
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She is the first woman from Kazakhstan to complete the Seven Summits, reaching the highest peak on every continent.
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City of Nomads Near Almaty to Undergo Modernization After New Access Road Opens
ASTANA — The City of Nomads tourist attraction, located on the banks of the Ili River, 90 kilometers from Almaty, is set for modernization following the completion of a new access road.
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ASTANA — The City of Nomads tourist attraction, located on the banks of the Ili River, 90 kilometers from Almaty, is set for modernization following the completion of a new access road.
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Caspian Sea’s Decline Hits Economy, Infrastructure and Health
ASTANA – The shrinking of the Caspian Sea is no longer just an environmental issue but an economic one. While sea levels have fluctuated for over a century, recent decades have shown a steady decline, driven by climate change and human activities, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
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ASTANA – The shrinking of the Caspian Sea is no longer just an environmental issue but an economic one. While sea levels have fluctuated for over a century, recent decades have shown a steady decline, driven by climate change and human activities, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
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President Tokayev Highlights Strategic Partnership with US, Receives New Ambassador
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of the United States and Bulgaria during a Jan. 9 ceremony at Akorda.
From L to R: Julie Stufft, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Georgi Vodenski. Photo credit: akorda.kz
Speaking about Kazakh-American relations, Tokayev underscored the importance of his visit to Washington, D.C., in…
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of the United States and Bulgaria during a Jan. 9 ceremony at Akorda.
From L to R: Julie Stufft, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Georgi Vodenski. Photo credit: akorda.kz
Speaking about Kazakh-American relations, Tokayev underscored the importance of his visit to Washington, D.C., in…
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Historians Reassess Alleged Conflict Between Genghis Khan and His Eldest Son
ASTANA – Whether a real conflict existed between Genghis Khan and his eldest son Jochi remains one of the most debated questions in early Mongol history, historian Artem Porsin said in an interview with Kazinform.
The monument of Jochi Khan is located in the Ulytau region. Photo credit: Akimat of Ulytau region
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ASTANA – Whether a real conflict existed between Genghis Khan and his eldest son Jochi remains one of the most debated questions in early Mongol history, historian Artem Porsin said in an interview with Kazinform.
The monument of Jochi Khan is located in the Ulytau region. Photo credit: Akimat of Ulytau region
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We Raise Generation That Can Answer But Can’t Think
Talk to any teacher in Astana and they will tell you that they started to see essays that are weirdly similar. They are tidy, fluent and well-structured but with a sense that something is lacking. Just think about a bright Kazakh student, typing on a keyboard, writing the perfect essay on the history of…
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Talk to any teacher in Astana and they will tell you that they started to see essays that are weirdly similar. They are tidy, fluent and well-structured but with a sense that something is lacking. Just think about a bright Kazakh student, typing on a keyboard, writing the perfect essay on the history of…
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Lunar Landscapes of Silk Road: Mangystau Draws Spotlight from The Washington Post
ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region is again in the international spotlight after The Washington Post published a feature on Jan. 8, describing the area’s dramatic natural scenery as “lunar landscapes of the Silk Road,” drawing the attention of global travelers to one of the country’s most striking destinations.
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ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region is again in the international spotlight after The Washington Post published a feature on Jan. 8, describing the area’s dramatic natural scenery as “lunar landscapes of the Silk Road,” drawing the attention of global travelers to one of the country’s most striking destinations.
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IRENA Assembly Signals Why Renewables Now Define Power, Security, and Growth
ABU DHABI — The global energy system is shifting away from a centralized, fossil-fuel-based model toward a more decentralized system built on renewable energy, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Francesco La Camera said at the 16th IRENA Assembly on Jan. 11.
The IRENA Assembly is the agency’s highest decision-making forum, where…
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ABU DHABI — The global energy system is shifting away from a centralized, fossil-fuel-based model toward a more decentralized system built on renewable energy, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Francesco La Camera said at the 16th IRENA Assembly on Jan. 11.
The IRENA Assembly is the agency’s highest decision-making forum, where…
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