Oil Transport via Kazakhstan-China Pipeline Rises to 13.1 Million Tons
ASTANA – Kazakhstan transported 13.121 million tons of oil through the Kazakhstan-China Pipeline in January-August, up 2% year-on-year, underscoring the route’s role in Kazakhstan’s oil transportation network and exports to China.
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Oil freight turnover along the route reached 11.879 billion ton-kilometers, increasing 3% compared with the same…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan transported 13.121 million tons of oil through the Kazakhstan-China Pipeline in January-August, up 2% year-on-year, underscoring the route’s role in Kazakhstan’s oil transportation network and exports to China.
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Oil freight turnover along the route reached 11.879 billion ton-kilometers, increasing 3% compared with the same…
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Tokayev Honors South Korean Figures as Kazakhstan-Korea Ties Deepen
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Sept. 14 presented the Order of Dostyk (Friendship), second degree, to five prominent South Korean state and public figures for their contribution to strengthening Kazakhstan-Korea relations, as cooperation between the two countries continues to expand into practical areas including employment, trade, investment and technology.
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Sept. 14 presented the Order of Dostyk (Friendship), second degree, to five prominent South Korean state and public figures for their contribution to strengthening Kazakhstan-Korea relations, as cooperation between the two countries continues to expand into practical areas including employment, trade, investment and technology.
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Kashagan Expansion Could Reshape Kazakhstan’s Oil Export Needs, Experts Say
ASTANA – Kazakhstan may face new oil infrastructure requirements in the next decade if plans to increase production at the Kashagan field significantly move forward, even as the country seeks to more than double domestic refining capacity by 2040. Experts say the timing of production growth, refinery projects and export infrastructure will be crucial.…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan may face new oil infrastructure requirements in the next decade if plans to increase production at the Kashagan field significantly move forward, even as the country seeks to more than double domestic refining capacity by 2040. Experts say the timing of production growth, refinery projects and export infrastructure will be crucial.…
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BRICS Bazaar Connects Cultures Through Traditional Crafts
NEW DELHI – Beyond the official agenda and meetings of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a special exhibition showcasing the cultures of the grouping’s member and partner countries will run Sept. 10-15, highlighting the bloc’s cultural diversity.
Confluence: Patterns of Unity a colorful installation at the BRICS bazaar. Photo credit: The Astana…
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NEW DELHI – Beyond the official agenda and meetings of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a special exhibition showcasing the cultures of the grouping’s member and partner countries will run Sept. 10-15, highlighting the bloc’s cultural diversity.
Confluence: Patterns of Unity a colorful installation at the BRICS bazaar. Photo credit: The Astana…
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Kazakhstan Seeks Digital Leverage in AI Race
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is seeking to translate its energy base and position between major markets into digital leverage as data centers, advanced chips and artificial intelligence infrastructure emerge as strategic assets in an intensifying global technology contest.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan is seeking to translate its energy base and position between major markets into digital leverage as data centers, advanced chips and artificial intelligence infrastructure emerge as strategic assets in an intensifying global technology contest.
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Kazakhstan’s Rybakina Makes History Twice, Tops WTA Prize Money Standings
ASTANA — Elena Rybakina has added another distinction to a landmark season, topping the Women’s Tennis Association’s 2026 prize-money standings after becoming the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach the No. 1 singles ranking, according to the WTA.
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Rybakina has earned over $10 million in prize money this season,…
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ASTANA — Elena Rybakina has added another distinction to a landmark season, topping the Women’s Tennis Association’s 2026 prize-money standings after becoming the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach the No. 1 singles ranking, according to the WTA.
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Kazakhstan Ranks 38th Among 70 Countries in IMD Global Competitiveness 2026
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 38th out of 70 countries in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June. The ranking, compiled by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, assesses countries based on four main factors: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 38th out of 70 countries in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June. The ranking, compiled by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, assesses countries based on four main factors: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.
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Building Capabilities for Future of Agriculture
How Eurasia Group is developing people and advancing technology adoption to support the future of agriculture in Kazakhstan
In 2026, Eurasia Group received a HUMANRISE Award for Digital AgroLeaders — an educational initiative that has been introducing students to modern agriculture and preparing a new generation of professionals for an increasingly technology-driven industry for…
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How Eurasia Group is developing people and advancing technology adoption to support the future of agriculture in Kazakhstan
In 2026, Eurasia Group received a HUMANRISE Award for Digital AgroLeaders — an educational initiative that has been introducing students to modern agriculture and preparing a new generation of professionals for an increasingly technology-driven industry for…
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Kazakhstan, South Korea Advance Investment Cooperation Ahead of Central Asia–Korea Summit
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and South Korea are advancing a growing portfolio of investment and industrial projects, including 67 initiatives worth a combined $6.9 billion in Alatau City and 51 joint industrial projects, as the two countries prepare for the first South Korea–Central Asia Summit in Seoul on Sept. 16.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan and South Korea are advancing a growing portfolio of investment and industrial projects, including 67 initiatives worth a combined $6.9 billion in Alatau City and 51 joint industrial projects, as the two countries prepare for the first South Korea–Central Asia Summit in Seoul on Sept. 16.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a…
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Astana AI Film Festival Attracts More Than 8,000 Entries From 125 Countries
ASTANA – The Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) will take place from Oct. 1 to 3, bringing together AI-generated films from 125 countries and offering a combined prize and investment pool of US$2.75 million, organizers said at a briefing in Astana.
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More than…
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ASTANA – The Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) will take place from Oct. 1 to 3, bringing together AI-generated films from 125 countries and offering a combined prize and investment pool of US$2.75 million, organizers said at a briefing in Astana.
Astana AI Film Festival’s briefing in Astana. Photo credit: AAIFF.
More than…
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Tokayev Calls for Doubling Kazakhstan-South Korea Trade, Expanding Industrial Ties
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for Kazakhstan and South Korea to double bilateral trade and deepen cooperation in advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, energy, transport, artificial intelligence and other high-value sectors. Speaking at the opening of the Kazakhstan–South Korea business roundtable in Seoul on Sept. 15, Tokayev said bilateral trade exceeded $3 billion…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for Kazakhstan and South Korea to double bilateral trade and deepen cooperation in advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, energy, transport, artificial intelligence and other high-value sectors. Speaking at the opening of the Kazakhstan–South Korea business roundtable in Seoul on Sept. 15, Tokayev said bilateral trade exceeded $3 billion…
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Kazakhstan Plans $60 Million Tokenization Pilot for Alatau City Projects
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to tokenize up to $60 million in real estate and logistics projects by the end of 2026, launching its first major test of digital assets as a new source of financing for the economy, National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov said at a Sept. 15 government meeting.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to tokenize up to $60 million in real estate and logistics projects by the end of 2026, launching its first major test of digital assets as a new source of financing for the economy, National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov said at a Sept. 15 government meeting.
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Tokayev Calls for New Chapter in Kazakhstan–South Korea Ties, Signs $19 Billion in Deals
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and South Korea signed commercial agreements worth $19 billion during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit to Seoul on Sept. 15, with both sides seeking to expand cooperation in investment, industry, urban development and cultural and humanitarian ties, Akorda reported.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan and South Korea signed commercial agreements worth $19 billion during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit to Seoul on Sept. 15, with both sides seeking to expand cooperation in investment, industry, urban development and cultural and humanitarian ties, Akorda reported.
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Kazakhstan Plans Cross-Border QR Payments With 11 Countries
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is working to launch cross-border QR-code payments with 11 countries, including China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and India, Deputy Governor and Digital Transformation Adviser of the National Bank Binur Zhalenov said at a Sept. 15 government briefing on the development of the digital assets ecosystem.
Deputy Governor…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan is working to launch cross-border QR-code payments with 11 countries, including China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and India, Deputy Governor and Digital Transformation Adviser of the National Bank Binur Zhalenov said at a Sept. 15 government briefing on the development of the digital assets ecosystem.
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One Plant Tripped in Kyrgyzstan, Four Countries Go Dark
What the August 14 Blackout Revealed About Central Asia’s Shared Power System
The Almaty metro stopped, and the traffic lights went dark at around 14:37 local time on Aug. 14. The trigger occurred in Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul Hydropower Plant, where two generating units had tripped, taking roughly 600 MW off the Central Asian grid during…
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What the August 14 Blackout Revealed About Central Asia’s Shared Power System
The Almaty metro stopped, and the traffic lights went dark at around 14:37 local time on Aug. 14. The trigger occurred in Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul Hydropower Plant, where two generating units had tripped, taking roughly 600 MW off the Central Asian grid during…
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Kazakhstan Highlights New Stage of Nuclear Development at IAEA Conference
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of nuclear sector development, focusing on nuclear energy, science, medicine and high-tech industry, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Atomic Energy Gumar Sergazin said at the 70th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference on Sept. 15.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of nuclear sector development, focusing on nuclear energy, science, medicine and high-tech industry, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Atomic Energy Gumar Sergazin said at the 70th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference on Sept. 15.
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As part of his state visit to South Korea, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea Cho Jung-sik visited a Kazakh ethno-village in Seoul’s Hangang Park.
During the visit, the guests explored traditional Kazakh jewelry, national clothing, crafts, music and culture.
The visit highlighted the growing cultural ties and friendship between Kazakhstan and South Korea.
Kazakhstan and South Korea signed commercial agreements worth $19 billion during President Tokayev’s state visit to Seoul on Sept. 15, with both sides seeking to expand cooperation in investment, industry, urban development and cultural and humanitarian ties.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to participate in the first South Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul on Sept. 16.
During the visit, the guests explored traditional Kazakh jewelry, national clothing, crafts, music and culture.
The visit highlighted the growing cultural ties and friendship between Kazakhstan and South Korea.
Kazakhstan and South Korea signed commercial agreements worth $19 billion during President Tokayev’s state visit to Seoul on Sept. 15, with both sides seeking to expand cooperation in investment, industry, urban development and cultural and humanitarian ties.
“Our goal is the comprehensive development of bilateral relations,”
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to participate in the first South Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul on Sept. 16.
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Experts: Geopolitical Volatility Reshapes Kazakhstan’s Energy Strategy
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s energy security is increasingly tied to diversified supply routes, modern electricity infrastructure and deeper regional connectivity, while green hydrogen could open a new industrial opportunity if the country can turn its resource potential into commercially viable projects, experts said at the third Regional Central Asian and European Decarbonization Forum on Sept.…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s energy security is increasingly tied to diversified supply routes, modern electricity infrastructure and deeper regional connectivity, while green hydrogen could open a new industrial opportunity if the country can turn its resource potential into commercially viable projects, experts said at the third Regional Central Asian and European Decarbonization Forum on Sept.…
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Experts Highlight Investment and Coordination Priorities for Middle Corridor
ASTANA – The Middle Corridor is gaining strategic importance as countries across Central Asia and the South Caucasus seek to strengthen trade connectivity and diversify transport routes between Asia and Europe, experts said during a Sept. 15 British-Kazakh Society (BKS) Trade Group webinar on Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan-Middle Corridor Investments, Operations & Trade.
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ASTANA – The Middle Corridor is gaining strategic importance as countries across Central Asia and the South Caucasus seek to strengthen trade connectivity and diversify transport routes between Asia and Europe, experts said during a Sept. 15 British-Kazakh Society (BKS) Trade Group webinar on Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan-Middle Corridor Investments, Operations & Trade.
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Vice President Karin Outlines Three Priorities for Kazakhstan’s Domestic Policy
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s domestic policy should focus on constitutional values, a new public ethic and an orientation toward the future, Vice President Erlan Karin said in a Telegram post on Sept. 16, outlining three key priorities for the country’s domestic policy.
Vice President Erlan Karin. Photo credit: Akorda
Constitutional values
The first priority…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s domestic policy should focus on constitutional values, a new public ethic and an orientation toward the future, Vice President Erlan Karin said in a Telegram post on Sept. 16, outlining three key priorities for the country’s domestic policy.
Vice President Erlan Karin. Photo credit: Akorda
Constitutional values
The first priority…
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