Kazakhstan Builds Medal Haul at Asian Games as Cycling and Combat Sports Lead Strong Start
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has continued to build its medal haul at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the national team adding medals across athletics, fencing, shooting and canoeing after the opening days of competition.
Kazakhstan is represented by 558 athletes competing in 35 of the 43 sports on the programme. The Games…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan has continued to build its medal haul at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the national team adding medals across athletics, fencing, shooting and canoeing after the opening days of competition.
Kazakhstan is represented by 558 athletes competing in 35 of the 43 sports on the programme. The Games…
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Murder? Ancient Burial in Southern Kazakhstan Reveals Woman With Fatal Skull Injury
ASTANA – Archaeologists excavating ancient burial sites in southern Kazakhstan have uncovered the remains of a woman with a fatal skull injury, among findings dating to the Late Bronze Age and the Kangju period.
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ASTANA – Archaeologists excavating ancient burial sites in southern Kazakhstan have uncovered the remains of a woman with a fatal skull injury, among findings dating to the Late Bronze Age and the Kangju period.
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From Tiny Corals to Caspian Seals: Exhibition in Astana Traces Nature’s Connections
ASTANA – From coral reefs and the microscopic organisms that sustain them to marine mammals inhabiting the Caspian Sea, every species is part of a larger natural system. A photo exhibition that explores this interconnected world opened in Astana on Sept. 23, bringing together stories of biodiversity from Kazakhstan and around the world.
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ASTANA – From coral reefs and the microscopic organisms that sustain them to marine mammals inhabiting the Caspian Sea, every species is part of a larger natural system. A photo exhibition that explores this interconnected world opened in Astana on Sept. 23, bringing together stories of biodiversity from Kazakhstan and around the world.
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Kazakhstan Appoints Myrzakhmetov as Defense Minister
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov as the Minister of Defense on Sept. 27.
Myrzakhmetov was relieved of his previous position as part of his appointment as Defense Minister, Akorda reported.
He graduated from the Military Academy of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan in 2002. Since January 2024, he has served…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov as the Minister of Defense on Sept. 27.
Myrzakhmetov was relieved of his previous position as part of his appointment as Defense Minister, Akorda reported.
He graduated from the Military Academy of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan in 2002. Since January 2024, he has served…
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Tokayev Orders Radical Military Reform
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for a radical reform of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces, saying the safety and lives of service officers must be an unconditional priority for commanders at all levels, following the deaths of 14 military personnel during exercises in the Mangystau Region.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlines key priorities for the Armed…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for a radical reform of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces, saying the safety and lives of service officers must be an unconditional priority for commanders at all levels, following the deaths of 14 military personnel during exercises in the Mangystau Region.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlines key priorities for the Armed…
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Kazakhstan Jet Fuel Production on Track to Exceed Annual Target
ASTANA – Kazakhstan expects to produce 825,000 tons of jet fuel this year, exceeding its annual target of 750,000 tons and increasing output by 13% from 2025.
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The country produced 591,000 tons of jet fuel in January-August. Production is expected to reach 825,000 tons by the end of the year, compared…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan expects to produce 825,000 tons of jet fuel this year, exceeding its annual target of 750,000 tons and increasing output by 13% from 2025.
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The country produced 591,000 tons of jet fuel in January-August. Production is expected to reach 825,000 tons by the end of the year, compared…
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Kazakhstan Women’s Chess Team Wins Silver at World Chess Olympiad
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s women’s chess team won silver at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, finishing the 11-round tournament undefeated with 18 points. China won gold, while India took bronze.
Photo credit: Sports Development Directorate
Undefeated run
Held from Sept. 16 to 27, the Olympiad brought together nearly 400 teams. Kazakhstan finished…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s women’s chess team won silver at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, finishing the 11-round tournament undefeated with 18 points. China won gold, while India took bronze.
Photo credit: Sports Development Directorate
Undefeated run
Held from Sept. 16 to 27, the Olympiad brought together nearly 400 teams. Kazakhstan finished…
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Kazakh President Honors Rybakina for Historic Tennis Achievements
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Elena Rybakina on Sept. 28 to congratulate her on winning the U.S. Open and becoming the first Kazakh tennis player to reach the top of the WTA rankings.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulates Elena Rybakina on her latest triumph. Photo credit: Akorda.
He also awarded her the Barys Order,…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Elena Rybakina on Sept. 28 to congratulate her on winning the U.S. Open and becoming the first Kazakh tennis player to reach the top of the WTA rankings.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulates Elena Rybakina on her latest triumph. Photo credit: Akorda.
He also awarded her the Barys Order,…
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Kazakhstan Returns to Asian Games Show Jumping After 20-Year Absence
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national equestrian team is completing final preparations in Tokyo ahead of its return to show jumping at the Asian Games after a 20-year absence, with four riders set to compete in the team and individual events at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Photo credit: Kazakhstan’s Equestrian Federation.
The Kazakhstan team includes Oleg Sokolenko, Raisa…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national equestrian team is completing final preparations in Tokyo ahead of its return to show jumping at the Asian Games after a 20-year absence, with four riders set to compete in the team and individual events at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Photo credit: Kazakhstan’s Equestrian Federation.
The Kazakhstan team includes Oleg Sokolenko, Raisa…
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From Deals to Delivery: What is at Stake in President Tokayev’s Germany Visit
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Germany from Sept. 29-Oct. 1, with meetings in Berlin and Munich coming at a time when Kazakh-German relations have grown significantly in both political and economic terms, but are also entering a more demanding stage.
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Germany is one of Kazakhstan’s key European partners for…
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ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Germany from Sept. 29-Oct. 1, with meetings in Berlin and Munich coming at a time when Kazakh-German relations have grown significantly in both political and economic terms, but are also entering a more demanding stage.
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Germany is one of Kazakhstan’s key European partners for…
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Kazakhstan’s University Offensive
Germany’s future in Central Asia’s boom market will be decided in the lecture hall
Kazakhstan is the gateway to a growth region, yet Germany lacks knowledge of it. Those who invest in talent gain networks and markets. Those who wait fall behind. Berlin needs to act.
On Monday, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has…
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Germany’s future in Central Asia’s boom market will be decided in the lecture hall
Kazakhstan is the gateway to a growth region, yet Germany lacks knowledge of it. Those who invest in talent gain networks and markets. Those who wait fall behind. Berlin needs to act.
On Monday, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has…
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KIOGE 2026 to Mark 30 Years of Kazakhstan’s Energy Industry Dialogue
ALMATY – The 30th International Oil and Gas Exhibition (KIOGE 2026) will take place in Almaty on Sept. 30-Oct. 2, bringing together more than 500 companies from 62 countries to discuss the future of Kazakhstan’s energy sector, international cooperation and emerging technologies.
Kazakhstan has hosted the international KIOGE conference and exhibition since 1993, bringing…
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ALMATY – The 30th International Oil and Gas Exhibition (KIOGE 2026) will take place in Almaty on Sept. 30-Oct. 2, bringing together more than 500 companies from 62 countries to discuss the future of Kazakhstan’s energy sector, international cooperation and emerging technologies.
Kazakhstan has hosted the international KIOGE conference and exhibition since 1993, bringing…
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Kazakhstan Completes Key Aviation Safety Review Ahead of Potential US Flights
ASTANA – Experts from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have completed an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) of Kazakhstan’s aviation safety oversight system, conducted from Sept. 21 to 25, the Civil Aviation Committee’s press service reported.
Experts from the United States FAA have completed an International Aviation Safety Assessment of Kazakhstan’s aviation…
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ASTANA – Experts from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have completed an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) of Kazakhstan’s aviation safety oversight system, conducted from Sept. 21 to 25, the Civil Aviation Committee’s press service reported.
Experts from the United States FAA have completed an International Aviation Safety Assessment of Kazakhstan’s aviation…
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Kazakh Olympic Champion Shaidorov Rises to Second in World Figure Skating Rankings
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov has climbed to second place in the updated International Skating Union (ISU) world rankings with 4,193 points, marking the highest position of his career.
Shaidorov. Photo credit: Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee/Sali Sabirov.
The rankings are led by United States skater Ilia Malinin with 4,590 points, while Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov has climbed to second place in the updated International Skating Union (ISU) world rankings with 4,193 points, marking the highest position of his career.
Shaidorov. Photo credit: Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee/Sali Sabirov.
The rankings are led by United States skater Ilia Malinin with 4,590 points, while Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama…
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Kazakhstan to Develop New Container Routes Linking Central Asia and Europe
ASTANA – A Kazakh infrastructure developer and investor SEMURG INVEST and MEDLOG Poti, a logistics operator and part of the global MSC Group, have signed a sale and purchase agreement to establish a strategic partnership in Sarzha Logistics. The partnership aims to expand container and multimodal freight flows across Central Asia and strengthen connections…
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ASTANA – A Kazakh infrastructure developer and investor SEMURG INVEST and MEDLOG Poti, a logistics operator and part of the global MSC Group, have signed a sale and purchase agreement to establish a strategic partnership in Sarzha Logistics. The partnership aims to expand container and multimodal freight flows across Central Asia and strengthen connections…
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Central Asian Countries Discuss Common Digital Economy and AI Rules
ASTANA – Representatives of Central Asian business associations, IT companies, experts and government bodies gathered in Astana on Sept. 28 to discuss proposals to make the region’s five digital markets more compatible and create easier conditions for technology companies to expand across Central Asia.
Representatives of Central Asian governments, business associations, IT companies and…
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ASTANA – Representatives of Central Asian business associations, IT companies, experts and government bodies gathered in Astana on Sept. 28 to discuss proposals to make the region’s five digital markets more compatible and create easier conditions for technology companies to expand across Central Asia.
Representatives of Central Asian governments, business associations, IT companies and…
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Tokayev Proposes Kazakhstan-Germany Investment and Financial Platform
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed creating a Kazakhstan-Germany investment and financial platform to combine German and European capital with Kazakh co-financing, guarantees and risk-sharing mechanisms, as he outlined several priority areas for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
Tokayev met with heads of leading German business associations and financial institutions on…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed creating a Kazakhstan-Germany investment and financial platform to combine German and European capital with Kazakh co-financing, guarantees and risk-sharing mechanisms, as he outlined several priority areas for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
Tokayev met with heads of leading German business associations and financial institutions on…
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Moody’s Maintains Kazakhstan’s Baa1 Rating as Non-Oil Sectors Drive Growth
ASTANA – Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s sovereign credit rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook, citing the country’s strong fiscal position, low government debt, high debt-servicing capacity and accumulated foreign-currency assets.
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According to the agency, these factors give Kazakhstan flexibility in economic policymaking and a substantial buffer…
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ASTANA – Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s sovereign credit rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook, citing the country’s strong fiscal position, low government debt, high debt-servicing capacity and accumulated foreign-currency assets.
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According to the agency, these factors give Kazakhstan flexibility in economic policymaking and a substantial buffer…
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Transport, Manufacturing and Recycling in Focus as Tokayev Meets German Companies
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings with executives of major German companies during his official visit to Germany, discussing cooperation in transport and logistics, industrial localization, engineering, metallurgy and waste processing.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with representatives of German companies during his official visit to Germany. Photo credit: Akorda.
Speaking…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings with executives of major German companies during his official visit to Germany, discussing cooperation in transport and logistics, industrial localization, engineering, metallurgy and waste processing.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with representatives of German companies during his official visit to Germany. Photo credit: Akorda.
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C5+1 SI Conference Highlights AI Cooperation and Digital Growth in Central Asia
ASTANA – Central Asia is seeking to turn its growing digital capabilities, energy resources and human capital into a stronger regional AI economy, with the United States offering support for digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology investment.
The C5+1 SI Conference opened on Sept. 29 in Astana, bringing together representatives of Central Asian countries and…
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ASTANA – Central Asia is seeking to turn its growing digital capabilities, energy resources and human capital into a stronger regional AI economy, with the United States offering support for digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology investment.
The C5+1 SI Conference opened on Sept. 29 in Astana, bringing together representatives of Central Asian countries and…
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