Around half of all professions in Kazakhstan are expected to change under the impact of AI over the next decade, with some jobs declining and others disappearing entirely, lawmakers and government officials have said. Daniya Yespayeva, Deputy Chair of the lower house of parliament, the Mazhilis, cit
The ongoing escalation in the Middle East, with Iran at its epicenter, appears to be accelerating economic rapprochement between countries in the region and Central Asia. Kazakhstan’s diplomacy has emerged as a key driver of this process. In recent days, Kazakhstan’s foreign minister has visited sev
Leaders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) are holding an informal summit in the city of Turkistan, focused on artificial intelligence, digitalization, and economic integration, as Central Asia gains importance as an alternative trade corridor between Europe and China. The meeting brings tog
When political leaders or national statistical agencies report an increase foreign-owned companies in Central Asia, the media often draw the wrong conclusion. A rise in the number of foreign-owned businesses is frequently interpreted as evidence of growing investment from the countries where their o
Kazakhstan’s deepening engagement with Armenia has made TRIPP , part of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace formula, a practical question for the Middle Corridor. The Armenia–U.S. implementation framework published in January presents the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) as a proj
Kazakhstan’s Regional Ecological Summit 2026 in Astana on April 22-24 is aiming to turn Central Asia’s environmental strain into a regional political agenda. Organized in partnership with the United Nations, the summit is built around the theme, “Shared Vision for a Resilient Future.” Its stated pur
В Алматы прошло торжественное завершение первого цикла стипендиальной программы Tañdauym – совместного проекта Coca-Cola Içecek Kazakhstan и "Фонда Евразия Центральной Азии". В течение шести месяцев 30 студенток технических, инженерных и производственных специальностей проходили менторство, участвов
Last week, the Turkish resort city of Antalya hosted the fifth annual Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Particular attention was drawn to the speech by Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who once again raised the issue of reforming the United Nations. Held since 2021 at the initiative of Turkish
Central Asian countries need to develop their own logistics infrastructure so that the region not only serves as a transit zone but also derives additional economic benefits from the movement of goods. Alexey Skatin, Senior Managing Director of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), said in Almaty during the session «Seamless Eurasia: Logistics at the Crossroads of Continents» held as part of the EDB Annual Meeting and Business Forum.
Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurgul Bakirova, took part in the international forum «Administrative Justice and Its Role in Ensuring the Rule of Law,» held in Astana and dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the administrative justice system in Kazakhstan.
A top official of the Collective Security Treaty Organization , an alliance of some post-Soviet states, says its main challenge in Central Asia continues to be the threat emanating from militants i n Afghanistan’s northern border region. Viktor Vasilyev , c hairman of the alliance’s Permanent Counci
On April 22–24, Astana will host the Regional Ecological Summit with the participation of numerous United Nations agencies and international partners. It is expected to produce a joint declaration and a Regional Program of Action for 2026–2030, giving it a formal ambition beyond that of a standard d
Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has arrived in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the regular meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Cabinet of Ministers reports
Kazakhstan’s leader, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, arrived in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the President of Azerbaijan.
Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Altynbek Rysbekov met with his Kazakh counterpart, Erlan Akkenzhenov, in Astana.
Kazakhstan’s authorities have responded to Kyrgyzstan’s request and decided to supply the country with 15,000 to 20,000 tons of fuel oil monthly. The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan ranked among the world’s top 20 countries with the highest projected inflation rates. The Telegram channel Geostatistics reports, citing forecasts by the International Monetary Fund.
The Majilis Committee on International Affairs, Defense, and Security of Kazakhstan will consider a bill ratifying the agreement with Kyrgyzstan on the mutual provision of buildings and land for diplomatic purposes in Astana and Bishkek.
Vegetable oil producers in Kazakhstan have launched a new export route to Iran across the Caspian Sea, completing several trial shipments of rapeseed and sunflower oil in spring 2026, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture said. According to Kazakhstan’s National Association of Oilseed Processors (NAO
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection is considering several possible causes behind the explosion at a Kazzinc plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk that killed three people. The incident occurred on the morning of May 5, when a dust collection unit exploded inside one of the plant’s workshops, tr