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Kazakhstan wants crypto miners to use power generated by excess oil field gas

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South Korea

'Silk Road spirit' meets supply chains at Korea-Central Asia summit

The leaders of the six nations agreed to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, technology and transport, with a stronger focus on regional value chains. The new format will meet again at the leaders’ level in Kazakhstan in 2028.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan’s push to trade beyond commodities

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is turning its reliance on imported processed goods into an opportunity for investors to build local enterprises, substitute imports and expand the country’s export basket.

Kazakhstan

South Korea and Kazakhstan sign agreements worth €16.5 billion

Kazakhstan called for doubled trade and deeper cooperation in industry, critical minerals, technology, automotive manufacturing and the Middle Corridor.

Sport

Astana Arena selected to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup

The prestigious match, UEFA Super Cup, will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2027, before passing the baton to Astana Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, in 2028. Kazakhstan has obtained the chance to host such a major match, marking a historic first for the country.

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Kazakhstan

Free trade agreement with India: EAEU countries accelerate negotiations

The free trade area agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is crucial for the growth of trade in the region and improvement of on-land transport corridors, which will prove to be favourable for Europe as well.

Kazakhstan

How Kazakhstan transformed itself into Central Asia's tennis hub

Since 2007, Kazakhstan has invested more than $200 million in tennis, expanding tennis infrastructure nationwide and developing professional academies. Today, nearly 45,000 people play the sport and the country has produced its first world No. 1, Elena Rybakina.

News

Astana Finance Days end in Astana

Around 8,000 participants from 90 countries, including representatives of major global financial institutions and asset managers with more than €22 trillion under their control wrap up their sessions in Astana Finance Days with discussion about further development of Central Asian financial markets.

Kazakhstan

Countries seek to replicate AIFC model

Kazakhstan’s financial hub says its model is attracting interest abroad as competition between financial centres intensifies, while limited market liquidity remains a key challenge.

Voices from Central Asia

Nazym Kyzaibay: her journey to an Olympic boxing medal

In partnership with MDQ

Nazym Kyzaibay recounts her rise from a young boxer to Central Asia’s first female three-time world boxing champion and an Olympic bronze medallist.

Kyrgyzstan

Nomad Games draw to an end in Kyrgyzstan

After a week of celebrating nomadic culture and heritage with sports contests and cultural programmes, 6th Nomad Games end in their birth place Cholpon Ata in Kyrgyzstan. In traditional sports competition home team Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan won most medals.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan wins 55 medals at the 6th Nomad Games

With less than two days to go Kazakhstan stands a good chance to become the overall winner of the 6th Nomad Games held in Kyrgyzstan. With 55 medals won the largest country of Central Asia is well ahead of the other teams.

Modern Nomads

Kymyz: thousands of years of history in a cup of mare’s milk

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Fermented horse milk, known as kymyz, is a traditional Central Asian drink with thousands of years of history. In Kazakhstan, it remains an important part of nomadic heritage, cuisine and hospitality.

Kyrgyzstan

Tokayev urges action as SCO trade nears $1 trillion

The SCO Council of Heads of State met in Bishkek, bringing together leaders of its ten member countries. With SCO trade approaching $1 trillion, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed new initiatives on security, trade, connectivity and technology.

Focus

Kazakhstan enters a new political era

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan implemented a major parliamentary reform, replacing the former bicameral Parliament with a new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai. The new Parliament consists of 145 seats, with five parties securing representation.

Sport

Rybakina moves to No. 1 in WTA live rankings

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world's official No. 1 for the first time.

Kazakhstan

Tokayev’s former state adviser Erlan Karin appointed Kazakhstan’s vice president

Former State Adviser Erlan Karin has become Kazakhstan’s vice president. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov was also nominated for the post but will remain in his position as head of Government.