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Russian marketplaces to benefit from new EAEU Customs Code

The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over platforms like Amazon or Temu.

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Opening a Digital Bridge Across the Caspian

In partnership with Azpromo

Chairman of the Board of AzerTelecom Emil Masimov unveils how the Digital Silk Way will reshape Eurasian connectivity, creating the first direct digital bridge between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan and powering future cloud and AI ecosystems.

Modern Nomads

Wild horses return to Kazakhstan’s steppe

In partnership with MDQ

A vanished species is returning to Kazakhstan’s vast grasslands, symbolising a broader effort to restore the country’s natural and cultural heritage.

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EU to simplify Kazakhstan visa process, fostering closer cooperation

Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia.

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Kazakhstan calls on EU to speed up Central Asia investments

The EU and Kazakhstan are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Cooperation Agreement, with connectivity and critical raw materials as key areas of cooperation.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan advances nuclear projects and research hubs for energy

In partnership with MDQ

The Central Asian nation is leveraging its uranium wealth, cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to develop nuclear power and medical innovations, charting a path toward carbon neutrality while emerging as a key player in global energy.

Culture news

Kazakhstan joins global fight: 16 days to end gender-based violence

Landmark buildings across Kazakhstan were lit up in orange to mark the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Economy

New investments push Trans-Caspian Corridor into its next phase

At the Tashkent Investors Forum, officials detailed new rail, port, and digital upgrades, stressing that coordinated reforms and harmonised border systems are essential for scaling the corridor.

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Euroviews. Enhancing EU-Kazakhstan cooperation for a sustainable future

Kazakhstan and the EU share a long-term interest in stable, resilient and predictable supply chains that underpin economic growth and deliver the technologies needed for a cleaner future, Foreign Affairs Minister Yermek Kosherbayev writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

Voices from Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s women are driving Central Asia’s tech boom

In partnership with MDQ

From bootstrapped startups to the region’s first female-focused venture fund, Kazakhstan’s women are breaking barriers, transforming industries, and redefining what it means to lead in tech.

Modern Nomads

Kairat Almaty takes UEFA Champions League to Central Asia

In partnership with MDQ

Real Madrid’s visit to Kazakhstan became a national celebration and a major tourism boost, as Europe’s elite stage reached Almaty for the first time.

Uzbekistan

Central Asia and South Caucasus forge stronger ties at Tashkent summit

Central Asian leaders, joined by Azerbaijan, used the Tashkent summit to push for deeper regional integration, new institutions and stronger economic and security ties

Uzbekistan

Central Asia welcomes Azerbaijan as new member at historic summit

Central Asian leaders gathered in Uzbekistan's capital for the Seventh Consultative Meeting, emphasizing stronger political dialogue, economic integration, and collective security.

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New joint projects mark broader Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan cooperation

The announcements came during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit to Uzbekistan and his meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, ahead of the Seventh Consultative Meeting of Heads of State.

Uzbekistan

Tashkent hosts Central Asia leaders for regional consultative summit

Leaders from Central Asia will meet in Tashkent to discuss regional cooperation. Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev calls it a key step in building trust and stability.

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Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as it signs trade deals with the US

US President Donald Trump held an Oval Office call with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expanding the Abraham Accords to include the central Asian nation.

USA

Trump and leaders of Central Asian countries meet in Washington

Trump hosted the leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in the White House as he looks for ways to diversify Washington’s supply of critical minerals needed for the production of high-technology.

Modern Nomads

How Kazakhstan strengthened its chess position

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan has rapidly transformed into a global chess powerhouse, with record medal hauls, rising stars, and a new generation of grandmasters.

Travel News

Central Asian countries strengthen cooperation in hospitality

At HORECA Expo 2025 in Tashkent, representatives from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discussed digital tools, service culture, and how cross-border cooperation is shaping Central Asia’s fast-developing hospitality industry.

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Kazakhstan closes 130 crypto platforms in shadow economy crackdown

Authorities in Kazakhstan seized digital assets worth €14.4 million and uncovered 81 illegal cash-out networks amid growing efforts to curb financial crime.