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Kazakhstan in Afghanistan: From Rhetoric to Infrastructure
Times of Central Asia
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July 17, 2025
The visit of Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu to Kabul (July 10–11) was a turning point not only for bilateral relations but also for the entire regional logistics agenda. While Astana’s previous statements about its readiness to...
Astana to Host First Kymyz Gastrofestival This Weekend
The Astana Times
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July 15, 2025
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital’s Kazanat Hippodrome will host the first national cuisine gastrofestival titled BaiQymyz – baptalgan kymyz on July 19-20, dedicated to kymyz, the traditional Kazakh drink made from fermented mare’s milk. Photo credit:...
How can Kazakhstan secure its hydrocarbon export infrastructure?
Offshore Technology
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July 21, 2025
Kazakhstan is one of the largest oil and gas producers in Central Asia, a significant producer of coal and a major energy exporter – but the markets surrounding it are shifting. In terms of oil production, the vast landlocked country is up against...
Kazakhstan’s Push for Species Recovery Faces Ecosystem Trade-Offs
The Astana Times
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July 15, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s vast landscapes, spanning from the steppe to the mountains, harbor a wealth of biodiversity. Located at the crossroads of Eurasia, the country is home to rare species found nowhere else. Like much of the world, Kazakhstan...
Kazakhstan sees dramatic growth in digital government use
Biometric Update
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July 16, 2025
Kazakhstan is building out a tech ecosystem and digital government ranks among its priorities. In the first half of 2025, Kazakhstan’s drive to digitize public services accelerated, with citizens accessing more than 26 million services through the...
Kazakhstan Delivers Strongest Half-Year Economic Growth in 14 Years
The Astana Times
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July 15, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6.2% between January and June, the highest growth in 14 years, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at a July 15 government meeting. Last year’s growth in the same...
Most frequently counterfeited banknotes in Kazakhstan are T5 thousand
KazTAG
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Astana. July 22. KazTAG – The most frequently counterfeited banknotes in Kazakhstan in the first half of 2025 were T5 thousand banknotes – 85 pieces, reports the National Bank of Kazakhstan. “The most frequently counterfeited (in Kazakhstan, in...
Kazakhstan Calls On Investors To Develop Luxury Hotel By Scenic Balkhash
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 16. The Akimat (regional government) of Kazakhstan's Karaganda region has posted a message seeking investors to build hotels on Lake Balkhash, Trend reports via the Akimat of Karaganda region....
Kazakhstan aims to double GDP to $450bn by 2029
Daryo
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July 16, 2025
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reaffirmed the government's commitment to doubling the country’s GDP by 2029, calling it “an ambitious but achievable goal” during a press briefing following a Cabinet meeting. Source: Official...
RM13.66 million for preservation of Sabah cultural and arts heritage
Borneo Post
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August 2, 2025
Tun Musa Aman flanked by Datuk Ariffin Arif (left) and Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan (second right) at the opening of the FKAT. TAWAU (Aug 2): The State Government has allocated RM13.66 million for this year to ensure Sabah’s cultural and arts...
Caspian scientific hearings are held in Ashgabat
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 21, 2025
An international training course titled “The Caspian Sea – Sustainable Development and Management” is being held for representatives of the five Caspian littoral states from July 14 to 25, in Ashgabat, at the conference hall of the Archabil Hotel,...
Kazakhstan can learn tourism promotion from China's experience
KazTAG
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Jiujiang. July 16. KazTAG – Kazakhstan can follow China's experience in promoting tourism, said Bayan Ramazanova, executive secretary of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan. “Look at museums, for example – everything is at the level of the 19th...
Kazakhstan launches first supercomputer in partnership with UAE’s Presight
Gulf Business
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July 15, 2025
Image: Supplied Kazakhstan has unveiled its first national supercomputer in a strategic partnership with UAE-based Presight, marking a milestone in the country’s digital transformation agenda. The launch event, attended by President Kassym-Jomart...
UAE Releases 81 Falcons Into Wild In Kazakhstan In May Some Tracked With Satellite Devices
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Eighty one falcons were released into the wild in Kazakhstan in May 2025, as the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme (SZFRP) enters its fourth decade. This brings the total number of falcons released by the programme...
Pro Panja League Season 2: From Healing Patients To Crushing Arms, Siddharth Malakar Blends Science & Strength In Arm Wrestling
Free Press Journal
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Siddharth Malakar is a healer by profession but his passion lies in arm wrestling. The qualified physiotherapist from Assam blends science into his arm wrestling technique as well. His dual identity as a healer and fighter gives him a unique edge...
Zijin Acquires RG Gold in Kazakhstan
Engineering & Mining Journal - Florida
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July 21, 2025
Through its subsidiary Zijin Gold International, Zijin Mining has acquired RG Gold LLP and RG Processing LLP, which own and operate the Raygorodok gold mine in Kazakhstan, for $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in September....
Kazakhstan Silences Doubts, Vows To Stick With OPEC+ Strategy
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 15. Kazakhstan remains committed to its obligations under the OPEC+ agreement and is not considering leaving the alliance, said Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov at a...
Kazakhstan reaches 62.4% gasification as President Tokayev reviews QazaqGaz infrastructure push
Daryo
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July 15, 2025
The level of gasification in Kazakhstan has reached 62.4% to date, with over 1.7mn people gaining access to natural gas over the past three years. This progress was reported to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a meeting with Sanzhar...
Massive Chinese imports trigger feed meal production boom in Kazakhstan
All About Feed
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July 21, 2025
Kazakhstan is expanding the production of feed meal, a product comprising 80% wheat meal and around 20% barley and other grain meal, which is now in high demand in neighbouring regions of China, Evgeniy Karabanov, head of the analytical committee...
Iranian students crowned champion in Robocup Rescue Simulation League
Tehran Times
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August 2, 2025
TEHRAN –The Iranian team named Timrad, from Khatam University, secured the first place in the Robocup 2025 Rescue Simulation League, leveraging their advanced scientific knowledge and technical expertise in artificial intelligence and robotics;...