UK Trade Envoy Highlights Enduring Partnerships with Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Strengthening trade and investment across priority sectors with Kazakhstan is among the United Kingdom’s main objectives in the region, said Lord John Alderdice, U.K. Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia and Member of the House of...

B.DOLGORMAA: WE TAKE PRIDE IN SUCCESSFULLY LEADING A MAJOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

In May 2021, during the outbreak of global COVID-19 pandemic, B. Dolgormaa was appointed as the CEO of “Bodi International,” the flagship company of the “Bodi Group.” At that t ime, “Bodi International” had begun working as the general contractor...

Kazakhstan seeks Korean partnership in smart city, innovation drive

Kazakhstan is moving to position itself as a Central Asian hub for innovation and digital finance through the ambitious Alatau City Project, with the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Bozumbayev Kanat calling for stronger partnerships with Korea in...

Kazakhstan Advances Global Biosafety Agenda at BTWC Anniversary Seminar in Almaty

ALMATY – International experts discussed the challenges and opportunities for strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) and the establishment of the proposed International Agency for Biological Security (IABS) at the “50th...

Afridi named Pakistan ODI captain as leadership saga continues

Pakistan have made yet another change to their cricket team leadership with fast bowler Shaheen Afridi named captain for next month's three-match ODI series against South Africa. It marked a third change in the format's captaincy in the past 12...

The Industrial Map of Central Asia: Projects That Could Reshape the Region’s Economy

Over the next decade, the countries of Central Asia are preparing to launch a wave of industrial projects: copper mines, gas-chemical complexes, hydropower and nuclear plants, fertilizer factories, and others. The largest initiatives, valued at...

Nicolas Sarkozy escorted to prison over Libya funding conviction

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy said he was “innocent” as he was escorted to prison on Tuesday, after his conviction last month over a scheme to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. Mr Sarkozy, 70, becomes the first former...

Kazakhstan’s Missing Billions: The Rise, Reach, And Resilience Of Dinmukhamet Idrisov

ALMATY, Kazakhstan — The death of financier Bakhyt Ibrahim in early 2024 barely made headlines outside Central Asia. But within Kazakhstan, the timing of his suicide — coming just a day after he was interrogated by the country’s financial watchdog...

Kazakhstan Finds No Violations in Pavel Durov’s Swim in Protected Lake

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology has announced it will not fine Pavel Durov, the founder of the Russian messaging app Telegram, for swimming in Lake Kolsai, a specially protected natural area. According to the ministry, the video Durov posted from...

KAZAKH INVEST and XiYu Agricultural Discuss Implementation of a Major Agro-Industrial Project in Kazakhstan

Image courtesy of KAZAKH INVEST. Sultangali Kinzhaklulov, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “NC KAZAKH INVEST,” held a meeting with Ge Kaihua, CEO of XiYu Agricultural Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), and representatives of SUMEC International...

Kazakhstan seeks long-term oil supply agreements with Azerbaijan

Kazakhstan is interested in signing long-term agreements with Azerbaijan for the supply of oil products, according to Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport, Nurlan Sauranbayev, Azernews reports. Speaking at the 21st meeting of the...

US and Australia sign critical minerals deal as a way to counter China

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday. The deal came as the US eyes the continent’s rich rare earth resources at a time when China is imposing tougher...

US, Australia sign USD 8.5 bn critical-minerals deal as way to counter China

Washington, Oct 21 (AP) President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the US eyes the continent's rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher...

Baku–Astana axis: A new power corridor in the heart of Eurasia

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan. The views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are bound by centuries-old ties of brotherhood, cultural...

The Technology Behind Smarter, More Human-like Call Center Systems

AI-generated illustration. When you dial a customer service line, you’re greeted by a voice. It isn’t human, but it isn’t entirely mechanical either. It pauses, offers choices, sometimes even apologizes. This is the modern descendant of...

Homegrown Tech Brand, Carabat AI, Opens First Outlet In Wangsa Maju

Carabat AI, a homegrown smart lifestyle solutions provider, has recently launched its first customer experience outlet at Sunway Avila Avenue, Wangsa Maju. Officiating the the opening ceremony yesterday was Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa...

China Opens Market to Kazakhstan Pork Exports

Kazakhstan has secured approval to begin exporting pork to China following the signing of a bilateral protocol on inspection, quarantine, and food safety standards. The agreement was formalized on October 15 in Shanghai by Kazakh Minister of...

Digital Technologies and Student Mental Health: Risks of Social Media and the Promise of Virtual Reality and Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Interventions

Introduction In today’s world, digital technologies, particularly virtual reality (VR) and related immersive tools, have become an integral part of daily life, especially among young people.1 Students represent one of the most active user groups...

Kazakhstan appreciates Azerbaijan's leadership in climate diplomacy

Kazakhstan is interested in cooperation in the fields of green energy, atomic energy, and IT, said the co-chair of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan’s Minister of...

Kazakhstan’s Emerging Role in Global Rare-Earth Supply Chains

October 10 was one of the most consequential days for global trade policy and one of the most volatile for world markets since the U.S.–China tariff conflict first reignited. After China announced tighter export controls on rare earths, U.S....